A5061954592- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
- Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Malaria Research and Control
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Advanced Glycation End Products research
- Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Chemical synthesis and alkaloids
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Computational Drug Discovery Methods
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2021-2024
Kwame Nkrumah University
2024
University of Science and Technology
2024
Purdue University West Lafayette
2023-2024
Abstract Background Evidence linking diet and ocular diseases is growing, yet variations persist, with a paucity of data in sub-Saharan Africa. The proposed review will systematically synthesize evidence on dietary factors associated predominant eye disorders (cataracts, refractive error, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, dry disease) the African population. Methods systematic meta-analysis follow gold standard for reporting reviews meta-analysis, thus...
<title>Abstract</title> Introduction Understanding the factors that influence acquisition of ophthalmic instruments may have a profound impact on clinical training optometry students though this has not been previously studied. The purpose study was to investigate personal (POIs) among in Ghana. Methods cross-sectional conducted analytic sample consisted 485 from Schools Optometry and Visual Science at Kwame Nkrumah University Technology (KNUST) Cape Coast (UCC) Participant characteristics...
Clinicians in areas where malaria and typhoid fever are co-endemic often treat infected patients irrationally, which may lead to the emergence of drug resistance extra cost patients. This study determined proportion febrile conditions attributable either and/or susceptibility patterns Salmonella spp. isolates commonly used antimicrobial agents Ghana.One hundred fifty-seven (157) attending Ga West Municipal Hospital, Ghana, from February May 2017 were sampled. Blood samples collected for...
Abstract Background Psychological distress in vision impairments and blindness is a complex issue major public health concern. Sudden adjustments routine lifestyle career aspirations such persons culminate and/or aggravate their level of stress. Yet, psychological with visual difficulties loss South Africa poorly understood. We investigated the association between self-reported as well clinician-assessed using data from African National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1)....
To characterize practice patterns of low vision services among Optometrists in Ghana. The nationwide cross-sectional survey identified entities through the Ghana Association (GOA) registry and utilized a semi-structured questionnaire to consolidate information that comprises practitioners' demographics, available services, diagnostic equipment, barriers service provision utilization, interventions. 300 were identified, with 213 surveyed (71% response rate). About fifty percent (52.6%)...
Abstract Empirical antimicrobial therapy is linked to a surge in resistant infections. However, an insight on the bacteria etiology of ocular infections essential appropriation choice among clinicians, yet there remains dearth data from Ghana. We investigated external and periocular treatment patterns Ghanaian ophthalmic population. A multicenter study design with purposive sampling approach was employed. Patients demographics clinical were collated using pretested structure questionnaire....
Abstract Background Although the equitable distribution of diabetic retinopathy (DR) services across Ghana remains paramount, there is currently a poor understanding nationwide DR treatment services. This study aims to conduct situation analysis in and provide evidence on breadth, coverage, workload, gaps service delivery for treatment. Methods A cross-sectional was designed identify health facilities which treat from June 2018 August 2018. Data were obtained using semi-structured...
Despite internationally recognized guidelines, amblyopia management varies among eye care professionals worldwide. Hence, we sought to investigate the practice patterns of and factors associated with decision treat optometrists in Ghana. A cross-sectional survey was conducted registered Ghana from January 2020 October 2020. Data collection done through administration online questionnaires via e-mail (google form). The structured included demographic information, mode, scope practice,...
<title>Abstract</title> Despite their debilitating impact on eye health, it is unclear the fungal pathogens implicated in oculomycosis; and efficacy of clinically used antifungal therapy among ophthalmic clinicians, especially from Ghana, remains enigmatic. Here we use a comprehensive clinical laboratory data to fill this evidence gap. About ten percent (9.36%) ocular specimen was positive for culture with predominant etiology being <italic>Candida albicans</italic>. Multi-drug resistance...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Ocular mycoses have a debilitating impact on ocular health and quality of life. However, the burden etiology efficacy clinical antifungal agents used in management fungal infections remain unclear. The study assesses prevalence pathogens multi-drug resistance patterns, further explored native medicinal plants as source Ghana. Methods In this multicenter, cross-sectional study, biographic, medical, ophthalmic data were collected using structured...
Background: Macular pigment optical density (MPOD) remains an indispensable biomarker to measure fruit and vegetable intake, with a biologically plausible correlation vision cognition. However, evidence in the sub-Saharan regions, including Ghana, is lacking. Objective: This study explored dietary carotenoid intake on MPOD its influence cognitive visual function healthy Ghanaian sample. Methods: The of 301 subjects (aged 21.1±1.9 years) was evaluated using customized Densitometer TM . A...
Abstract Background Malaria and typhoid fever coinfection presents major public health problems especially in the tropics sub-tropics where malaria are co-endemic. Clinicians often treat both infections concurrently without laboratory confirmation. However, concurrent treatment has implications as irrational use of antibiotics or anti-malarials may lead to emergence drug resistance, unnecessary cost exposure patients side effects. This study determined proportion febrile conditions...
Abstract Aim To characterize practice patterns of low vision services among Optometrists in Ghana. Methods The nationwide cross-sectional survey identified entities through the Ghana Association (GOA) registry and utilized a semi-structured questionnaire to consolidate information that comprises practitioners’ demographics, available services, diagnostic equipment, barriers service provision utilization, interventions. Results 300 were identified, with 213 surveyed (71% response rate). About...