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Willingness to pay for kidney transplantation among chronic kidney disease patients in Ghana by Boima, V, Agyabeng, K, Ganu, V, Dey, D, Yorke, E, Amissah-Arthur, M B, Wilson, A A, Yawson, A E, Mate-Kole, C C, Nonvignon, J

“…Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment for patients with end stage renal disease. However, it is largely unavailable in many sub-Sahara African…”
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Factors influencing integrated disease surveillance and response system in selected districts in the Eastern Region of Ghana by Twene, Paul, Sarfo, Bismark, Yawson, Alfred A E, Otoo, John Ekow, Asraku, Annette

“…Ghana adopted the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) system, which is an integration of the various programs in the surveillance system and…”
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High BMI: an important health risk factor among older adults in Ghana by Yorke, E, Tetteh, J, Boima, Vincent, Yawson, AE

“…We examined BMI as a health risk factor for self-reported diabetes mellitus, angina, strokes and arthritis among older Ghanaians aged 50 years and above. We…”
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Regional disparities in immunization services in Ghana through a bottleneck analysis approach: implications for sustaining national gains in immunization by Yawson, A E, Bonsu, G, Senaya, L K, Yawson, A O, Eleeza, J B, Awoonor-Williams, J K, Banskota, H K, Agongo, E E A

“…Immunization is considered one of the most cost effective public health interventions for reducing child morbidity, mortality and disability. The aim of this…”
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Predictors of recurrence of chronic subdural haematoma in a cohort study of patients presenting in a sub-Saharan African teaching hospital by Abdullah, H. M, Dakurah, T, Akoto, H, Abaidoo, B, Dakubo, J. C. B, Yawson, A. E, Wepeba, G, Bankah, P, Boatey, J, Ametefe, M, Nketiah-Boakye, F, Fuseini, A, Banson, M, Ndanu, T, Mubarak, A, Iddrissu, M

“…Abstract Background Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a common neurological condition affecting the elderly with decreased quality of life. Recurrence leads…”
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Effect of socio-economic factors in utilization of different healthcare services among older adult men and women in Ghana by Saeed, B I I, Yawson, A E, Nguah, S, Agyei-Baffour, Peter, Emmanuel, Nakua, Ayesu, Edmund

“…The older adult population is increasing all over the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, due to poverty and low policy coverage, older adults are not well catered…”
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Prevalence of and factors associated with frailty and disability in older adults from China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia and South Africa by Biritwum, R.B, Minicuci, N, Yawson, A.E, Theou, O, Mensah, G.P, Naidoo, N, Wu, F, Guo, Y, Zheng, Y, Jiang, Y, Maximova, T, Kalula, S, Arokiasamy, P, Salinas-Rodríguez, A, Manrique-Espinoza, B, Snodgrass, J.J, Sterner, K.N, Eick, G, Liebert, M.A, Schrock, J, Afshar, S, Thiele, E, Vollmer, S, Harttgen, K, Strulik, H, Byles, JE, Rockwood, K, Mitnitski, A, Chatterji, S, Kowal, P

“…Highlights • Estimates are provided of the prevalence of frailty and disability in older adult populations in China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia and South…”
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P‐BB‐78 | WhatsApp Intervention to Increase Repeat Blood Donation in Ghana: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial—BLOODSAFE Ghana Study by Asamoah‐Akuoko, L., Appiah, B., Dei‐Adomakoh, Y., Tancred, T., Telke, S., Olayemi, E., Adu‐Afarwuah, S., Benneh‐Akwasi Kuma, A., Yawson, A., Adongo, P., Dei, E., Reilly, C.

