Search Results - "Biney, Adriana A E"

Household food sources and diarrhoea incidence in poor urban communities, Accra Ghana by Larbi, Reuben Tete, Atiglo, D Yaw, Peterson, Maame B, Biney, Adriana A E, Dodoo, Naa Dodua, Dodoo, F Nii-Amoo

“…Diarrhoeal diseases remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in poor urban communities in the Global South. Studies on food access…”
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Factors associated with treatment-seeking for malaria in urban poor communities in Accra, Ghana by Awuah, Raphael Baffour, Asante, Paapa Yaw, Sakyi, Lionel, Biney, Adriana A E, Kushitor, Mawuli Komla, Agyei, Francis, de-Graft Aikins, Ama

“…In Ghana, about 3.5 million cases of malaria are recorded each year. Urban poor residents particularly have a higher risk of malaria mainly due to poor…”
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The Migration Experience and Differential Risks to Sexual and Reproductive Health in Ghana by Sznajder, Kristin K., Winchester, Margaret S., Biney, Adriana A. E., Dodoo, Naa D., Letsa, Demi, Dodoo, F. Nii-Amoo

“…Background. Though internal migration in Ghana has become increasingly common in recent years, research has not focused on the gendered experiences and…”
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Is a woman's first pregnancy outcome related to her years of schooling? An assessment of women's adolescent pregnancy outcomes and subsequent educational attainment in Ghana by Biney, Adriana A E, Nyarko, Philomena

“…Adolescent pregnancy and childbearing pose challenges to young women's educational attainment. Studies show that while adolescent childbearing reduces…”
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Correlates of sexual inactivity and met need for contraceptives among young women in Ghana by Atiglo, D Yaw, Biney, Adriana A E

“…Young women in sub-Saharan Africa continue to experience unintended pregnancies despite effective contraceptive methods being more readily available than ever…”
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Sense of community and willingness to support malaria intervention programme in urban poor Accra, Ghana by Atiglo, D Yaw, Larbi, Reuben Tete, Kushitor, Mawuli Komla, Biney, Adriana A E, Asante, Paapa Yaw, Dodoo, Naa Dodua, Dodoo, F Nii-Amoo

“…The extensive research on community members' willingness to support malaria interventions ignores the role of psychosocial determinants. This study assesses…”
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Being ready, willing and able: understanding the dynamics of family planning decision-making through community-based group discussions in the Northern Region, Ghana by Biney, Adriana A. E., Wright, Kalifa J., Kushitor, Mawuli K., Jackson, Elizabeth F., Phillips, James F., Awoonor-Williams, John Koku, Bawah, Ayaga A.

“…Regional contraceptive use differentials are pronounced in Ghana, with the lowest levels occurring in the Northern Region. Community-based health services,…”
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Exploring intersections between gender-based violence and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights in West Africa: A review of the literature produced in the sub-region by Manuh, Takyiwaa, Biney, Adriana A. E

“…This review, commissioned by the Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC), explores the intersection between gender-based violence (GBV) and…”
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Is It the Timing? Short-Term Mobility and Coital Frequency in Agbogbloshie, Ghana by Cassels, Susan, Mwenda, Kevin M., Biney, Adriana A. E., Jenness, Samuel M.

“…Short-term mobility is often associated with increased sexual risk behavior. Mobile individuals often have higher rates of sexual risk behavior compared to…”
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Geographic mobility and potential bridging for sexually transmitted infections in Agbogbloshie, Ghana by Cassels, Susan, Jenness, Samuel M., Biney, Adriana A.E., Dodoo, F. Nii-Amoo

“…Short-term mobility can significantly influence the spread of infectious disease. In order for mobile individuals to geographically spread sexually transmitted…”
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What are the characteristics of 'sexually ready' adolescents? Exploring the sexual readiness of youth in urban poor Accra by Biney, Adriana A E, Dodoo, F Nii-Amoo

“…Adolescent sexual activity, especially among the urban poor, remains a challenge. Despite numerous interventions and programs to address the negative…”
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Migration, sexual networks, and HIV in Agbogbloshie, Ghana by Cassels, Susan, Jenness, Samuel M., Biney, Adriana A.E., Ampofo, William Kwabena, Dodoo, F. Nii-Amoo

“…HIV is spread through structured sexual networks, which are influenced by migration patterns, but network-oriented studies of mobility and HIV risk behavior…”
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Minimal coital dilution in Accra, Ghana by Jenness, Samuel M, Biney, Adriana A E, Ampofo, William K, Nii-Amoo Dodoo, Francis, Cassels, Susan

“…Coital dilution, the reduction in the coital frequency per partner when an additional ongoing partner is added, may reduce the transmission potential of…”
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Factors Associated with Adolescent Pregnancy in Sub-Saharan Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of Socioeconomic Influences and Essential Interventions by Kons, Kelly, Biney, Adriana A. E., Sznajder, Kristin

“…Objective: A literature review was conducted to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on documented preexisting determinants of adolescent pregnancy in sub-Saharan…”
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Coital Frequency and Male Concurrent Partnerships During Pregnancy and Postpartum in Agbogbloshie, Ghana by Cassels, Susan, Jenness, Samuel M., Biney, Adriana A. E.

“…During pregnancy and postpartum, women in high HIV prevalence regions continue to be at high risk for acquiring HIV, due to both behavioral and biological…”
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Ethnicity and fertility desires in Ghana by Akonor, Nana Ohene, Biney, Adriana A. E.

“…The extant literature shows that fertility desires are an important indicator for understanding and predicting the future course of fertility; however, little…”
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“You Can’t Look at an Orange and Draw a Banana”: Using Research Evidence to Develop Relevant Health Policy in Ghana by Bawah, Ayaga A., Biney, Adriana A.E., Kyei, Pearl

“…We explored inhibitors and enablers of using health policy and systems research to inform the policy process in Ghana. The findings suggest a myriad of factors…”
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Exploring Conscientious Objection to Abortion Among Health Providers in Ghana by Awoonor-Williams, John Koku, Baffoe, Peter, Aboba, Mathias, Ayivor, Philip, Nartey, Harry, Felker, Beth, Van der Tak, Dick, Biney, Adriana A. E.

“…CONTEXT: Few studies have explored clinicians' roles in the abortion experience in Ghana. Examining how clinicians understand conscientious objection to…”
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Examining the association between motivations for induced abortion and method safety among women in Ghana by Biney, Adriana A. E., Atiglo, D. Yaw

“…This article draws on data from 552 women interviewed in the 2007 Ghana Maternal Health Survey to examine the association between motivations for women's…”
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COVID-19, relationships, and contraception: Qualitative perspectives from emerging adults during the COVID-19 lockdown in Accra, Ghana by Biney, Adriana A.E., Kayi, Esinam, Atiglo, D. Yaw, Sowah, Laud R., Badasu, Delali, Ankomah, Augustine

“…Globally, family planning services were disrupted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to these services was a challenge for sexually active…”
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