A5054383623- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Community Health and Development
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Smart Cities and Technologies
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Stellenbosch University
2020-2025
University of Health and Allied Sciences
2021-2025
Global College
2023-2024
University of Ghana
2016-2021
Hypertension is a major cause of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality in Ghana. This study examines the prevalence, awareness, treatment control hypertension among Ghanaian aged 15–49 years. cross-sectional retrieved data from 2014 Ghana Demographic Health Survey (GDHS). The sample, comprising 13,247 respondents years, was analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-Square tests, independent sample t-tests binary logistic regressions. overall prevalence 13.0% (12.1% for males 13.4%...
Despite the double burden of infectious and chronic non-communicable diseases in Africa, health care expenditure disproportionately favours diseases. In this paper, we examine quantitatively extent disproportionate access to diagnoses treatment diabetes, hypertension malaria Ghana. A total 220 facilities was surveyed across country 2011. Findings indicate that were more accessible than NCDs. terms treatment, 78% 87% had two recommended drugs while less 35% essential diabetes drugs. There is...
Abstract Background Globally, childhood diarrhea is a major public health concern. Despite numerous interventions that have been put in place to reduce its incidence over the years, remains problem and fourth leading cause of child mortality Ghana. This study examined predictors among children under age five Methods Data from 2014 Ghana Demographic Health survey, cross-sectional was used for purpose this study. A total 2,547 were included Logistic regression analysis performed establish...
Diabetes is estimated to affect between 3.3% and 8.3% of adults in Ghana, prevalence expected rise. The lack cost-effective diabetes prevention programmes designed specifically for the Ghanaian population warrants urgent attention. Contextual Awareness, Response Evaluation (CARE): Project Ghana a mixed methods study that aims understand Ga Mashie area Accra, identify opportunities community-based intervention inform future control strategies. This paper presents design quantitative survey...
Background: Ghana has made significant progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 by reducing infant morbidity and mortality. However, more efforts are needed, particularly addressing preterm birth low weight. Work-related stress is a risk factor for both. Implementing prenatal maternity leave, paid or unpaid, may improve outcomes exposure to unhealthy work environments. Aim: This study examines the association between duration of leave weight Ghana. Methods: We used individual...
Diabetes is a leading cause of death globally, with significant burdens in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, knowledge contextual factors associated diabetes LMICs are limited. This study highlights three important lessons on by identifying interpreting related to its prevention management within low-income urban community Accra, Ghana. was qualitative study. Data were collected through four focus group discussions (FGDs) older adults men women (50+ years) 18 in-depth...
Abstract Background The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, is increasing globally, particularly in low- middle-income countries. This has implications for physical, psychological social aspects health wellbeing among individuals living with NCDs. study sought to examine relationships between NCDs, quality life (QoL) psychosocial the urban community Ga Mashie, Accra, Ghana. Methods A representative household survey was conducted adults...
Abstract International experience reveals that food policy development often occurs in silos and offers few tangible mechanisms to address the interlinked, systemic issues underpinning nutrition insecurity. This paper investigated what South African government policies cover terms of different aspects system, who is responsible for them, how coordinated they are. Policy objectives were categorized into seven domains relevant systems: agriculture, environment, social protection, health, land,...
BackgroundEfficacious integrated intervention strategies to address the drivers of malnutrition at multiple levels are hardly implemented scale, although opportunities for cross-sectoral action exist. In 2020, Improved Feeding Practices (IFP) Project was in Ghana improve dietary diversity and well-being women reproductive age (15-49 years) children >2 years.ObjectiveThis paper reports perceptions experiences project beneficiaries lessons learned from IFP project.MethodsUsing a...
Abstract Background The Ghana Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) initiative is a national strategy for improving access to primary health care services underserved communities. Following successful trial in the North Eastern part of country, CHPS was adopted as Ghana’s flagship programme achieving Universal Coverage. Recent empirical evidence suggests, however, that scale-up has not necessarily replicated successes pilot study. This study examines community’s perspective...
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are inherently complex. This paper contributes to the literature on co-production of knowledge at interface science, policy, and society in integrated, transdisciplinary research (TDR) projects. By analysing five projects Leading Integrated Research for Agenda 2030 Africa (LIRA) implemented nine African cities, identifies pathways science-policy-society interactions (SPSI) within TDR projects, cross-scale contextual dynamics...
Abstract This paper describes conceptual, methodological, and practical insights from a longitudinal social psychological project that aims to build cardiovascular disease (CVD) competence in poor community Accra, Ghana's capital. Informed by psychology of participation approach, mixed method data included qualitative interviews household surveys over 500 members, including people living with diabetes, hypertension, stroke, their caregivers, health care providers, GIS mapping pluralistic...
