Breaking the silence of female genital schistosomiasis in Ghana’s health system: A case of health workers within the FAST project
The FGS intervention effectively raised healthcare workers' awareness and knowledge. Expanding training and improving praziquantel access are essential for optimal FGS management. A multi-faceted approach involving individuals, communities, and the healthcare system is necessary for comprehensive FGS prevention and control.
Authors
- Mustapha Immurana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5711-7566)
- Alison Krentel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7213-1577)
- Julie Jacobson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8243-6427)
- Alfred Kwesi Manyeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7005-5707)
- Margaret Gyapong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4818-3497)
- Kazeem Arogundade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0277-9567)
- Maxwell Ayindenaba Dalaba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7101-769X)
Institutions
- University of Health and Allied Sciences (GH)
- Bruyère (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2024-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012443
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.46
Funders
- Government of Canada
- Grand Challenges Canada