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	1.	Research article Adolescents and parents’ perceptions of best time for sex and sexual communications from two communities in the Eastern and Volta Regions of Ghana: implications for HIV and AIDS education Emmanuel Asampong, Joseph Osafo, Jeffrey Bingenheimer, Clement Ahiadeke BMC International Health and Human Rights 2013, 13:40 (26 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	2.	Research Rotavirus genotypes associated with childhood severe acute diarrhoea in southern Ghana: a cross-sectional study Christabel C Enweronu-Laryea, Kwamena W Sagoe, Susan Damanka, Belinda Lartey, George E Armah Virology Journal 2013, 10:287 (14 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3.	Research article Predictors of fetal anemia and cord blood malaria parasitemia among newborns of HIV-positive mothers Amos K Laar, Fredrick E Grant, Yaw Addo, Ireneous Soyiri, Bright Nkansah, James Abugri, Alexander S Laar, William K Ampofo, Juliette M Tuakli, Isabella A Quakyi BMC Research Notes 2013, 6:350 (3 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	4.	Research Association between health worker motivation and healthcare quality efforts in Ghana Robert Alhassan, Nicole Spieker, Paul van Ostenberg, Alice Ogink, Edward Nketiah-Amponsah, Tobias F Rinke de Wit Human Resources for Health 2013, 11:37 (14 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	5.	Research article Screening for developmental delay among children attending a rural community welfare clinic in Ghana Ajediran I Bello, Jonathan NA Quartey, Louisa A Appiah BMC Pediatrics 2013, 13:119 (13 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6.	Research National health insurance, social influence and antenatal care use in Ghana Nkechi S Owoo, Monica P Lambon-Quayefio Health Economics Review 2013, 3:19 (6 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	7.	Research The use of non-prescribed anti-malarial drugs for the treatment of malaria in the Bolgatanga municipality, northern Ghana Samuel Aborah, Patricia Akweongo, Martin Adjuik, Roger A Atinga, Paul Welaga, Philip B Adongo Malaria Journal 2013, 12:266 (31 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The use of non-prescribed anti-malarial drugs can lead to treatment failure and development of drug-resistant parasites. This study investigated anti-malarial prescription practices in northern Ghana
	8.	Research article Cost of maternal health services in selected primary care centres in Ghana: a step down allocation approach Maxwell Dalaba, Patricia Akweongo, Germain Savadogo, Happiness Saronga, John Williams, Rainer Sauerborn, Hengjin Dong, Svetla Loukanova BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:287 (26 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	9.	Research The role of community-based health planning and services strategy in involving males in the provision of family planning services: a qualitative study in Southern Ghana Philip Adongo, Placide Tapsoba, James F Phillips, Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong, Alison Stone, Emmanuel Kuffour, Selina F Esantsi, Patricia Akweongo Reproductive Health 2013, 10:36 (26 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10.	Methodology Sample size calculation for multicentre efficacy trials of blood-stage malaria antigens Samuel Bosomprah Malaria Journal 2013, 12:253 (19 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The paper addresses a method for sample size calculations for multicentre studies. The topics covered are relevant for the design of field studies (not exclusively malaria).
	11.	Research *Stability and change in the distribution of cytospecies of the Simulium damnosum* complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) in southern Ghana from 1971 to 2011** Rory J Post, Robert A Cheke, Daniel A Boakye, Michael D Wilson, Mike Y Osei-Atweneboana, Anthony Tetteh-Kumah, Poppy HL Lamberton, J Crainey, Laurent Yaméogo, María-Gloria Basáñez Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:205 (13 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary As the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control embarks on continental elimination, knowledge of vector distribution is essential. We review stability and change of Simulium damnosum s.l. cytospecies in southern Ghana over the last 40 years and provide a database of existing records to date. Image: Inversion IS-21, diagnostic of the extinct Djodji form of Simulium sanctipauli.
