Background: Anaemia during pregnancy continues to be a notable global public health issue, especially in underdeveloped areas. Anaemia is frequently linked to negative consequences for both pregnant mothers and their babies, such as higher chances of giving birth prematurely, hav...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2025/v16i3361
Background: Adolescents make around 21.9% of Ghana's population. For this and other reasons, they are critical for national growth. Adolescents' sexual and reproductive health matters, in particular, are a substantial impediment to reaching their full potential. These difficultie...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1122
Samuel Kwame Amoako Asirifi, David Zawumya Kolbilla, Keren-Happuch Twumasiwaa Boateng, Nurokina Prince, Konlan Emmanuel Dammigu & Konlaan Jones Yumann·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2025
Introduction: Motherhood is frequently a gratifying and pleasurable experience; nonetheless, it is associated with sorrow, poor health, and even mortality for several women. Cultural traditions persistently influence pregnancy and childbirth in Ghana, shaping the preferences of e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1154
Background: Maternal mortality remains a significant global health concern, with numerous factors contributing to its occurrence. Despite efforts by various countries and organisations to stem its tide, maternal mortality remains appreciably high in low- and middle-income countri...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1269
Samuel Kwame Amoako Asirifi, Keren-Happuch Twumasiwaa Boateng, Williams Kwame Boateng, Abdul-Samed Faisal Gunu, Abdul-Rahaman Gladys Nagumsi & Abdul-Karim Iddrisu Tidoo·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Anaemia is a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences on human health as well as social and economic development. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality during pregnancy in developing countries. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1283
Background: Intraoperative pain is a possible complication of neuraxial anaesthesia for caesarean delivery. Possible causes of intraoperative pain following caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia have been proposed. The potential consequences include inadequate anaesthesia, n...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2024/v24i6819
Background: Diabetes is a persistent metabolic disorder characterised by high levels of blood glucose. Over time, it leads to cardiovascular, ocular, renal, and neurological damage. The most prevalent kind is type 2 diabetes, typically found in adults, which happens when the body...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8562
Background: Diabetes is a persistent and progressive chronic illness that might result in permanent consequences or mortality. The significant worry in Ghana lies in the responsibility of managing the complications and mortality rates associated with diabetic patients. Timely ide...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8563
Background: Adherence to Antiretroviral therapy is necessary to reduce the viral load of people diagnosed with HIV and help boost the persons’ immunity against opportunistic infections due to the virus. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of adherence to ART and its a...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2024/v13i2176
Background: Disrespect or abuse is a mistreatment of women during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum period. It is one of the contributing factors of low uptake of institutional delivery. In Ghana, there is little information about disrespect or abuse during childbirth in public...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i6668
Background: Global initiatives to enhance maternal health care include plans to lower rates of maternal death, raise the proportion of competent birth attendants, and guarantee that all women have access to high-quality reproductive health services. Reducing avoidable rates of ma...
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Research Article10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1270
Background: Caesarean Section (CS) is beneficial when the baby must be born earlier than the anticipated date of delivery and it is critical to save lives in situations where vaginal deliveries pose risks to neonates or both neonates and mothers, so for potential mothers and thei...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1284
Keren-Happuch Twumasiwaa Boateng, Samuel Kwame Amoako Asirifi, Williams Kwame Boateng, Irene Adu Boateng & Alhassan Ruhiya Nagumsi·Journal of Cancer and Tumor International·2025
Background: The death rate related to breast cancer in Africa is frighteningly high and the prevalence of breast cancer is continuously increasing. The majority of breast cancer cases that are diagnosed and treated quickly can be cured. However, in some cases, acquired resistance...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i2290
Background: Breast cancer continues to be a substantial worldwide health issue, impacting millions of individuals and families annually. Gaining insight into individuals' perception and reaction to the risk of breast cancer is crucial for advancing early detection and successful...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2024/v14i4263
Background: There is an upsurge of cervical cancer cases worldwide, of which Ghana is no exception. However, despite the growing population of women suffering from this disease, not much research has been done. According to studies undertaken in other countries, survivors of cerv...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i3298
Background: A newborn’s inability to initiate and maintain breathing immediately after birth is referred to as birth asphyxia. In developed countries, the incidence of Birth Asphyxia is 2 per 1000 births, but in developing countries, the rate can be up to 10 times higher than tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i61038
Background: Neonatal Jaundice is a major contributing cause of newborn hospitalizations and a major cause of newborn mortality. It should not be a major cause of mortality even in developing countries Inadequate knowledge of mothers about NNJ results in delayed decision-making to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i6354