Exploring Knowledge, Availability, Accessibility, and Utilization of Emergency Contraception in Ghana: A Scoping Review. [PDF]
Asare O, Osuagwu SC, Dixit A, Foster AM.
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Abstract Background Unaccompanied migrant youths are at elevated risk for exposure to trauma and related mental health challenges, but there is minimal evidence guiding best practices. We conducted a systematic review of quantitative studies that examined mental health evaluation and treatment services for unaccompanied migrant youths resettled in the ...
Natan J. Vega Potler +3 more
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Prevalence and Predisposing Factors of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection in Symptomatic Patients: A Multicenter Study in Ghana's Upper East Region. [PDF]
Awuni ER, Akonde M, Antuamwine BB.
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From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
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Water Pollution Assessment and Community Perception of Major Rivers in Ghana. [PDF]
Aboah M +3 more
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Patient Dose Optimisation of Abdominopelvic Protocols During X‐Ray Imaging
This study evaluates organ doses in abdominopelvic radiography for both erect and supine positions, addressing dose optimisation concerns in Ghana. Using CalDose X and thermoluminescence dosimeters, organ doses and image quality were analysed, revealing significant dose reductions with optimised exposure parameters (70 kVp, 10 mAs, 110 cm FDD).
Emmanuel Ekem‐Ferguson +3 more
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Economic Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Patients Attending Ho Teaching Hospital in the Ho Municipality, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Dalaba MA +9 more
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Preliminary image evaluation (PIE) comment errors were evaluated for common errors. These include missed avulsion fractures in the finger, hand, and wrist, while accessory bones in the feet and ankle were mistaken for abnormalities. Identifying these errors provides guidance for ongoing, regular, targeted training to help improve PIE accuracy rates ...
Kim Lewis +3 more
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Africa's Struggle to Meet Global Pandemic Influenza Immunization Targets: Lessons for Public Health Policy and Preparedness-A Focus on Ghana. [PDF]
Salifu Y, Lasong J, Dasoberi IN.
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This study investigated undergraduate Ghanaian radiography students' proficiency, experiences, confidence, and knowledge with regard to communicating with hearing‐impaired patients. It was found that although most students had some knowledge about effective communication strategies to be used with hearing‐impaired patients, their confidence levels were
Seth Kwadjo Angmorterh +13 more
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