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Ghana Journal of Development Studies, 2016
Maternal mortality has been a health concern for many developing countries. The study undertook a... more Maternal mortality has been a health concern for many developing countries. The study undertook a comprehensive maternal mortality audit at the Wa Regional Hospital in order to discover the trends and causes of maternal mortality at the hospital, and suggest ways of improving the situation. The study involved a retrospective examination of maternal mortality cases from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2010. It included all pregnancy related deaths at the hospital within this period. A gynecologist and midwives served as key informants who provided primary data to augment the secondary data collected. Results showed a total of 73 maternal deaths occurred out of 14027 live births, giving a maternal mortality ratio of 520.4 per 100,000 live births. The yearly maternal mortality ratios saw an undulating scenario. On the specific causes of death, direct causes accounted for 60%, while indirect causes were 40%. Medically, haemorrhage (19%), Eclampsia (15%), Sepsis (11%), abortion related difficulties (8%) and obstructed labour (7%) were the main causes of mortality. Indirect causes include malaria, aneamia, sickle cell, HIV-Aids and TB. The trends of maternal mortality in the Upper West Regional Hospital over the period have seen a decline, but the decline is not significant enough. The number of women still dying from trying to bring life is unacceptably high. Key recommendations include the need to: improve emergency obstetric care by ensuring that there are enough personnel, logistics and facilities to attend to women who are in labour, especially 12 hours prior to delivery and after delivery.
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
Annual Research & Review in Biology
Background: Molecular docking has been used recently in pharma industry for drug designing, it’s ... more Background: Molecular docking has been used recently in pharma industry for drug designing, it’s a powerful tool to find ligand-substrate interactions at molecules level. Since urgent need to develop anti-viral drug that target new coronavirus main proteins, in silico docking has been used to achieve this purpose. Materials and Methods: Thirteen herbs are known for their antioxidants and antiviral properties have been selected to investigate their abilities in inhibiting SARS-COV2 spike protein and main protease Mpro. pdb files for RBD (Receptor Binding Domain) region of spike protein and for Mpro and mol2 files for all herbs understudy were uploaded for swiss dock online server, the docking results were analyzed using chimera software. Full fitness energy and hydrogens bonds interactions were considered for docking evaluation. Pharma kinetic properties for compounds have good binding results were evaluated through AMES and ADMET tests. Results: All compounds showed negative full f...
Advances in Public Health, Jul 1, 2019
Improved access to and utilization of various maternal healthcare services have been seen as the ... more Improved access to and utilization of various maternal healthcare services have been seen as the panacea to poor maternal and child health outcomes characterizing many developing countries. Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) replaced the regular antenatal care model about a decade and a half ago. This study sought to document empirical outcomes of how the FANC approach translates access and utilization of maternal health services into positive maternal health outcomes. We utilized a descriptive qualitative design and analysis. We applied key informant interviewing to collect data from 206 respondents consisting of 140 women in their fertility age and 66 health workers across 14 communities in the study district. We found that FANC has been widely implemented across the district with most of the required services integrated into the existing healthcare delivery system. Overall, there has been successful implementation of FANC in the district, resulting in several benefits including the increased utilization of maternal healthcare services, acceptance of family planning, increased skilled delivery, and utilization of postnatal care (PNC) services. This notwithstanding, a number of issues need to be addressed to improve FANC services. These include provision of adequate infrastructure, essential supplies, communication and transportation systems, and manpower and adoption of positive sociocultural practices. No effort should be spared in providing these to sustain the successes and ensure sustainability of FANC.
International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering, 2019
This research paper mainly focuses on the performance, characterization and evaluation of the axi... more This research paper mainly focuses on the performance, characterization and evaluation of the axial flow gas turbine engine used for aircraft applications. Attempt from previous researches were to increase the efficiency and work output of the turbine. To achieve further improvement in the efficiency, the turbine blades were subjected to a higher temperature. With the knowledge from material science and engineering, suitable materials were selected for the design of suitable blades that can withstand higher temperature without failure. To achieve the efficient performance of the turbine, the hot gases from the combustor, are to be directed at a suitable angle at the entry to the turbine as well as exit from the turbine. This research work thoroughly focuses on how the blade configuration are designed to achieve the desired output. Development of the axial flow gas turbine was hindered by the need to obtain both a high-enough flow rate and compression ratio from a compressor to maint...
Tropical and Subtropical …, 2011
1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Lafia Camp... more 1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Lafia Campus), Nigeria. Email: umarhsuleiman@ yahoo.com 2Deparment of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria Email:cuzomaokoye@yahoo.com ...
