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Leadership in health and medical education: lessons from a symposium on health sector development in Ghana
This article reflects on the leadership challenges in the health sector, the lessons learnt from the symposium, and the way forward. Leadership challenges identified in the health sector included the need for mentorship and coaching, the importance of teamwork and networking for delivering high-quality healthcare, and the role of leadership and governance in the health system. Key lessons from the symposium focused on skills in leading an event organisation, effective collaboration and teamwork, and learning from recognising prominent leaders' contributions to the health sector while these leaders are still alive. Key less...
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Cephas K Avoka Martha S Nabila Akua Addy Abena Okoh Source Type: research
Association of erectile dysfunction with coronary artery disease in Type 2 Diabetes mellitus
CONCLUSION: The presence of ED in diabetic patients warrants screening for cardiovascular disease. A clear association between the severity of ED and the number of coronary vessels involved is still questionable.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:37576376 | PMC:PMC10416276 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i1.7
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Sydney C Dsouza Obaid Rahman Source Type: research
Determinants of enrolment in health insurance scheme among HIV patients attending a clinic in a tertiary hospital in South-eastern Nigeria
CONCLUSION: The study has shown that enrolment in a health insurance scheme is high among PLHIV, and being single, self-employed, having a smaller family size, and having a higher monthly income are predictors of enrolment in the health insurance scheme. Increasing the number of dependants that can be enrolled so that larger families can be motivated to enrol in health insurance is recommended.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:37576375 | PMC:PMC10416277 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i1.3
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Chihurumnanya N Alo Ifeyinwa C Akamike Ijeoma N Okedo-Alex Elizabeth U Nwonwu Source Type: research
A survey of public perception, knowledge and factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptability in five communities in Ghana
CONCLUSION: Higher subjective and objective knowledge of COVID-19 increases vaccine acceptability scores significantly thus, education on COVID-19 and the vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infection must be intensified to improve vaccine acceptability in Ghana, especially among those with lower educational backgrounds.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:37576374 | PMC:PMC10416278 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i1.2
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ernest Yorke Maame-Boatemaa Amissah-Arthur Vincent Boima Ida D Dey Vincent Ganu Dela Fiagbe John Tetteh Anna Gyaban-Mensah George Ekem-Furgurson Alfred E Yawson Christopher C Mate-Kole Source Type: research
Safe duration of silicon catheter replacement in urological patients
CONCLUSIONS: In this study, the duration of urinary catheterisation using silicone Foley's catheters did not influence the complication and symptom rates; hence silicon catheters can be placed in situ for up to 8 weeks before replacement instead of the traditional three-weekly change.FUNDING: Enterprise Computing Limited.PMID:37576373 | PMC:PMC10416272 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i1.10
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Mawuenyo A Oyortey Samuel A Essoun Mahamudu A Ali Mubarak Abdul-Rahman James Welbeck Jonathan C B Dakubo James E Mensah Source Type: research
Psychological correlates of COVID safety protocol adherence among university students
CONCLUSION: Results indicated that perceived control over important life events and healthy self-esteem would likely facilitate adherence to COVID safety protocols and attenuate psychological distress. Implications for further research and design of appropriate COVID coping response interventions are discussed.FUNDING: Internally generated.PMID:37576372 | PMC:PMC10416279 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i1.8
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Frances E Owusu-Ansah Christian Amoah Akua A Addae Victoria DeGraft-Adjei Addo Frimpong-Manso John Appiah-Poku Source Type: research
Determinants of visit-to-visit systolic blood pressure variability among Ghanaians with hypertension and diabetes mellitus
CONCLUSION: Several socio-demographic and clinical factors are associated with SBPV. Future studies should assess the contribution of SBPV to CVD outcomes among indigenous Africans and identify actionable targets.FUNDING: Funding for this study was provided by MSD, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi (each a Participant Company) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (collectively, the Funders) through the New Venture Fund (NVF). FSS and BO are also supported by funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (R01HL152188).PMID:37576371 | PMC:PMC10416271 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i1.5
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Fred S Sarfo Nana K Ayisi-Boateng Samuel B Nguah Osei Sarfo-Kantanka Collins Kokuro Hanson Ababio Yaw Adu-Boakye Bruce Ovbiagele Source Type: research
Hypertension and associated factors among patients attending HIV clinic at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
CONCLUSIONS: This study shows a high prevalence of hypertension among patients attending the HIV clinic at KBTH, associated with exposure to ART and increasing duration of this exposure. Blood pressure monitoring should move from routine to a more purposeful screening of patients for hypertension. Patients with the identified risk factors should be encouraged to have regular blood pressure measurements at home and not only when they visit the HIV clinic.FUNDING: Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID) of the University of Ghana. The funding agency was not involved in the design of the study and collection, an...
