47 research outputs found
Breast_Cancer_in_Gh_-_Suppl_file_1_-_Box_1 – Supplemental material for Understanding the causes of breast cancer treatment delays at a teaching hospital in Ghana
No full textSupplemental material, Breast_Cancer_in_Gh_-_Suppl_file_1_-_Box_1 for Understanding the causes of breast cancer treatment delays at a teaching hospital in Ghana by Olutobi A Sanuade, Hannah Ayettey, Sandra Hewlett, Florence Dedey, Lily Wu, Titilola Akingbola, Gbenga Ogedegbe and Ama de-Graft Aikins in Journal of Health Psychology</p
Breast_Cancer_in_Gh_-_Suppl_file_3_-_Table_2 – Supplemental material for Understanding the causes of breast cancer treatment delays at a teaching hospital in Ghana
No full textSupplemental material, Breast_Cancer_in_Gh_-_Suppl_file_3_-_Table_2 for Understanding the causes of breast cancer treatment delays at a teaching hospital in Ghana by Olutobi A Sanuade, Hannah Ayettey, Sandra Hewlett, Florence Dedey, Lily Wu, Titilola Akingbola, Gbenga Ogedegbe and Ama de-Graft Aikins in Journal of Health Psychology</p
Breast_Cancer_in_Gh_-_Suppl_file_2__-_Table_1b – Supplemental material for Understanding the causes of breast cancer treatment delays at a teaching hospital in Ghana
No full textSupplemental material, Breast_Cancer_in_Gh_-_Suppl_file_2__-_Table_1b for Understanding the causes of breast cancer treatment delays at a teaching hospital in Ghana by Olutobi A Sanuade, Hannah Ayettey, Sandra Hewlett, Florence Dedey, Lily Wu, Titilola Akingbola, Gbenga Ogedegbe and Ama de-Graft Aikins in Journal of Health Psychology</p
Cervical Cancer Data: Impact of cervical cancer education
No full textA pre- and post-test quasi experimental study was conducted at two Ghanaian Senior High Schools. An educational intervention was carried out comprising a drama, PowerPoint lecture, question and answer session and cervical cancer information leaflet distribution. A self-administered questionnaire was given as a pre-test and repeated as a post-test after 3 months. The total score for each domain of knowledge tested was categorised into adequate knowledge (≥50%) and inadequate knowledge (<50%).</p
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No full textA pre and post test evaluation of the knowledge on cervical cancer of high schools girls in Ghana following an educational intervention</p
Navigating the challenging storms of cancer management in a national cancer centre: perspectives of female patients
No full textBackground: Breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers are among the top ten global cancers, affecting women, with age-standardized rates per 100,000 being 47.8 for breast, 13.3 for cervical, and 6.6 for ovarian cancer. The journey from cancer symptoms, through diagnosis and treatment, to survivorship, presents numerous challenges. These challenges encompass physical, psychological, and social aspects, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. It is crucial for research to explore not only the challenges faced by patients but also the strategies they employ to cope with these obstacles. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional qualitative approach. Twenty respondents, aged between 15 and 45 years and had been diagnosed with a reproductive cancer (breast, ovarian, or cervical), and were either undergoing treatment or had completed treatment within one year of the study period were purposively selected. Respondents were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. A thematic analysis was conducted on twenty in-depth interviews (IDIs) to understand the challenges and support systems for cancer patients. Results: The study identified two principal themes: the challenges faced by patients and the available support systems. The findings are based on patient narratives regarding the obstacles encountered during diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, along with the mitigation strategies employed. Patients reported a range of challenges, categorized into financial and non-financial. Prominent among the non-financial challenges were psychological distress, body image issues, reduced sexual drive, and overall health deterioration. Support was primarily found through personal relationships and religious or spiritual beliefs. Conclusion: The research highlights the extensive psychological and social effects of cancer and it’s treatment. The study revealed the intertwined nature of financial difficulties and non-financial challenges, emphasizing the importance of social support, including religious, family, healthcare, and peer support. The findings suggest that a comprehensive, multidisciplinary management plan which encompasses both medical and supportive care is required to enhance patient well-being
Patients’ experiences of pre and intra operative nursing care in Ghana: A qualitative study
No full textObjective: The objective of this study was to explore surgical patients’ experiences of preoperative and intraoperative nursing care.
Materials and methods: The study was conducted at the Regional Hospital, Bolgatanga, Ghana and employed a qualitative explorative descriptive design. Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit participants. The data was saturated with 15 participants aged between 23 and 65 years. All the interviews were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim.
Results: The nurses reassured, counseled and pre-habilitated patients where necessary. They also provided physical care to patients but failed to involve patients in their care. Nurses did not take patients’ medical history. Nurses poorly managed patients’ pain during surgery and safety measures were not adequately employed resulting in some patients sustaining minor injuries due to poor usage of theatre equipment such as diathermy machines. Nurses also provided inadequate information to patients and this resulted in patients being confused and anxious.
Conclusions: The study showed that some nurses require further training to provide better care to their surgical patients
Warfarin-induced skin necrosis: a rare condition
No full textWarfarin induced skin necrosis is a rare debilitating and, in some cases, life-threatening complication. A 47-year-old male on life-long anticoagulation omits his medication and develops extensive skin necrosis of the left leg complicated by acute renal failure three days after restarting warfarin. Investigations reveal possible Protein S deficiency which is known to be a predisposing condition. Various mechanisms have been proposed as the underlying cause. He was managed on heparin, wound debridement and skin grafting. Warfarin was restarted concurrently with heparin. Knowledge of this complication will enable timely diagnosis and treatment
A retrospective analysis of breast cancer subtype based on ER/PR and HER2 status in Ghanaian patients at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
No full textAssessing the impact of cervical cancer education in two high schools in Ghana
No full textAbstract Background Cervical cancer is one of the commonest female cancers in Ghana. However, it is preventable. Prevention through Human Papilloma Virus immunization and early detection by screening have their foundation in awareness and a good knowledge about the disease. Acquiring the right knowledge about cervical cancer should be earlier rather than later while mindsets are still being formed to translate into the right attitudes and behaviours later in life. Methodology An unpaired pre- and post-test quasi experimental study was conducted at two Ghanaian senior high schools. An educational intervention was carried out comprising a drama, PowerPoint lecture, question and answer session and cervical cancer information leaflet distribution. A self-administered questionnaire was given as a pre-test and repeated as a post-test after 3 months. The total score for each domain of knowledge tested was categorized into adequate knowledge (≥ 50%) and inadequate knowledge (< 50%). Results The number of participants in the pre- and post-test were 1,107 and 1,276 girls respectively, with average age of 16 years. General knowledge on cervical cancer improved to 94.4% from 73% following the intervention, but only 46.2% said cervical cancer was curable following the education. Knowledge on symptoms improved from 78 to 87.1% and risk factor knowledge improved from 81.8 to 89.3%. After the intervention, 37% from an initial 42% still thought that having sex at a young age (adolescence) was not a risk factor. Screening and prevention knowledge improved from 82.9 to 91% but only 37.2% knew the recommended age to begin screening with pap smears, even after the education. Overall knowledge on cervical cancer after the education significantly improved from 79.1 to 92.3%. Conclusion Knowledge of cervical cancer among young girls in two High Schools, improved with the educational intervention. Areas of education to be emphasized are: cervical cancer is curable if diagnosed early, increased risk with early onset of sexual activity, and recommended age to start screening. Educating young girls on cervical cancer increases their awareness and gives them adequate knowledge which should influence their attitudes and behaviour towards cervical cancer in the future. It should be considered for adoption into high school curricula