Journal of Sociological Research, 2015
Homosexuality has been and continues to be a contentious subject in many quarters across many dis... more Homosexuality has been and continues to be a contentious subject in many quarters across many disciplines. It has generated many debates around political, religious, socio-cultural as well as medical domains. This study sought to contribute to debates on the issue by examining the views of students in a Ghanaian public University. The main objectives of the study were to ascertain student's level of awareness of homosexuality, analyze their perceptions and gauge their degree of tolerance of the practice. An exploratory design was employed for the study. A sample of 200 undergraduate students of the University for Development studies were selected with a multistage sample procedure. Data was collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. The main findings of the study were that the levels of awareness among students were very high, their perceptions largely negative; so was their level of tolerance. Generally students found the practice abominable, illegal and intolerable. The study concluded that students' perceptions go a long way in shaping public discourse and influence the general attitude of the larger population toward homosexuality. As such, great care should be taken to ensure that homophobic tendencies do not result into a national security crisis. Key recommendations are that state authorities must ensure that the law criminalizing homosexuality must be clearly articulated. Also, a national dialogue should be embarked upon with the view to taking a common, humane and culturally acceptable position on the practice of homosexuality, mindful of cultural, religious as well as human rights considerations.
Journal of Applied Life Sciences International
The study assessed the levels of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and some heavy metals in Matara-Uku wetlan... more The study assessed the levels of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and some heavy metals in Matara-Uku wetland. Twenty water samples were collected from surface water of Matara-Uku using polyethene plastic container, the physicochemical parameters of the samples were measured and the samples were analyzed for Nitrogen, Phosphorous and heavy metals. Results from physicochemical analysis are obtained as; pH (7.6 – 8.0), total dissolve solid (70.82 - 84.26 mg/l), electric conductivity (105.0 – 163.0 μs/cm) and temperature (24.4 – 25.4ºC). All the results are in line with World Health Organization standard of 6.5 - 8.5, <600 mg/l, 400 μs/cm and ambient temperature respectively. The Nitrogen and phosphorous were analyzed using UV- Visible spectrophotometer. From the results, it was found that all the samples had Nitrogen level below the World Health Organization maximum contaminant level of 10 mg/L with a mean concentration range (0.2293 ± 0.0057) mg/L to (2.2455 ± 0.0216) mg/L. Phosphorus was a...
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Health Care for Women International
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
Ghana Journal of Development Studies, 2016
Maternal mortality has been a health concern for many developing countries. The study undertook a... more Maternal mortality has been a health concern for many developing countries. The study undertook a comprehensive maternal mortality audit at the Wa Regional Hospital in order to discover the trends and causes of maternal mortality at the hospital, and suggest ways of improving the situation. The study involved a retrospective examination of maternal mortality cases from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2010. It included all pregnancy related deaths at the hospital within this period. A gynecologist and midwives served as key informants who provided primary data to augment the secondary data collected. Results showed a total of 73 maternal deaths occurred out of 14027 live births, giving a maternal mortality ratio of 520.4 per 100,000 live births. The yearly maternal mortality ratios saw an undulating scenario. On the specific causes of death, direct causes accounted for 60%, while indirect causes were 40%. Medically, haemorrhage (19%), Eclampsia (15%), Sepsis (11%), abortion related difficulties (8%) and obstructed labour (7%) were the main causes of mortality. Indirect causes include malaria, aneamia, sickle cell, HIV-Aids and TB. The trends of maternal mortality in the Upper West Regional Hospital over the period have seen a decline, but the decline is not significant enough. The number of women still dying from trying to bring life is unacceptably high. Key recommendations include the need to: improve emergency obstetric care by ensuring that there are enough personnel, logistics and facilities to attend to women who are in labour, especially 12 hours prior to delivery and after delivery.
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
Annual Research & Review in Biology
Background: Molecular docking has been used recently in pharma industry for drug designing, it’s ... more Background: Molecular docking has been used recently in pharma industry for drug designing, it’s a powerful tool to find ligand-substrate interactions at molecules level. Since urgent need to develop anti-viral drug that target new coronavirus main proteins, in silico docking has been used to achieve this purpose. Materials and Methods: Thirteen herbs are known for their antioxidants and antiviral properties have been selected to investigate their abilities in inhibiting SARS-COV2 spike protein and main protease Mpro. pdb files for RBD (Receptor Binding Domain) region of spike protein and for Mpro and mol2 files for all herbs understudy were uploaded for swiss dock online server, the docking results were analyzed using chimera software. Full fitness energy and hydrogens bonds interactions were considered for docking evaluation. Pharma kinetic properties for compounds have good binding results were evaluated through AMES and ADMET tests. Results: All compounds showed negative full f...