	12.	Research Shaping legal abortion provision in Ghana: using policy theory to understand provider-related obstacles to policy implementation Patience Aniteye, Susannah H Mayhew Health Research Policy and Systems 2013, 11:23 (6 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	13.	Research article Antibacterial effect of Manuka honey on Clostridium difficile Eric N Hammond, Eric S Donkor BMC Research Notes 2013, 6:188 (7 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	14.	Research Community perceptions of a malaria vaccine in the Kintampo districts of Ghana Lawrence G Febir, Kwaku P Asante, Dan-Bright S Dzorgbo, Kojo A Senah, Timothy S Letsa, Seth Owusu-Agyei Malaria Journal 2013, 12:156 (7 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A sound contribution to our understanding about community perceptions of a malaria vaccine in the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana. The study results are of significant interest to the scientific community as our knowledge on acceptance/rejection of malaria vaccines is limited to date. Furthermore, the data on the role of religious leaders in promoting health-seeking behaviour and participation in vaccination initiatives like EPI is highly relevant for policy makers in the light of earlier vaccination controversies in West Africa and elsewhere.
	15.	Research article Factors that influence midwifery students in Ghana when deciding where to practice: a discrete choice experiment Peter Ageyi-Baffour, Sarah Rominski, Emmanuel Nakua, Mawuli Gyakobo, Jody R Lori BMC Medical Education 2013, 13:64 (4 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	16.	Research Natural radioactivity levels of some medicinal plants commonly used in Ghana Lordford Tettey-Larbi, Emmanuel Ofori Darko, Cyril Schandorf, Alfred Ampomah Appiah SpringerPlus 2013, 2:157 (11 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	17.	Research article Poor mental health in Ghana: who is at risk? Heather Sipsma, Angela Ofori-Atta, Maureen Canavan, Isaac Osei-Akoto, Christopher Udry, Elizabeth H Bradley BMC Public Health 2013, 13:288 (1 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	18.	Research article Infertility and childlessness: a qualitative study of the experiences of infertile couples in Northern Ghana Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong, Philip Baba Adongo BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:72 (21 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	19.	Research article Extracts of Euphorbia hirta Linn. (Euphorbiaceae) and Rauvolfia vomitoria Afzel (Apocynaceae) demonstrate activities against Onchocerca volvulus Microfilariae in vitro Simon K Attah, Patrick F Ayeh-Kumi, Archibald A Sittie, Isaac V Oppong, Alexander K Nyarko BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:66 (18 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Research article Reproductive rights and options available to women infected with HIV in Ghana: perspectives of service providers from three Ghanaian health facilities Amos Kankponang Laar BMC Women's Health 2013, 13:13 (15 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	21.	Research Community concepts of poverty: an application to premium exemptions in Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme Genevieve C Aryeetey, Caroline Jehu-Appiah, Agnes M Kotoh, Ernst Spaan, Daniel K Arhinful, Rob Baltussen, Sjaak van der Geest, Irene A Agyepong Globalization and Health 2013, 9:12 (14 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22.	Research article Persistent household food insecurity, HIV, and maternal stress in Peri-Urban Ghana Jonathan Garcia, Amber Hromi-Fiedler, Robert E Mazur, Grace Marquis, Daniel Sellen, Anna Lartey, Rafael Pérez-Escamilla BMC Public Health 2013, 13:215 (11 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23.	Research Psychological distress in Ghana: associations with employment and lost productivity Maureen E Canavan, Heather L Sipsma, Achyuta Adhvaryu, Angela Ofori-Atta, Helen Jack, Christopher Udry, Isaac Osei-Akoto, Elizabeth H Bradley International Journal of Mental Health Systems 2013, 7:9 (7 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24.	Research article Knowledge of pregnant women about birth defects Ajediran I Bello, Augustine A Acquah, Jonathan NA Quartey, Anna Hughton BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:45 (20 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25.	Research Spatio-temporal malaria transmission patterns in Navrongo demographic surveillance site, northern Ghana Simon Kasasa, Victor Asoala, Laura Gosoniu, Francis Anto, Martin Adjuik, Cletus Tindana, Thomas Smith, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Penelope Vounatsou Malaria Journal 2013, 12:63 (13 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study confirms the presence of spatio-temporal heterogeneity in malaria transmission within a small geographical area.