A5058797957- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Insurance and Financial Risk Management
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
University of Ghana
2016-2025
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
2016-2025
Ghana Health Service
2024
University of Health and Allied Sciences
2024
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
2019
University of Massachusetts Lowell
2013-2014
Abstract Background Home care (HC) aide is the fastest growing occupation, yet job hazards are under‐studied. This study documents context of HC work, characterizes occupational safety and health (OSH) hazards, identifies preventive interventions using qualitative methods. Methods We conducted 12 focus groups among aides 26 in‐depth interviews comprising 15 agency, union, insurance company representatives as well 11 recipients in Massachusetts. All were audio‐recorded, transcribed, coded...
Loss to follow-up (LTFU) in the care of persons living with HIV hinders effectiveness treatment strategies and undermines global health initiatives achieve targets such as 95-95-95 goals. Identifying risk factors for LTFU will help develop effective interventions that enhance long-term outcomes people (PLWHIV). Thus, this study aimed explore influencing among PLWHIV a high-burden district Ghana. A retrospective analysis was conducted using medical records 401 patients who initiated...
Abstract Background Global efforts to scale-up malaria control interventions are gaining steam. These include the use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets, Indoor Residual Spraying, Intermittent Preventive Treatment and Test, Treat Track. Despite these, drive for elimination is far from being realistic in endemic communities Africa. This partly due fact that asymptomatic parasite carriage, not specifically targeted by most interventions, remains bedrock fuels transmission. has led mass testing,...
Background This study was conducted with the aim to understand some of cultural belief systems in management wounds and patients practices that could contaminate at Obom sub-district Ga South Municipality Ghana. Methods an ethnographic using in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions participant observation techniques for data collection. Observations were done on Buruli ulcer document how they integrate local modern wound day-to-day handling their wounds. Content analysis after subjected...
Integrated strategies are recommended to tackle neglected tropical diseases of the skin (skin NTDs), which pose a substantial health and economic burden in many countries, including Ghana. We describe development an integrated decentralised strategy designed improve experiences NTDs Atwima Mponua district Ashanti Region. A multidisciplinary research team led iterative process develop overall specific interventions, based on theory change informed by formative conducted district. The involved...
Malaria remains endemic in Ghana despite several interventions. Studies have demonstrated very high levels of asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia both under-five and school-age children. Mass testing, treatment tracking (MTTT) communities is being proposed for implementation with the argument that it can reduce parasite load, amplify gains from other control interventions consequently lead to elimination. However, challenges associated implementing MTTT such as feasibility, coverage be...
Integrated approaches to managing co-endemic neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) of the skin within primary healthcare services are complex and require tailoring local contexts. We describe formative research in Atwima Mponua District Ghana’s Ashanti Region designed inform development a sustainable intervention improve access NTD care. employed convergent, parallel, mixed-methods design, collecting data from February 2021 2022. quantitatively assessed service readiness using standardised...
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are serious global public health issues, especially in low and middle-income countries. These parasites can cause high morbidity mortality, immunocompromised individuals, easily be transmitted by consumption of contaminated food or water penetration skin mucous membranes.
Background Buruli Ulcer (BU) is one of the most neglected debilitating tropical diseases caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, which causes considerable morbidity and disability. Building on earlier findings that community-based interventions could enhance case detection reduce treatment dropout defaulter rates, we established an active surveillance-response system in endemic sub-district Ga West municipality Ghana to early detection, diagnosis or eliminate severe ulcers its related...
Abstract Introduction The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a major breakdown of health service provision the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). COVID-19 may impact NTDs delivery varied ways. As Ghana NTD programme planned to resume MDA activities, we examined related perceptions and practices among some community members frontline workers for control activities country. Methods study was conducted seven communities Ahanta West district Ghana. This...
Background: Malaria remains a serious threat to children under 15 years of age in sub-Sahara Africa. Mass testing, treatment and tracking (MTTT) malaria has been reported reduce parasite load significantly. However, the impact MTTT on prevalence febrile illnesses is not yet clear. This study explores complemented by prompt home-based management their old. Methods: A cohort 460 were recruited from Pakro subdistrict Ghana during community-wide implementation quarterly intervention. The...
Abstract Background: Global efforts to scale-up malaria control interventions are gaining steam. These include the use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets, Indoor Residual Spraying, Intermittent Preventive Treatment and Test, Treat Track. Despite these, drive for elimination is far from being realistic in endemic communities Africa. This partly due fact that asymptomatic parasite carriage, not specifically targeted by most interventions, remains bedrock fuels transmission. has led mass testing,...
<h3>Objectives</h3> In countries with ageing populations, home care (HC) aides are among the fastest growing jobs. There few quantitative studies of HC occupational safety and health (OSH) hazards. The objectives this study were to quantify a range OSH exposures injuries evaluate variability across job categories. <h3>Method</h3> recruited for survey via agencies that employ schedule their visits clients through labour union employed directly by clients/families. innovative questionnaire...
<h3>Objectives</h3> To follow up on our previous finding that home care (HC) aides have a substantial risk of injury with used sharp medical devices, this study’s goal was to identify modifiable aspects aide-client encounters during HC visits increase sharps injuries (SI). <h3>Method</h3> A survey 1249 conducted in eastern Massachusetts. Approximately half the participants (634) were employed by agencies, and (615) directly clients their families. questionnaire gathered data aides’ most...
Background Global efforts to scale up malaria control interventions that work, are gaining momentum. These include the use of long-lasting insecticide nets, intermittent preventive treatment and test, treat track using artemisinin-based combination therapies. Mass testing, tracking (MTTT) entire populations complemented by home-based management (HBM) volunteers could be an effective approach at lower cost. MTTT children in Ghana has demonstrated a parasite load reduction 90%. However,...
Abstract Background: Global efforts to scale-up malaria control interventions are gaining steam. These include the use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets, Intermittent Preventive Treatment and Test, Treat Track (T3) using ACTs. preventive treatment children (IPTc) in Ghana has demonstrated a parasite load reduction 90%. However, unanswered questions – whether mass population sub-groups such as IPTc could be scaled-up whole populations testing, tracking (MTTT)? What is needed implement MTTT at...
Abstract Background: Global efforts to scale-up malaria control interventions are gaining steam. These include the use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets, Indoor Residual Spraying, Intermittent Preventive Treatment and Test, Treat Track. Despite these, drive for elimination is far from being realistic in endemic communities Africa. This partly due fact that asymptomatic parasite carriage, not specifically targeted by most interventions, remains bedrock fuels transmission. has led mass testing,...
Abstract Background: Global efforts to scale-up malaria control interventions are gaining steam. These include the use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets, Intermittent Preventive Treatment and Test, Treat Track (T3) using ACTs. preventive treatment children (IPTc) in Ghana has demonstrated a parasite load reduction 90%. However, unanswered questions – whether mass population sub-groups such as IPTc could be scaled-up whole populations testing, tracking (MTTT)? What is needed implement MTTT at...