Moses Aikins
Biographic Data
| ID | 2552485 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Moses Aikins |
| GIVEN NAMES | Moses |
| FAMILY NAME | Aikins |
| SIGNATURE | AIKINS M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ghana |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2370-4006 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 21 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
From Perform to Perform2Scale
Strengthening management and leadership competencies among district and local health managers has emerged as a common approach for health systems strengthening and to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). While the literature is rich with localized examples of initiatives that aim to strengthen the capacity of district or local health managers, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, considerably less attention is paid to the science of ‘how’ to s…
Does mobile renewal make health insurance more responsive to clients? A case study of the National Health Insurance Scheme in Ghana
The mobile platform has increased the responsiveness of Ghana's NHIS through offering clients a more convenient mechanism to renew their insurance policies. It does not, however, eliminate the one month waiting period for activating the card, does not provide prompts to reassure clients of their renewal and does not empower most clients with information on entitlements. To improve the adoption and use of the mobile renewal strategy, the NHIA shou…
Household treatment cost of breast cancer and cost coping strategies from a tertiary facility in Ghana
Breast cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in women globally. According to the Global cancer registry, there were 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2020 worldwide, accounting for 25% of all cancer cases in women. The data on the cost burden of breast cancer on households is limited in Ghana, it is therefore imperative that it is estimated to ensure effective planning and provision of adequate resources for breast canc…
How Does District Health Management Emerge Within a Complex Health System? Insights for Capacity Strengthening in Ghana
District health managers (DHMs) play a pivotal role in the operation of district health systems in low - and middle income countries, including Ghana. Their capacity is determined by their competencies, but also by the organization and system in which they are embedded. The objective of this paper is to explore how district health management emerges from contextual, organizational and individual factors in order to demonstrate that capacity stren…
Health service utilization and direct healthcare costs associated with obesity in older adult population in Ghana
Obesity is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases and disabilities, with severe implications on morbidity and mortality among older adults. With an increasing prevalence of obesity among older adults in Ghana, it has become necessary to develop cost-effective strategies for its management and prevention. However, developing such strategies is challenging as body mass index (BMI)-specific utilization and costs required for cost-effectivenes…
Economic Analysis of Health Inequality Among the Elderly in Ghana
In Ghana, the ageing population is growing at a fast pace amidst challenging socioeconomic environment. As such, the health of elderly persons in Ghana is of emerging concern and of high priority to the Government. In this study, we seek to measure health inequality among elderly persons in Ghana to determine its existence and explore the factors driving it. Data for the study were drawn from the World Health Organization (WHO)‘s Study on Global …
Determinants of health insurance enrolment in Ghana
In 2003, Ghana implemented a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to move towards Universal Health Coverage. NHIS enrolment is mandatory for all Ghanaians, but the most recent estimates show that coverage stands under 40%. The evidence on the relationship between socio-economic characteristics and NHIS enrolment is mixed, and comes mainly from studies conducted in a few areas. Therefore, in this study we investigate the socio-economic determin…
Universal health coverage necessitates a system approach
The 9th Global conference on health promotion (Shanghai 2016) reaffirmed the role of primary health care (PHC) in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Gaining much international recognition, the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative is considered one of the pragmatic strategy in delivering on the promise of universal health coverage (UHC) through the PHC strategy, in Ghana. Yet, certain key factors threaten …
Pneumococcal meningitis outbreak and associated factors in six districts of Brong Ahafo region, Ghana, 2016
Meningitis outbreak due to Streptococcus pneumoniae was established in BAR. Upper respiratory tract infection and alcohol use were associated with the outbreak. Mass campaigns on healthy living habits, signs and symptoms of meningitis as well as the need for early reporting were some of the control measures instituted. Moreover, we recommend Pneumococcal vaccination in BAR to prevent future outbreaks
Economic burden of family caregiving for elderly population in southern Ghana
The study shows that support/caregiving for elderly populations imposes economic burden on families, potentially influencing the economic position of families with attendant implications for equity and future family support for such vulnerable populations
Faith-Based Organizations
Progressivity of health care financing and incidence of service benefits in Ghana
The National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme was introduced in Ghana in 2004 as a pro-poor financing strategy aimed at removing financial barriers to health care and protecting all citizens from catastrophic health expenditures, which currently arise due to user fees and other direct payments. A comprehensive assessment of the financing and benefit incidence of health services in Ghana was undertaken. These analyses drew on secondary data from the …
The Gambian National Impregnated Bednet Programme
Geographical perspectives on bednet use and malaria transmission in the Gambia, West Africa
Progressivity of health care financing and incidence of service benefits in Ghana
The National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme was introduced in Ghana in 2004 as a pro-poor financing strategy aimed at removing financial barriers to health care and protecting all citizens from catastrophic health expenditures, which currently arise due to user fees and other direct payments. A comprehensive assessment of the financing and benefit incidence of health services in Ghana was undertaken. These analyses drew on secondary data from the …
