A twinning initiative between midwife associations in Ghana and Sweden -A process evaluation study by Hanna Fjellström, Emelie Sandberg, Johanna Blomgren, Malin Grahn, Fredrica Hanson, Netta Ackon, Gifty Baidoo, Louise Nordström, Malin Bogren

“…Background This study describes the evaluation of a twinning initiative between the Ghana Register Midwives Association and the Swedish Association of Midwives. …”
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Elections 2008 au Ghana : esquisse de géographie électorale, entre permanences et recompositions by Isabelle Greig

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Predictors of Noncompliance to Antihypertensive Therapy among Hypertensive Patients Ghana: Application of Health Belief Model by Yaa Obirikorang, Christian Obirikorang, Emmanuel Acheampong, Enoch Odame Anto, Daniel Gyamfi, Selorm Philip Segbefia, Michael Opoku Boateng, Dari Pascal Dapilla, Peter Kojo Brenya, Bright Amankwaa, Evans Asamoah Adu, Emmanuel Nsenbah Batu, Adjei Gyimah Akwasi, Beatrice Amoah

“…This descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at Kintampo Municipality in Ghana recruited a total of 678 hypertensive patients. …”
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Challenges of parents of young adults misusing psychoactive substances in small-scale mining communities in Ghana by Philip Asamoah, Samuel Nana Abokyi, Victor Fannam Nunfam

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Parents’ Experiences and Sexual Topics Discussed with Adolescents in the Accra Metropolis, Ghana: A Qualitative Study by Elizabeth AKu Baku, Isaac Agbemafle, Agnes Millicent Kotoh, Richard M. K. Adanu

“…This study, therefore, seeks to explore the experiences of parents discussing sexuality topics with adolescents in the Accra Metropolis, Ghana. Methods. This was a qualitative study that used focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews (IDIs) to assess parents’ experiences in discussing sexuality topics with adolescents. …”
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Phenotypic Characterization of Tiger Nuts (Cyperus esculentus L.) from Major Growing Areas in Ghana by Paul Agu Asare, Roger Kpankpari, Michael Osei Adu, Emmanuel Afutu, Adeyinka Saburi Adewumi

“…Tigernut (Cyperus esculentus Lativum) is an important but understudied and underutilized crop in Ghana. The tubers are highly appreciated for their health benefits and nutritive value. …”
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Characterization and Prediction of the Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index Utilizing Bayesian Stochastic Volatility Models by Osei K. Tweneboah, Kwesi A. Ohene-Obeng, Maria C. Mariani

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Move Analysis of Awards Acceptance Speeches in The 22nd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Ceremony by John York-Williams, Joseph Benjamin Archibald Afful, Emmanuel Mensah Bonsu

“…To this end, this paper sought to examine the generic structure of the AASs of Ghanaian musicians in the 22nd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Ceremony. 20 AASs were sampled for the study. …”
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Knowledge of Ghana’s liberal abortion law and use of modern contraceptives among women of reproductive age by Maxwell Tii Kumbeni, Jeff Luck, S. Marie Harvey

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Audit of Radiology Request Form for Completion and Usefulness of Clinical History: Teaching Hospital Experience, Ghana by Bashiru Babatunde Jimah

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Saving Souls and ‘Trees’: An Emerging Model of Pentecostal-Charismatic Eco-Missions in the Church of Pentecost, Ghana by Christian Tsekpoe, Emmanuel Awudi

“…The emergence of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity in Ghana has historically been characterized by a perceived schism between faith and science. …”
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Environmental Determinants Influencing Seasonal Variations of Bird Diversity and Abundance in Wetlands, Northern Region (Ghana) by Collins Ayine Nsor, Edward Adzesiwor Obodai

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Impact of Strontium and Krypton Release from Ghana’s MNSR following a Conjectural Accident Scenario by S. A. Birikorang, R. G. Abrefah, H. K. Obeng, K. Gyamfi

“…This paper provides a comprehensive insight report on an account of a research investigation carried out in addressing a radiological safety issue of Ghana’s Miniature Neutron Source Reactor (MNSR) during its core conversion project. …”
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Susceptibility Profiles of Mycobacterium ulcerans Isolates to Streptomycin and Rifampicin in Two Districts of the Eastern Region of Ghana by Enid Owusu, Mercy Jemima Newman, Nana Konama Kotey, Amos Akumwena, Elizabeth Bannerman

“…This study investigated the susceptibility profiles of M. ulcerans isolates from two BU endemic areas in Ghana to streptomycin and rifampicin. Methods. The antibiotic susceptibility of seventy (70) M. ulcerans isolates to rifampicin and streptomycin was determined simultaneously at critical concentrations of 40 µg/mL and 4 µg/mL, respectively, by the Canetti proportion method. …”
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Contraceptive Use among Basic School Pupils in Ghana: A Case Study of a Municipality by Fred Yao Gbagbo

“…Background. Ghana over the years strived to improve contraceptive services for young people through various policies and programs. …”
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Antifungal Potential of Sweet Orange Essential Oil on Pathogens of Two Important Cocoa Diseases in Ghana by Yahaya Bukari, Silas Wintuma Avicor, Michael Kojo Ainooson, Eric Kumi Asare, Godfred Kweku Awudzi, Ishmael Amoako-Attah

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Impact of Small-Scale Mining Activities on Physicochemical Properties of Soils in Dunkwa East Municipality of Ghana by Paul K. Essandoh, Mohammed Takase, Isaac Mbir Bryant

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Predictors of food security status among informal caregivers of older adults residing in slums in Ghana by Dina Adei, Williams Agyemang-Duah, Bright Osei Boateng, Anthony Acquah Mensah

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Quality Assessment of Some Essential Children’s Medicines Sold in Licensed Outlets in Ashanti Region, Ghana by Grace Frimpong, Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye, Noble Kuntworbe, Kwame Ohene Buabeng, Yaa Asantewaa Osei, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Ofosua Adi-Dako

“…The quality of 68 samples of 15 different essential children’s medicines sold in licensed medicine outlets in the Ashanti Region, Ghana, was evaluated. Thirty-two (47.1%) of the medicines were imported, mainly from India (65.6%) and the United Kingdom (28.1%), while 36 (52.9%) were locally manufactured. …”
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The Effect of Rainfall, Temperature, and Relative Humidity on the Yield of Cassava, Yam, and Maize in the Ashanti Region of Ghana by Harriet Achiaa Dwamena, Kassim Tawiah, Amanda Serwaa Akuoko Kodua

“…We encourage the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and all stakeholders in the agriculture sector to increase their campaign on the consequences of climate change on the yield of these crops. …”
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