Publications by authors named "Yakubu H Yakubu"

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is a public health priority in sub-Saharan Africa. However, systematic reviews on its determinants in Ghana remain scarce. Therefore, we systematically reviewed the prevalence and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in children 0-6 months in Ghana.

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Introduction: The increasing population of older adults and rapid increases in co-morbidities globally has necessitated the need for a healthcare delivery system that meets the multifaceted needs of the growing population of older adults. Concurrent with these rising complex health needs is the importance of positive, non-judgmental attitudes of health services providers towards older adults. Moreover, this is particularly important in the nursing profession, given nurses' significant and crucial roles in healthcare settings.

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Study Aim: Considering the alarming rate at which young people abuse tramadol, as evidenced by the numerous media reports on the subject, this qualitative study was conducted to explore the facilitators to the abuse of tramadol by young people.

Design And Methods: A qualitative exploratory descriptive design was employed in conducting the study. A total of 18 participants were purposively sampled.

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Aim: This study aimed to investigate family members' beliefs and attitudes towards the visiting policies of intensive care units (ICUs).

Design: It employed a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative design.

Method: This study recruited four public hospitals in Ghana with a sample of 200 family members.

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