Publications by authors named "Jebuni Fuseini Karim"
Introduction: Female breast cancer is now the most often diagnosed cancer in the world. Breast cancer screening aims to reduce mortalities related to cancer, and morbidity associated with advanced stages of the disease, through timely detection in asymptomatic women. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the evidence on the factors that influence the provision and uptake of breast cancer screening among women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
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- The study focuses on the persistent high incidence of low birth weight (LBW) in sub-Saharan Africa, which remains a serious health issue, leading researchers to analyze related maternal risk factors and neonatal outcomes.
- Using a retrospective design, researchers examined data from 1,017 mothers who delivered between January and December 2017, employing statistical tests to identify associations between LBW and various risk factors.
- Findings revealed that 23.7% of neonates were born with LBW, with factors such as marital status (single mothers), gestational age (under 37 weeks), and female sex being identified as significant risk factors, while LBW was linked to lower Apgar scores at birth.