A5070981687- Health disparities and outcomes
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Global Health Care Issues
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
- Family Support in Illness
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
University of Greenwich
2021-2025
University College London
2019-2022
School of Advanced Study
2019-2020
Tufts University
2019
Harvard University
2012-2018
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 Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Demographic, behavioral, socioeconomic, health care, and psychosocial variables considered risk factors for CVD routinely measured in population surveys, providing opportunities to examine transitions. Studying drivers transitions countries where multiple burdens disease persist (eg, South Africa), compared with regarded as models “epidemiologic transition” England), can provide knowledge on best intervene...
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...
There have been many debates in recent years as to whether the communicable disease versus non-communicable (NCD) division is a meaningful one classification. Several critiques raised about framing of NCDs, regarding not only prominent role that infections play aetiology but also communicability social determinants NCDs and individualistic, 'lifestyle' tends focus on health behaviours neglect socio-political, environmental, structural health. In this paper, we give historical overview usage...
Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasingly contributing to the morbidity and mortality burden of low and-middle income countries (LMIC). Social capital, particularly participation has been considered as a possible protective factor in prevention management chronic conditions. It is also largely shown have negative effect on well-being patients. The current discourse individuals with NCDs however focused more comparison those no without considering difference...
Chronic stress associated with high income inequality has been hypothesized to increase CVD risk and other adverse health outcomes. However, most evidence comes from high-income countries, there is limited on the link between biomarkers of chronic for CVD. This study examines how changes in over recent years relate factors South Africa, home some highest levels globally. We linked longitudinal data 9356 individuals interviewed 2008 2012 National Income Dynamics Study district-level Gini...
Diabetes remains a major, global clinical and public health threat with consistent rises in prevalence around the world over past four decades. Two-thirds of projected increases diabetes to 2045 are expected come from low- middle-income countries, including those sub-Saharan Africa. Ghana is typical this trend. However, there gaps evidence regarding appropriate development interventions well-targeted policies for prevention treatment that pay due attention relevant local conditions...
Background: Understanding socioeconomic disparities in all-cause and cause-specific mortality can help inform prevention treatment strategies.Objectives: To quantify rates by status across seven health demographic surveillance systems (HDSS) five countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria) the INDEPTH Network sub-Saharan Africa.Methods: We linked residence data with household survey containing living standards education information we used to create a poverty index. Person-years...
Background Community health participation is an essential tool in research and management where community members, researchers other relevant stakeholders contribute to the decision-making processes. Though processes can be complex challenging, evidence from previous studies have reported significant value of engaging with projects.Objective To identify nature extent involvement participatory (CHPR) projects Ghana draw lessons for design a new project on diabetes intervention Accra called...
There has been growing interest in understanding the role of agricultural trade policies diet and nutrition. This cross-country study examines associations between government on prices child nutrition outcomes, particularly undernutrition. links panel data distortions to incentives from 212,258 children aged 6 35 months participating Demographic Health Surveys 22 countries 1991 2010. Country fixed-effects regression models were used examine association within-country changes nominal rates...
Because diabetes is associated with increased colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, it important that people receive CRC screenings according to guidelines. In addition, many self-care recommendations are a reduced risk of CRC. This study aims identify potential opportunities for enhancing prevention within the context management. Using data from 1,730 adults aged 50-75 years who responded 2010 National Health Interview Survey, we calculated population estimates behaviors consistent US Preventive...
ABSTRACT Background Globally, diabetes affects 537 million individuals aged 20-79, significantly undermining their quality of life and economic stability, with the greatest impact in low- middle-income countries. This study aims to deepen understanding burden Ga Mashie, an urban-poor area Accra, Ghana. Methods We conducted a cluster survey adults over 25 years 80 enumeration areas within targeting 959 eligible households based on 2021 census. Household-level data included household...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages all member states to adopt and implement a package of essential evidence-based interventions called the “Best Buys” reduce burden non-communicable diseases (NCDs). To date, little is known about implementation national policies for NCD control in WHO sub-Saharan African. Our study aimed evaluate (<italic>WHO Buys</italic>”) disease prevention Ghana.<bold>Methods</bold> This was explanatory mixed...
Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages all member states to adopt and implement a package of essential evidence-based interventions called the Best Buys reduce burden non-communicable diseases (NCDs). To date, little is known about implementation national policies for NCD control in WHO sub-Saharan Africa. Our study aimed evaluate ( ) disease prevention Ghana. Methods This was explanatory mixed methods research which started with document review Ghana’s scores...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Demographic, behavioral, socioeconomic, health care, and psychosocial variables considered risk factors for CVD routinely measured in population surveys, providing opportunities to examine transitions. Studying drivers transitions countries where multiple burdens disease persist (eg, South Africa), compared with regarded as models “epidemiologic transition” England), can provide knowledge...
Even though there have been advances in medical research and technology for acute stroke care treatment management globally, mortality has remained high, with a higher burden low- middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Ghana. In Ghana, disability rates are on post-stroke survival is scarce. The available evidence suggests that Ghanaian survivors their caregivers seek from pluralistic health providers. However, no previous attempt made to bring them together discuss issues around...
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally and share determinants with other major non-communicable diseases. Risk factors for CVD routinely measured in population surveys thus provide an opportunity to study health transitions. Understanding drivers transitions countries that have not followed expected paths compared those exemplified models ‘epidemiologic transition’, such as England, can generate knowledge on where resources may best be directed...