scholarly journals Investigating Determinants for Woman's Choice to Accept An Epidural for Labour Analgesia at The Delivery Unit of The Tamale Teaching Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anabah Thomas Winsum ◽  
Kampo Sylvanus ◽  
Falagán Aglais Arredondo
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Labour Analgesia ◽  
Delivery Unit ◽  
Tamale Teaching Hospital

scholarly journals Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among blood donors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana (2009)

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julius Tieroyaare Dongdem ◽  
Sylvanus Kampo ◽  
Ireneous N Soyiri ◽  
Patrick Nsobila Asebga ◽  
Juventus B Ziem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Tamale Teaching Hospital

scholarly journals Drug Treatment of Patients with Liver Cirrhosis in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Ghana: Does It Comply with Recommended Guidelines?

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Baba Sulemana Mohammed ◽  
Matthew Aidoo
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Drug Disposition ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Inappropriate Drug ◽  
Cirrhotic Patients ◽  
Tamale Teaching Hospital ◽  
Safety Guidelines

The diverse influence of liver function on drug disposition can lead health-care practitioners to inappropriate drug selection, inappropriate drug dosing, or some level of therapeutic negativism. The aim of this study was to assess how drug prescribing in patients with liver cirrhosis at the Tamale Teaching Hospital comply with recommendations of pharmacotherapy and safety guidelines. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from February to July, 2019, at the medical ward of the Tamale Teaching Hospital. A total of 152 liver cirrhotic patients were included in this study. Common etiologies for liver cirrhosis were chronic hepatitis B 80 (52.6%) and chronic hepatitis C 30 (19.7%); about 12.5% of etiologies were unknown. Of the 1842 prescription issued, 69% (1270/1842) were compliant. Of the 572 noncompliant prescriptions, about 32% (183/572) were due to pharmacotherapy and 68% (389/572) due to safety guideline recommendations. There was a substantial number (31%) of prescription noncompliance with recommendations for pharmacotherapy and safety guidelines in liver cirrhotic patients at the tertiary hospital in northern Ghana. Prescribers need to be conscious of the role of the liver in drug elimination and prescribe as recommended by guidelines.

scholarly journals Ulcerated Giant Galactocele in a 30-Year-Old Woman: A Case Report from the Tamale Teaching Hospital in the North Regional Capital - Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Der Muonir Edmund ◽  
Anwar Sadat Seidu ◽  
Sheriff Mohammed ◽  
Akorli Emmanuel ◽  
Osman Imoro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
The North ◽  
Regional Capital ◽  
Tamale Teaching Hospital

scholarly journals Evaluation of management of snake bites in a teaching hospital in northern Ghana: a retrospective descriptive study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 920
Author(s):  
Abdul-Subulr Yakubu ◽  
Alhassan Abdul-Mumin ◽  
Odalys Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Average Amount ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Rural Farmers ◽  
Snake Bites ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Tamale Teaching Hospital

Background: Snakebite is a public health problem afflicting mainly rural farmers. We seek to examine the profile and management of snakebite cases presenting to the Tamale Teaching Hospital of Ghana over a 30-month period.Methods: One hundred and ninety-two cases of snakebites presenting to the Tamale Teaching Hospital over a 30-month period from January 2016 to June 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Information about the clinical manifestation of the snakebites, treatment instituted as well as the outcome was extracted from patient folders for the analysis.Results: Out of the 192 cases of snakebite, 131 (68.2%) occurred in males. The mean age of the victims was 26.5 years. The major patterns of envenomation were coagulopathy (84.9%) and local swelling/pain (82.8%). The causative snake species was identified in only 11.5% of cases, all of which were vipers. Antivenom was administered in 94.8% of the victims and the average amount administered was 84.64 milliliters (approximately 8 vials). Reaction to antivenoms was observed in 13.5% of cases, comprising mostly minor reactions. Antibiotics were utilized in 99.5% of cases with more than half receiving more than one type of antibiotic. Steroids use was common (62%) whilst 22.9% received antifibrinolytics despite the absence of evidence supporting their use in snakebite.Conclusions: Snakebite is an occupational health hazard of mainly rural farmers. The unwarranted use of non-beneficial medications is still rife. In addition to ensuring the continuous availability of effective antivenoms, there is the need for the development and adherence to protocols that take into consideration the prevailing local conditions.

scholarly journals A qualitative Study on women’s experiences of Intrapartum Care at Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana.

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agani Afaya ◽  
Vida N. Yakong ◽  
Richard A. Afaya ◽  
Solomon M. Salia ◽  
Peter Adatara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Intrapartum Care ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Tamale Teaching Hospital

scholarly journals Pregnant Women and Malaria Preventive Measures: A Case of Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Abdul Rauf Alhassan
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Tamale Teaching Hospital

Background. In Saharan Africa, an estimated 25 million pregnancies are all at risk of malaria every year, with substantial morbidity and death effects for both the mother and the fetus. Aim. To investigate the use of malaria preventive measures among pregnant women patronizing antenatal services of Tamale Teaching Hospital. Methodology. This study was conducted using a descriptive cross-sectional survey of 250 participants. Data analysis was done with SPSS version 20. Graphs and tables were used to present the study data. Bivariate analysis was done using Chi-square use to determine the relationships and binary logistics regression used for identification of predictor variables. Results. The mean age of the study participants was 30.0 ± 4.5 years and most of them (73.0%) were within the age group of 25–35 years. Respondents’ favorable knowledge, a favorable attitude, and favorable practice were 78.0%, 62.0%, and 57.6%, respectively. And the following variables were associated with malaria preventive practice: age of the respondent (X2 = 6.276, P = 0.043 ), religion (X2 = 6.904, P = 0.032 ), level of education (X2 = 41.482, P < 0.001 ), employment status (X2 = 20.533, P < 0.001 ), monthly income (X2 = 21.838, P < 0.001 ), and attitude level towards malaria prevention (X2 = 35.885, P < 0.001 ). Further analysis revealed educational level and attitude level as predictors of malaria preventive practice. Conclusion. This study recorded favorable knowledge, attitude, and practice with regards to malaria prevention among more than half of the study participants.

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