Anaemia and underweight or overweight/obesity are major public health problems driving maternal child mortality in low- middle-income countries. While the burden of these conditions is recognised, evidence for co-occurrence fragmented mixed, especially at individual level. Further, many studies have focused on families communities. The different pathways occurrence anaemia BMI challenges indicate that an can potentially live with both suffer complications. This study examined prevalence...
The epidemiological transition, touted as occurring in Ghana, requires research that tracks the changing patterns of diseases order to capture trend and improve healthcare delivery. This study examines national trends mortality rate cause death at health facilities Ghana between 2014 2018.Institutional data from 2014-2018 were sourced Health Service's District Information Management System. latter collates service routinely government non-governmental institutions yearly. institutional was...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) predispose households to exorbitant healthcare expenditures in health systems where there is no access effective financial protection for healthcare. This study assessed the economic burden associated with rising of type-2 diabetes (T2D) and hypertension comorbidity management, its implications seeking urban Accra.
This bibliography tracks research conducted on aging in Ghana from the 1950s to present and aims document state of knowledge inform future research, policies, interventions. The has been developed as a companion Studies special section themed "Aging Ghana: Addressing Multifaceted Needs Older Ghanaians." We searched eight databases for elderly Ghana, well three local journals, citation lists authoritative texts, University graduate theses database. identified 115 eligible publications nine...
It is almost 6 years since the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted, and countries have less than 10 to achieve set targets. Unlike most of world, sub-Saharan African reported only minimal progress, one that COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately disrupted. Transdisciplinary research (TDR) been conceptualized as important for achieving sustainability goals such SDGs. In this paper we (i) analyze contributions five TDR projects toward achievements SDGs at city level in Africa,...
Background Mental health disorders present significant challenges in populations sub Saharan Africa especially deprived urban poor contexts. Some studies have suggested that collectivistic societies such as most African people can draw on social capital to attenuate the effect of community stressors their mental health. Global suggest psychological distress is mixed, and emerging psychosocial characteristics mistrust suspicion sometimes deprive benefit capital. In this study, we argue trust...
Food insecurity and diet-related diseases do not only have detrimental effects to human health, but are also underpinned by food systems that environmentally unsustainable culturally disconnected. Ensuring access a healthy, affordable, sustainable diet is one of the greatest challenges facing many low- middle-income countries such as South Africa. These in accessing diverse often persist despite biocultural richness. For example, Africa globally recognised for its rich biodiversity, an...
Dietary patterns describe the dietary behaviour and habits of individuals. Unhealthy provide individuals with limited nutrients while increasing risk nutrition-related diseases. are high in urban areas, especially among low-income residents. This study examined three communities Accra, Ghana, between 2011 2013.This used Wave 2 3 data from Urban Health Poverty Survey (EDULINK 2013). The sample size was 960 782 2013. pattern using factor analysis NOVA food classification system. Summary...
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major risk factor to cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we investigate the prevalence and associated risky behaviour of MetS in resource-poor urban communities Accra, Ghana. We analysed data on 111 persons with hypertension, screened recruited for therapeutic lifestyle intervention program August 2015. was measured using International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Health Organization definitions. The 58.4% 16.8% by IDF WHO definitions respectively. More...
Background Art therapy allows people to express feelings about any subject through creative work. It is beneficial for who feel out of touch with their emotions. In Ghana, little known art as a therapeutic tool. Herbal treatment, biomedical and faith healing practices are the most common treatment options mental health. This research aimed provide new insights into clinical psychologists on knowledge use in treating clients identified enablers barriers this intervention. Method Twenty-one...
Introduction Nutrition literacy has been cited as a crucial life skill. education primary school subject treated inconsequentially when compared to other subjects. We investigated an aspect of the current state nutrition in Ghana by engaging stakeholders about their sources information and perceived barriers implementing mainstream schools. Methods Three hundred fifty one (351) children, 121 homebased caregivers, six schoolteachers, two headteachers, Education Service (GES) officials, cooks...
Globally, the informal food sector has been recipient of exclusionary urban policies, despite its dominant role in life. This study examined contributions to flows during COVID-19 lockdown Cape Town, South Africa. An ethnographic research method consisting in-depth interviews and participant observations was used gather data between April November 2020. The were thematically analysed. Corporate retailers vendors managed through city prior COVID-19. Due regulations, ceased. situation resulted...