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Satisfaction of tuberculosis patients with health services in Ghana: Views of healthcare professionals

Within human services, client satisfaction is highly prioritised and considered a mark of responsiveness in service delivery. A large body of research has examined the

Timing of Sexual Debut among Unmarried Youths aged 15–24 years in sub-Saharan Africa

This study aimed to contribute to the evidence on the timing of sexual debut in young people in sub-Saharan African countries. Data were extracted from

Unmet/met need for contraception and self-reported abortion in Ghana

Unmet need for contraception in several sub-Saharan African countries, including Ghana, remains high, with implications for unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortion, associated maternal morbidity and

What has poverty got to do with it? Analysis of household access to improved sanitation in Ghana

This paper investigates antecedents to demand for household sanitation in Ghana. We employed a sequential, mixed-method approach, relying on the 2011 Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster

Improving Family Planning Services Delivery and Uptake: Experiences From the “Reversing the Stall in Fertility Decline in Western Kenya Project”

In this paper, we reflect on our experiences of implementing a multipronged intervention to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes. The project used family planning

Women’s education and utilization of maternal health services in Africa: a multi-country and socioeconomic status analysis

There is an abundant literature on the relationship between women’s education and maternal and child outcomes, including antenatal and postnatal care, onset of antenatal care

Land, Culture, Culture Loss and Community: Rural Insights from Sub-Saharan Africa

The Routledge Handbook of Community Development explores community development theory and practice across the world. The book provides perspectives about community development as an interactive,

Knowledge and awareness of and perception towards cardiovascular disease risk in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most common cause of non-communicable disease mortality in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Gaps in knowledge of CVD conditions and their

An Assessment of the Evolution of Kenya’s Solid Waste Management Policies and Their Implementation in Nairobi and Mombasa: Analysis of Policies and Practices

This paper provides a summary of the priorities and strategies stipulated by the major solid waste management (SWM) policies in Kenya. It also provides a

Analysis of Patterns of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in an Urban Slum Setting in Nairobi, Kenya

Insufficient physical activity and sedentary behavior are key risk factors for the emergence of noncommunicable diseases in the sub-Saharan African setting. Given the limited evidence