Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Aquaculture Systems in Accra, Ghana by Nicholas T. K. D. Dayie, Frances N. N. Nathan-Mensah, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Blessing Kofi Adu Tabi, Daniel E. K. Kabotso, Alex Odoom, Prince Hotor, Alberta D. Dayie, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, Beverly Egyir, Eric S. Donkor

“…This study evaluated ABR in bacteria harboured in reared inland fishes sold in Accra and the pond water from which they originated. …”
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Health Seeking Behaviour of Young Adults in Accra, Ghana by Sydney Stanley Blankson

“…Raising awareness of the importance of timely healthcare seeking and improving access to healthcare services across communities in Accra may help address these challenges.…”
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Suicide: The Experiences of Attempters in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana by Abigail Ansere Buertey

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Integration and acceptability of cervical cancer screening as part of postnatal care among women attending postnatal clinics in the Accra Metropolis, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. by Lawrence Oppong Buadi, Raphael Odame, Ali Samba, Mumuni Kareem, Angela Amoanimaa Boateng, Claudette Ahliba Diogo, Rebecca Tricia Morrision, George Kumi Kwakye, Cecilia Smith-Togobo

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Perceptions and knowledge of diabetes in poor urban communities in Accra, Ghana by Raphael Baffour Awuah, Publa Antwi, Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade, Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor, Akanksha Abhay Marphatia, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Samuel Amon, Ann Blandford, Megan Vaughan, Leonard Baatiema, Edward Fottrell, Hannah Maria Jennings

“…This cross-sectional qualitative study assessed perceptions and knowledge of diabetes in two poor urban communities in Accra, Ghana. Thirteen focus group discussions were conducted, involving ninety-four participants segmented by sex, age, and diabetes status. …”
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Health literacy assessment of faith-based organizations in Accra, Ghana by Raymond A. Tutu, Anwar Ouassini, Doris Ottie-Boakye

“…Drawing on the community health literacy assessment framework, health literacy assets and gaps are assessed among 50 faith-based organizations in Accra, Ghana. Specifically, the study assessed (1) how the organizations defined health literacy, (2) the strategies used in identifying health literacy concerns in their organizations, (3) health literacy assets, and (4) health literacy gaps. …”
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Effect of storage conditions on sachet water quality in Accra, Ghana by Anna Monney Hammond, Boniface Yeboah Antwi, Elizabeth Von-Kiti, Theophilus Yaw Amponsah, Bosompemaa Gyamera, Eunice A. Ansong

“…This study examines how storage time and conditions impact the quality of vended sachet water in Accra. Samples were stored using two methods: at room temperature (+ 20 °C) and exposed to sunlight outdoors (+ 33 °C). …”
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Accra’s Decongestion Policy: Another Face of Urban Clearance or Bulldozing Approach? by Aba O. Crentsil, George Owusu

“…Metropolitan local governments in Ghana, most especially the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), have adopted and implemented a policy of decongestion of the large metropolitan cities of Ghana in the past decades. …”
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Does urban form influence automobile trip frequency in Accra, Ghana? by Nana Yaw Oppong-Yeboah, Tae-Hyoung Tommy Gim

“…The paper finds that the main explanatory factors identified in the land use-transportation-travel behavior literature are deemed significant in the case of Accra with socio-demographics yielding the largest magnitude. …”
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SOCIOECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF THE INTENSITY OF MUSHROOM COMMERCIALISATION IN GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA by Emmanuel Anobir Mensah, Lawrence Acheampong, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum

“…This study used a cross-sectional survey design, questionnaires, and validated structured interview schedule instruments to collect data from 153 mushroom farmers in the Ga East and Adentan Municipalities of the Greater Accra Region to determine the intensity, degree, characterisation, and factors that influence the intensity of oyster mushroom. …”
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Inaccurate labelling practices in probiotic products: A regulatory shortfall in Accra, Ghana. by Mansa Fredua-Agyeman, Emmanuel Aduamah Larbi

“…This study evaluated the labelling accuracy and availability of probiotic products in Ayawaso West Municipality, Accra, Ghana. Using a stratified sampling design, 120 pharmacies within the Municipality were randomly selected and assessed for availability of probiotics and labels scrutinized. …”
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Urban malaria in Accra, Ghana: transmission risk and influence of irrigated vegetable farms by Abdul Rahim Mohammed Sabtiu, Isaac Kwame Sraku, Christopher Mfum Owusu-Asenso, Yaw Akuamoah-Boateng, Richard Tettey Doe, Emmanuel Nana Boadu, Judith Dzifa Azumah, Nana Aba Setorwu Eyeson, Anisa Abdulai, Godfred Amoateng, Simon Kwaku Attah, Fred Aboagye-Antwi, Yaw Asare Afrane

“…This study examined the biting and resting habits, distribution, abundance, and Plasmodium infection of malaria vectors in Accra. Adult malaria vectors were collected using human landing catch (HLC) and Prokopack aspiration (PPK) at ten sites in Accra, categorized into five groups: sites with Irrigated Urban Farming (IUF), Lower Socioeconomic Status (LS), Middle Socioeconomic Status (MS), High Socioeconomic Status (HS), and Peri-urban (PU) areas. …”
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Exploring quality of life among elderly persons living with HIV in Accra, Ghana. by Marijanatu Abdulai, Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong, Harriet Affran Bonful, Adolphina Addo-Lartey, Bismark Sarfo

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Exploring quality of life among elderly persons living with HIV in Accra, Ghana by Marijanatu Abdulai, Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong, Harriet Affran Bonful, Adolphina Addo-Lartey, Bismark Sarfo

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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Dogs and Potential Implications to Human Health in Accra, Ghana by Isaac Anim-Baidoo, Allotey Celia Naa Adorkor, Sherry A. M. Johnson, Thomas Koge Tingan, Akua Obeng Forson, Enid Owusu, Michael Olu-Taiwo, Eric Sampene-Donkor

“…In all, 288 dog fecal samples were collected per rectum from a veterinary and community in Accra, Ghana. The samples were examined by flotation and sedimentation techniques and parasites identified using standard morphological criteria. …”
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Enablers and inhibitors to the utilization of healthcare services by members of the LGBTQ+ community in Accra, Ghana by Donald Womonia Anuga, Merri Iddrisu, Kennedy Dodam Konlan

“…We explored the enablers and inhibitors to the utilization of healthcare services by members of the LGBTQ+ community in Accra, Ghana. Methods In this cross-sectional study. …”
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Households’ access and expenditure on water services: Examining intra-urban differences in the Accra metropolis, Ghana by Louis Kusi Frimpong, Stephen Leonard Mensah, Austin Dziwornu Ablo

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Distribution of Candida species among HIV-positive patients with oropharyngeal candidiasis in Accra, Ghana by Francis Kwamin, Nii Otu Nartey, Francis S Codjoe, Mercy J Newman

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Assessing Financial and Professional Risks on Commercial Property Development and Investment in Accra-Ghana Enclave by Rexford Asianoah, Brink Botha, Ayo Adeniran, Feizel Aryee

“…Quantitative approach was employed to collect field data from the property practitioners within Accra enclave as respondents and, a survey of questionnaires was distributed using probability random sampling technique. …”
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Fondling Breasts and Playing Guitar. Textual and Contextual Expressions of a Sociomusical Conflict in Accra by Tobias Robert Klein

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