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Fall 2016

Jarvis,Kimberly D

More than two million women in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa live with untreated obstetric fistula (OF). Factors contributing to and affecting the care of OF are embedded in the social determinants of health. A three-pronged approach to OF care has been suggested, including awareness, treatment,...

2009

Martin, Heather Anne, 1973-

Fall 2023

Anafi, Frederick

The prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension is often higher among people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) than among those with hypertension alone. This doctoral mixed-method study was conducted to identify and describe the educational needs for hypertension control among adult Ghanaians...

Fall 2016

Ani-Amponsah, Mary

Background: The increasing trend in global neonatal deaths over the past decade has engaged global, regional, and national communities in seeking sustainable approaches to improve neonatal health outcomes. The major causes of these deaths are preterm birth complications, intra-partum related...

Fall 2011

Asirifi, Mary Asor

Preceptorship provides the opportunity for preceptors to offer practical experience to nursing students in the clinical setting. The current study was designed to explore and gain insight into preceptorship in Ghana from the perspectives of the key members involved in preceptorship. A focused...

Spring 2014

Sullivan, Ginger Lt

Obstetric fistula is a devastating complication of childbirth and a neglected global health issue. Ghana, a low-income country in sub-Saharan country is plagued with high maternal mortality and morbidity rates including an estimated 500 to 1000 new cases of obstetric fistula every year. Despite...

Fall 2018

Asirifi, Mary A

Nursing education facilitates the preparation of professional nurses who contribute to population health within a society. The provision of meaningful supervised clinical practice, an important component of nursing education, is a worldwide challenge that needs to be context specific in relation...