• Willingness to Work in Assisted Living Facilities: The Ghanaian Nurses Perspectives 

  Aboh, Irene Korkoi (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

  This study explored nurses willingness to work in assisted living institutions for the aged. Background Assisted living institutions are multifunctional facilities that provide clinical and ambulatory (day hospital) ...
• Upscaling Community-Arranged Preparedness for Preventing Maternal Mortality in Ghana: A Case Study of Keta and Akatsi Districts of Volta Region 

  Mba, Chuks J.; Aboh, Irene K. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-05)

  The main objective of the study is to assess maternal health in Ghana using empirical evidence from Akatsi and Keta districts of the Volta Region. Interviews were conducted from a sample size of 6,250 respondents within ...
• Trans-Placental Transmission and Survival at Birth among Neonates of Chlamydia trachomatis Infected Mothers: A Cohort Study 

  Siakwa, Mate; Bruce, Sylvia; Owoo, Hanson; Mills, Joseph (University of Cape Coast, 2020-08)

  Objective The study aimed at assessing trans-placental transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and fetal survival at birth among CT infected mothers. Study Design This is a non-interventional prospective cohort study. ...
• The Views of People with Learning Disabilities with Epilepsy Communication with Carers and Healthcare Professionals 

  Ninnoni, Jerry P. K.; Young, Anita F. (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09)

  Effective communication plays a crucial role in the management of people with learning disabilities with epilepsy. The literature suggests that poor adherence to treatment is higher among people with learning disabilities. ...
• Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Students: Insight from a Ghanaian University 

  Bediako, Frank Agyei; Suglo, Joseph Ngmenesegre; Ninnoni, Jerry P. K. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-06)

  Most Tertiary students are sexually active and are predisposed to sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive health issues. To help protect students from the consequences of unsafe sex, reproductive health ...
• The Role of Condom Use Self-Efficacy on Intended and Actual Condom Use Among University Students in Ghana 

  Asante, Kwaku Oppong; Osafo, Joseph; Doku, Paul N. (University of Cape Coast, 2015-08)

  Little attention has been paid to the dimensions that help to predict and understand condom use among uni versity students within an African context. A cross-sectional study involving 518 university students in Accra, ...
• The Impact of Placental Malaria on the Neonate: A Case Control Study from a High Malaria Transmission Area in Ghana. 

  Siakwa, Mate; Kpikpitse, Dzigbodi; Wisdom, Azanu; Asamoah, Isaac (University of Cape Coast, 2016-01)

  Neonatal mortality is high in Ghana and among the major causes infection is second to preterm birth. The contribution of malaria infection to neonatal mortality desire more rigorous investigation considering the fact ...
• The Effects of Stigma on Mental Health Nurses: A study at Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital 

  Agyemang, Sampson Opoku; Ninnoni, Jerry Paul (University of Cape Coast, 2018-06)

  Society’s perception of the causes of mental disorder is one of the factors that influence how thementally ill is treated. Stigma affects not only people with mental illnesses but nurses and other professionals working ...
• Symptomatic Chronic Hepatitis B Infection in Pregnancy a High Risk for Adverse Obstetric and Perinatal Outcome 

  Siakwa, Mate; Boye, Alex; Azanu, Wisdom; Kpikpitse, Dzigbodi; Awuku, Yaw Asante; Hansen-Owoo, Emmanuel; Ebu, Nancy; Doe, Patience; Amankona, Thomas D. (University of Cape Coast, 2016-06)

  Both symptomatic and asymptomatic chronic Hepatitis B viral infections in pregnancy have been found to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcome for the mother and the baby. This comparative study compared maternal ...
• Students’ Demographic, Academic Characteristics and Performance in Registered General Nursing Licensing Examination in Ghana 

  Doe, Patience Fakornam; Oppong, Elizabeth Agyeiwaa; Sarfo, Jacob Owusu (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  The decreasing performance of student nurses in the professional licensure examinations (LE) in Ghana is a major concern to stakeholders, especially at a time when the nurse-patient ratio stands at 1: 1500. The study ...
• Socio-Demographic Characteristics Influencing Cervical Cancer Screening Intention of HIV-Positive Women in the Central Region of Ghana 