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Edmund T Nartey Raymond A Tetteh Francis Anto Bismark Sarfo William Kudzi Richard M Adanu Source Type: research
Ophthalmic services utilisation and associated factors in the Ashanti region, Ghana
CONCLUSION: The major challenges encountered in seeking eye care services were waiting time and cost of service. Major barriers to ophthalmic services utilisation were no need felt, self-medication and cost. Factors such as cost, lack of felt need and self-medication, which serve as barriers to utilising eye care services, should be addressed by stake-holders through eye health education and promotion.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:37576369 | PMC:PMC10416273 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i1.9
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Abdul-Kabir Mohammed Alvin J Munsamy Source Type: research
Short-term outcomes among patients with subclinical hypothyroidism undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention
CONCLUSION: Subclinical hypothyroidism previously undiagnosed and untreated had a significant association with adverse short-term outcomes and higher short-term mortality within 30 days compared to euthyroid patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Routine thyroid function testing during these patients' hospitalisation may be warranted.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:37576368 | PMC:PMC10416275 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v57i1.6
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Abdulameer J Al-Gburi Saba R Al-Obaidi Wasnaa H Abdullah Source Type: research
Pattern and outcomes of medical malpractice cases in Ghana: a systematic content analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The pattern of the cases suggests that all medical specialties are potentially at risk, although most of the cases emerged from Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Surgery, and Paediatrics. Medico-legal training for healthcare staff should emphasise the duty of care and adherence to the Ghana Health Service Patient Charter.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:37575635 | PMC:PMC10416294 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v56i4.11
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Jonathan Bayuo Adwoa O Koduah Source Type: research
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease among people with mental illness in Namibia
CONCLUSIONS: The increased prevalence of CVD risk factors in people with mental illness calls for mental health practitioners to screen, monitor and manage these risk factors regularly. Systematically screening and monitoring for cardiovascular risk factors is likely to contribute to National targets and significantly impact cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in people with mental illness.FUNDING: This work was financed by internal resources of the Mental Health Care Centre, Windhoek Central Hospital.PMID:37575634 | PMC:PMC10416288 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v56i4.7
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ndahambelela F N Mthoko Lilian Pazvakawambwa Marja Leonhardt Lars Lien Source Type: research
COP27 Climate Change Conference: urgent action needed for Africa and the world
Ghana Med J. 2022 Dec;56(4):236-238. doi: 10.4314/gmj.v56i4.1.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37575633 | PMC:PMC10416293 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v56i4.1
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Gregory E Erhabor Aiah A Gbakima Abraham Haileamlak Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba James Kigera Laurie Laybourn-Langton Bob Mash Joy Muhia Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi David Ofori-Adjei Friday Okonofua Arash Rashidian Maha El-Adawy Siaka Sidib é Abdelmadjid Snoub Source Type: research
Anorectal malignant mucosal melanoma
Ghana Med J. 2022 Dec;56(4):331-335. doi: 10.4314/gmj.v56i4.12.ABSTRACTAnorectal mucosal melanoma (AMM) is a rare, aggressive malignancy. The symptoms of AMM mimic common benign conditions in the anus, such as haemorrhoids; hence diagnosis is often made late, a third of patients having metastasis at first presentation. Surgical resection remains the standard of treatment, and adjuvant therapy is varied, including immunotherapy, brachytherapy, and chemotherapy. The prognosis is poor, with a 5-year survival of 20%. A 65year old woman presented with a five-year history of symptoms suggestive of haemorrhoids and was diagnosed ...
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Antoinette A Bediako-Bowan Hafisatu Gbadamosi Hannah N G Ayettey Philemon K Kumassah Nicholas Aperkor Selorm Dake Uduak-Abasi Una Joojo Nyamekye-Baidoo Jonathan C B Dakubo Source Type: research
Sociodemographic and medical characteristics of liver cirrhosis deaths in a Ghanaian tertiary hospital
CONCLUSION: Deaths from cirrhosis at the hospital were mostly of young males with chronic hepatitis B infection. Implementation of hepatitis B prevention and treatment guidelines can help reduce cirrhosis deaths.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:37575631 | PMC:PMC10416286 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v56i4.4
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - August 14, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: William K Agbozo Bartholomew Dzudzor Eric Ny Nyarko Karen Lartey-Abrahams Roberta N A Mensah Kenneth Tachi Source Type: research
