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Conservative management of end-stage kidney disease at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

Bonsu, Leticia Serwaa (University of Cape Coast, 2019-11)

More often, patients have no option but to begin dialysis when their chronic kidney disease progresses. The purpose of this study was to examine nurses, doctors and patients’ knowledge and understanding of conservative ...

Exploring nursing care experiences of older adults in the cape coast metropolis

Antwi-Asante, Dorothy Oforiwaa (University of Cape Coast, 2019-07)

The purpose of the study was to explore the nursing care experiences of in-patient older adults in the Cape Coast Metropolis of the Central Region of Ghana. The study employed a qualitative research approach with a descriptive ...

Exploring quality of life of patients with allergic rhinitis at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Belins, Mercy Afua Beyuo (University of Cape Coast, 2019-07)

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a global health problem and its symptoms impose a substantial burden on the individual. Despite its chronicity and adverse outcome, allergic rhinitis remains neglected, unrecognized and mismanaged ...

Experiences of mothers with preterm babies on support services in neonatal intensive care unit at Techiman Holy Family Hospital

Apedani, Dominic Bachegejoa (University of Cape Coast, 2019-07)

Hospitalization of a preterm baby presents significant burden to parents especially the mother. This study explored the experiences of mothers of preterm babies on support services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ...

Knowledge and practices of infection prevention among teachers in early childhood education centres in the Suhum Municipality

Offe, Sabina (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Teachers in early childhood education centres are the epitome of care concerning infection prevention for young children in educational programmes. A comparative descriptive quantitative survey was used to assess the ...

Maternal and perinatal contributing factors to congenital abnormalities in children below five years: A study at the Korle Bu teaching hospital

Owusu-Takyi, Josephine (UCC, 2017)

The main purpose of the study was to examine the maternal and perinatal contributing factors of congenital abnormalities in children below five years. The study was carried out at the Korle bu Teaching Hospital in the Accra ...

Prevalence and risk factors for percutaneous injuries, blood and body fluids exposures among nurses in the Tamale metropolis

Dassah, George (UCC, 2018)

Exposure to percutaneous injuries and blood/body fluids are serious occupational hazards that contribute to the transmission of a variety of blood borne pathogens. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence and ...

Use of ehealth in nursing practice among nurses in Cape Coast

Nukunu, Frank (UCC, 2018)

Information and communication technology (ICT) is transforming the delivery of health care at a fast rate. Nurses who form the majority of the health workforce are strategically positioned to champion the transition to ...

The role of the clinical environment and supervision in students’ satisfaction with rotation practice experience in the University for Development Studies.

Adam, Alhassan Basour (UCC, 2018)

Clinical rotation experience is an integral part of the nursing curriculum and crucial component of nursing education, which transforms theoretical knowledge to practice. However, due to the complex nature of the clinical ...

Female adolescents’ knowledge, access and usage of contraceptives in three selected junior high schools, in the Cape Coast metropolis.

Twum, Lydia Wiafewah (UCC, 2018)

Though contraceptive knowledge has become widespread among FemaleAdolescents in Ghana, its use has persistently remained low for which the Central Region is no exception. Several studies have shown no evidence of empirical ...

Experiences of patients living with indwelling urethral catheter in Ajumako Enyan Essiam district of the Central Region of Ghana

Ahwireng, Stephen Opare (UCC, 2018)

This study described the lived experiences of patients living with indwelling urethral catheter in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region of Ghana. The specific objectives were: to explore patients’ ...

Factors affecting utilization of contraceptives among married women in north Gonja district of Ghana: A qualitative study

Adam, Abdul Aziz (UCC, 2018)

In Ghana, fertility rates continue to vary widely; ranging from 2.5 children per woman in the Greater Accra region to 6.8 children in the Northern Region. Moreover, the use of any contraceptive method is highest among women ...

Patient satisfaction with the quality of health care services provided by selected health facilities within cape coast metropolis, Ghana

Ampofo, Harriet (University of Cape Coast, 2015-12)

Customer satisfaction is key in keeping any organisation in business. The satisfaction of patients who are the main customers of health care is very important to keep health care institutions relevant and in business. This ...

Assessing knowledge, attitude and practices of lifestyle modification among persons with hypertension in Cape Coast Metropolis

Adjei, Elsie (University of Cape Coast, 2018-07)

Control of blood pressure is one of the major public health challenges. Uncontrolled blood pressure is linked to cardiovascular diseases. Adhering to lifestyle modification strategies would ensure adequate blood control ...

Utilisation of the nursing process for patient care in Ghana: The case of nurses of Tamale teaching hospital

Wahab, Osman (University of Cape Coast, 2017-07)

Globally, the quality of health care relates closely with the quality of nursing care. The nursing process is widely adopted as an evidenced-based tool that guides the practice and delivery of quality nursing care. To ...

Lived experiences of people with ostomies in the Accra metropolis

Sena, Aisha (University of Cape Coast, 2018-05)

An improved quality of life is the utmost expectation of patients after any surgical intervention. However, people with ostomies have reported varying degrees of experiences with impacts on their activities of daily living. ...

Knowledge, attitude and health beliefs of cervical cancer among women in Ajumako, Eyan, Essiam district in the central region of Ghana

Sampson, Charlotte Naa (University of Cape Coast, 2018-03)

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer prevalence among women worldwide with half a million cases each year. Cervical cancer incidence rate in Ghana is among the highest in the world.Low knowledge level, poor ...

Nurses view on drug administration error and patient safety in health facilities in the Central Region of Ghana.

Degley, Thywill (2016-05)

Drug administration is a core responsibility of nurses. Medication error occurring during the drug administration process can be attributed to varied effects on patients’ safety, ranging from the errors going undetected ...

Knowledge and practice of skills for physical assessment of patients by nurses in the Greater Accra Regional (Ridge) Hospital

Ghanney, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Physical assessment is fundamental to the nursing process which forms an integral part of nursing practice and a standard of professional practice. This research aimed at determining level of knowledge and practice ...

Birth preparedness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Tamale Teaching Hospital

Suglo, Solomon (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Evidence indicates that promoting birth preparedness and pregnancy complications readiness have important roles in combating maternal mortality. The purpose of the study was to assess birth preparedness and determinant ...

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