University of Ghana

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...

Leveraging the private sector for health system development in sub-Saharan Africa

Development assistance has historically supported major gains in health and health-system development in sub-Saharan Africa, but recent reductions in development assistance have intensified financing and service-delivery pressures across the region. As governments seek more durab...

Strengthening existing climate services and prioritising new opportunities for nature-based solutions

Abstract Co-production is essential for usable and useful climate services, yet expert-driven, supply-side approaches and limited engagement persist. We investigate the relationship between users’ current climate-service use and desired needs for completely new climate services f...

The Question of “Home Wisdom”: A Contextual Study of Luke 15:11–32

It has become taboo for a parent today to say “no” to a child. Children grow in this “supposed” freedom and child rights, and then some assume an attitude of always having their own way, a character devoid of “home wisdom”, also called “common sense”. It is only their way that ma...

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...

High Awareness, Poor Practice: The Cholera Prevention Knowledge‐Attitude‐Practice Gap in Ada Foah, Ghana—A Cross‐Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Background Cholera persists as a public health threat in Ghana, particularly in coastal communities with inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) toward cholera among residents of Ada...

The Role of Meso-level Organizations in Climate Adaptation for Small-Scale Producers in Sub-Saharan Africa-insights from four African Countries

<title>Abstract</title> This analysis examines the meso-level organizations (MLOs) that are core climate change adaptation (CCA) actors responsible for interweaving micro-level rural community needs with macro-level policy and finance intentions, using qualitative data from four...

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...

Competing geochemical drivers and probabilistic health risk assessment of groundwater in the semi‑arid Voltaian sedimentary basin, Ghana

Groundwater in semi-arid sedimentary basins is a critical rural resource, but quality assessment is often weakened by geochemical complexity, compositional closure, class-boundary uncertainty and incomplete exposure information. In the Voltaian sedimentary basin of Ghana, previou...

Comparing Analytic Hierarchy Process and Frequency Ratio Models for Delineating Groundwater Potential Zones in Northern Mozambique

This study investigated the effectiveness and accuracy of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and frequency ratio (FR) models, which integrated remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS), for delineating and validating groundwater potential zones (GWPZs) in Nor...

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...

Disability Gaps in Schooling and Learning Outcomes of Children in Ghana

Abstract This paper examines schooling and learning outcomes of children with disabilities in Ghana. We used data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) and linear regression models to estimate the relationship between disability status and schooling and learning outco...

Characterising recent antimalarial resistance in West Africa: Insights from amplicon sequencing of 17,384 Plasmodium falciparum infection samples

<ns5:p> Background <ns5:italic>Plasmodium falciparum</ns5:italic> ( <ns5:italic>P. falciparum</ns5:italic> ) infection remains a significant public health threat in West Africa, where chemoprevention and first-line therapies are key interventions against malaria. However, the dev...

Spatiotemporal patterns of ambient NO2 and NO pollution in Kigali Rwanda

Abstract Kigali, like many cities in sub-Saharan Africa, faces rapid urban growth alongside the need to manage air pollution and protect public health. Despite its policy efforts, systematic data on nitrogen oxides (NO x : NO 2 and NO), key indicators of combustion-related pollut...

Stakeholder Integration, Ethical Orientation, and Environmental Performance: Evidence From SMEs in Ghana

ABSTRACT This paper offers a novel theoretical account of how and when stakeholder pressures translate into environmental performance. Building on the Natural Resource‐Based View, we develop a moderated‐mediation model showing (a) stakeholder integration mediates the effect of pr...

The impact of livelihood transitions on rural India through the lens of five capitals: A systematic and bibliometric review

This study assesses livelihood transitions among smallholder farmers in rural India using the five capital asset frameworks focusing on natural, physical, human, social, and financial capital. Through a systematic and bibliometric review of 41 articles, we analyze the socio-econo...

Q Fever in Africa: A Systematic Review of Prevalence, Zoonotic Potential and Disease Burden

ABSTRACT Introduction Q fever, caused by Coxiella burnetii , is increasingly recognised in Africa, though its burden remains underestimated due to limited surveillance and underreporting. Reliable prevalence and epidemiological data are crucial for understanding the disease's dis...

Mapping pediatric cardiac troponin testing worldwide: results from the IFCC survey on emerging applications, standardization needs and access

OBJECTIVES: Limited guidance on the use and interpretation of cardiac troponin (cTn) testing in pediatric populations has restricted its broader adoption, despite the significant burden of congenital and acquired cardiac conditions in children. This survey aimed to evaluate globa...

Exploring the role of societal support in shaping breastfeeding experiences among mothers of preterm infants in rural Ghana

Breastfeeding is essential for preterm infant survival, but mothers in low-resource settings like rural Ghana face challenges due to cultural beliefs, limited support, and public stigma. Understanding how societal support influences breastfeeding is crucial for improving outcomes...