Attitude and preventive practices of pressure ulcers among orthopedic nurses in a tertiary hospital in Ghana.

Background: Pressure ulcers (PUs), which affect millions of people worldwide, are among the five most prevalent hospitalized cases causing adverse impairment. Nevertheless, pressure ulcers are largely preventable, and their management depends on their severity. The authors, therefore, explored the attitude and preventive practices of pressure ulcers among orthopedic nurses in a tertiary hospital in Ghana.

Female students' perspectives on cervical cancer screening inclusion in pre-admission university requirements in Ghana.

Cervical cancer is a huge contributor to cancer-related deaths and the commonest gynecological cancerous growth among women globally. Nevertheless, evidence suggests that cervical cancer incidence and mortality could be reduced through early diagnosis. Regardless of the accessibility of cervical cancer screening in Ghana, low reports of cervical screening had been recorded among female students and women in Ghana.

Acceptance of HPV vaccination in boys among mothers from selected churches in Accra, Ghana.

Background: Almost all cases of cervical and anal cancer have been linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV). However, in addition to women who develop HPV-related cervical cancer, both men and women can also develop cancers of the anus, oral cavity, and oropharynx that are attributed to HPV. However, literature on HPV vaccination among boys globally, in Africa, and most especially in Ghana is scarce.

Pediatric nurse-patient communication practices at Pentecost Hospital, Madina: A qualitative study.

Purpose: Delivering quality health care requires effective communication between health care providers and their patients. Nurse-patient effective communication remains a challenge in Ghana, despite criticism and concern expressed by the public. The study, therefore, aims to assess the effective nurse caregivers' communication practices among pediatric nurses at Pentecost Hospital, Madina.

Experiences of women awaiting cervical CANCER screening results from selected hospitals in Accra, Ghana.

Background: The rate at which cervical cancer is diagnosed among women worldwide is alarming, nevertheless, millions of women have never undergone cervical cancer screening, and many more with cervical cancer die prematurely without accessibility to quality healthcare or effective treatment. Women's experiences following cervical cancer screening have not been extensively studied especially in advancing countries like Ghana. Hence, the researchers aim to explore the experiences of women awaiting cervical cancer results at selected hospitals in Accra.

Practices of herbal management of malaria among trading mothers in Shai Osudoku District, Accra.

Background: Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity in the world. It is a significant health concern in most developing countries, including Ghana. Even though there are several orthodox medications used for decades in treating malaria effectively, a substantial number of individuals in developing countries are resorting to the use of herbs in the treatment of malaria.

Experiences of infection prevention and control in clinical practice of nursing students in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana: An exploratory qualitative study.

Introduction: Globally, infections acquired from hospitals pose a major obstacle to patients' safety. Health care workers, especially, nursing students are at high risk for Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) as they are always in contact with clients. Therefore, this study aims to explore experiences of infection prevention and control in the clinical practice of nursing students in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana.

Experiences and Motivations of Male Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana.

Introduction: Nurses make up the largest portion of the health care system throughout the world, hence, making the profession the backbone of health care. The nursing workforce is made up of both males and females. However, the majority of nurses are predominately females with the number of male nurses reported to be unappreciable.

Knowledge on cervical cancer screening and vaccination among females at Oyibi Community.

Background: Awareness about cervical cancer screening and vaccination in the developed countries are high as compared to the developing countries. Sixty to eighty percent (60-80%) of the women who develop cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa live in the rural areas with inadequate awareness of cervical cancer screening. However, cervical cancer knowledge remained a significant direct predictor of screening behaviors.

Quality of nursing education programme in the Philippines: faculty members perspectives.

Background: The subject of continuous improvement in the quality of nursing education programme is an extremely sensitive issue worldwide, particularly in the Philippines where a high number of trained registered nurses are exported to both developed and developing countries. The assessment of the quality of nursing education programme is usually measured using pass rates in licensure examinations by several government organizations. However, few studies have indicated that various categories of faculty members view the quality of nursing programmes differently, this study probed further and determined whether the quality of nursing education programme differs according to the profile of faculty members in Philippines colleges of higher education.

Genetic counselling in sickle cell disease: views of single young adults in Ghana.

Sickle cell disease is a chronic inherited blood disorder affecting many people globally as well as in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, the disease has a prevalence of 2% with carrier rate of 20-25% among the populace. Genetic counselling is a cost-effective strategy in reducing the burden of this disorder.

Predictors of Hypertension among Adult Female Population in Kpone-Katamanso District, Ghana.

Hypertension is an independent risk factor of cardiovascular disease, which is one of the biggest health challenges today. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of the problem and other factors related to hypertension among women who are 25 years and above. .

Married Men and Vasectomy: A Focused Group Study in an Urban Community in Ghana.

An effective method of birth control in men yet least accepted and patronized is vasectomy. Vasectomy provides health benefits to the user, his direct family, and the entire population as it helps to control population growth. This article explored the beliefs and attitudes of commercial drivers on vasectomy in an urban community in Ghana.