Introduction of the Ellavi uterine balloon tamponade into the Kenyan and Ghanaian maternal healthcare package for improved postpartum haemorrhage management: an implementation research study by Elizabeth Abu-Haydar, George Gwako, Alfred Osoti, Zahida Qureshi, Andrew Secor, Megan E Parker, Jacqueline Opira, Patience Cofie, Chloe Morozoff, Sylvia Deganus, James Soki, Patience Dapaah, Rosemond Owusu, Omondi Ogutu, Gifty Sunkwa-Mills, Martin Boamah, Emmanuel Srofenyoh, Patrick Aboagye, Chris Fofie, Stephen Kaliti, Mutsumi Metzler

“…The Ellavi is appropriate and feasible for use among obstetric staff and can be successfully integrated into the Kenyan and Ghanaian maternal healthcare package.Trial registration numbers NCT04502173; NCT05340777.…”
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A psychometric analysis of a Ghanaian tool (PCaKAB-Gh) for studying prostate cancer knowledge, attitudes and beliefs amongst women by Ebenezer Wiafe, Kofi Boamah Mensah, Isaac Forson Adjei, Frasia Oosthuizen, Varsha Bangalee

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Assessment of the performance of haematological and non-invasive fibrotic indices for the monitoring of chronic HBV infection: a pilot study in a Ghanaian population by Eric N. Y. Nyarko, Christian Obirikorang, W. K. B. A. Owiredu, Evans Asamoah Adu, Emmanuel Acheampong

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Weight estimation in two groups of Ghanaian children with chronic diseases using Broselow, Mercy, PAWPER XL and PAWPER XL-MAC tapes by Rafiuk Cosmos Yakubu, Vivian Paintsil, Samuel Blay Nguah

“…We aimed to determine and compare the accuracies of the Broselow, Mercy, PAWPER XL and PAWPER XL-MAC tapes in Ghanaian children with no known chronic diseases (controls), SCD and HD. …”
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Contextual factors that shape uptake of COVID-19 preventive measures by persons of Ghanaian and Eritrean origin in the Netherlands: A focus group study by Marieke Torensma, Janneke Harting, Linda Boateng, Charles Agyemang, Yordi Lassooy Tekle, Yodit Jacob, Maria van den Muijsenbergh, Fatima el Fakiri, Maria Prins, Karien Stronks

“…Participants: A total of 25 participants (12 male; 13 female) of Ghanaian and Eritrean origin, purposively sampled to ensure diversity within groups, with regards to sex, age, educational level, occupation, household size and length of stay in the Netherlands. …”
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A critical review of emotional abuse and sextortion among Ghanaian women on social media / Basiratu Lawal, Mokhtar Muhammad and Shazleen Mohamed by Lawal, Basiratu, Muhammad, Mokhtar, Mohamed, Shazleen

“…This study provides a systematic review of abuse cases leading to sextortion and understanding of the main causes of Emotional Abuse and Sextortion among Ghanaian Women. Literature dated from January 1999 until January 2019 were identified by searching the appropriate keywords through international databases such as MEDLINE Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane and Google Scholar, Science direct. …”
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For money or service? a cross-sectional survey of preference for financial versus non-financial rural practice characteristics among ghanaian medical students by Johnson Jennifer C, Nakua Emmanuel, Dzodzomenyo Mawuli, Agyei-Baffour Peter, Gyakobo Mawuli, Asabir Kwesi, Kwansah Janet, Kotha S Rani, Snow Rachel C, Kruk Margaret E

“…</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We asked fourth-year Ghanaian medical students to rank the importance of rural practice attributes including salary, infrastructure, management style, and contract length in considering future jobs. …”
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10-year level, trends and socio-demographic disparities of obesity among Ghanaian adults—A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Mustapha Titi Yussif, Araba Egyirba Morrison, Reginald Adjetey Annan

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Psychometric assessment of HIV stigma in patients attending a tertiary facility: An initial validation of the Berger HIV stigma scale in a Ghanaian perspective. by Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Fiifi Ndom Dampson, George Adjei, Sebastian Eliason, Martins Ekor, George Boateng Kyei

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A comparative analysis of the performances of macroeconomic indicators during the Global Financial Crisis, COVID-19 Pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine War: The Ghanaian case by Bright Tetteh, Enoch Ntsiful

“…The recent downturn of the Ghanaian economy has been numerously attributed by the government and policymakers to past global shocks. …”
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Effects of low-fat whole milk on postprandial glycemia after consumption of two common Ghanaian local meals among healthy young adults by Perez Quartey, Bright Owusu, Godson Agbenyikey, Linda Appiah Rhodeline, Mavis Nutakor, Kendrick Yeboah Abrokwah

