Objective First, to obtain regional estimates of prevalence of hypertension and type 2
diabetes in urban slums; and second, to compare these with those in urban and rural areas …

Introduction The prevalence and risk factors of type 2 diabetes vary across the urban and
rural milieus of Ghana's Ashanti Region, yet no study has been conducted to synthesise the …

Background Dyslipidaemia is a key comorbid condition of type 2 diabetes mellitus that
increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. This study describes the pattern of …

Background Globally, there is a significant unmet need for the rapidly growing burden of
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Ghana has adopted and implemented Wellness …

Abstract Background In Ghana, traditional management and care of patients with diabetes is
concentrated on the physiological needs of patients to the detriment of psychosocial factors …

Abstract Background Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially hypertension and
diabetes mellitus are on the increase in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Informal settlement …

Introduction Self-medication is a serious public health concern globally and is more
prevalent in underserved populations, especially in resource limited settings. The lack of …

This study is about the experiences of the sexually abused street children in one of the cities
in Tanzania. The study makes use of the data from 34 respondents. A questionnaire, in …

Background In the past decade, the prevalence of diabetes has grown more rapidly in low-
and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. In 2019, Ethiopia is the fourth …

Background Physical inactivity is a risk factor for chronic noncommunicable diseases
(NCDs), yet national surveillance of physical activity (PA) levels is not well defined. Though …