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Prevalence and correlates of substance use among school-going adolescents (11-18years) in eight Sub-Saharan Africa countries by Kugbey, Nuworza

“…Substance use constitutes a major public health issue especially among adolescents as it has associated adverse behavioural, health, social and economic…”
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Depression, anxiety and quality of life among women living with breast cancer in Ghana: mediating roles of social support and religiosity by Kugbey, Nuworza, Oppong Asante, Kwaku, Meyer-Weitz, Anna

“…Purpose Depression and anxiety are common mental health comorbidities found among women living with breast cancer. The presence of these mental…”
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Illness perception, diabetes knowledge and self-care practices among type-2 diabetes patients: a cross-sectional study by Kugbey, Nuworza, Oppong Asante, Kwaku, Adulai, Korkor

“…Self-care practices among persons living with type-2 diabetes are very crucial in diabetes manages as poor self-care results in complications. However, little…”
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Illness perception and coping among women living with breast cancer in Ghana: an exploratory qualitative study by Kugbey, Nuworza, Oppong Asante, Kwaku, Meyer-Weitz, Anna

“…ObjectiveIllness perception has been shown to have significant influence on the well-being and coping strategies of persons living with chronic medical…”
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Parental involvement could mitigate the effects of physical activity and dietary habits on mental distress in Ghanaian youth by Glozah, Franklin N, Oppong Asante, Kwaku, Kugbey, Nuworza

“…Parental involvement in physical activity and dietary habits have been found to play a substantial role in the mental health of young people. However, there is…”
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Mental adjustment to cancer and quality of life among women living with breast cancer in Ghana by Kugbey, Nuworza, Meyer-Weitz, Anna, Oppong Asante, Kwaku

“…Objective This study examined whether cancer-specific coping strategies have any significant influence on the quality of life of 205 women living with breast…”
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The relationship between psychological distress and bullying victimisation among school-going adolescents in Ghana: a cross-sectional study by Arhin, Diane Korkor, Oppong Asante, Kwaku, Kugbey, Nuworza, Oti-Boadi, Mabel

“…One of the pervasive problems in schools that has adverse implication on the wellbeing of students, is bullying victimisation. However, within sub-Saharan…”
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COVID-19 and its ramifications for cancer patients in low-resource settings: Ghana as a case study by Kugbey, Nuworza, Ohene-Oti, Naomi, Vanderpuye, Verna

“…The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is a major challenge requiring urgent measures. Cancer care in LMICs,…”
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The prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviours (ideation, plan and attempt) among adolescents in senior high schools in Ghana by Oppong Asante, Kwaku, Kugbey, Nuworza, Osafo, Joseph, Quarshie, Emmanuel Nii-Boye, Sarfo, Jacob Owusu

“…Suicide is recognised as the third leading cause of death among adolescents globally. There is however limited data on the prevalence and factors associated…”
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Nutritional status of school children in the South Tongu District, Ghana by Aboagye, Richard Gyan, Kugbey, Nuworza, Ahinkorah, Bright Opoku, Seidu, Abdul-Aziz, Cadri, Abdul, Bosoka, Samuel Adolf, Akonor, Paa Yeboah, Takase, Mohammed

“…Background Malnutrition is a major public health problem because of the devastating consequences it has on children, their families, and society at large. Our…”
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Self-reported injuries and correlates among school-going adolescents in three countries in Western sub-Saharan Africa by Oppong Asante, Kwaku, Onyeaka, Henry K, Kugbey, Nuworza, Quarshie, Emmanuel Nii-Boye

“…Unintentional injuries among adolescents constitute a significant public health problem globally. Injured adolescents may face negative outcomes ranging from…”
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Perceived seriousness mediates the influence of cervical cancer knowledge on screening practices among female university students in Ghana by Annan, Francis Mensah, Oppong Asante, Kwaku, Kugbey, Nuworza

“…Cervical cancer knowledge and awareness, as well as an individual's perceptions about cervical cancer have been shown to significantly influence the screening…”
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Alcohol consumption among tertiary students in the Hohoe municipality, Ghana: analysis of prevalence, effects, and associated factors from a cross-sectional study by Aboagye, Richard Gyan, Kugbey, Nuworza, Ahinkorah, Bright Opoku, Seidu, Abdul-Aziz, Cadri, Abdul, Akonor, Paa Yeboah