Advances in Public Health, Jul 1, 2019
Improved access to and utilization of various maternal healthcare services have been seen as the ... more Improved access to and utilization of various maternal healthcare services have been seen as the panacea to poor maternal and child health outcomes characterizing many developing countries. Focused Antenatal Care (FANC) replaced the regular antenatal care model about a decade and a half ago. This study sought to document empirical outcomes of how the FANC approach translates access and utilization of maternal health services into positive maternal health outcomes. We utilized a descriptive qualitative design and analysis. We applied key informant interviewing to collect data from 206 respondents consisting of 140 women in their fertility age and 66 health workers across 14 communities in the study district. We found that FANC has been widely implemented across the district with most of the required services integrated into the existing healthcare delivery system. Overall, there has been successful implementation of FANC in the district, resulting in several benefits including the increased utilization of maternal healthcare services, acceptance of family planning, increased skilled delivery, and utilization of postnatal care (PNC) services. This notwithstanding, a number of issues need to be addressed to improve FANC services. These include provision of adequate infrastructure, essential supplies, communication and transportation systems, and manpower and adoption of positive sociocultural practices. No effort should be spared in providing these to sustain the successes and ensure sustainability of FANC.
International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering, 2019
This research paper mainly focuses on the performance, characterization and evaluation of the axi... more This research paper mainly focuses on the performance, characterization and evaluation of the axial flow gas turbine engine used for aircraft applications. Attempt from previous researches were to increase the efficiency and work output of the turbine. To achieve further improvement in the efficiency, the turbine blades were subjected to a higher temperature. With the knowledge from material science and engineering, suitable materials were selected for the design of suitable blades that can withstand higher temperature without failure. To achieve the efficient performance of the turbine, the hot gases from the combustor, are to be directed at a suitable angle at the entry to the turbine as well as exit from the turbine. This research work thoroughly focuses on how the blade configuration are designed to achieve the desired output. Development of the axial flow gas turbine was hindered by the need to obtain both a high-enough flow rate and compression ratio from a compressor to maint...
Tropical and Subtropical …, 2011
1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Lafia Camp... more 1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (Lafia Campus), Nigeria. Email: umarhsuleiman@ yahoo.com 2Deparment of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria Email:cuzomaokoye@yahoo.com ...
Journal of Sociological Research, 2015
Homosexuality has been and continues to be a contentious subject in many quarters across many dis... more Homosexuality has been and continues to be a contentious subject in many quarters across many disciplines. It has generated many debates around political, religious, socio-cultural as well as medical domains. This study sought to contribute to debates on the issue by examining the views of students in a Ghanaian public University. The main objectives of the study were to ascertain student's level of awareness of homosexuality, analyze their perceptions and gauge their degree of tolerance of the practice. An exploratory design was employed for the study. A sample of 200 undergraduate students of the University for Development studies were selected with a multistage sample procedure. Data was collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. The main findings of the study were that the levels of awareness among students were very high, their perceptions largely negative; so was their level of tolerance. Generally students found the practice abominable, illegal and intolerable. The study concluded that students' perceptions go a long way in shaping public discourse and influence the general attitude of the larger population toward homosexuality. As such, great care should be taken to ensure that homophobic tendencies do not result into a national security crisis. Key recommendations are that state authorities must ensure that the law criminalizing homosexuality must be clearly articulated. Also, a national dialogue should be embarked upon with the view to taking a common, humane and culturally acceptable position on the practice of homosexuality, mindful of cultural, religious as well as human rights considerations.
Journal of Applied Life Sciences International
The study assessed the levels of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and some heavy metals in Matara-Uku wetlan... more The study assessed the levels of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and some heavy metals in Matara-Uku wetland. Twenty water samples were collected from surface water of Matara-Uku using polyethene plastic container, the physicochemical parameters of the samples were measured and the samples were analyzed for Nitrogen, Phosphorous and heavy metals. Results from physicochemical analysis are obtained as; pH (7.6 – 8.0), total dissolve solid (70.82 - 84.26 mg/l), electric conductivity (105.0 – 163.0 μs/cm) and temperature (24.4 – 25.4ºC). All the results are in line with World Health Organization standard of 6.5 - 8.5, <600 mg/l, 400 μs/cm and ambient temperature respectively. The Nitrogen and phosphorous were analyzed using UV- Visible spectrophotometer. From the results, it was found that all the samples had Nitrogen level below the World Health Organization maximum contaminant level of 10 mg/L with a mean concentration range (0.2293 ± 0.0057) mg/L to (2.2455 ± 0.0216) mg/L. Phosphorus was a...
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Health Care for Women International
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management