Department of Community Health: Recent submissions

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Exploring the Relationship Between Having a Medical and Family History of Non-Communicable Diseases and Levels of Physical Activity among Staff of Banking Institutions in Accra, Ghana

Eliason, Marian (Ensign Global College, 2017-07)

Background: Physical inactivity is among the leading risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Staff of banks in Ghana are generally considered to be among the elite in society; persons very likely to draw the ...
Exploring the Effect of Stress and Time Management Practices on the Academic Performance of First Year Students in The University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Ansah, Joseph Wesley (Ensign Global College, 2017-04)

Background: First year university students are particularly prone to stress. Equally challenging is time management. These have been postulated to impact on their academic performance. The majority of work in this field ...
Evaluation of Hepatitis Surveillace System and Related Healthworker Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in the Greater Accra Metropolis

Ahiale, Christine (Ensign Global College, 2017-04)

Hepatitis is an infectious disease which is public health importance in Ghana. Hepatitis Surveillance systems is the main pillar of public health practice and decision making. The objective of disease surveillance systems ...
Early Initiation of Complementary Feeding and Associated Factors Among Children 6-24 Months of Age in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Adade Kusi, Kwabena (Ensign Global College, 2016-06)

Inadequate and inappropriate complementary feeding (CF) are the major factors contributing to excess morbidity and mortality in young children. Adequate nutrition during infancy and early childhood is fundamental to the ...
Determinants of Uptake of Childhood Immunization among Mothers of Under-Five in Asuogyaman District, Ghana

Annang, Mary (Ensign Global College, 2017-07)

Promoting immunization uptake has the potential to reduce substantially vaccine preventable diseases among children. It is a reliable way of combating mortality and morbidity in children. In spite of the availability of ...
Depression Among Adolescents in Senior High Schools in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Mame, Grace Dinu (Ensign Global College, 2017-04)

Adolescent depression is known to have links with the development of depression in later life. The main aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of depression among adolescents and to contribute to knowledge on ...
Condom Use Among Sexually Active Males in Selected Communities in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality in Ghana

Appiah Yamoah, Philip (Ensign Global College, 2016-05)

Consistent and correct use of condoms remains an effective way to tackling sexually transmitted infection including HIV. Understanding the predictors of condom use that underlies individual and societal attitude towards ...
Community Perception of Advanced Maternal Age and High Parity as Risk Factors for Maternal Mortality in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region of Ghana

Momodou, Cham (Ensign Global College, 2017-04)

Maternal mortality is high in the Volta region of Ghana. Most of the maternal deaths in the South Tongu district in recent years have been in women with Advanced Maternal Age (AMA) and/or High Parity (HP). In the past, ...
Community and Health Workers Perceptions on a Feasibility of Establishing a Facility For NCD Control in the Manya Krobo Traditional Area

Angmortey Ahuno, Gideon (Ensign Global College, 2016-07)

Introduction The burden of non-communicable diseases is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa and in areas where HIV/AIDS has traditionally been high, the availability of antiretroviral drugs is leading to a chronicization of ...
Common Child Survival Practices of Women at Ashaiman Municipal

Kportanye, Charity Dovlo (Ensign Global College, 2016-06)

In most developed countries, the health of the new born and infants are taken very seriously. Even dough there is tremendous effort to reduce infant mortality in Ghana yet, child mortality still remain high. Hence, the ...
Clinical and Laboratory Findings in Children Presenting with Cerebral Malaria to Five Referral Hospitals in Greater Accra, Ghana 2012-2016

Okantey, Patience (Ensign Global College, 2017-04)

Introduction Cerebral malaria is the severest form of malaria. About a fifth (20%) of children who get malaria develop cerebral malaria. An improved understanding of the clinical manifestation and mediators of cerebral ...
Cervical Cancer Knowledge and Screening Behaviors amongst Female Health Professionals in some Selected Health Facilities in the La Nkwantanang Madina Municipality in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Ziwu, Rejoice (Ensign Global College, 2017-07)

Within the first quarter of 2017, a study was conducted to assess cervical cancer knowledge and screening behaviors amongst female health professionals in some selected health facilities in the La Nkwantanang Madina ...
Causes of Death at the University of Ghana Hospital in Accra - A 37 Year Review (1979-2015)

Sutherland, Edward Kofi (Ensign Global College, 2016-05)

The aim of the study was to conduct an analysis of the causes of death at the University of Ghana Hospital, Legon (UGHL) from 1979 to 2015. The objectives were to conduct cross-sectional and temporal analysis of the causes ...
Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticide Residue Levels in Watermelon Grown in Ada-West District of Ghana

Agbeve, Samuel Kofi (Ensign Global College, 2017-06)

The study which aimed at assessing the levels of organochlorine pesticide (OCP) residues in watermelon was conducted in two parts; a field survey and laboratory work. The field survey involved the use of semi- structured ...
Assessment of Factors Affecting Modern Contraceptive Use Among Female Traders: A Case Study at the La-Nkawatanang-Madina Municipality Market in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Ebeny, Francois Temgbait Chimoun (Ensign Global College, 2017-04)

Modern contraceptive methods are an integrated part of family planning which purpose is to help individuals and families take control over their reproductive health and needs. Modern family planning influence population ...
Assessment of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) at Kadjebi District of the Volta Region

Agboka, Eric Kojo (Ensign Global College, 2016-05)

The functionality of emergency obstetric and newborn services (EmONC) is very important in the management of obstetric complications and reduction of maternal mortality. A descriptive and qualitative study was conducted ...
Assessing the Awareness of Cervical Cancer among Female Students in Selected Senior High Schools in Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of Ghana

Opoku Agyemang, Daniel (Ensign Global College, 2017-04)

This study assessed the awareness of cervical cancer among female students in selected senior high schools in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality. The study sought to find out if the students perceive themselves of being ...
Assessing Taxi Drivers Knowledge and Attitude that Influence Partner Use of Modern Family Planning Methods in Wa Municipality of Ghana

Kangmennaang, Martin (Ensign Global College, 2017-06)

Background: The uptake of modern family planning (FP) methods remains a major challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Current use of modern contraceptive methods in Ghana stand as 22%. This is in spite of considerable public ...
Antibiotic Use in Fish Farming in Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, Ghana

Nkansa, Mary (Ensign Global College, 2017-04)

Introduction Rapid growth in aquaculture has led to increased fish production. There is however global concern about the unregulated use of antibiotics. Antibiotics use in aquaculture is undertaken to make up for unhygienic ...
Analysis of Pregnancy-associated Surgical Interventions at the Volta River Authority Hospital in Akosombo, Ghana 2011-2015

Appiah, Edith (Ensign Global College, 2017-04)

Background: There is increasing recognition of the role of surgery in public health. The provision of Emergency and Essential Surgical Care is now a global health priority. To develop such care in low and middle-income ...

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