On-Farm Experimentation with Improved Maize Seed and Soil Amendments in Southern Ghana: Productivity Effects in Small Holder Farms by E. Marfo-Ahenkora, K. J. Taah, E. Owusu Danquah, E. Asare-Bediako

“…Maize production in Ghana is limited by several factors including inadequate use of improved varieties and poor soil fertility management. …”
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Genomic characterization of foodborne Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli isolates from Saboba district and Bolgatanga Municipality Ghana. by Gabriel Temitope Sunmonu, Frederick Adzitey, Erkison Ewomazino Odih, Boniface Awini Tibile, Rejoice Ekli, Martin Aduah, Anderson O Oaikhena, Olabisi C Akinlabi, Akebe Luther King Abia, Daniel Gyamfi Amoako, Iruka N Okeke

“…This study aimed to characterized previously isolated Salmonella (n = 14) and E. coli (n = 19) from milk, meat and its associated utensils in Ghana using whole-genome sequencing. Most of the Salmonella serovars (Fresno, Plymouth, Infantis, Give and Orleans) identified in this study are yet to be reported in Ghana. …”
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Enhancing resilience to climate change: a comprehensive PRISMA review of agricultural and non-agricultural adaptation strategies for Ghana by Silas Uwumborge Takal, Abdul-Wahab Tahiru, IM Rizwanul Fattah, Samuel Jerry Cobbina, Wilhemina Asare, Samuel Kojo Abanyie

“…Farming in Ghana is highly vulnerable to climate change due to factors such as limited financial resources, inadequate land availability, lack of access to technology, and insufficient public infrastructure, including roads, weather forecasting systems, and extension services. …”
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Biogenic Waste from Two Varieties of Plantain in Ghana Contain Pectin with Potential Binding Properties in Conventional Tablets by Desmond Asamoah Bruce Otu, Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Raphael Johnson, Prince George Jnr Acquah, Yayra Edzor-Agbo, Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor, Mary-Ann Archer

“…Pharmaceutical formulations have traditionally relied on plants and their derivatives for various APIs and excipients. In Ghana, the widespread utilization of plantains, irrespective of their ripeness, generates significant waste at every stage of processing, posing disposal issues. …”
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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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Soil Properties Mediated by Topography Influence Carbon Stocks in a Teak Plantation in the Deciduous Forest Zone of Ghana by Jones Agyei Kumi, Michael Ansong, Winston Asante, Boateng Kyereh

“…Recent estimates indicate that over 291 million hectares of the Earth’s land area are occupied by forest plantations, representing 7% of the world’s forest area and 2% of the world’s land area. In Ghana, a substantial amount of degraded land found in hilly areas has been used to establish teak plantations for commercial wood and carbon benefits. …”
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Drug Treatment of Patients with Liver Cirrhosis in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Ghana: Does It Comply with Recommended Guidelines? by Baba Sulemana Mohammed, Matthew Aidoo

“…There was a substantial number (31%) of prescription noncompliance with recommendations for pharmacotherapy and safety guidelines in liver cirrhotic patients at the tertiary hospital in northern Ghana. Prescribers need to be conscious of the role of the liver in drug elimination and prescribe as recommended by guidelines.…”
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Achieving universal sanitation in Ghana: An analysis of key drivers of toilet ownership among property owners in Urban areas. by Godwin Armstrong Duku, Nana Kobea Bonso, Eugene Appiah-Effah, Yenube Clement Kunkuaboor, Emmanuel Nouwati, Barbara Gyapong-Korsah, Ebenezer Acquah, Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko

“…Access to safe sanitation facilities remains a critical public health concern, especially in rapidly urbanizing countries like Ghana. This study investigates the determinants of household toilet ownership among property owners in three urban districts in Ghana. …”
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The Role of the Patient Information Leaflet in Patients’Medication Therapy: A Case Study within the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana by Frederick W. A. Owusu, Genevieve Naana Yeboah, Rahel Adutwiwah Aboagye, Cedric Dzidzor K. Amengor, Philomena Entsie

“…One of the tools used in providing comprehensible medication information to patients on their medication use for improved adherence and subsequent optimal therapeutic effect is the Patient Information (PI) leaflet. In Ghana, the patient information leaflet is available through various sources including health-care professionals (HCPs) and electronic forms. …”
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Barriers and facilitators regarding the implementation of policies and programmes aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy in Ghana: an exploratory qualitative study by Melissa Kang, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Lin Perry, Fiona Brooks

