Florence Gyembuzie

Nov 29, 2024 | bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com | Florence Gyembuzie |Bright Opoku |Sierra Leone

This study examined the trends and inequalities in BCG vaccination coverage among one-year-olds in Sierra Leone. The analysis of BCG immunisation coverage among one-year-olds in Sierra Leone from 2008 to 2019 reveals significant progress, with overall coverage increasing from 82.0% in 2008 to 96.3% in 2019. Coverage was generally higher for children of older mothers (20–49), wealthier families, and mothers with secondary or higher educations.

Nov 13, 2024 | archpublichealth.biomedcentral.com | Florence Gyembuzie |Medlin Soko |Bright Opoku |Sierra Leone

Data was obtained from the 2008, 2013, and 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey (SLDHS). The SLDHS is a comprehensive survey conducted throughout the country to determine regular patterns and alterations in demographic indicators, health indicators, and social issues among individuals of all genders and age groups. The SLDHS utilised a cross-sectional design, where respondents were selected through a stratified multi-stage cluster sampling procedure.

Oct 28, 2024 | archpublichealth.biomedcentral.com | Richard Gyan |Florence Gyembuzie |Bright Opoku |Sierra Leone

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Jul 10, 2024 | reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com | Richard Gyan |Florence Gyembuzie |Bright Opoku |Sierra Leone

Our study examines the predictors of high completed fertility among married and cohabiting women aged 40–49 in Ghana. Over half (52.0%) of married and cohabiting women aged 40–49 years in Ghana have a high completed fertility rate.