The Gambian National Impregnated Bednet Programme
Determinants of health insurance enrolment in Ghana
In 2003, Ghana implemented a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to move towards Universal Health Coverage. NHIS enrolment is mandatory for all Ghanaians, but the most recent estimates show that coverage stands under 40%. The evidence on the relationship between socio-economic characteristics and NHIS enrolment is mixed, and comes mainly from studies conducted in a few areas. Therefore, in this study we investigate the socio-economic determin…
Geographical perspectives on bednet use and malaria transmission in the Gambia, West Africa
Faith-Based Organizations
Geographical perspectives on bednet use and malaria transmission in the Gambia, West Africa
The Gambian National Impregnated Bednet Programme
Faith-Based Organizations
Progressivity of health care financing and incidence of service benefits in Ghana
The National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme was introduced in Ghana in 2004 as a pro-poor financing strategy aimed at removing financial barriers to health care and protecting all citizens from catastrophic health expenditures, which currently arise due to user fees and other direct payments. A comprehensive assessment of the financing and benefit incidence of health services in Ghana was undertaken. These analyses drew on secondary data from the …
Economic burden of family caregiving for elderly population in southern Ghana
The study shows that support/caregiving for elderly populations imposes economic burden on families, potentially influencing the economic position of families with attendant implications for equity and future family support for such vulnerable populations
Universal health coverage necessitates a system approach
The 9th Global conference on health promotion (Shanghai 2016) reaffirmed the role of primary health care (PHC) in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Gaining much international recognition, the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) initiative is considered one of the pragmatic strategy in delivering on the promise of universal health coverage (UHC) through the PHC strategy, in Ghana. Yet, certain key factors threaten …
Pneumococcal meningitis outbreak and associated factors in six districts of Brong Ahafo region, Ghana, 2016
Meningitis outbreak due to Streptococcus pneumoniae was established in BAR. Upper respiratory tract infection and alcohol use were associated with the outbreak. Mass campaigns on healthy living habits, signs and symptoms of meningitis as well as the need for early reporting were some of the control measures instituted. Moreover, we recommend Pneumococcal vaccination in BAR to prevent future outbreaks
Economic Analysis of Health Inequality Among the Elderly in Ghana
In Ghana, the ageing population is growing at a fast pace amidst challenging socioeconomic environment. As such, the health of elderly persons in Ghana is of emerging concern and of high priority to the Government. In this study, we seek to measure health inequality among elderly persons in Ghana to determine its existence and explore the factors driving it. Data for the study were drawn from the World Health Organization (WHO)‘s Study on Global …
Determinants of health insurance enrolment in Ghana
In 2003, Ghana implemented a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to move towards Universal Health Coverage. NHIS enrolment is mandatory for all Ghanaians, but the most recent estimates show that coverage stands under 40%. The evidence on the relationship between socio-economic characteristics and NHIS enrolment is mixed, and comes mainly from studies conducted in a few areas. Therefore, in this study we investigate the socio-economic determin…
How Does District Health Management Emerge Within a Complex Health System? Insights for Capacity Strengthening in Ghana
District health managers (DHMs) play a pivotal role in the operation of district health systems in low - and middle income countries, including Ghana. Their capacity is determined by their competencies, but also by the organization and system in which they are embedded. The objective of this paper is to explore how district health management emerges from contextual, organizational and individual factors in order to demonstrate that capacity stren…
Health service utilization and direct healthcare costs associated with obesity in older adult population in Ghana
Obesity is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases and disabilities, with severe implications on morbidity and mortality among older adults. With an increasing prevalence of obesity among older adults in Ghana, it has become necessary to develop cost-effective strategies for its management and prevention. However, developing such strategies is challenging as body mass index (BMI)-specific utilization and costs required for cost-effectivenes…
Household treatment cost of breast cancer and cost coping strategies from a tertiary facility in Ghana
Breast cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in women globally. According to the Global cancer registry, there were 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2020 worldwide, accounting for 25% of all cancer cases in women. The data on the cost burden of breast cancer on households is limited in Ghana, it is therefore imperative that it is estimated to ensure effective planning and provision of adequate resources for breast canc…
Does mobile renewal make health insurance more responsive to clients? A case study of the National Health Insurance Scheme in Ghana
The mobile platform has increased the responsiveness of Ghana's NHIS through offering clients a more convenient mechanism to renew their insurance policies. It does not, however, eliminate the one month waiting period for activating the card, does not provide prompts to reassure clients of their renewal and does not empower most clients with information on entitlements. To improve the adoption and use of the mobile renewal strategy, the NHIA shou…
From Perform to Perform2Scale
Strengthening management and leadership competencies among district and local health managers has emerged as a common approach for health systems strengthening and to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). While the literature is rich with localized examples of initiatives that aim to strengthen the capacity of district or local health managers, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, considerably less attention is paid to the science of ‘how’ to s…
Medicine (12 works) · Business (7 works) · Economics (7 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (6 works) · Healthcare Systems and Reforms (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Political science (5 works)