Publications by authors named "Iddrisu Sisala Mohammed"

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  • A study aimed to evaluate how common workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are among nurses and midwives in a healthcare facility in Northern Ghana, using a standardized questionnaire to collect data from 309 participants.
  • Out of the 259 respondents, a significant 75.3% reported experiencing WMSDs, with low back pain being the most common issue, particularly among those with less than 5 years of work experience.
  • Key risk factors included long periods in the same position and heavy patient handling, indicating an urgent need for better working conditions and support strategies to mitigate these health issues.
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Introduction: teething is a natural process that all infants go through, and most toddlers obtain their first tooth around six months. However, misconceptions about teething and its remedies are still prevalent. The study assessed the knowledge and management practices of infant teething symptoms among mothers whose children were admitted to the Pediatric ward of Tamale Teaching Hospital.

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Background: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological problem affecting the majority of female students in the nursing profession today. They often experience severe pain that is not only incapacitating but also has a significant impact on their day-to-day college life, academic, and clinical performance.

Aim: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence, management, and impact of dysmenorrhea on the lives of nurse and midwife trainees in northern Ghana.

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