A review on the role of radiology in diagnosing intimate partner violence: Lessons for the radiology workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Objectives: Empirical literature posits that the prevalence of intimate partner violence in sub-Saharan Africa is high. Radiology plays a vital role in identifying and managing victims of intimate partner violence by providing a way to factually evaluate injuries in a way less restricted by psychological and screening barriers. However, there remains a limited exploration on the role of radiology departments in responding to intimate partner violence in sub-Saharan Africa.

Stress and coping mechanisms among undergraduate radiography students: A single centre study in Ghana.

Introduction: Students go through various forms of stress at some point in their studies, which tend to affect their general well-being, mental state, and academic performance. This study examined stress levels and coping mechanisms among undergraduate radiography students in a Ghanaian university.

Method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was employed in the study.

Breast Disease Patterns Among Patients Presenting for Mammography in a Major Hospital in the Volta Region of Ghana: A Five-Year Descriptive Retrospective Study.

The practice of mammography has transitioned from analog to digital with improved accuracy and significant changes to findings. This study was aimed at investigating the current patterns of breast diseases among women presenting for mammography at a major hospital in the Volta region of Ghana. This descriptive retrospective study reviewed 508 mammography and complimentary breast ultrasound reports conducted between October 2019 and May 2023.

Mammographic breast density classification among Ghanaian population.

Introduction: Breast density is an established risk factor for breast cancer. However, there is limited literature on breast density evaluation among the African population. This study aimed to evaluate the breast density classification of patients presenting for mammography examination in a selected hospital in Ghana to inform national policy guidelines on breast cancer screening.