Physical fitness and cognitive function among school–aged children in selected basic schools in the Ho Municipality of Ghana
Physical fitness is thought to promote cognitive function. Evidence about this is however
lacking in the Ghanaian context. This study aimed to investigate the association between …
lacking in the Ghanaian context. This study aimed to investigate the association between …
Evidence of reduced academic performance among schoolchildren with helminth infection
Abstract Background Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) pose a formidable health risk to
school-age children in resource-limited settings. Unfortunately, mass deworming campaigns …
school-age children in resource-limited settings. Unfortunately, mass deworming campaigns …
Hemoglobin Level and Risk of Anemia in Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infections among Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
ARM Alnaz, DM Darlan, Y Andriyani… - Open Access Macedonian …, 2022 - oamjms.eu
Abstract Introduction. Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) is a Neglected Tropical Disease
with almost 25% world population infected. Children were vulnerable to infection with …
with almost 25% world population infected. Children were vulnerable to infection with …
The Effect of a Turkey Berry (Solanum torvum)‐Fortified Biscuit on the Hemoglobin Level and Cognitive Performance of Adolescent Females in the Ahafo Region of …
AO Appiah, MA Tandoh, PS Puotege… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Anemia is a public health problem that affects about 50% of adolescent females in sub‐
Saharan Africa. Anemia can negatively affect the overall growth, cognitive performance, and …
Saharan Africa. Anemia can negatively affect the overall growth, cognitive performance, and …
COVID-19 pandemic and dynamics of livelihood assets in the Kwahu South District of Ghana: determinants and policy implications
A Kuuwill, JN Kimengsi - Development in Practice, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The debate on the changes in livelihood assets as a function of health shocks remains
inconclusive, thus spurring attention from scientists and development practitioners across …
inconclusive, thus spurring attention from scientists and development practitioners across …
Magnitude of undernutrition and its associated factors in children attending Child Welfare Clinics in Techiman Municipal, Ghana
Purpose This study aims to estimate the magnitude of undernutrition and its associated
factors [especially child health interventions at Child Welfare Clinics (CWCs)] among …
factors [especially child health interventions at Child Welfare Clinics (CWCs)] among …
[HTML][HTML] The effectiveness of egg supplementation on nutritional status, physical fitness and cognition of school-aged children (8–12 Years) in Ho Municipality, Ghana
Background Egg is a cheap source of essential micronutrients and high-quality protein,
which can contribute to the daily nutritional needs of children, support their growth and brain …
which can contribute to the daily nutritional needs of children, support their growth and brain …
A comparison of intervention strategies to improve helminthiasis, nutrition and cognitive status among school-age children in helminth endemic farming and fishing …
To evaluate the impact of intervention strategies on helminthiasis, the nutritional and
cognitive status of School-Age Children (SAC), we conducted a community trial with 4 …
cognitive status of School-Age Children (SAC), we conducted a community trial with 4 …
The Magnitude of Hidden Hunger and Cognitive Deficits among Children Living in Orphanages in Kumasi, Ghana
M Tandoh, M Asamoah - Advances in Public Health, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This study assessed the magnitude of hidden hunger (micronutrient deficiencies) and
cognitive deficits of 130 school‐aged children (6–13 years old) living in three selected …
cognitive deficits of 130 school‐aged children (6–13 years old) living in three selected …
Evidence of reduced academic performance among school children with helminth infection independent of nutritional status
Background Soil transmitted helminths (STH) pose a formidable health risk to school-age
children in resource-limited settings. Unfortunately, mass deworming campaigns have been …
children in resource-limited settings. Unfortunately, mass deworming campaigns have been …