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Predictors and outcome of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) admission rates in a large teaching hospital in sub-Saharan Africa by Dzifa, D, Boima, V, Yorke, E, Yawson, A, Ganu, V, Mate-Kole, C

“…Although it was previously believed that systemic lupus erythematosus was uncommon among Africans, it has become increasingly apparent that the incidence is…”
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Bottleneck analysis approach to accelerate newborn care services in two regions in Ghana: implications for national newborn care by Yawson, A.E, Awoonor-Williams, J.K, Sagoe-Moses, I, Aboagye, P.K, Yawson, A.O, Senaya, L.K, Bonsu, G, Eleeza, J.B, Agongo, E.E.A, Banskota, H.K

“…Abstract Objective The aim of this work is to describe application of a data-driven approach (bottleneck analysis [BNA] approach process) to accelerate newborn…”
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Mammography examination among women aged 40 years or older in Ghana: evidence from wave 2 of the World Health Organization’s study on global AGEing and adult health multicountry longitudinal study by Calys-Tagoe, B.N.L., Aheto, J.M.K., Mensah, G., Biritwum, R.B., Yawson, A.E.

“…To determine the uptake of mammography among Ghanaian women aged 40 years or older and to examine critical risk factors that influence the uptake. A…”
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Determinants of willingness to accept kidney transplantation among chronic kidney disease patients in Ghana by Boima, V, Amissah-Arthur, M B, Yorke, E, Dey, D, Fiagbe, Delali, Yawson, A E, Nonvignon, J, Mate-Kole, C C

“…The burden of chronic kidney disease in Africa is three to four times higher compared to high-income countries and the cost of treatment is beyond the reach of…”
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Knowledge and Willingness to Donate Kidneys for Transplantation in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Boima, V., Ganu, V., Yorke, E., Dey, D., Amissah-Arthur, M.B., Agyabeng, K., Yawson, A., Lartey, M., Mate-Kole, C.C.

“…The main treatment modalities for chronic kidney disease (CKD) are dialysis and kidney transplantation. While kidney transplantation provides better survival…”
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Towards elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Ghana: an analysis of national programme data by Dako-Gyeke, P, Dornoo, B, Ayisi Addo, S, Atuahene, M, Addo, N A, Yawson, A E

“…Despite global scale up of interventions for Preventing Mother to child HIV Transmissions (PMTCT), there still remain high pediatric HIV infections, which…”
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Feeding frequency and survival of Anopheles gambiae in a rice‐growing area in Ghana by CHARLWOOD, J. D, TOMÁS, E. V, EGYIR‐YAWSON, A, KAMPANGO, A. A, PITTS, R. J

“…Mortality rates, determined by dissection, of predominantly M form female Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae) were estimated. Mosquitoes were collected in…”
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The lancet series nutritional interventions in Ghana: a determinants analysis approach to inform nutrition strategic planning by Yawson, A E, Amoaful, E O, Senaya, L K, Yawson, A O, Aboagye, P K, Mahama, A B, Selenje, L, Ngongalah, V

“…Malnutrition is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among children in low- and middle-income countries. Ghana is one of 36 countries with the highest…”
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Ante-Natal Clients in a Large Teaching Hospital in Ghana by Labi, A-K, Yawson, A E, Ganyaglo, G Y, Newman, M J

“…Asymptomatic bacteriuria, the presence of bacteria in urine without symptoms of acute urinary tract infection, predisposes pregnant women to the development of…”
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Effect of P. falciparum Kelch 13 and Pfmdr1 gene polymorphisms on parasite clearance characteristics following Artemether-Lumefantrine therapy by Aninagyei, E., Tetteh, C.D., Egyir-Yawson, A., Omane Acheampong, D.

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with non-traffic related injury in the older population in Ghana: Wave 2 of the WHO Study on Global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) by Udofia, E.A, Aheto, J.M, Mensah, G, Biritwum, R, Yawson, A.E

“…AbstractInjuries are a significant cause of hospitalization in the older population, leading to a decline in physical activity and greater dependence on…”
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Prevalence and predictive factors of preoperative hypomagnesaemia among adult surgical patients in a large tertiary hospital in Ghana by Djagbletey, R, Boni, F, Phillips, B, Adu-Gyamfi, Y, Aniteye, E, Owoo, C, Owusu-Darkwa, E, Yawson, A E

“…Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation and a co-factor in several reactions involved in the formation and usage of adenosine triphosphate…”
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