∙ The HSI journal is a peer-reviewed journal for the communication of research results and policy  issues in the health sciences and related disciplines. Our mission is to increase the visibility and  impact of health sciences research in Ghana and globally 

Health Sciences Investigations (HSI) Journal publishes manuscripts from basic and clinical health sciences including medicine, biomedicine, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, medical laboratory science, environmental health, public health, medical imaging and radiologic technologies and other allied health disciplines.  

∙The Journal is dedicated to serving scientists wishing to contribute to knowledge on global health.  ∙ The Journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, case reports, brief communications and letters to the editor. The journal also publishes interviews with global opinion leaders and policymakers on health matters of global relevance. We welcome original contributions that have not been published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. 

Our aim

  • The HSI Journal is an independent, international journal intended for the publication of original articles from the global scientific community. To reach the global community, especially those in resource-limited regions, HSI Journal provides on-line Open Access publications at no cost to authors and readers.

Our Mission

  • The HSI journal is a peer-reviewed journal for the communication of research results and policy issues in the health sciences and related disciplines. Our mission is to increase the visibility and impact of health sciences research in Ghana and globally.

Scope

  • Health Sciences Investigations (HSI) Journal publishes manuscripts from basic and clinical health sciences including medicine, biomedicine, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, medical laboratory science, environmental health, public health, medical imaging and radiologic technologies and other allied health disciplines. The Journal is dedicated to serving scientists wishing to contribute to knowledge on global health. All HSI Journal publications are in English. The Journal publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, case reports, brief communications and letters to the editor. The journal also publishes interviews with global opinion leaders and policy makers on health matters of global relevance. We welcome original contributions that have not been published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Papers accepted for publication are double-blind refereed to ensure academic integrity. 

Other websites associated with this journal: https://hsijournal.ug.edu.gh/

Published: 2025-10-09


Editorial

Andrew Anthony Adjei

1036-1037



HSI Journal Celebrate CHS @ 25

Michelle Otuah Antwi, Gloria Addokwei

1038





Quality of life outcomes of head and neck cancer survivors and their family caregivers at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

Selina O. Boadu , Benjamin Abaidoo , Kenneth K. Baidoo , Emmanuel D. Kitcher, Joel Yarney , Mary-Ann Dadzie

1060-1066


Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression in malignant and benign cervical and breast cancers

Victor O. Ekundina , Emmanuel A. Omon , Charlize C. Erilim , Moses A. Hamed

1067-1074



Extract of Mallotus oppositifolius ameliorates mercuric chloride-induced neurotoxicity

Benjamin Effah-Oware , Kevin K. Adutwum-Ofosu , Patrick Amoateng , Kennedy K.E. Kukuia

1083-1091


Optimised formulation of Mallotus oppositifolius extract reverses cognitive decline and beta-amyloid deposition in a murine Alzheimer’s disease-like dementia model

James T. Pewee , Emmanuel K. Ofori , Kevin K. Adutwum-Ofosu , Donatus W. Adongo , Patrick Amoateng , Ofosua Adi-Dako , Kennedy K.E. Kukuia

1092-1103


Haematologic profile of children with laboratory diagnosed malaria: A prospective study

Charles Nkansah , Felix Osei-Boakye , Samuel K. Appiah , Gabriel Abbam , Richard V. Duneeh , Moses Banyeh , Charles A. Derigubah , Isaac Adjei , Simon B. Bani , Samira Daud , Boniface N. Ukwah , Seth Anane , Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Peter K. Selleh , Yeduah Quansah , Victor U. Usanga , Prince Ottah , Enoch Boadi , Sylvanus M. Kpangkpari , Ejike F. Chukwurah

1104-1114


A haematological and biochemical analysis of variability of whole blood across different blood donor groups in Yaoundé, Cameroon: A cross-sectional, descriptive study

Sulem Y.I. Worti , Angandji T. Prisca , Nana N. Derrick , Minette Menyi , Adelaide Bih , Mbacham F. Wilfred , Tayou T. Claude

1115-1122


Economic cost of oral conditions to patients attending the dental department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Mensah Tabi-Amankwa , Serwaa A. Bawua , Ivy Amankwah , Matthew O. Boamah , Desmond D. Otoo , Richmond Owusu

1123-1131


Efficacy of anthropometric measures in predicting hypertension among adult Ghanaians: A communitybased cross-sectional study

Kasim Abdulai , Abdul R. Adam , Abdul-Malik Bawah, Ivan Addae-Mensah , Safianu O. Aleboko , Abass Daudi , Mohammed D. Ahmed , Zaid Haruna

1132-1139


Female healthcare professionals’ knowledge of vasectomy and attitudes toward partner uptake: A cross-sectional analysis of physicians and nurses

Kwaku Asah-Opoku , Theophilus B. Opoku , Anthony Godi , Samuel Tetteymensah , Theodore Boafor , Michael Ntumy , Kareem Mumuni

1140-1147


Human Strongyloidiasis in Ghana: A scoping review of prevalence and geographic distribution (2003–2023)

Christopher Y. Dumevi , James-Paul Kretchy , George B. Kyei , Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo , Irene Ayi , Patrick F Ayeh-Kumi

1148-1160



High antibiotic resistance and elevated plasma IFNγ from type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with uropathogens visiting Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

Richard Kyeremeh , Benjamin Amoani , Samuel A. Sakyi , Daniel Boison , Cynthia A. Adinortey , Justice K Turzin , Justice K Turzin , Sulemana Mohammed , Emmanuel K. Adom , Prince A. Barnie

1167-1177



Increased levels of pre-treatment drug resistance of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 subtypes in people living with HIV in Ghana: A cross-sectional study

Darius N.K. Quansah , Araba Abaidoo-Myles , Seth Agyemang , Anthony T. Boateng , Peter K. Quashie , George B. Kyei , Osbourne Quaye , Evelyn Y. Bonney

1187-1195



Impact of plant-derived galactagogues on breast milk production and blood prolactin levels in early postpartum mothers of preterm infants: A double-blind randomised controlled trial

Edward S. Appiagyei , Nobel Gyedu , Vincent Amarh , Emmanuel Ofori , Mary Ani-Amponsah , Emmanuel P. Abbeyquaye , Ibok Oduro , Wilhelmina A. Mensah

1204-1212


Mapping herbal medicine cancer research in Africa: A bibliometric analysis

Samuel Ankamah , Benjamin N.K. Addo , Emelia Oppong-Bekoe

1213-1224


Integrating mental health and socioeconomic strategies during the post-COVID-19 era: Lessons for future pandemics

Ama K. Edwin , Irene A. Kretchy , Emmanuel Dziwornu , Eugene Dordoye , Ophelia Anarfi

1225-1234



Extraluminal granulomatous manifestation, a rare presentation of mixed intestinal schistosomiasis

Joachim Amoako , Narious Naalane , Kafui P. Akakpo , George D. Brown , Elikem K. Ametefe , Benjamin F. Sena , Issa L. Adams , Alfred Tetteh

1238-1242

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eISSN: 2704-4890
print ISSN: 2720-7609