“…There is limited data on the postprandial effects of local Ghanaian meals and this potential role of milk in attenuating acute postprandial glycemia changes have not been previously tested among Ghanaians. …”
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Quality of maternal healthcare and travel time influence birthing service utilisation in Ghanaian health facilities: a geographical analysis of routine health data by Andrew J Tatem, Zoe Matthews, Anthony Ofosu, Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi, Victor A Alegana, Jim A Wright

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Psychometric assessment of HIV stigma in patients attending a tertiary facility: An initial validation of the Berger HIV stigma scale in a Ghanaian perspective by Nicholas Ekow Thomford, Fiifi Ndom Dampson, George Adjei, Sebastian Eliason, Martins Ekor, George Boateng Kyei

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Type, density, and healthiness of food-outlets in a university foodscape: a geographical mapping and characterisation of food resources in a Ghanaian university campus by Daniel O. Mensah, Godwin Yeboah, Michael Batame, Rob Lillywhite, Oyinlola Oyebode

“…The objectives of this study were (1) to map and characterise the food-outlets within a Ghanaian university campus; and (2) to assess the healthiness of the food outlets. …”
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High opsonic phagocytosis activity and growth inhibition of merozoites are associated with RON4 antibody levels and protect against febrile malaria in Ghanaian children by Eric Kyei-Baafour, Eric Kyei-Baafour, Kwadwo Asamoah Kusi, Fareed K.N. Arthur, Regis W. Tiendrebeogo, Regis W. Tiendrebeogo, Eunice Owusu-Yeboa, Susheel K. Singh, Susheel K. Singh, Sarah Friedrich, Sarah Friedrich, Thomas A. Gerds, Daniel Dodoo, Michael Theisen, Michael Theisen, Bright Adu

“…Here, we assessed the roles of opsonic phagocytosis and antibody-mediated merozoite growth inhibition in Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) infection outcomes in Ghanaian children.MethodsThe levels of merozoite opsonic phagocytosis, growth inhibition activities and six P. falciparum antigen-specific IgG of plasma samples from children (n=238, aged 0.5 to 13 years) were measured at baseline prior to the malaria seasons in southern Ghana. …”
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Toward contraception education in basic schools: Teachers’ knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes regarding contraceptive use by basic school pupils in a Ghanaian Municipality by Fred Yao Gbagbo, Keziah Love Mensah, Josephine Akosua Gbagbo

“…Objectives: We examined teachers’ knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes regarding contraception by basic school pupils in a Ghanaian Municipality. Methods: This was an explorative, analytical cross-sectional study using the mixed-method approach. …”
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Factors Influencing Ghanaian Public Junior High School Students’ Performance in English Language, Mathematics and Science and its Implications on the National Policy on Progression by Ernest Kofi Davis, Forster D. Ntow, Christopher Beccles

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Nexus between constructs of social cognitive theory model and diabetes self-management among Ghanaian diabetic patients: A mediation modelling approach. by Yaa Obirikorang, Emmanuel Acheampong, Enoch Odame Anto, Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah, Eric Adua, John Taylor, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, Sylvester Yao Lokpo, Evans Asamoah Adu, Bernard Adutwum, Enoch Ofori Antwi, Emmanuella Nsenbah Acheampong, Michael Adu Gyamfi, Freeman Aidoo, Eddie-Williams Owiredu, Christian Obirikorang

“…Diabetes-related knowledge of T2DM, family and friends' support, level of self-efficacy, and belief in treatment effectiveness are crucial in DSM practices among Ghanaian T2DM patients. It is incumbent to consider these factors when designing interventions to improve DSM adherence.…”
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Nexus between constructs of social cognitive theory model and diabetes self-management among Ghanaian diabetic patients: A mediation modelling approach by Yaa Obirikorang, Emmanuel Acheampong, Enoch Odame Anto, Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah, Eric Adua, John Taylor, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, Sylvester Yao Lokpo, Evans Asamoah Adu, Bernard Adutwum, Enoch Ofori Antwi, Emmanuella Nsenbah Acheampong, Michael Adu Gyamfi, Freeman Aidoo, Eddie-Williams Owiredu, Christian Obirikorang

“…Diabetes-related knowledge of T2DM, family and friends’ support, level of self-efficacy, and belief in treatment effectiveness are crucial in DSM practices among Ghanaian T2DM patients. It is incumbent to consider these factors when designing interventions to improve DSM adherence.…”
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Novel Plasmodium falciparum clones and rising clone multiplicities are associated with the increase in malaria morbidity in Ghanaian children during the transition into the high transmission season. by Ofosu-Okyere, A, Mackinnon, M, Sowa, M, Koram, K, Nkrumah, F, Osei, Y, Hill, W, Wilson, MD, Arnot, D

“…A survey of Plasmodium falciparum infection and clone multiplicity in Ghanaian children was carried out to study the effect of the onset of the malaria transmission season on disease incidence. …”