Nurses' Training College, Ho

Self-medication and antibiotic use among the deaf in Ghana’s Ashanti Region: a cross-sectional study of knowledge, practices, perceptions, and predictors

Self-medication and antibiotic misuse are major drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), yet evidence is scarce for people with disabilities, especially the Deaf community. Communication barrier and restricted access to health information may heighten vulnerability to inappropr...

Sleep quality and associated factors among adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Mampong municipality, Ghana: a multicentre cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Sleep disturbance is an increasingly recognised comorbidity among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with implications for metabolic control and quality of life. However, evidence from primary care settings in Ghana remains limited. This study a...

Beyond The Syllabus: Addressing Hidden Curriculum for Equity and Excellence in African Health Professionals Training

This webinar examines why African health professions education continues to show a persistent gap between what is formally taught and what students actually absorb — evidenced by WHO/AFRO data showing only 60% diagnostic accuracy despite full curricula and delivered lectures. Dra...

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...

Impact of red blood cell transfusion on clinical and hematological outcomes in hospitalized patients

Blood transfusion is a vital healthcare therapy and lifesaving procedure, yet research on its effects has shown mixed results, with some studies in Ghana questioning its appropriate use. This study aimed to assess the clinical and hematological effects of red blood cell transfusi...

Impact of hospital safety culture and workplace sexual harassment on turnover intention of nursing professionals in Upper East Region, Ghana

Abstract Background The global nursing professionals’ shortfall is alarming, reaching 4.81 million by 2030, with Africa and South-East Asia disproportionately affected. While improved organizational safety culture promotes worker retention, unsafe work environments, including sex...