Anaemia among women of reproductive age in selected sub-Saharan African countries: multivariate decomposition analyses of the demographic and health surveys data 2008-2018.

Objectives: The burden and highest regional prevalence of anaemia is reported in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The study evaluated changes in anaemia prevalence across the Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) periods in SSA and reported factors influencing observed changes in the trend.

Method: The study was implemented by a two-stage cross-sectional stratified sampling approach.

Estimated prevalence and gender disparity of physical activity among 64,127 in-school adolescents (aged 12-17 years): A multi-country analysis of Global School-based Health Surveys from 23 African countries.

The Africa sub-region currently lacks quantitative normative data to illustrate the extent of burden and gender inequities of physical activity level in order to inform policy and education, towards meeting the WHO's 2030 physical activity milestone. The study aimed to provide insights on the current prevalence of sufficient physical activity and gender disparity, using a nationally representative data from the Global School-based student Health Survey (GSHS) from 23 African countries. The study used the multi-country GSHS data from 23 African countries (2003-2017).

Estimated burden, and associated factors of Urinary Incontinence among Sub-Saharan African women aged 15-100 years: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hospital and community based-studies had been conducted for Urinary Incontinence (UI) in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) countries. A significant limitation of these studies is likely under-estimation of the burden of UI in SSA. It is therefore, imperative that a well-structured systematic review and meta-analytical models in SSA are required to accurately and reliably estimate the burden of UI.

Spatial analysis of climatic factors and plasmodium falciparum malaria prevalence among children in Ghana.

Malaria is a major public health problem especially in Africa where 94% of global malaria cases occur. Malaria prevalence and mortalities are disproportionately higher among children. In 2019, children accounted for 67% of malaria deaths globally.

COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among health care workers in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccine acceptance, and hesitancy amongst Health Care Workers (HCWs) on the African continent have been examined through observational studies. However, there are currently no comprehensive reviews among these cadre of population in Africa. Hence, we aimed to review the acceptance rate and possible reasons for COVID-19 vaccine non-acceptance/hesitancy amongst HCWs in Africa.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on acute stroke admissions and case-fatality rate in lower-income and middle-income countries: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: The current review primarily aims to ascertain the impact of COVID-19 on stroke admission as well as stroke case fatality in Low-income and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).

Methods And Analysis: Four international databases (PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, African Journals Online, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature) and one preprint database (medRxiv). Studies will be included if they are conducted in LMICs, all stroke types without age and language restriction, from December 2019 to 31 December 2021.

Estimated incidence and case fatality rate of traumatic brain injury among children (0-18 years) in Sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Studies from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries have reported on the incidence and case fatality rate of children with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). However, there is lack of a general epidemiologic description of the phenomenon in this sub-region underpinning the need for an accurate and reliable estimate of incidence and outcome of children (0-18 years) with TBI. This study therefore, extensively reviewed data to reliably estimate incidence, case fatality rate of children with TBI and its mechanism of injury in SSA.

Estimating the burden of hypertension and its significant risk factors among male commercial drivers in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The study was designed to assess the burden and significant risk factors among male commercial drivers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data Sources: Medline via PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane databases and were searched from January 2010 to December 2020.

Factors Associated with Serious Injuries among Adolescents in Ghana: Findings from 2012 Global School Health Survey.

Introduction: Injuries are of public health concern and the leading cause of residual disability and death among teenagers, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Ghana, the burden of injury among adolescents is under-reported. Hence, the study sought to determine the prevalence of serious injuries (SI) and the potential factors influencing these injuries among school children in Ghana.

Prevalence and Predictors of Contraceptives Use among Women Aged (15-49 years) with Induced Abortion History in Ghana.

Background: The incidence of abortion in Ghana ranges from 27 per 1000 to 61 per 1000 women, causing gynecological complications and maternal mortality. The use of modern contraceptives and its associated factors among women aged 15-49 years have been documented. However, utilization of modern contraceptives specifically among women with induced abortion history is underreported.