“…Objectives This study explored the perceived barriers and facilitators regarding the implementation of policies and programmes aimed at reducing adolescent pregnancy among health and education professionals (‘professionals’), grassroots workers and adolescent girls in Ghana.Design and setting We employed an exploratory qualitative study design involving interviews with professionals, grassroots workers and adolescent girls in the Central Region of Ghana.Participants This study involved 15 professionals employed in government or non-governmental organisations, 15 grassroots workers and 51 pregnant/parenting and non-pregnant adolescent girls.Data analysis Thematic analysis was conducted deductively using the ecological framework for understanding effective implementation.Results Eighteen themes mapped to the five domains of the ecological framework emerged. …”
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Water Quality Assessment of Selected Wells in the Farmer-led Irrigation System in Anloga District, Volta Region, Ghana by Henry Evonameh Igbadun, Olufunke Cofie, Donatus Obiajulu ONWUEGBUNAM, Michael Adote Kpakpo-Sraha, Seifu TILAHUN

“… Increased groundwater extraction for irrigation is leading to the intrusion of saline seawater into many wells in some communities in Anloga District, Volta Region, Ghana, with resultant adverse effects on crop productivity. …”
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Determinants of family planning services uptake among women within the reproductive age in the Yendi municipality in Northern Ghana by Iddrisu Sulemana, Collins Gbeti, Maxwell Dalaba, Adadow Yidana, Gifty Apiung Aninanya

“…Abstract The study investigated the prevalence and determinants of family planning services uptake among women of reproductive age (15 to 49 years) in the Yendi municipality in the northern region of Ghana. A health facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 396 reproductive-aged women, sampled from 6 randomly selected health facilities in the Yendi municipality. …”
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Territorial Coherence Through Urban Planning, Myth or Reality: Analysis of Planning Instruments in Ho (Ghana) and Kpalimé (Togo) by Tchakouni Sondou, Coffi Cyprien Aholou, Jérôme Chenal

“…This article assesses the ability of master and local plans to guide and frame urban development in Ho in Ghana and Kpalimé in Togo, using compliance and performance approaches. …”
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Body size estimation and weight management practices in urban poor communities in Ghana: A cross-sectional study by Grace Agyemang FREMPONG, John K. ANARFI, Delali Margaret BADASU, Samuel Nii Ardey CODJOE

Subjects: “…body size estimation; diet; ghana; healthy practice; obesity; weight management…”
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Teak-Soil Interaction: Teak (Tectona grandis) Plantations Impact and are Impacted by Soil Properties and Fertility in Southwestern Ghana by Michael Asigbaase, Michael Annan, Daniel Adusu, Simon Abugre, Collins Ayine Nsor, Samuel Kumi, Selina Adutwumwaa Acheamfour

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Achieving universal sanitation in Ghana: An analysis of key drivers of toilet ownership among property owners in Urban areas by Godwin Armstrong Duku, Nana Kobea Bonso, Eugene Appiah-Effah, Yenube Clement Kunkuaboor, Emmanuel Nouwati, Barbara Gyapong-Korsah, Ebenezer Acquah, Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko

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Cost-effectiveness and budget impact of covering Burkitt lymphoma in children under Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme by Richmond Owusu, Dakota Pritchard, Lieke Fleur Heupink, Godwin Gulbi, Brian Asare, Ivy Amankwah, Joycelyn Azeez, Martha Gyansa-Lutterodt, Lydia Dsane-Selby, Ruby Aileen Mensah, William Omane-Adjekum, Francis Ruiz, Mohamed Gad, Justice Nonvignon, Lumbwe Chola, Ghana Health Technology Assessment Technical Working Group

“…Based on this evidence, there has been a policy change where Ghana’s NHIS has prioritized financing for cancer treatment in children.…”
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Dog Bites and Rabies in the Eastern Region of Ghana in 2013–2015: A Call for a One-Health Approach by Boakye-Yiadom Adomako, Frank Baiden, Samuel Sackey, Donne Kofi Ameme, Fred Wurapa, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Ernest Kenu, Edwin Afari

“…Information is needed to assess the current state of dog bites and rabies in Ghana. We analyzed data on reported events in the Eastern Region of Ghana from 2013 to 2015 to generate information that can be used for rabies elimination in Ghana through the One-Health approach. …”
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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

“…Data on LBP among hospital workers in Ghana are however limited. This study examined the prevalence, predisposing factors and turnover intention related to LBP among health workers in the Greater Accra region of Ghana.…”
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GIS-based assessment of soil erosion impact and mitigation strategies for sustainable agriculture in Ghana's most vulnerable region by Stephen Sodoke, Samuel Ato Andam-Akorful, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah, Ebenezer Gyampoh Amoah, Kwame Anokye, Douti Biyogue Nang, Raymond Webrah Kazapoe

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