Pregnant adolescents' lived experiences and coping strategies in peri-urban district in Southern Ghana.

Background: Adolescence, a transition period from childhood to adulthood forms the foundation of health in later life. The adolescence period which should have been characterised by good health is often marred with life-threatening and irreparable consequences of public health concern. Teen pregnancy is problematic because it could jeopardise adolescents' safe transition to adulthood which does not only affect adolescents, but also their families, babies and society.

Socioeconomic inequalities in access and use of skilled birth attendants during childbirth in Ghana: a decomposition analysis.

Background: Equitable access to skilled birth attendance during delivery is vital for reducing global maternal deaths to 70 deaths per 100, 000 to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Although several initiatives have been implemented to reduce maternal mortality in Ghana, inequalities in access to skilled birth attendance during delivery still exist among women of different socioeconomic groups. This study assesses the socioeconomic inequalities in access and use of skilled birth attendants during delivery in Ghana.

Practices of Adults in a Periurban Community of the Ho Municipality on Prevention of Hypertension.

Background: Hypertension remains a rising health threat among developing countries and it is due to poor knowledge and lifestyles. Integrated knowledge and practices are central towards the control of hypertension, especially in the developing world.

Objectives: This study assessed the practices of adults in a periurban community in the Ho Municipality of the Volta region on the prevention of hypertension.

Factors Influencing Information and Communication Technology Knowledge and Use Among Nurse Managers in Selected Hospitals in the Volta Region of Ghana.

This study adopted a cross-sectional design to examine the factors that influence the use of information and communication technology among 108 nurse managers in selected hospitals in the Volta Region of Ghana. A self-administered questionnaire was used to gather data. A χ test of association identified sex (P < .

Effects of parents training on parents' knowledge and attitudes about adolescent sexuality in Accra Metropolis, Ghana.

Background: Attitudes of parents about discussing sexuality issues with adolescents may or may not be influenced by their level of knowledge on such issues. This study seeks to examine parents' training and its effects on parent knowledge and attitudes about sexuality in Accra Metropolis, Ghana.

Methods: This was an intervention study consisting of 145 parents who were recruited through their wards from 12 public junior high schools in Accra Metropolis.