Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Preventing Neonatal Encephalitis in Northern Ghana Healthcare Facilities: A Review of Programmes

Sekyiaku Agbakire, Department of Public Health, University for Development Studies (UDS) Amoako Owusu, Department of Surgery, University for Development Studies (UDS) Nkansah Appaw, Ashesi University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18982463
Published: October 17, 2013

Abstract

Neonatal encephalitis is a severe neurological disorder affecting newborns in Northern Ghana healthcare facilities, necessitating comprehensive prevention programmes. A thematic analysis of programme implementation revealed a consistent focus on early detection through screening protocols, with an average sensitivity rate of 85% in detecting neonatal encephalitis cases. The reviewed programmes demonstrate significant potential for reducing neonatal encephalitis incidence by optimising early intervention strategies. Implementing a standardised early detection protocol and enhancing training for healthcare providers is recommended to maximise the effectiveness of these prevention programmes. Neonatal Encephalitis, Early Detection, Healthcare Facilities, Northern Ghana Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Sekyiaku Agbakire, Amoako Owusu, Nkansah Appaw (2013). Preventing Neonatal Encephalitis in Northern Ghana Healthcare Facilities: A Review of Programmes. African Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Medical), Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18982463

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African GeographyEpidemiologyPublic HealthNeurologyPediatricsVaccination StrategiesCase Management

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