Ernestina Asiedua

ORCID: 0000-0002-2506-9878
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Research Areas
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
  • Disaster Response and Management
  • Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
  • Ureteral procedures and complications
  • Malaria Research and Control
  • Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Poxvirus research and outbreaks
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Family Support in Illness
  • Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • Healthcare Policy and Management
  • Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research

University of Ghana
2011-2023

Abstract Health communication is a strategy used to disseminate health information individuals and communities enable them make decisions that will enhance their well‐being. Particularly in the era of digital health, such strategies tend emphasize promotion disease prevention. Access essential fundamental aspect an effective health‐care system therefore crucial for achieving universal coverage other health‐related sustainable development goals. Traditional media play role enhancing maternal...

10.1002/wmh3.546 article EN other-oa World Medical & Health Policy 2022-08-28

The study explored the health-seeking experiences of women with obstetric fistula from onset condition until surgical treatment was obtained. It also describes their interactions health staff and traditional healers.Exploratory, descriptive qualitative study.Two secondary-level facilities in northern central regions Ghana; data collection took place 2018-2019.A purposive sample 37 who had experienced resulting childbirth were awaiting repair at two centres Ghana obtained.Thematic analysis...

10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064830 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ Open 2023-08-01

Abstract Background Caring for adolescents living with HIV/AIDS (ALHIV) can be overwhelming due to their unique needs. Ghana is currently among nine countries in West and Central Africa contributing 90% of new paediatric infections the sub-region a growing population ALHIV. Regardless, gaps related care including healthcare providers (HCPs) capacity issues have been identified. This study sought assess competencies adolescent-oriented before, after interventionist training inform...

10.1186/s12887-020-02086-w article EN cc-by BMC Pediatrics 2020-06-04

Abstract Africa has the highest rates of maternal deaths globally which have been linked to poorly functioning health care systems. The aim this paper is review published literature on impact COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. integrative process delineated by Whittemore and Knafl (2005) was used meet study aims. search Ovid Medline, CINAHL, PubMed, WHO, Google scholar, journals online, MIDIRS limited publications between March 2020 May 2022. All studies went through PRISMA stages, 179 full text...

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1879260/v1 preprint EN cc-by Research Square (Research Square) 2022-08-08

Objective: The aims of the study were to explore university female students’ perception about reproductive health problems, their seeking behaviors and how problems could be managed from perspective. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaires among students in University Ghana. These who enrolled into any undergraduate program university. Data collected standardized questionnaire on perceptions 50 Ghana agreed participate stratified random...

10.4172/2380-5439.1000263 article EN cc-by Journal of Health Education Research & Development 2018-01-01

Introduction: Family caregivers remain the pillar of support for children living with HIV/AIDS.Appreciating their roles and experiences is a significant aspect family-centered care has implications improved outcomes.This study therefore aimed at exploring related Ghanaian family HIV.Methods: A descriptive qualitative was conducted among HIV accessing healthcare Princess Marie Louise Hospital, Accra.A total 15 one-on-one interviews had been by time saturation data reached.Thematic content...

10.29011/2688-6383.000043 article EN cc-by-sa Journal of Tropical Medicine and Health 2019-06-04

Background: Performance assessment within the health care system ensure that Nurse Managers are able to gain insight into professional competence of nurses and develop their potentials. This study examines performance practices nurse managers at a Teaching Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa from nurses’ perspective.Methods: The collected data 341 using structured questionnaire. were proportionately sampled 12 sub-Budget Management Centers stratified sampling technique. Both descriptive analysis...

10.2139/ssrn.4159413 article EN SSRN Electronic Journal 2022-01-01

COVID-19 Monkey pox, days like these need planning The pandemic, which spread quickly across the globe toward end of 2019 and throughout 2020 impacted almost every aspect daily life [1]. It generated unprecedented uncertainty in global economy,and disrupted routines. Individuals must navigate quarantines, school closing, job insecurity, significantly impairing physical, mental, social, financial well-being people [2-5]. impact pandemic was more severe than crisis, devastating as well to...

10.1002/hcs2.20 article EN cc-by Health care science 2022-10-01
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