Publications by authors named "E Kweku Nakua"
Background: Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) remains a leading cause of newborn mortality in much of sub-Saharan Africa. We sought to examine the validity of using a hand-held icterometer as a screening tool to determine which newborns need further assessment. Additionally, we sought to assess the feasibility of its use among mothers.
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- Workers in the meat processing industry in Kumasi, Ghana experience high injury rates, with 83% reporting injuries in the past six months.
- The most common injuries reported included lacerations (46%), musculoskeletal pain (16.7%), and bone fractures (14%), with over half requiring significant time off work.
- Findings indicate that factors like gender, employment status, and safety equipment usage are linked to higher injury risks, highlighting the need for better occupational safety measures.*
Background: Globally, the population is rapidly ageing, stemming from a recent decline in mortality, and an increase in life expectancy. About 727 million people globally were aged ≥65 in 2020, and 1 in 6 people will be ≥65 years by 2050. About 7% of Ghana's population was over 60 years in 2010, and projected to be 12% by 2050.
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- The study focuses on identifying risk factors and clinical characteristics of seasonal meningitis outbreaks in Ghana’s Upper West Region, which lies within the African meningitis belt.
- A case-control study was conducted with laboratory-confirmed meningitis cases and matched controls to explore associations with demographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors.
- Key findings revealed that exposure to tobacco smoke, overcrowded living conditions, and the presence of sore throat infections were significant risk factors, while the most common symptoms among patients were headache, fever, and neck pain.