  Ebu, Nancy Innocentia (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  The burden of HIV and cervical cancer is concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa. Women with HIV are more likely to have persistent HPV infection leading to cervical abnormalities and cancer. Cervical cancer screening seems ...
• Sexual Experiences among Senior High Students at Selected Schools in Cape Coast Metropolis in Central Region of Ghana 

  Asiedu, Christiana (University of Cape Coast, 2019-03)

  Adolescent is a period of transition characterized by risk taking behaviors, including sexual behaviour, which may have implications on their health. The study examined sexual experiences among senior high school ...
• Self‐Management Recommendations for Sickle Cell Disease: A Ghanaian Health Professionals' Perspective 

  Druye, Andrews; Robinson, Brian; Nelson, Katherine (University of Cape Coast, 2018-06)

  To describe self‐management recommendations for sickle cell disease (SCD) care among health professionals who manage SCD in Ghana. Method: Nine health care professionals (nurses, doctors, and physician assistants) who ...
• Self-collected Vaginal Sampling for the Detection of Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) using careHPV among Ghanaian Women 

  Obiri-Yeboah, Dorcas; Adu-Sarkodie, Yaw; Djigma, Florencia; Hayfron-Benjamin, Anna; Abdul, Latif; Simpore, Jacques; Mayaud, Philippe (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

  Detection of genital HPV DNA is recommended as an important strategy for modern cervical cancer screening. Challenges include access to services, the reliance on cervical samples taken by clinicians, and patient’s preference ...
• Schistosoma Haematobium Co-infection with Soil-Transmitted Helminthes: Prevalence and Risk Factors from Two Communities in the Central Region of Ghana 

  Boye, A.; Agbemator, V. K.; Mate-Siakwa, P.; Essien-Baidoo, S. (University of Cape Coast, 2016-04)

  Schistosoma haematobium co-infection with S. mansoni and soil-transmitted helminthes afflict most-at-risk populations in endemic communities in the developing world. Aim: This study investigated S. haematobium co-infection ...
• Resource Availability for Infection Prevention in Early Childhood Education Centres from Southern Ghana 

  Siakwa, Mate; Offe, Sabina (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09)

  Teachers in early childhood education centers are the epitome of care concerning infection prevention for young children in educational programmes. The objective was a comparative descriptive quantitative survey was ...
• Reactive Attachment Disorder in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Affected by HIV/AIDS: Implications for Clinical Practice, Education and Health Service Delivery 

  Doku, Paul Narh (University of Cape Coast, 2016-02)

  Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) affected by HIV/AIDS frequently experience placement/ residential changes, inconsistent caregivers, abuse, neglect, disruptions in their lives and several mental health problems. ...
• Qualitative Inquiry into Challenges Experienced by Registered General Nurses in the Emergency Department: A Study of Selected Hospitals in the Volta Region of Ghana 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Ninnoni, Jerry Paul; Adatara, Peter; Gross, Janet; Agbavor, Michael (University of Cape Coast, 2016-10)

  Registered General Nurses (RGNs) play crucial roles in emergency departments (EDs). EDs in Ghana are primarily staffed by RGNs who have had no additional formal education in emergency care. Additionally, basic, master’s, ...
• Psychosocial Assessment of Ghanaian Adolescent Living with HIV Using the HEADSSS Assessment Approach: A Mixed Methods Study 

  Hayfron-Benjamin, Anna; Akorsu, Angela D.; Asiedua, Ernestina; Yemah, Bockarie; Baidoo, Ibrahim; Ayisi-Addo, Stephen; Obiri-Yeboah, Dorcas (University of Cape Coast, 2019-04)

  Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) face the dilemmas of adolescence combined with complex issues regarding living with a chronic and stigmatizing conditions. This study aimed at identifying the psychosocial stressors ...
• Psychosocial Adjustment of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS in Ghana 

  Doku, Paul Narh (University of Cape Coast, 2010-07)

  The study was conducted to assess the psychosocial adjustment of children affected by HIV/ AIDS in the eastern part of Ghana. Method: Four groups of children (children who lost their parents to AIDS, children who lost ...

