Publications by authors named "Florence Gyembuzie Wongnaah"
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- BCG vaccination is crucial for preventing tuberculosis in children, but Sierra Leone struggles with achieving high and equitable vaccination rates, prompting a study on changes in BCG coverage from 2008 to 2019.
- The study utilized data from the Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Surveys to analyze inequalities in vaccination rates based on factors like maternal age, education level, economic status, and geographic location.
- Results showed that overall BCG coverage improved significantly, with increased age-related inequalities and decreased economic-related inequalities, indicating more equitable access to vaccinations among wealthier families, while disparities based on maternal education also declined.
Background: Early sexual debut among young women is associated with adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes, including unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Despite its negative impact, there is limited research on this issue in Sierra Leone. This study aims to address this gap by examining the prevalence of early sexual debut and its associated factors among adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24 years in Sierra Leone.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Prenatal care is a critical component of maternal and child health, providing essential preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to pregnant women. Adequate antenatal care has been linked to reduced maternal and infant mortality and improved birth outcomes. Despite its importance, disparities in antenatal care coverage persist globally, including Sierra Leone, with significant implications for maternal and child health.
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- * Using data from the Ghana Demographic Health Survey, results indicated a decline in anaemia prevalence from 76.1% in 2003 to 48.9% in 2022, but younger children (6-11 months) consistently had the highest rates.
- * Economic inequalities were highlighted, with the gap in anaemia prevalence between the richest and poorest children widening from 21.1 percentage points to 32.7 percentage points over the years, while the education
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant public health concern worldwide. These infections can have severe consequences for women's health, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and increased risk of HIV acquisition. Understanding the prevalence and factors associated with STIs among women in Sierra Leone is crucial to developing effective prevention and treatment strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Antenatal care is vital for maternal health and wellbeing, with the World Health Organization recommending a minimum of eight visits during pregnancy. In this study, we examined the regional disparities and factors associated with eight or more antenatal care visits in Ghana.
Methods: We performed a cross-sectional analysis of data from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey.
Background: High completed fertility among married and cohabiting women has profound consequences, including straining resources, increasing healthcare challenges, and contributing to educational and gender inequalities. This study examined the factors associated with high completed fertility among married and cohabiting women aged 40-49 years in Ghana.
Methods: Data for the study was sourced from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS).