A comprehensive assessment of nurses' knowledge and practices in pediatric pain management, identifying key barriers including insufficient training, inadequate assessment tools, and staffing challenges.

A cross-sectional descriptive hospital-based study involving 100 parents whose children were admitted with previous history of febrile convulsion at Tamale Teaching Hospital. The study revealed that 95% of parents had heard about febrile convulsion, with 59% demonstrating good knowledge scores. While 87% believed high body temperature caused febrile convulsion, some parents attributed it to witchcraft and supernatural powers. The study found that 69% of parents bathed their children with cold water as first aid, and some resorted to cultural practices such as smearing ground garlic on children's bodies during convulsive episodes.

A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 303 nurse and midwife trainees from three colleges in northern Ghana. The study revealed a high prevalence of dysmenorrhea (66.7%), with 67.3% experiencing loss of appetite and 98% reporting intense pain in the pelvis and lower abdomen. Academic performance was significantly affected, with 77.2% experiencing reduced classroom concentration and 58.4% impaired in normal physical activities. The study identified menstruation duration of 4-5 days, urinary tract infections, and family history as significant predictors of dysmenorrhea. Sleep and application of warm objects were the most common non-pharmacological pain management strategies.

A qualitative study exploring the factors driving nurse migration from Ghana and identifying potential strategies to retain skilled nursing professionals in the healthcare system.

This cross-sectional survey examines the prevalence and patterns of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses and midwives, highlighting occupational health concerns in healthcare settings.

An investigation into the environmental and psychological stressors experienced by mothers with infants in NICU, examining their coping strategies and available support systems.

This study explores nursing and midwifery students' perceptions and satisfaction levels with their clinical training placements, providing insights to improve practical education quality in Northern Ghana.

This study assessed the prevalence and impact of workplace bullying among nurses working in three major hospitals in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana. Results revealed that 85.5% of respondents had observed workplace bullying, and over one-third had been victims themselves. The study highlighted that workplace bullying negatively affects nurses' mental health, job performance, and contributes to brain drain, with 34.6% reporting intentions to practice abroad as a result.

A cross-sectional multi-facility study assessing caregivers' knowledge and home management practices regarding fever in children under 5 in the Northern Region of Ghana. Among 384 caregivers, 57% had good fever knowledge, and 57.3% practiced proper home management. While 66.7% correctly defined fever (>38°C), misconceptions persisted, particularly regarding teething and medication use. The study identified key predictors of knowledge and management practices, highlighting the need for targeted education to correct gaps and improve first-aid practices.

A retrospective analysis of 216 medical records from the pediatric oncology unit at Tamale Teaching Hospital examining childhood cancer patterns and trends over eight years (2016-2023). The study revealed that retinoblastoma was the most common cancer (30.1%), followed by lymphomas (23.1%) and renal tumors (15.7%). Cancer admissions increased from 15 cases in 2016/2017 to 82 in 2022/2023, with males and children aged 0-7 years most affected. While 56.5% of admitted children died, mortality declined from 71.4% to 44.4% over the study period, highlighting the urgent need for population-based cancer registries and improved early detection strategies.