• Willingness to Work in Assisted Living Facilities: The Ghanaian Nurses Perspectives 

  Aboh, Irene Korkoi (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

  This study explored nurses willingness to work in assisted living institutions for the aged. Background Assisted living institutions are multifunctional facilities that provide clinical and ambulatory (day hospital) ...
• Upscaling Community-Arranged Preparedness for Preventing Maternal Mortality in Ghana: A Case Study of Keta and Akatsi Districts of Volta Region 

  Mba, Chuks J.; Aboh, Irene K. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-05)

  The main objective of the study is to assess maternal health in Ghana using empirical evidence from Akatsi and Keta districts of the Volta Region. Interviews were conducted from a sample size of 6,250 respondents within ...
• Trans-Placental Transmission and Survival at Birth among Neonates of Chlamydia trachomatis Infected Mothers: A Cohort Study 

  Siakwa, Mate; Bruce, Sylvia; Owoo, Hanson; Mills, Joseph (University of Cape Coast, 2020-08)

  Objective The study aimed at assessing trans-placental transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and fetal survival at birth among CT infected mothers. Study Design This is a non-interventional prospective cohort study. ...
• The Views of People with Learning Disabilities with Epilepsy Communication with Carers and Healthcare Professionals 

  Ninnoni, Jerry P. K.; Young, Anita F. (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09)

  Effective communication plays a crucial role in the management of people with learning disabilities with epilepsy. The literature suggests that poor adherence to treatment is higher among people with learning disabilities. ...
• Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Students: Insight from a Ghanaian University 

  Bediako, Frank Agyei; Suglo, Joseph Ngmenesegre; Ninnoni, Jerry P. K. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-06)

  Most Tertiary students are sexually active and are predisposed to sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive health issues. To help protect students from the consequences of unsafe sex, reproductive health ...
• The Role of Condom Use Self-Efficacy on Intended and Actual Condom Use Among University Students in Ghana 

  Asante, Kwaku Oppong; Osafo, Joseph; Doku, Paul N. (University of Cape Coast, 2015-08)

  Little attention has been paid to the dimensions that help to predict and understand condom use among uni versity students within an African context. A cross-sectional study involving 518 university students in Accra, ...
• The Impact of Placental Malaria on the Neonate: A Case Control Study from a High Malaria Transmission Area in Ghana. 

  Siakwa, Mate; Kpikpitse, Dzigbodi; Wisdom, Azanu; Asamoah, Isaac (University of Cape Coast, 2016-01)

  Neonatal mortality is high in Ghana and among the major causes infection is second to preterm birth. The contribution of malaria infection to neonatal mortality desire more rigorous investigation considering the fact ...
• The Effects of Stigma on Mental Health Nurses: A study at Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital 

  Agyemang, Sampson Opoku; Ninnoni, Jerry Paul (University of Cape Coast, 2018-06)

  Society’s perception of the causes of mental disorder is one of the factors that influence how thementally ill is treated. Stigma affects not only people with mental illnesses but nurses and other professionals working ...
• Symptomatic Chronic Hepatitis B Infection in Pregnancy a High Risk for Adverse Obstetric and Perinatal Outcome 

  Siakwa, Mate; Boye, Alex; Azanu, Wisdom; Kpikpitse, Dzigbodi; Awuku, Yaw Asante; Hansen-Owoo, Emmanuel; Ebu, Nancy; Doe, Patience; Amankona, Thomas D. (University of Cape Coast, 2016-06)

  Both symptomatic and asymptomatic chronic Hepatitis B viral infections in pregnancy have been found to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcome for the mother and the baby. This comparative study compared maternal ...
• Students’ Demographic, Academic Characteristics and Performance in Registered General Nursing Licensing Examination in Ghana 

  Doe, Patience Fakornam; Oppong, Elizabeth Agyeiwaa; Sarfo, Jacob Owusu (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  The decreasing performance of student nurses in the professional licensure examinations (LE) in Ghana is a major concern to stakeholders, especially at a time when the nurse-patient ratio stands at 1: 1500. The study ...
• Socio-Demographic Characteristics Influencing Cervical Cancer Screening Intention of HIV-Positive Women in the Central Region of Ghana 

