Abigael O Emikpe

• RN, RM, BSc, MSc (Nur), MEd (Com dev). FWACN
• Lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Objective: The aim of this study was to establish the interactions between joint angular kinematics and gross motor function in typically developing healthy Ghanaian children. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed. A total of 150 (69 (46.0%), 3.25 ± 0.08-year-old boys and 81 (54.0%), 3.25 ± 0.06-year-old girls) 2–4-year-o...

University life presents new environments and challenges leading to depression, stress, and anxiety even with physical activity participation. There have been reported restrictions in recreational activities in some hostels and attempted suicide among undergraduate university students with little attention on the relationship between these phenomen...

Introduction The World Health Organization emphasizes that neonatal resuscitation performed in the first “golden minute” following birth can influence both immediate and long-term outcomes of newborns, especially asphyxiated ones. The modes of resuscitation, which is an evidenced-based practice, require evaluation to identify their effectiveness....

This study assessed the knowledge and utilisation of the WHO's guidelines amongst health care workers in selected local government areas of Ibadan, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 271 health workers in the seven local government areas (LGAs) of Ibada...

Background Women's bodies undergo major changes during pregnancy and childbirth that are typically interpreted negatively, resulting in body dissatisfaction or a negative body image. Postpartum women have diverse perceptions of their bodies, which are influenced by the strategies they employ to address social norms related to female attractiveness....

The social environment of the hairdressing salon provides the opportunity to discuss sexual exploits among peers and this may easily influence decisions concerning sexual behaviour. Hairdressing salon workers are often women in their reproductive years and may be at risk of unintended pregnancy and self-induced abortions. Therefore, the effective u...

Abstract Background Unsuppressed viremia in HIV infected patients is generally associated with increased rates of disease transmission and poor patient survival. This study assessed the socio-demographic determinants of People Living with HIV/AIDS, having viral load non-suppression and who are receiving antiretroviral therapy in a District Hospital...

Background: Sickle cell disease increases the risks of maternal and foetal complications during pregnancy and delivery. Sickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited haemoglobinopathies that affects about 30 million individuals worldwide. It is more prevalent in the malaria-endemic sub-Saharan Africa, where 85% of total sickle cell patients ar...

There is a well-established culture of bereavement after human loss in Africa. However, bereavement after pet loss has not been previously evaluated. This study aimed to assess pet bereavement among pet owners in Ghana. It involved a cross-sectional survey: an online structured questionnaire was administered to 390 pet owners in Ghana. The Pet Bere...

This study was designed as a cross-sectional study to find out the prevalence and associated risk factors of burnout among veterinary students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi—Ghana. A total of 74 veterinary students served as the respondents and were given online questionnaires which comprised questions on em...

Background/Aims Despite indications of extreme stress leading to burnout syndrome among healthcare students in Ghana, there is little evidence of this found in the literature. This study describes the prevalence of burnout, as well as the causes, risk factors and management strategies in place for coping with burnout syndrome among midwifery and nu...

Background Preconception care comprises interventions that aim to identify and modify biomedical, behavioural and social risks to a woman's health or pregnancy outcome through prevention and management. Despite its importance, it is less routinely practiced in Nigeria and information on the knowledge and practice of preconception care among health...

This study aimed at assessing the knowledge base and perception of telemedicine among veterinary students in Ghana. It involved a cross sectional survey and online structured questionnaires were administered to 114 veterinary students to access their knowledge of telemedicine and the perceived utilisation, benefits, complexity and disadvantages of...

Background The partograph is a graphic record of labour progress, and maternal and fetal condition, which was introduced to detect preventable maternal complications during parturition. It is plotted against time for intrapartum monitoring. There is a difference in how widely the modified partograph is used to monitor labour among health workers in...

Introduction Anaemia in pregnancy is caused by factors such as malaria, poor diet and hook worm infestation. Adherence to iron supplementation in pregnancy has been found to correct anaemia and improve fetal outcomes. In Ghana, though iron is given to pregnant women at no cost under the free maternal healthcare policy, anaemia prevalence is high. T...

A novel pulmonary illness caused by coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) of unknown origin was first reported in China. This disease has claimed over a million human lives worldwide. This pandemic respiratory disease spread through droplets on surfaces and community spread. Government of different countries adopted a total lockdown to reduce human to human...

Objective: Menopause is characterized by physiological changes with increased risk of obesity, dyslipidemia and decreased quality of life (QoL). Despite the plethora of reports on the alleviating effect of exercise on climacteric symptoms, there is little documentation of this lifestyle intervention among Ghanaian menopausal women. This study exami...