Publications by authors named "Stephen Atasige"
Objective: To assess the progress made towards the actualization of the 80% reduction in incident cases, monitor trends and to assess the quality of GWM TB surveillance data from 2012 to 2016.
Design: The study was descriptive secondary data analysis.
Data Source: Tuberculosis cases recorded in the District Health Information Management Systems (DHIMS) and municipal TB registers.
Introduction: The coverage of adequate (≥2 doses) IPTp-SP in Ghana is below the national target of 80% and that is a threat to reducing the incidence of malaria in pregnancy. The primary objective of the study was to determine the client and facility related factors associated with adequate uptake of IPTp-SP and suggest approaches for increased uptake.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among ANC clients and staff in Gushegu, questionnaires was administered to 330 conveniently sampled nursing mothers and all ANC staff present.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the impact of placental malaria on pregnancy outcomes among women delivering at a hospital in Ghana, revealing a high prevalence of malaria (52%) in placental samples.
- Women with placental malaria experienced worse outcomes, including increased perinatal mortality, shorter pregnancy duration, and lower birth weight, particularly in first-time mothers (primigravidae).
- Despite the widespread use of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine as preventive treatment during pregnancy in Ghana, the study found no clear link between the number of treatment doses and improved pregnancy outcomes.