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Non-communicable disease (NCD) are increasing in low and mid income countries (LMICs). The greatest burden of NCDs is from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers and chronic
Emerging evidence has shown a gradual increase in sexually transmitted infections among elderly. This study explores the views of elderly Yoruba men and women (60+)
The DREAMS (Determined Resilient Empowered AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe) Partnership aims to reduce HIV incidence among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW,15- 24y) with a
This study examines multidimensional social supports as predictors of health services utilization among community-dwelling older Ghanaians. Using data from a 2016/2017 Aging, Health, Psychological Wellbeing,
Health literacy offers an opportunity to effectively direct health information and services to poor and marginalized groups. However, minimal attempts have been made to understand
This paper examines the struggle for existence of contrasting spaces within an urban milieu drawing on experiences from Ghana. By analyzing remotely sensed images and
The main aim of the study was to explore the attitudes and health perceptions of faith healing users in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. This has become
Despite being globally recommended as an effective intervention in tuberculosis (TB) prevention among people living with HIV, isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) implementation remains suboptimal, especially
With hundreds of primary schools to choose from, young adolescent girls in Nairobi’s urban informal settlements commonly transfer schools. We qualitatively investigate the causes and
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) experiences an acute dearth of well-trained and skilled researchers. This dearth constrains the region’s capacity to identify and address the root causes
This analysis is based on data from the Global Early Adolescent Study, which aims to understand the factors that predispose young people aged 10–14 years
Sub-Saharan Africa’s need for long-term care is large and growing. Already, 46 million older people live in the region; and this number is expected to