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Vivian Annan

Publications (6)

Exploring Midwives’ Experiences and Practices of Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour at Northern Regional Hospital, Ghana

Francis K. Larle, Diana Akubori, Vivian Annan, Rashida Atrime, Mary P. Dwomoh, Mavis Amponsah, Regina Amponsah, Ali Mavis, Esther Munufie, Mohammed A. Kojo, Sabina Eduku, Stephanie Gyamfi, Juliet Abu & Adu Boahemaa Otchere · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2025

Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal mortality globally and in Ghana. Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour (AMTSL) is a proven intervention for preventing PPH, yet its consistent implementation in clinical practice remains a chall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1166

Relationship between Maternal Knowledge and Feeding Practices in Relation to Infant Malnutrition among Breastfeeding Women in Savannah Region of Ghana

Rachael Nyarko, Francis Kwabena Larle, Mary Patience Dwomoh, Moses P.T Ofoe, Selma Ofori, Vivian Annan, Esther Munufie, Sabina Eduku, Atrime Rashida, Mavis Amponsah, Stephanie Gyamfi, Balanjima Ibrahim, Juliet Abu, Kyei Leticia, Adu Boahemaa Otchere & Ali Mavis · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2025

Introduction: Child malnutrition remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, disproportionately affecting Northern Ghana. Maternal knowledge and feeding practices are central determinants of child nutritional outcomes, yet little is known about their role in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1169

Exploring Endogenous and Exogenous Determinants of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management Among Healthcare Professionals in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Clement Naayaara Zuuri, Benedicta Princess Dotse, Kwadwo Ansong, Rachael Nyarko, Stephanie Gyamfi, Freda Naa Odoi & Vivian Annan · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a significant health burden in Ghana, with outcomes influenced by both healthcare professionals’ internal capacities and the environments in which they work. Objective: This study aimed to examine how endogenous factors (such as t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1228

Socio-Cultural and Economic Drivers of Youth Substance Use in Tamale, Ghana: A Qualitative Exploration

Alice A. Agana, Issah Mohammed, Edwina Pwamang, Francis K. Larle, Freda Naa Odoi, Jennifer Nyarkowaa, Juliet Abu, Abel Asabia, Vivian Annan, Selma Ofori, Abukari Nashiru, Regina Amponsah, David A. Adugbire, Issah Musah & Phanuel Dzamenu · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2025

Background: Substance use among youth is a pressing public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries where socio-economic instability and weakened traditional structures increase vulnerability. In Ghana, most studies focus on southern cities, with limited atten...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i51003

Determinants of Self-Management Practices among Hypertensive Patients at Northern Region Hospital, Ghana: A Cross-sectional Study

Dotse P. Benedicta, Rachael Nyarko, Faustina E. Akpablie, Flavian M. Daplah, Francis K. Larle, Mohammed A. Kojo, Dzetu S.A. Dela, Juliet Abu, Kwadwo Ansong, Esther Owusu-Takyi, Moses P.T Ofoe, Clement N. Zuuri, Ubaida Issah & Vivian Annan · Asian Journal of Cardiology Research · 2025

Introduction: Hypertension remains a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally, with a growing burden in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, despite policy interventions, blood pressure control rates remain suboptimal. Self-management, including medication adhere...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcr/2025/v8i1299

Perspectives of School Health Education Program (SHEP) Coordinators on School Absenteeism Among Adolescent Schoolgirls in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana: A Qualitative Study

Francis K. Larle, Ramatu Akunvane, Alice A. Agana, Sophia Bayong-Dumah, Diana Akubori, Patience A. Ayeltige, Habib Mahama, Hamdawei Amadu, Nixsion A. Niadawe, Manzuk Ebenezer, Esther Munufie, Mavis Ali, Rebecca B. Addo, Dotse P. Benedicta & Vivian Annan · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Introduction: School absenteeism, particularly among adolescent schoolgirls, is a significant barrier to educational progress, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, the Tamale Metropolis is facing challenges related to absenteeism, where girls are disproportionately affecte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1189