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Assessment of capacity for surgery, obstetrics and anaesthesia in 17 Ghanaian hospitals using a WHO assessment tool by Choo, Shelly, Perry, Henry, Hesse, Afua A.J, Abantanga, Francis, Sory, Elias, Osen, Hayley, Fleischer-Djoleto, Charles, Moresky, Rachel, McCord, Colin W, Cherian, Meena, Abdullah, Fizan

“…To survey infrastructure characteristics, personnel, equipment and procedures of surgical, obstetric and anaesthesia care in 17 hospitals in Ghana. The…”
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Hand hygiene practices and resources in a teaching hospital in Ghana by Yawson, Alfred Edwin, Hesse, Afua A J

“…Nosocomial infections have long been neglected in Sub-Saharan Africa, and hand hygiene (HH) is usually neglected in hospital settings. This study aimed to…”
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Quality Improvement Activities for Surgical Services at District Hospitals in Developing Countries and Perceived Barriers to Quality Improvement: Findings From Ghana and the Scientific Literature by Choo, Shelly, Papandria, Dominic, Goldstein, Seth D., Perry, Henry, Hesse, Afua A. J., Abatanga, Francis, Abdullah, Fizan

“…Background Most quality improvement (QI) activities in developing countries, established with funds from external donors, are focused on specific diseases or…”
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Assessment of Surgical and Obstetrical Care at 10 District Hospitals in Ghana Using On-Site Interviews by Abdullah, Fizan, M.D., Ph.D, Choo, Shelly, B.A, Hesse, Afua A.J., M.D, Abantanga, Francis, M.D, Sory, Elias, M.D, Osen, Hayley, B.A, Ng, Julie, B.A, McCord, Colin W., M.D, Cherian, Meena, M.D, Fleischer-Djoleto, Charles, M.D, Perry, Henry, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H

“…Background For most of the population in Africa, district hospitals represent the first level of access for emergency and essential surgical services. The…”
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Assessing the surgical and obstetrics-gynecology workload of medical officers: findings from 10 district hospitals in Ghana by Mehtsun, Winta T, Weatherspoon, Kimberly, McElrath, LaPortia, Chima, Adaora, Torsu, Victus E K, Obeng, Ernestina N B, Papandria, Dominic J, Mehes, Mira M, Ortega, Gezzer, Hesse, Afua A J, Sory, Elias, Perry, Henry, Sampson, John, Anderson, Jean, Abdullah, Fizan

“…Surgical and obstetrics-gynecology (Ob-Gyn) workload of medical officers (MOs) is substantial and may inform policies for training investment and surveillance…”
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Surgical training and experience of medical officers in Ghana's district hospitals by Choo, Shelly, Perry, Henry, Hesse, Afua A J, Abantanga, Francis, Sory, Elias, Osen, Hayley, McCord, Colin W, Abdullah, Fizan

“…To document the quality of training and experience of those who care for patients undergoing surgery and emergency obstetrical procedures at 10 government…”
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Parasitic infestations requiring surgical interventions by Hesse, Afua A.J., MD, Nouri, Abdellatif, MD, Hassan, Hussam S., MD, Hashish, Amel A., MD, CT, MHPE

“…Parasitic infestation is common in developing countries especially in Africa. Children are often more vulnerable to these infections. Many health problems…”
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Management of oesophageal atresia in a developing country: Is primary repair forbidden? by Osei-Nketiah, Samuel, Hesse, Afua, Appeadu-Mensah, William, Glover-Addy, Hope, Etwire, Victor, Sarpong, Pokua

“…Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of initial surgical procedures for oesophageal atresia at our institution. Primary repair of…”
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In the eyes of the beholder:assessment by clients on healthcare delivery in a large teaching hospital in Ghana by Yawson, A E, Hesse Afua, A J, Amoo, P K, Reindorf, A C, Seneadza, H N, Baddoo, A N

“…Improving quality of health care delivery is a primary goal of all health care institutions. Health care systems face challenges in providing quality health…”
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Pneumatic reduction of intussusception in children at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital: an initial experience by Mensah, Yaw Boateng, Glover-Addy, H, Etwire, Victor, Twum, Margaret B, Asiamah, Samuel, Appeadu-Mensah, William, Hesse, Afua A J

“…Intussusception is a common abdominal emergency in children which necessitates prompt diagnosis and management. Nonsurgical methods of managing this condition…”
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Assessment of capacity for surgery, obstetrics and anaesthesia in 17 Ghanaian hospitals using a WHO assessment tool: Capacity for surgery, obstetrics and anaesthesia by Choo, Shelly, Perry, Henry, Hesse, Afua A. J., Abantanga, Francis, Sory, Elias, Osen, Hayley, Fleischer-Djoleto, Charles, Moresky, Rachel, McCord, Colin W., Cherian, Meena, Abdullah, Fizan

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