I hold a position as a lecturer in the department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Sunyani Technical University. Concurrently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Physics and Radiation Protection at the University of Ghana, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, College of Basic and Applied Science, Department of Nuclear Safety and Security. My research focuses on the intersection of Medical Imaging, Health, and Radiation Protection. I am dedicated to advancing knowledge in these critical areas, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the implications and applications of radiation in the field of healthcare.
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Medical Imaging
Ultrasonography
Assessment of attitudes and barriers of Ghanaian Radiographers Towards Post Graduate Radiography Education
Abstract
Introduction: There has been a great evolution since X-ray was discovered. The profession has expanded with advance medical imaging techniques such as computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a host of them. The need therefore for radiographers to upgrade their knowledge and skills cannot be over emphasized. It is therefore imperative to assess the barriers that make most Ghanaian radiographers miss out opportunities for postgraduate radiography education in Ghana.
Methods: This was a mixed method study (qualitative and quantitative). Questionnaires with close and open-ended questions were employed as the data collection technique and Purposive sampling technique was used in the questionnaire administration.
Results: It was identified that 86.4% of the total respondents being aware of postgraduate radiography education opportunities in Ghana. 88% were willing to enroll in postgraduate radiography education and 76% willing to self- fund their postgraduate education. 170 responses were received from the questionnaire for this study giving a response rate of 70%. Seventy seven percent of respondents were males whiles 23% were females.
Conclusion: The study has shown that Ghanaian radiographers have a positive attitude towards postgraduate radiography education and have enthusiasm to self-sponsorship. However, factors such as high cost of postgraduate education, lack of funding, aging and increase responsibility of radiographers’ content against radiographers’ postgraduate education.
Hematology profile in Pre-Surgery Hernia. Patients: A case-control studi in Ghana
The burden of hernia is disproportionately high in low-to-middle-income countries, due to the lack of fundamental resources needed to effectively diagnose and manage cases. The patterns of hernia, the haematological profile, and the predictive ability of blood cell indices were all investigated in this study.
Methods: Fifty-four subjects: 27 hernia patients and 27 healthy controls were included in this single-centre, unmatched case-control study. Hernia was diagnosed using physical examination and ultrasound scan. Haematological indices of each subject were measured with an automated blood cell counter. Results: Herniae recorded were 92.59% inguinal, and 3.27% each epigastric and uterine prolapse. Hernia was prevalent in males (85.2%, p=0.008) and older subjects ≥53 years (48.1%, p=0.004). HgB (p=0.006), MCHC (p≤0.001), and RDW-CV (p=0.042) levels were significantly elevated in strangulated than non-strangulated hernia and controls respectively, while Abs GRAN (p=0.024) was decreased in non-strangulated than strangulated hernia and control groups respectively.
MCHC (AUC=0.947 [0.895-0.999], p≤0.001) was the most sensitive predictor for herniation followed by age (AUC=0.750 [0.610-0.889], p=0.002); HgB (AUC=0.718 [0.580-0.857], p=0.006); and RDW-CV (AUC=0.700 [0.559-0.840], p=0.012). Also, MCHC (AUC=0.831 [0.723-0.938], p≤0.001); HgB (AUC=0.738 [0.590-0.887], p=0.005); and RBC (AUC=0.671 [0.502-0.840], p=0.045) respectively, were significant predictors of strangulation. Conclusion: Gender and age were significantly associated with hernias. Inguinal hernia and strangulation were common in the study setting, especially, among males.
Also, there were significant variations in erythrocyte- and leucocyte indices across the groups, but not platelets. Erythrocyte indices were significant predictive biomarkers for hernia and strangulation. The CBC is a useful test for the early detection of herniation and strangulation.
Comparative study of Pregnancy dating by symphysis-fundal height mearsurement and Ultrasound scanning in Kumasi Metropolis
Abstract:
Background: Gestational age (GA) assessment is an essential tool used to monitor the proper growth and development of fetuses. Obstetricians therefore depend on estimated GA to correctly diagnose either pre-term or post-term labour and to distinguish between preterm birth and intrauterine growth restriction.
Aim: The aim of study was to evaluate the accuracy of symphysis-fundal height (SFH) in comparison to ultrasound scan for the assessment of gestational age. Methodology: The cross-sectional method was utilized in this prospective study involving 313 pregnant women with singleton uncomplicated pregnancies and presenting between 17 to 28 weeks of gestation.
Convenient sampling method was used and an ultrasound machine was used to assess the biparietal diameter (BPD), head circumference (HC), abdominal circumference (AC), fetal length (FL). Ultrasound scans of combined biometric parameters (USCBP) and their corresponding GAs were estimated using the Hadlock method. The SFH of participants were recorded (emptied bladder) and estimates of the GA were made. Results: Statistically there were no significant differences between the crown rumped length (CRL) and USCBP. No significant differences were also observed between the other US foetal biometrics parameters; (BPD, HC, FL and AC). However, there were significant differences (p < 0.05) between SFH and USCBP, and also between other US foetal biometrics parameters in the estimation of GA. Conclusion: From the results of the study, it may be known that apart from the CRL scans, the next accurate measure of GA is the use of the US biometric parameters in second trimester.
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