Preliminary study on hand dimensions as potential predictors of female populations native to forest and savanna zones in Ghana.

The hand is a versatile structure that performs numerous tasks, ranging from exertion of great force such as grip, pinch and torque to execution of precise fine motor skills. The aim of current study was to undertake a preliminary study on hand dimensions as potential predictors of female populations native to the forest and savanna zones of Ghana. A total of one hundred (100) female students aged between 17 and 24 years were recruited into this study, comprising of 53 native to the forest zone and 47 native to savanna zone of Ghana between 12th June to 27th July, 2023 at the Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Knowledge about epilepsy and factors associated with attitudes toward marrying, employing, and driving people with epilepsy: A cross-sectional survey of Asokore Mampong community dwellers in Ghana.

Background: Due to lack of information and illiteracy, epilepsy remains a stigmatized disease in sub-Saharan Africa.

Objectives: The main aim of the study was to determine, among community dwellers in Asokore Mampong Municipality (Ghana): (i) the knowledge on risk factors, signs and symptoms, management of epilepsy, and (ii) factors associated with attitudes toward marrying, employing, or driving people with epilepsy (PWE).

Methods: A cross-sectional study of 100 randomly selected individuals aged 18 years and older in Asokore Mampong Municipality was conducted in February 2019.

Buruli-ulcer induced disability in ghana: a study at apromase in the ashanti region.

Objectives. To describe trends and category of disabilities caused by Buruli ulcer disease. Design.