Mumuni Alaru

Prevalence of Needle Stick Injury among Healthcare Workers in Savelugu Municipal Hospital

Mumuni Alaru, Catherine Kyiu, Faustina Yin Yariga & Alhassan Osman · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Introduction: Sub-Saharan Africa is home to over 28 million HIV-positive individuals, and over 95% of HIV infections occur in poor nations there. In Ghana, there are no official mechanisms in place that allow individuals to report Needle Stick Injuries (NSIs) and receive advice s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i12968

Investigating Self-Medication among Youth in Northern Ghana: Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Predictive Factors

Esther Owusu-Takyi, Francis K. Larle, Rachael Nyarko, Habib Mahama, Faustina E. Akpablie, Mary P. Dwomoh, Silas Y. Ndianwu, Mariam G. Seidu, Clement N. Zuuri, Mohammed M. Ibrahim, Mumuni Alaru, Moses P.T. Ofoe, Ali Mavis, Rabiatu Toure, Mohammed A. Kojo & David Adugbire · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2025

Introduction: Self-medication is a growing global public health concern, contributing to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), treatment failure, and increased healthcare costs. Despite the vulnerability of young people to self-medication, there is limited research focusing on their kn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2025/v14i4343