A5053335698- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine
2014-2025
James Cook University
2016-2025
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
2023
Several neglected infectious pathogens, such as the monkeypox virus (MPXV), have re-emerged in last few decades, becoming a global health burden. Despite incipient vaccine against MPXV infection, incidence of travel-related outbreaks continues to rise. About 472 confirmed cases been reported 27 countries 31 May 2022, largest recorded number outside Africa since disease was discovered early 1970s.
Hypertension, a leading noncommunicable disease, significantly contributes to global morbidity and mortality. Despite its prevalence, managing controlling hypertension in Ghana faces numerous challenges. This study aimed assess interpersonal factors hindering management Ghana's Ashanti region. Using pretested questionnaire, we collected quantitative data from 350 hypertensive patients receiving care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Descriptive inferential statistics were used for...
Abstract Background Border closure is one of the policy changes implemented to mitigate against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We evaluated effect border on incidence rate COVID-19 across nine African countries. Methods An interrupted time series analysis was used assess rates in Egypt, Tunisia, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa (SA). Data were collected between 14 February 19 July 2020 from online data repositories. The linear...
Abstract Background Traditional medicine (TM) plays a vital role in the Ghanaian health system by serving as an alternative healthcare delivery for majority of people. However, quality practice and level TM practitioners’ involvement integration into have not been fully investigated. Methods This study employed phenomenological qualitative design to explore perceptions, experiences recommendations practitioners Ashanti region regarding integration. Data were collected through individual...
Background: Hypertension remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana. Understanding the lived experiences of hypertensive patients can inform strategies to improve their management. This study explored perceived enablers and barriers hypertension management among Ashanti region, Ghana, using Chronic Care Model as framework. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 receiving care at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Inductive thematic analysis was employed identify key...
Background: Hypertension remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana. Understanding the experiences of hypertensive patients can inform strategies to improve their management. This study explored perceived enablers and barriers hypertension management among Ashanti region, Ghana, using Chronic Care Model as framework. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 receiving care at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Inductive thematic analysis was employed identify key themes...
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Uncontrolled hypertension (HPT) is a major public health challenge in Ghana. This study investigated the impact of government system, healthcare provider‐level barriers on management Ashanti region. Methods A cross‐sectional survey 210 providers at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital was conducted using pre‐tested questionnaire. Descriptive inferential statistical analyses were employed to examine associations between management. Results Government system‐level...
Positive association between physical activity and spirometry has been reported to be possibly attributed handgrip strength (HGS), particularly in the elderly. However, nature of HGS lung function young adults is still unclear. This study investigated prediction using adults. A cross-sectional analytical was carried out on four hundred (400) apparently healthy medical students who are aged 16–30 years. Handgrip (dominant nondominant) (FEV1, FVC PEFR) these were assessed Jamar dynamometer a...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common age-related vascular disease characterized by progressive weakening and dilatation of the wall. Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1; gene Thbs1) member matricellular protein family important in control extracellular matrix (ECM) remodelling. In present study, association serum TSP-1 concentration with AAA progression was assessed 276 men that underwent repeated ultrasound for median 5.5 years. growth negatively correlated (Spearman's rho -0.129, P=0.033). Men...