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Analysis of Ghana's Food and Drugs Law, and Public Health Act for Vaccine Safety
(International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical Research, 2024-02) Addy, Alfred; Selorm, Johnson Mensah Sukah; Puopele, Paulina; Deborah Addo,4; Mensah, George Benneh
Amidst vaccine safety hesitancy risks, this analysis applies CREAC method to interpret Ghana’s
Food and Drugs Law 1992 (PNDCL 305B) establishing regulation alongside Public Health Act
2012 (Act 851) enabling compulsion, evaluating policy levers balancing access assurance and
outbreak response efficacy with dissent and rights protections. Key amendments and guidance
recommended affirm nuanced applications upholding exemption and exclusion fairness amidst
necessity, minimizing restrictions through transparent and accountable procedures. Significantly,
codifying posterity considerations builds trust in oversight systems with Phase IV post-market
surveillance while proactive rights jurisprudence presses judicious state action – fostering
adoption not resistance.
A Comparative Literature Review of Nursing Education Standards across Cultures: Focusing on Baccalaureate Transitions in Developing Nations
(Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery (GJNMID), 2024-09-03) Selorm, Johnson Mensah Sukah; Asamoah-Atakorah, Rebecca; Opare, Dorothea; Asare, Bismarck; Danso, Kweku Owusu
This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of nursing education standards across cultures, focusing
on baccalaureate transitions in developing nations. A systematic literature review methodology was employed,
analyzing 49 studies from databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, and ResearchGate. The analysis
revealed common challenges across developing nations, including outdated curricula, inadequate clinical
education, limited technology integration, and workforce retention issues. However, it also identified
innovative approaches such as problem-based learning, simulation-based training, and global health
integration. Findings highlight the need for context-specific educational strategies that align with global
standards while addressing local healthcare needs. The study concludes that improving nursing education in
developing nations requires multi-faceted approaches, including curriculum modernization, enhanced clinical
training, technology integration, and stronger quality assurance mechanisms. Recommendations include
investing in faculty development, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and fostering international
collaborations. This analysis is significant in providing a comprehensive overview of nursing education
challenges and potential solutions in developing nations, informing policy and educational reform efforts.
Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study
(Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd., 2021-06) COVIDSurg Collaborative
Neonatal Jaundice Management: Improving Clinical Knowledge of Jaundice for Improved Attitudes and Practices to Enhance Neonatal Care
(SAGE Publications, 2023-11-25) Edem, Kojo Dzantor; Dorcas, Serwaa; Alhassan, Abdul-Mumin
Neonatal jaundice is a common medical condition that affects neonates in the early days of life. Nurses and midwives play important role in the identification and management of neonatal jaundice and the promotion of good neonatal health and education. Their clinical knowledge of neonatal jaundice may influence their attitude and practices toward the identification and management of neonatal jaundice. The study results showed that the level of good knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward neonatal jaundice management was 69.30% (140/202), 64.90% (131/202), and 62.90% (127/202), respectively. The inferential statistics showed a positive association between good knowledge and attitudes toward neonatal jaundice and good practices of neonatal jaundice management. Suggestively, nurses and midwives who have and demonstrate better clinical knowledge and exhibit positive attitudes are more likely to implement appropriate practices for the management of neonatal jaundice. Healthcare providers should therefore invest in life-long learning activities for staff, especially in the study setting
Prioritizing Workplace Health Promotion Policy to Address High Blood Pressure and Obesity in a Public University in the Northern Region of Ghana
(SAGE Publications, 2023-11-15) Edem, Kojo Dzantor; Margaret, Kweku; Emmanuel, Senanu Komla Morhe; Samuel, Zanya Bugri
The International Labour Organization (ILO) recommends the engagement of the world of work in providing comprehensive and effective prevention strategy for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Workers are at risk of developing 1 or more cases of NCDs due to their exposure to risk factors at work. The ILO suggests that the work-related risk factors can be prevented by improving working conditions and integration of workplace health promotion programs. Workplace health promotion policies promote workers general health, improve working environment, work practices, and reduces the risks of common NCDs including hypertension (high blood pressure) and obesity among employees. A number of studies have described the increasing trends of hypertension and obesity among civil servants but are limited in assessing the availability and effectiveness of workplace health promotion policies to address them. We assessed the availability and effectiveness of workplace health promotion policy to address the prevalence of high blood pressure in a public university in the Northern Region of Ghana. Using a mixed method study design, 191 administrative staff were recruited and in-depth qualitative interviews conducted among 5 key informants. The study found significant number of participants with elevated and high blood pressure and overweight and obesity with no functional workplace health promotion at the time of the study. We therefore recommend the prioritization and development of a workplace health policy to reduce the prevalence of high blood pressure and obesity among staff of the university using the integrative workplace health promotion model.