Ghana Health Service

A cross-sectional study to evaluate access to antenatal care services in Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira district of Ghana

Background Antenatal care (ANC) supports skilled delivery and maternal survival, but evidence on how Ghana’s Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) policy influences ANC access is limited. This study assessed factors associated with ANC access in the Twifo Hemang Low...

Neuropsychiatry genetics in Africa

Across Africa, rising mental health needs coincide with rapid advances in genomics, digital health and continental policy reform. Yet research into the genetic, environmental and social determinants of neuropsychiatric illness remains sparse and underfunded. This review argues th...

Aphrodisiac Use and Male Sexual Health in Ghana: Prevalence, Attitudes, and Sociocultural Determinants

Abstract Introduction Aphrodisiac use is an important but understudied sexual health behavior shaped by sexual performance expectations, peer influence, and access to enhancement products. Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa remains limited. This study examined the prevalence, attit...

Evaluation of mass dog vaccination campaign in Techiman, Ghana

Background Across Sub-Saharan Africa, implementation of mass dog vaccination programmes is frequently constrained by inconsistent vaccine procurement, financing limitations, cold-chain requirements, and weaknesses in distribution systems, rather than complete vaccine unavailabili...

Management of snakebite envenomation in pregnancy with prolonged coagulopathy in a resource-constrained setting: a case report

Snakebite envenomation (SBE) during pregnancy is a rare but important obstetric emergency. Accounting for 0.4–1.8% of all cases of SBE, it is associated with serious foeto-maternal complications; miscarriage, teratogenesis, intrauterine foetal demise, preterm births, abruptio pla...

Challenges of home visit practice and perceived solutions for improvement in Ghanaian context: perspectives of healthcare professional and community informants

Abstract Background Home visits conducted by nurses and other health professionals are pivotal in ensuring access to healthcare and social services, particularly for the poor and marginalized in Ghana. This paper presents findings from a study conducted in the first and last quar...

Strategies to Promote HIV Self-Testing and Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Among Ghanaian Youth: Results from the Y-FIT GH National Crowdsourcing Open Call

Abstract Crowdsourcing is a participatory problem-solving approach that engages a large and diverse group of individuals to generate ideas or solutions. In HIV prevention, it provides a structured mechanism for involving youth in shaping intervention strategies. The Innovative To...

Tobacco susceptibility among junior high school students in the Upper East Region, Ghana

Abstract Background The rising use of tobacco among adolescents is a significant public health challenge. Understanding susceptibility to tobacco use is crucial for effective prevention. This study determined the prevalence and correlates of tobacco use susceptibility among junio...

Household disposal practices of unused and expired medicines in a rural district of Ghana: a cross-sectional study in Nsawkaw

Abstract Background Inappropriate disposal of unused and expired medicines has implications for household safety, pharmaceutical pollution, and antimicrobial resistance. In Ghana, published evidence on household medicine disposal remains limited and rural data are especially spar...

Psychometric analysis of brief adolescent gambling screen, problem gambling severity index, and gambling motives questionnaire-financial among Ghanaian adolescents

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brief Adolescent Sport Betting Screen (BASBS), Problem Sport Betting Severity Index (PSBSI), and Sport Betting Motives Questionnaire–Financial (SBMQF) among Ghanaian adolescents. A cross-sectional survey...

Stakeholders’ perspectives on ethical compensation for research participants in clinical research: a qualitative study in Ghana

Compensation for research participants in clinical trials is a critical yet ethically complex issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Ghana. This study explores diverse stakeholder perspectives on appropriate compensation levels and types in clinical tr...

Challenges in the clinical learning environment: experiences of final-year nursing students in a tertiary institution in Ghana

Clinical practicum is central to nursing education, yet suboptimal Clinical Learning Environments can hinder competence development and readiness for practice. Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa remains limited, particularly on final-year students approaching transition to practice...

Assessment of SafeCare healthcare quality improvement program for sustainable scaling in Ghana

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) with technical assistance from a Non-Governmental Organisation, PharmAccess is implementing a quality improvement programme in selected health facilities using the SafeCare international standards and methodology. The programme is...

Participant attrition in a multi-regional population-based study in Africa: insights from the AWI-Gen study

Attrition in longitudinal studies, defined as the loss of participants over time, may threaten the validity of study results. This study examined patterns, magnitude, and risk factors for attrition in the AWI-Gen cohort. The study included 12,032 participants from six African sit...