“…Abstract Background Alcohol consumption constitutes a major public health problem as it has negative consequences on the health, social, psychological, and…”
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Prevalence, correlates, and reasons for substance use among adolescents aged 10-17 in Ghana: a cross-sectional convergent parallel mixed-method study by Kyei-Gyamfi, Sylvester, Kyei-Arthur, Frank, Alhassan, Nurudeen, Agyekum, Martin Wiredu, Abrah, Prince Boamah, Kugbey, Nuworza

“…Substance use among adolescents poses significant risks to their health, wellbeing, and development, particularly in low- and middle-income countries,…”
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Lived Experiences of Women Receiving Medical Treatments for Breast Cancer in Ghana: A Qualitative Study by Kugbey, Nuworza, Meyer-Weitz, Anna, Oppong Asante, Kwaku, Yarney, Joel, Vanderpuye, Verna

“…Breast cancer diagnosis and its treatment present women with significant challenges which require adjustment in several domains to ensure good health outcomes…”
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Community-Based Health Planning and Services Plus programme in Ghana: A qualitative study with stakeholders in two Systems Learning Districts on improving the implementation of primary health care by Kweku, Margaret, Amu, Hubert, Awolu, Adam, Adjuik, Martin, Ayanore, Martin Amogre, Manu, Emmanuel, Tarkang, Elvis Enowbeyang, Komesuor, Joyce, Asalu, Geoffrey Adebayo, Aku, Fortress Yayra, Kugbey, Nuworza, Anumu, Fidelis, Boateng, Laud Ampomah, Alornyo, Justine Sefakor, Glover, Roland, Letsa, Timothy, Bawah, Ayaga A, Kanlisi, Nicholas S, Awoonor-Williams, John Koku, Phillips, James F, Gyapong, John Owusu

“…In 1999, Ghana introduced the Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) as the key primary health care strategy. In this study, we explored the…”
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Factors contributing to anxiety among final year junior high school students in Ghana: implications for supporting mental well-being during basic education certificate examination by Azasu, Enoch Kordjo, Babatunde, Abass, Amoako, Emmanuel Owusu, Achulo, Solomon, Kugbey, Nuworza

“…Introduction/problem Anxiety disorders are increasingly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Limited data exist on factors contributing to anxiety,…”
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Mediation effects of depression and anxiety on social support and quality of life among caregivers of persons with severe burns injury by Bonsu, Kevin, Kugbey, Nuworza, Ayanore, Martin Amogre, Atefoe, Ethel Akpene

“…Caregiving is associated with several psychosocial challenges including stress, depression and anxiety. These challenges have been found to have significant…”
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Towards Resilient Health Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review of the English Language Literature on Health Workforce, Surveillance, and Health Governance Issues for Health Systems Strengthening by Ayanore, Martin Amogre, Amuna, Norbert, Aviisah, Mark, Awolu, Adam, Kipo-Sunyehzi, Daniel Dramani, Mogre, Victor, Ofori-Asenso, Richard, Gmanyami, Jonathan Mawutor, Kugbey, Nuworza, Gyapong, Margaret

“…Meeting health security capacity in sub-Saharan Africa will require strengthening existing health systems to prevent, detect, and respond to any threats to…”
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HIV Stigma and Status Disclosure in Three Municipalities in Ghana by Adam, Awolu, Fusheini, Adam, Ayanore, Martin Amogre, Amuna, Norbert, Agbozo, Faith, Kugbey, Nuworza, Kubi-Appiah, Prince, Asalu, Geoffrey Adenuga, Agbemafle, Isaac, Akpalu, Bright, Klomegah, Senam, Nayina, Abdulrazak, Hadzi, Doris, Afeti, Kingsley, Makam, Christopher Emmanuel, Mensah, Felix, Zotor, Francis Bruno

“…Background: HIV-related stigma and HIV status disclosure are important elements in the continuous fight against HIV as these impact the prevention efforts and…”
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