  Ebu, Nancy Innocentia (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  The burden of HIV and cervical cancer is concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa. Women with HIV are more likely to have persistent HPV infection leading to cervical abnormalities and cancer. Cervical cancer screening seems ...
• Sexual Experiences among Senior High Students at Selected Schools in Cape Coast Metropolis in Central Region of Ghana 

  Asiedu, Christiana (University of Cape Coast, 2019-03)

  Adolescent is a period of transition characterized by risk taking behaviors, including sexual behaviour, which may have implications on their health. The study examined sexual experiences among senior high school ...
• Self‐Management Recommendations for Sickle Cell Disease: A Ghanaian Health Professionals' Perspective 

  Druye, Andrews; Robinson, Brian; Nelson, Katherine (University of Cape Coast, 2018-06)

  To describe self‐management recommendations for sickle cell disease (SCD) care among health professionals who manage SCD in Ghana. Method: Nine health care professionals (nurses, doctors, and physician assistants) who ...
• Self-collected Vaginal Sampling for the Detection of Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) using careHPV among Ghanaian Women 

  Obiri-Yeboah, Dorcas; Adu-Sarkodie, Yaw; Djigma, Florencia; Hayfron-Benjamin, Anna; Abdul, Latif; Simpore, Jacques; Mayaud, Philippe (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

  Detection of genital HPV DNA is recommended as an important strategy for modern cervical cancer screening. Challenges include access to services, the reliance on cervical samples taken by clinicians, and patient’s preference ...
• Schistosoma Haematobium Co-infection with Soil-Transmitted Helminthes: Prevalence and Risk Factors from Two Communities in the Central Region of Ghana 

  Boye, A.; Agbemator, V. K.; Mate-Siakwa, P.; Essien-Baidoo, S. (University of Cape Coast, 2016-04)

  Schistosoma haematobium co-infection with S. mansoni and soil-transmitted helminthes afflict most-at-risk populations in endemic communities in the developing world. Aim: This study investigated S. haematobium co-infection ...
• Resource Availability for Infection Prevention in Early Childhood Education Centres from Southern Ghana 

  Siakwa, Mate; Offe, Sabina (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09)

  Teachers in early childhood education centers are the epitome of care concerning infection prevention for young children in educational programmes. The objective was a comparative descriptive quantitative survey was ...
• Reactive Attachment Disorder in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Affected by HIV/AIDS: Implications for Clinical Practice, Education and Health Service Delivery 

  Doku, Paul Narh (University of Cape Coast, 2016-02)

  Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) affected by HIV/AIDS frequently experience placement/ residential changes, inconsistent caregivers, abuse, neglect, disruptions in their lives and several mental health problems. ...
• Qualitative Inquiry into Challenges Experienced by Registered General Nurses in the Emergency Department: A Study of Selected Hospitals in the Volta Region of Ghana 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Ninnoni, Jerry Paul; Adatara, Peter; Gross, Janet; Agbavor, Michael (University of Cape Coast, 2016-10)

  Registered General Nurses (RGNs) play crucial roles in emergency departments (EDs). EDs in Ghana are primarily staffed by RGNs who have had no additional formal education in emergency care. Additionally, basic, master’s, ...
• Psychosocial Assessment of Ghanaian Adolescent Living with HIV Using the HEADSSS Assessment Approach: A Mixed Methods Study 

  Hayfron-Benjamin, Anna; Akorsu, Angela D.; Asiedua, Ernestina; Yemah, Bockarie; Baidoo, Ibrahim; Ayisi-Addo, Stephen; Obiri-Yeboah, Dorcas (University of Cape Coast, 2019-04)

  Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) face the dilemmas of adolescence combined with complex issues regarding living with a chronic and stigmatizing conditions. This study aimed at identifying the psychosocial stressors ...
• Psychosocial Adjustment of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS in Ghana 

  Doku, Paul Narh (University of Cape Coast, 2010-07)

  The study was conducted to assess the psychosocial adjustment of children affected by HIV/ AIDS in the eastern part of Ghana. Method: Four groups of children (children who lost their parents to AIDS, children who lost ...

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