Peer-reviewed evidence for policy and practice
Peer-reviewed publications contributing to evidence-based healthcare and policy development in Ghana and beyond.
Evaluating Knowledge, Practices, and Barriers of Paediatric Pain Management among Nurses in a Tertiary Health Facility in the Northern Region of Ghana: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
A comprehensive assessment of nurses' knowledge and practices in pediatric pain management, identifying key barriers including insufficient training, inadequate assessment tools, and staffing challenges in a tertiary health facility in Northern Ghana.
Abubakari Wuni, Solomon Mohammed Salia, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Iman Iddriss, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Samaku Nabila Seini, Imoro Tonsagri, Jauharatu Mohammed
Parental Knowledge, beliefs and first-aid practices regarding febrile convulsion: a descriptive cross-sectional study in Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana
A cross-sectional descriptive hospital-based study involving 100 parents whose children had a history of febrile convulsion at Tamale Teaching Hospital. 95% of parents had heard about febrile convulsion, with 59% demonstrating good knowledge scores, though cultural misattributions persisted.
Abubakari Wuni, Solomon Mohammed Salia, Seidu Salifu, Ninebri Justine, Charity Tiemeh Koku-Anu, Evans Nte-Awan Bigargma, Samaku Nabila Seini
Prevalence, Management, and Impact of Dysmenorrhea on the Lives of Nurse and Midwife Trainees in Northern Ghana
A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 303 nurse and midwife trainees from three colleges in northern Ghana revealing a high prevalence of dysmenorrhea (66.7%). Academic performance was significantly affected, with 77.2% experiencing reduced classroom concentration and 58.4% impaired in normal physical activities.
Abubakari Wuni, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Issahaka Abdulai Baako, Iddrisu Sisala Mohammed, Camillus Buunaaisie
Determinants and Mitigating Factors of Brain Drain among Ghanaian Nurses: Insights from Nurse Managers in Northern Ghana—A Qualitative Inquiry
A qualitative study exploring the factors driving nurse migration from Ghana and identifying potential strategies to retain skilled nursing professionals in the healthcare system.
Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Abubakari Wuni, Waliu Jawula Salisu, Abdul-Malik Abdulai, Theresah Owusua, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Abdul-Malik Sayibu, Hannah Buasilenu, Abdulai Issahaka Baako
Prevalence of Workplace-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nurses and Midwives in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Survey
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.
Iddrisu Sisala Mohammed, Mohammed Hafiz Abdulai, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Hannah Buasilenu, Issahaka Abdulai Baako, Abubakari Wuni, et al.
Environmental stressors, coping mechanisms and support system for mothers with infants at the neonatal intensive care unit: a descriptive cross-sectional study
An investigation into the environmental and psychological stressors experienced by mothers with infants in NICU, examining their coping strategies and available support systems.
Abubakari Wuni, Osman Abubakari Iddrisu, Leticia Chanayireh, Abdul-Malik Abdulai, Christabel Ababio-Boaman, et al.
Perceptions and satisfaction with the quality of clinical training placements among nursing and midwifery students in Northern Ghana
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.
Abubakari Wuni, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Milipaak Diebieri, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Mohammed Awal Salifu, Hannah Abdul-Karim, et al.
“We Are Our Own Worst Enemies”: Workplace Bullying Among Nurses and Its Implications on Healthcare Workers and Job Performance: A Multi-Facility Study in the Tamale Metropolis
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.
Abubakari Wuni, Ajara Musah, Iddrisu Mohammed Sisala, Abdul Malik Abdulai, Letitia Chanayireh, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Hannah Buasilenu, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Sulemana Musah, Dorothy Azure, Nafisah Abdulai
Fever in Children Under 5 years: Caregivers’ Knowledge and Home Management Practices in the Northern Region of Ghana – A Multi-Facility Study
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.
Abubakari Wuni, Iddrisu Sisala Mohammed, Waliu Jawula Salisu, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Abdul-Malik Seidu, Rahmatullah Abdul-Rahman, Abdul Latif Abdul Rahaman, Abdul-Fataw Abdulai, Yaskuru Zakaria, Hannah Buasilenu
Patterns and temporal trends in childhood cancer incidence in northern Ghana: evidence from medical records, 2016 to 2023
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). Retinoblastoma was most common (30.1%), followed by lymphomas (23.1%) and renal tumors (15.7%). Cancer admissions rose from 15 cases in 2016/2017 to 82 in 2022/2023, with mortality declining from 71.4% to 44.4% over the study period.
Abubakari Wuni, Mudasir Mohammed Ibrahim, Peter Sambian Tonlaar, Iddrisu Mohammed Sisala, Issahaku Awal, Brenda Abena Nyarko, Abdul-Jalil Abdulai, Shamsudeen Mohammed, Waliu Jawula Salisu
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