Abigail Yamoaa Appiah, Lillian Akorfa Ohene, Daniel Kojo Arhinful
Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is vital for positive childbirth experiences and effective Labour Pain Management (LPM). This study examined midwives’ knowledge, practices, and the barriers to implementing RMC during LPM at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital (SODH) in Ghana. Using an exploratory qualitative design, data were collected between July and Novemb...
Purpose: This study systematically examines the impact of electronic health (eHealth) technologies on healthcare provider workload and job satisfaction in Ghana, addressing three specific objectives: assessing eHealth usage-job satisfaction relationships, evaluating workload and workforce requirement impacts, and analyzing technology adoption patterns and ut...
Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, George Benneh Mensah, Alfred Addy, Anthony Sopaal
This Book of Abstracts summarises how the 26 qualified abstracts emerged from the GCNM 10th AGM & Scientific Conference 2025 review process, their thematic and methodological distribution, and their collective contribution to nursing and midwifery knowledge in Ghana and across Africa. The 26 qualified abstracts span all four conference sub-themes, with the l...
Eric Kanyire Bachiere, Siti Fatimah Binti Md Shariff
In Ghana’s evolving digital health landscape, nursing informatics competencies (NIC) have emerged as critical determinants of care quality and patient safety outcomes. This research evaluated how NIC affects nursing care and safety among 360 nurses working in Ghana. Despite 35% formal NI training rates and only 25% technology confidence among Ghanaian nurses...
Esther Selasi Avinu, Daniel Mensah, Frederick Tetteh
This study aimed to assess women’s knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding unsafe abortion at the Gynaecological Outpatient Clinic of Agogo Presbyterian Hospital in Ghana, generating foundational evidence to guide future research and inform targeted interventions. A descriptive cross-sectional survey among women aged 15-49 attending the Gynaecologica...
Stephen Naavure, Stephen Narkotey, Faustina Adipa Excel, Rita Darko, Gladys Peace Yeboah
This study was necessary to address the evident gap in critical care skills and support systems specific to this facility. At Gushegu Municipal Hospital, the effectiveness of critical care management heavily depends on the knowledge and skills of nurses, who play a crucial role in determining patient outcomes. A concurrent triangulation mixed-methods design...
Dr. Fidelis Atibila, Dr. David Tenkorang-Twum, Mr. Maxwell Owusu Peprah, Dr Tutuwaa Baffo Ewusie, Dr. Gill Ten Hoor
This comprehensive analysis employs implementation science frameworks to evaluate gaps in Ghana’s Traditional and Alternative Medicine Practice Act 575 concerning clinical efficacy evidence standards for integration, compared to global benchmarks and stakeholder perspectives. A systematic policy analysis combining the Consolidated Framework for Implementatio...
Cervical cancer-related deaths among Ghanaian women are often due to late diagnosis of the disease. Knowledge about the disease and early screening is the most effective measure for cervical cancer prevention. Poor knowledge or lack of awareness, negative attitude, and poor practice of cervical cancer screening is the major causes to increase the incidence o...
Joseph Kwasi Nkrumah, Sabina Ampon-Wireko, Emmanuel Ayaakawana
Background: Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed three vaccines to be administered to newborns immediately after birth. These are; zero dose of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV0), Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine (HepB-BD). Despite these recommendations, there are still significant differences in coverage espe...
A reliable information network is crucial for delivering effective and efficient medical care. The significance of information within the healthcare system is immense, as it plays a pivotal role in facilitating communication and coordination among various departments, professionals, and between patients and clinicians. As such, it is essential to assess the...
Introduction Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) contributes to approximately 400,000 child deaths annually worldwide, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing 70% of the global burden (Kellerhals, S. 2017). Despite evidence-based WHO guidelines for SAM management, poor adherence among healthcare providers, particularly nurses who provide direct patient care, remains a c...
Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey, Charles Owusu-Aduomi Botchwey
Background: Medical errors pose a significant challenge to patient safety and result in avoidable patient morbidity and mortality, as well as increased cost of healthcare worldwide. Healthcare workers in Ghana face barriers to reporting these errors, particularly in subnational settings that often have fewer resources and support systems. Understanding the p...
This study evaluated the effectiveness of community-based lifestyle interventions in reducing non-communicable disease (NCD) burden in Ghana. Through mixed-methods analysis of socio-demographic patterns, intervention outcomes, and healthcare system responses across regions, the research examined implementation of WHO Best Buys and national NCD policies. Data...
Juliet Ami Kwadzodeh, John Cripps Clark, Lina Agyekumwaa Asante
Online learning has increased over the last decade, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies indicated a 400% increase in online course enrollment among healthcare professionals between 2020 and 2022 (WHO, 2022). In Ghana, 100% of healthcare educational institutions adopted online learning as part of providing education and training. Anec...
This study examines occupational health burdens among nurses and midwives in Ghana, assessing prevalence patterns, predictors, and impacts on workforce sustainability. Using meta-synthesis of 22 studies, the research extracted data systematically from primary studies, employing standardized protocols to identify recurring themes, risk factors, and outcomes a...
Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, George Benneh Mensah, Alfred Addy, Anthony Sopaal
This compilation synthesis 25 peer-reviewed articles published by the Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery from the Quarter 1 to Quarter 4 of 2024. It covered publications on Digital Transformation, Healthcare Evolution, Innovations, Clinical Practice and Integration of Technology in Health Systems across Africa and with special focus on Ghanaian Healthcar...
Michael Adu Ayeh, Karen Cofie, George Senkyire Mensah, Frank Amo-Kodieh, Patrick Kyeremeh
This study investigated the intersection of monkeypox-related stigma and healthcare-seeking behavior in West African communities, focusing on regional variations and intervention effectiveness. Using a mixed-methods approach combining systematic literature review and quantitative data synthesis, the research analyzed healthcare access patterns, intervention...
Michael Adu Ayeh, Karen Cofie, George Senkyire Mensah, Frank Amo-Kodieh, Patrick Kyeremeh
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined monkeypox infection outcomes among immunocompromised populations in Sub-Saharan Africa, with particular focus on clinical implications for Ghana and neighboring countries. Following PRISMA guidelines, the study analyzed 36 peer-reviewed articles from 1970-2024, employing comprehensive data visualization and s...
Andrews Ayim, Zanu Dassah, Anthony Sopaal, Evelyn Amoako, Alfred Addy
This study examines the relationship between professional oversight, patient trust, and clinical outcomes in AI healthcare implementation across six African nations. Through comprehensive statistical analysis of implementation data from 2019-2024, including correlation analysis, effect size computation, and time-series analysis, the study evaluates the impac...
Mohammed Ibrahim Mohammed, Michael Adu Ayeh, Vivian Owusu Yeboah, Mark Owusu Kakra, Atampugre John-Bosco
Purpose: To analyze longitudinal trends in monkeypox management across West African countries from 1970-2024, focusing on healthcare access, intervention effectiveness, and economic impacts. Method: Systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines, utilizing R statistical software and React with Recharts for visualization. Data extracted from...
