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Oduro, Joseph Kojo (University of Cape Coast, 2023-05)

The rapid increase in the ageing population has been ascribed to several factors, key among them being reduced mortality and higb life expectancy. This demographic transition has impacted all spheres of society including ...

Women's Autonomy, Maternal Child Healthcare Practices And Child Mortality In The Upper East Region Of Ghana

Achana, Fabian Sebastian (University of Cape Coast, 2023-03)

Eight years to the deadline for the 2030 SDGs, child survival remains high and a major health challenge in Ghana and much of the sub-Saharan region. Child's survival is greatly dependent on household circumstances and ...

Management and Control of Childhood Tuberculosis In Southern Ghana

Anku, Prince Justin (University of Cape Coast, 2022-08)

ABSTRACT The WHO has called for commensurate attention to childhood TB. However, there is limited research evidence to inform context-specific policies and implementation. Therefore, this study explores the management ...

Estimating Childhood Mortality in Ghana: Does Using Direct or Indirect Methods Matter?

Dickson, Kwamena Sekyi (University of Cape Coast, 2021-01)

ABSTRACT There are essentially two main methods for estimating demographic indices, namely direct and indirect methods. The direct approach for estimation works well with reliable, timely, and adequate data. The lack ...

Child caregiving practices in the Kumasi metrropolis. Ghana

Asiedu Owusu, Samuel (University of Cape Coast, 2017-08)

As work practices and living arrangements change rapidly in Ghana. Mothers. Who are considered as primary child caregivers. Despite the considerable changes in gender roles. Can be faced with making difficult decisions as ...

Decision-making for induced abortion in Accra metropolis, Ghana

Yao Gbagbo, Fred (University of Cape Coast, 2014-06)

Induced abortions are common in Ghana yet the decision-making process for induced abortion is insufficiently documented. This study therefore examined decision-making process for induced abortion in the Accra metropolis ...

Street-vended food hygiene: risk factors and regulations' enforcement in selected districts of central region. Ghana

Fiifi Ghartey, Alexander (University of Cape Coast, 2019-09)

The purpose of this study was to research into the street-vended foods safety risk factors and regulations' enforcement practices in the two selected districts of the Central Region of Ghana namely, Komenda Edina Eguafo ...

Perceptions and Experiences about Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment at Battor, Ghana

Binka, Charity (University of Cape Coast, 2016-06)

Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality among women in Ghana and yet few studies have considered the psychosocial dimensions of the disease. The inadequacy of research is reflected in the lack of ...

Sustainability of the National Health Insurance Scheme: Views of Health Care Providers in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana

Owusu-Boampong, Kwame (University of Cape Coast, 2016-10)

A National Health Insurance Scheme was introduced in Ghana in 2005 as part of strategies to ensure a sustainable health financing and improve access to services. After almost ten years of implementation, little is ...

Nutritional Status of Illegal Drug Users in Greater Accra

Setorglo, Jacob (University of Cape Coast, 2016-06)

Illegal drugs continue to be used in Ghana particularly in the urban centres such as Greater Accra. Illegal drug use can negatively affect health behaviour, body composition and metabolism. This thesis assessed ...

Street–Vended Food: Risk Factors and Regulations’ Enforcement in Selected Districts of Central Region, Ghana

Ghartey, Alexander Fiifi (University of Cape Coast, 2019-06)

The purpose of this study was to research into the street-vended foods risk factors and regulations’ enforcement practices in two selected districts of the Central Region of Ghana namely, Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem ...

Social support for the mentally challenged patients in the psychiatric hospitals of Ghana

Mawutor Borbor, Frank (University of Cape Coast, 2019-03)

Mental health remains largely ignored in many developing countries, including Ghana. Mental illness could be treated effectively through medication and psychotherapy. The study explored the availability of social support ...

Perceptions of hypertension and adherence to medication in the Cape Coast metropolis, Ghana.

Adong Waamsasiko, Julius (University of Cape Coast, 2018-07)

There is a growing concern about hypertension related complications such as stroke, heart attack, and sudden deaths among Ghanaians. These complications could be controlled with persistent adherence to anti- hypertensive ...

Intention to use and actual use of postpartum contraceptives among pregnant women in the Mfantseman municipality of Central Region, Ghana

Eliason, sEBASTIAN (University of Cape Coast, 2016-05)

Opportunities to reach women with family planning services, can occur along the continuum of care, throughout a woman’s pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Evidence shows that integrating Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) ...

Overweight and obesity among women in Ghana.

Anamaale Tuoyire, Derek (University of Cape Coast, 2015-12)

Overweight and obesity are among the leading threats to global health because of their association with increased risk of mortality and morbidity. Based on the pragmatist philosophical stance, a mixed method design was ...

Factors determining maternal health care services in three selected districts of the Eastern Region, Ghana

Fosu-Amankwah, Agyapong (University of Cape Coast, 2014-01)

Worldwide, it is estimated that 1600 women die every day as result of problems they encounter during pregnancy and or child birth. This thesis therefore sought to examine factors that determine the utilization of safe-motherhood ...

Feeding practices and nutritional status of children under two years in Kwahu Afram Plains North and South Districts in Ghana

Nsiah-Asamoah, Christiana (University of Cape Coast, 2020-03)

Child undernutrition is a public health problem. In Ghana, less than one out of five children is fed on a minimum acceptable diet. However, less is known about the cultural dynamics of child feeding practices. Also, most ...

Management of chronic non-communicable diseases at Komfo Anokye and Korle Bu teaching hospitals in Ghana

Amu, Hubert (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

This study explored the management of chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Ghana, using phenomenology as the study design. Using ...

Neonatal mortality in the Kintampo North and South Districts: analysis of community, composition and spatial factors

Adjei, George (University of Cape Coast, 2020-02)

Communities and their composition (individuals and households) coupled with spatial factors have impact on neonatal mortality. However, considering the smallest health administrative units as communities (sub-districts) ...

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AMONG AUTO-ARTISANS IN SUAME MAGAZINE-KUMASI, GHANA

Adu-Gyamfi, Addae Boateng (University of Cape Coast, 2019-09)

Auto-artisanship plays a critical role in the economy of Ghana. It forms a large size of the informal economy in Ghana. The occupational health and safety of auto-artisans is therefore of exceptional concern because of ...

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