A5024145019- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Neurological Complications and Syndromes
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Family Support in Illness
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
2016-2025
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2019-2024
Acıbadem University
2024
Henry Ford Hospital
2020
University of Cape Town
2016-2019
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
2016-2019
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder of posture or movement caused by lesion to the developing brain that results in functional limitations. The diagnosis CP can vary from one child another, causing family stress because vague and unknown outcomes disorder. Although there are negative attitudes Ghanaian societies towards primary caregivers children with disabilities, fewer attempts have been made understand their experiences.Objectives: main aim this study was...
The challenges faced by parents raising children with cerebral palsy (CP) have been well explored in the literature. However, little attention has paid to experiences of CP low-income countries, such as Ghana.Therefore, objective this study was explore parents' CP, specifically focusing on relationships between spouses and their typically developing siblings.Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted 40 parents, who purposively selected from largest tertiary hospital Ghana.The...
Preterm birth or low weight is the single largest cause of death in newborns, however this mortality can be reduced through newborn care interventions, including Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC). Previously, a multi-country randomized controlled trial, coordinated by World Health Organization (WHO), reported significant survival advantage with initiation continuous KMC immediately after compared few days when baby considered clinically stable. Whether would lead to higher rates neurodevelopmental...
A national multicenter study identified 17 South African children with vertically acquired HIV-1 infection and HIV-associated vasculopathy. Five of the (all indigenous ancestry) had progressive vascular disease, consistent moyamoya syndrome. Median presentation age 5.8 years (range 2.2-11). The syndrome presented abnormal CD4 counts raised viral loads. Clinical features included motor deficits, neuroregression, intellectual disability. Neuroimaging supported disease preceding clinically...
Purpose Assistive technologies (ATs) are fundamental to the successful educational and societal inclusion of all children with disabilities. In particular, use ATs has been found increase levels independence in daily living promote greater access learning opportunities for However, knowledge base baseline information on is limited developing countries such as Ghana. this study, we sought explore experiences parents regarding by their disabilities Ghana.Materials methods We used a survey...
The objective of this study was to identify and quantify barriers generic substitution antiseizure medications (ASM). A questionnaire on ASM developed by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Task Force Generic Substitution. Questions addressed understanding bioequivalence, standards for products, experiences with substitution, demographic data. survey web-based distributed ILAE chapters, their membership, professional colleagues task force members. Comparisons in responses were...
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are a unique group that often overlooked in many developing countries due to systemic weaknesses, lack of political commitment and inadequate support from government non-governmental agencies. The population these individuals is however steadily on the increase currently corresponds 15 % world population. Although much data exist lifestyle conditions prisoners disabilities western world, scanty information available Africa. In Ghana, there insufficient...
Background: Malnutrition is a significant public health problem and major cause of morbidity mortality in children.
 Aims: To assess knowledge socioeconomic status caregivers children under 5 years with malnutrition at district hospital Ghana.
 Methods: Case Report forms were used to gather data cross-sectional study which was carried out among 189 their aged from zero fifty-nine months the Out-Patient Department clinic.
 Results: Most (80.95%) had marasmus. Sixty-two point...
Background: Efavirenz is associated with transient neuropsychiatric manifestations but the impact on neurocognition in children unknown. Genetically slow metabolizers of efavirenz may be at risk toxicity. This study describes and neurocognitive South African suspected neurotoxicity. Method: retrospective clinical features 12 consistent neurotoxicity between 2008 2014. Results: Twelve (4 males, 8 females) aged 3.3-12 years (median 8.4 years) were referred to a dedicated pediatric neuroHIV...
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive inherited motor neuron disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness due to degeneration and loss of the anterior horn cells in spinal cord brain stem nuclei from foetal life through infancy childhood. SMA prevalent Ghanaian children, though not widely reported. Cases are likely missed or misdiagnosed lack expertise investigations. Newborn screening currently available Ghana. The management remains supportive as newly approved...
Efavirenz is an effective antiretroviral agent widely used as part of first-line regimen in HIV1-infected children and adults. Neuropsychiatric adverse effects are reported up to 50% users. These include dizziness, insomnia, abnormal dreams, headache impaired concentration. The plasma level efavirenz may be key the development these effects. Even among individuals taking recommended doses for weight, levels vary widely. Genetic polymorphisms leading different allelic variants CYP2B6 enzyme,...
Principles of Mental Development. A Textbook in Educational Psychology Charles Hammond CopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.23.4.399-a Published Online: August 29, 2011
Inspissated bile syndrome (IBS) is a rare cause of neonatal jaundice. Although it mostly described in children with RH incompatibilities, some medications such as cefotaxime and ceftriaxone have also been implicated. We present case 14-day-old male who developed pale stools after three days being treated intravenous for sepsis The liver function test (LFT) showed conjugated hyperbilirubinemia (Total bilirubin = 268umol/L; 124μmol/L). On the third day treatment, child stools. An ultrasound...
the ability of parents to recognize age at which children attain developmental milestones helps in early identification delays and subsequent intervention improve outcomes. However, there is a dearth published evidence about parents´ knowledge children´s Ghana. The objective was determine maternal childhood (CDM) among community-based sample mothers under five, identify factors associated with CDM sources information. population-based cross-sectional study involving less than five years...