In light of this and other factors, a complete reforming of the mental health information systems in three psychiatric hospitals in Ghana was undertaken in 2010. Four years after its implementation, we explored user experiences with the new system, and report here the challenges that were ...
Quarantine and isolation (Q&I) are interrelated but not mutually exclusive public health practices for disease control, which may face public resistance in the context of health emergencies due to associated challenges. Hence, it is often tough for m
Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally. The condition is both preventable and treatable yet remains a leading cause of cancer death in Ghana. This study aims to explore the unique experiences of women living wi
However, the health system has remained largely unprepared to deliver health services to an aging population. As the population is rapidly aging in Nepal, their challenges and experience should be the focus for health care providers to address these issues. There is a paucity of evidence on ...
Stakeholders' perceptions of the main challenges facing Ghana's mental health care system: a qualitative analysis Mental health remains a low priority in Ghana. No comprehensive studies have assessed the current status of mental health policy, legislation and services ... V Doku,A Ofori-Atta,B Ak...
If not fixed, these challenges can put patients’ health and even lives at risk, as well as the emotional well-being of employees and the fiscal integrity of healthcare systems. While the list of industry HR challenges is long, the solutions are interrelated—improvement in one area can lead...
will provide $1.6 million in funds to the BasicNeeds model to improve mental health care in certain areas of Africa, according to a press release.Specifically, the funding will be directed toward existing health and community systems ...
48% of young LGBTQ+ people want mental health support and care but do not receive any. Children of Black same-sex couples have a 4.5 times greater chance of living in poverty than the children of white heterosexual couples. 75% of LGBTQ youth had experienced discrimination for their sexual ...
will provide $1.6 million in funds to the BasicNeeds model to improve mental health care in certain areas of Africa, according to a press release.Specifically, the funding will be directed toward existing health and community systems serving patients with mental illness in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria...
From Mental Health Policy Development in Ghana to Implementation: What are the Barriers? Objective: This paper identifies the key barriers to mental health policy implementation in Ghana and suggests ways of overcoming them. Method: The study u... AD Awenva,UM Read,AL Ofori-Attah,... - 《Af...