Publications by authors named "Oscar Simon Olympio Mensah"
Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a global health concern, and has been associated with cognitive decline. However, very few studies have explored the association between IDA and cognitive function among Ghanaians. We assessed the association between IDA and cognitive function among adolescents in the Ashanti region, Ghana.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Late presentation with advanced HIV disease (LP-AHD) remains a significant challenge to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) care, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Despite global efforts to enhance early diagnosis, a considerable proportion of individuals with HIV infection are unaware of being infected and therefore present late for HIV care. For the first time in Ghana, this study assessed the prevalence of LP-AHD and associated factors among people diagnosed with HIV (PDWH).
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- The study assessed the effectiveness of hepatitis B vaccinations among Ghanaian adolescents who were vaccinated as babies, in light of WHO recommendations.
- Significant associations were found between seroprotection rates and factors such as gender, age, and exercise habits.
- The results indicated that about 66% of participants lacked protective antibody levels, suggesting the need for booster vaccinations to enhance immunity against hepatitis B.
Method: In a comparative experimental cross-sectional study, RNA was extracted from oral swabs and blood samples from 25 healthy individuals at the Department of Molecular Medicine, KNUST. RNA was extracted by the manual AGPC extraction method and commercial RNA extraction kits. The quantity (ng/l) and purities (260/280 nm) of the extracted RNA were measured spectrophotometrically using the IMPLEN NanoPhotometer® N60.
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