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Item 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 OwusuThis 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 The analysis revealed common challenges across developing nations, including outdated curricula, inadequate clinical education, limited technology integration, and workforce retention issues.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.Item 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 BennehAmidst 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.Item Determinants for male involvement in family planning and contraception in Nakawa Division, Kampala, Uganda; An urban slum qualitative study(PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH, 2024-05-31) Sarah, Namee Wambete; Dorcas, Serwaa; Edem, Kojo Dzantor; Ararso, Baru; Evelyn, Poku-Agyemang; Margaret, Wekem Kukeba; Yussif, Bashiru; Oladapo, O. OlayemiCurrent evidence shows that male involvement in family planning (FP) is crucial to women’s contraceptive use decisions. This study explored the reasons for male involvement in FP and contraception in slum areas in Nakawa Division, Kampala, Uganda. A qualitative study was conducted among sexually active males in a slum area in Nakawa Division, Kampala. A purposive sampling technique was utilised to recruit 40 men for a Focus Group Discussion (FGDs), and 2 key informants (KI) for critical perspective interviews. A semi-structured FGDs and interview guides were used to collect the data. The FGDs were conducted in both English and the local language, Luganda. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts for both FGDs and KI interviews were imported into the NVivo Qualitative Data Analysis Software version 10 application, and thematic data analysis was conducted. The findings show that males’ involvement in FP and its decisions were minimal. The findings also show that several factors emerged as contributing to male’s participation in FP and utilisation of contraceptives. Inadequate understanding of FP and contraceptives, lack of clarity on males’ role in FP, unfriendly healthcare environment and community members’ perceptions of male involvement in FP were reported as reasons contributing to male participation in FP and contraction. There is limited involvement of males in FP. There is a need for renewed efforts that will positively alter the factors that impact male involvement favourably. Promotion and education about FP for males will significantly address issues of limited understanding and clarity of males’ role in FP services.Item Male Midwives Practicing: Barriers and Strategies in Promoting the Acceptance(Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2023-05-06) Amankwa, Abdul-Mumin; Mohammed, Abdulai Kojo; Bakinam, Adamu; Abukari, Adam Baba; Abdulai, Yahaya; Yakubu, Mohammed SheriffMidwifery is a vital component of reproductive healthcare, traditionally dominated by females. However, the inclusion of male midwives in this profession has become more common globally, despite facing significant cultural, religious, and societal challenges. This editorial explores the barriers male midwives encounter, particularly in culturally and religiously sensitive areas, where childbirth is often considered a female-only domain. These challenges include cultural resistance, religious prohibitions, lack of role models, and discrimination in the workplace. To promote the acceptance of male midwives, this article advocates for community education, involving traditional and religious leaders, and fostering an inclusive and respectful healthcare environment. By addressing these barriers, the acceptance of male midwives can be improved, leading to enhanced maternal healthcare outcomes, gender equality, and a more diverse midwifery workforce.Item 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-MuminNeonatal 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 settingItem 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 BugriThe 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.Item Role of Schools in Promoting Proper Menstrual Hygiene Management Practices among Schoolgirls in Ghana(South Asian Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023-04-24) Abdul-Mumin Amankwa; Abdulai Kojo Mohammed; Josephine Ajigewe AbachengMenstruation is a natural biological process, yet it remains a stigmatized and under-discussed subject in many cultures, particularly in developing countries. This article explores the challenges faced by adolescent girls in managing menstrual hygiene, highlighting the myths, misconceptions, and lack of education surrounding menstruation. Poor menstrual hygiene management (MHM) practices, often due to inadequate access to menstrual products, clean water, and sanitation facilities, pose significant health risks, including reproductive and urinary tract infections. The article identifies factors contributing to poor MHM, such as insufficient health education, lack of menstrual hygiene products, and inadequate toilet facilities in schools. It emphasizes the critical role schools play in promoting proper MHM by providing education, access to menstrual products, and creating a supportive environment for girls during menstruation. By prioritizing MHM practices, schools can help reduce absenteeism, prevent infections, and improve educational opportunities for girls, thereby fostering a more inclusive and healthy environment for female students.Item Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study(Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd., 2021-06) COVIDSurg Collaborative