Molecular Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 within Accra Metropolis Postlockdown by Frank T. Aboagye, Lawrence Annison, Henry Kwadwo Hackman, Maame E. Acquah, Yvonne Ashong, Isaac Owusu-Frimpong, Bill C. Egyam, Sharon Annison, George Osei-Adjei, Samuel Antwi-Baffour

“…Considering the reduced adherence to preventive measures postlockdown in Accra, this study presents an alternative method that leverages polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to identify circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants in the Accra Metropolis postlockdown. …”
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Bacteriological Analysis of Raw Beef Retailed in Selected Open Markets in Accra, Ghana by Michael Olu-Taiwo, Prince Obeng, Akua Obeng Forson

“…This study aimed to assess the bacteriological profiles and the bacterial loads in beef, as well as investigate food safety practices among beef retailers in selected open markets in Accra, Ghana. This was a cross-sectional study with beef samples randomly purchased from six selected open markets in Accra metropolis. …”
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Population dynamics of Cynoglossus senegalensis from the coastal waters of Greater Accra, Ghana by Samuel K. K. Amponsah, Berchie Asiedu, Pierre Failler, Nii Amarquaye Commey

“…The length data from a total of 528 specimens from the coastal waters of the Greater Accra region of Ghana was analysed for growth parameters, mortality parameters and biological reference points. …”
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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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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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Factors Associated with Malaria Infection among Head Porters in Agbogbloshie Market in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana by Patience Kwofie, John Tetteh, Reindorf Elijah Akakpo, Bismark Sarfo

“…This study assessed the factors associated with malaria infection among head porters in the Agbogbloshie market in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Method. A total of 218 head porters were recruited from the Agbogbloshie market, and blood samples were collected from participants to test for malaria parasite infection using Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) and microscopy and were interviewed using a closed-ended questionnaire. …”
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Potentially Toxic Elements’ Accumulation and Health Risk of Consuming Vegetables Cultivated along the Accra-Tema Motorway by Ebenezer Boahen, Benedicta Yayra Fosu-Mensah, Samuel S. Koranteng, Daniel A. Darko, Gerald Obuobi, Michael Mensah

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Comparative Quality Evaluation of Selected Brands of Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets Marketed in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana by Christina Osei-Asare, Esther Eshun Oppong, Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, John Antwi Apenteng, Yvonne Ochesinda Alatu, Robert Sarpong

“…This research sought to evaluate the pharmaceutical quality of six randomly selected brands of cefuroxime axetil tablets (250 mg) marketed in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. The selected brands were coded and subjected to both compendial and noncompendial tests. …”
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Views of First-Time Expectant Mothers on Breastfeeding: A Study in Three Health Facilities in Accra, Ghana by Freda Intiful, Claudia Osei, Rebecca Steele-Dadzie, Ruth Nyarko, Matilda Asante

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How legitimate are urban climate planning processes? A comparative assessment of Accra, Ahmedabad, Bonn and São Paulo by Niklas Wagner, Minal Pathak

“…By analysing UCAPs of four cities from different regions of the world - Accra (Ghana), Bonn (Germany), São Paulo (Brazil), and Ahmedabad (India) - we unpack the quality of UCAP creation processes in terms of their legitimacy including whether and how key stakeholders were involved in shaping the plan. …”
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Exposure to needlestick injury among healthcare support staff in Greater Accra, Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Mary Eyram Ashinyo, Philip Apraku Tawiah, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Paul Okyere

“…Objectives This study aims to determine the prevalence and predisposing factors of a needlestick injury (NSI) among healthcare support staff in the Greater Accra region, Ghana.Methods An analytical cross-sectional survey was carried out from 30 January 2023 to 31 May 2023, involving 10 major health facilities. …”
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Prevalence, predisposing factors, and turnover intention related to low back pain among health workers in Accra, Ghana. by Philip Apraku Tawiah, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Paul Okyere, Geoffrey Adu-Fosu, Mary Eyram Ashinyo

“…This study examined the prevalence, predisposing factors and turnover intention related to LBP among health workers in the Greater Accra region of Ghana.<h4>Methods</h4>A multi-centred facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Greater Accra region from January 30 -May 31, 2023. …”
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Prevalence, predisposing factors, and turnover intention related to low back pain among health workers in Accra, Ghana by Philip Apraku Tawiah, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Paul Okyere, Geoffrey Adu-Fosu, Mary Eyram Ashinyo

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Microbial Quality of Sliced Pawpaw (Carica papaya) and Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Sold on Some Streets of Accra Metropolis, Ghana by Michael Olu-Taiwo, Baakwa Miah De-Graft, Akua Obeng Forson

“…This study aimed to determine various bacteria and risk factors that are associated with fruits sold by street vendors in Accra. Sliced watermelons and pawpaws were randomly purchased from selected suburbs in Greater Accra Region of Ghana. …”
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Assessing institutional sanitation and its impact at a citywide level: an exploration of school sanitation in the Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana by William Nkonde, William Nkonde, Claire Furlong, Brian Reed, Damir Brdanovic

“…Data was collected from secondary sources (e.g. from Ghana Statistical and Educational Services), structured observations (n = 26), and interviews with key informants (n = 15), headteachers (n = 26) and students (n = 39) from across Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana. This data was used to construct three SFDGs, which were compared using Trend Graphs (graphs used to compare the state of sanitation across the different stages of the sanitation value chain).Results and DiscussionThe findings indicated that school sanitation was less safely managed than household sanitation and that SFDGs could be used assess school-level sanitation. …”
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Analyses of house-owners’ awareness and compliance with urban greenery regulations in Madina, Ghana by Seth Akagla, Yaw Agyeman Boafo

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Qualitative and Quantitative Microbiological Studies of Paediatric Artemether-Lumefantrine Dry Powders and Paracetamol Syrups Obtained from Selected Drug Stores in Accra, Ghana by Solomon Opoku, Isaac Nyanor

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The contextual awareness, response and evaluation (CARE) diabetes project: study design for a quantitative survey of diabetes prevalence and non-communicable disease risk in Ga Mashie, Accra, Ghana by Swaib Abubaker Lule, Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor, Carlos S. Grijalva-Eternod, Kafui Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade, Mawuli Komla Kushitor, Lydia Okoibhole, Raphael Awuah, Leonard Baatiema, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Daniel Arhinful, Ama de-Graft Aikins, Kwadwo Koram, Edward Fottrell, the CARE Diabetes Team

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SWOT analysis of collaborative research among family physicians in Ghana: A workshop report by Stephen T. Engmann, Nana K. Ayisi-Boateng, Dora Egblewogbe, Priscilla Vandyck-Sey, Baaba N. Damoah, George B. Nketiah

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Creating interventions to transition long-lasting insecticide net distribution in Ghana by Philip Adongo, Phyllis Dako-Gyeke, Nana Yaw Peprah, Emmanuel Asampong, Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong, Franklin Glozah, Adanna Nwameme, Ruby Hornuvo, Margaret Chandi

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