Publications by authors named "M K Obeng"
A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study on Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors Among Personnel Working in Health Facilities in Kumasi, Ghana.
Biomed Res Int
November 2024
As part of efforts to reach the elimination target by 2030, the WHO and CDC recommend that all HCWs adhere to the three-dose Hepatitis B vaccination schedule to protect themselves against the infection. This study assessed Hepatitis B vaccination coverage and associated factors among personnel working in health facilities in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. A cross-sectional study involving 530 HCWs was conducted in four hospitals in Kumasi from September to November 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdherence to Hygiene Protocols and Doxycycline Therapy in Ameliorating Lymphatic Filariasis Morbidity in an Endemic Area Post-Interruption of Disease Transmission in Ghana.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Filarial lymphedema (LE) remains a global health issue even with efforts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF), particularly in Ghana where preventive measures mainly focus on chemotherapy which isn’t helpful for those already affected.
- A clinical trial from 2018-2020 tested the effectiveness of strict hygiene combined with doxycycline (DOX) on 356 participants with different stages of LE in Ghana and was double-blind and placebo-controlled.
- Results indicated that while there was some improvement in LE across all groups, doxycycline did not significantly affect the progression of the disease, but adherence to hygiene practices showed strong benefits and potential for reducing acute attacks.
Background: Onchocerciasis causes chronic systemic inflammation. Several studies have used markers such as haemato-biochemical indices to predict the occurrence of systemic inflammation. This study assessed the variability and predictability of haemato-biochemical indices and blood composite ratios (BCRs) in microfilariae positive (MF+) and microfilariae negative (MF-) subgroups of onchocercomata participants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Health care workers (HCWs) constantly stand at a high risk of exposure to the hepatitis B virus because of the nature of their work. Hence, it is mandatory for HCWs to undergo hepatitis B vaccination. However, most HCWs in Ghana do not check their HBsAb titre after completion of their primary vaccination.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite increasing evidence on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), there is limited literature on antimicrobial access and use in humans and animals in community settings globally. This study assessed knowledge and perceptions of AMR, as well as practices relating to the use of antimicrobials in humans and animals in Wakiso district, Uganda. This was a cross-sectional study among 418 participants that employed quantitative data collection methods.
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