Roger A Atinga
Biographic Data
| ID | 1743209 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Roger A Atinga |
| GIVEN NAMES | Roger A |
| FAMILY NAME | Atinga |
| SIGNATURE | ATINGA R A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ghana |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7724-4706 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Pain, policy, and the opioid dilemma in sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a dual opioid dilemma: widespread undertreatment of moderate to severe pain due to limited access to essential opioid analgesics, alongside increasing concern about misuse and diversion in selected contexts. Opioids are clinically indicated for severe cancer-related pain, advanced chronic illness, major trauma, surgery, and end-of-life care, yet regional consumption remains disproportionately low relative to documen…
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Substance Use Prevention Among Adolescents
Artificial intelligence is increasingly explored as an alternative approach for adolescent substance use prevention, yet it remains unclear whether existing applications demonstrate sufficient maturity, effectiveness, or public health value. We conducted a systematic review to synthesise the emerging evidence on artificial intelligence-based approaches for adolescent substance use prevention. We conducted a systematic review in line with PRISMA 2…
“It's the patient that suffers from poor communication”
Although routine communication gaps among clinical shift teams significantly account for adverse care and treatment outcomes, existing analysis of the phenomenon remain limited in low middle income countries battling with patient safety issues. This study analyzed the drivers and associated episodic consequences of communication gaps from nurses’ experiences in Ghana. Qualitative design implemented in two referral hospitals. Data collection invol…
User and community coping responses to service delivery gaps in emergency obstetric care provision in a rural community in Ghana
The study sought to explore user and community responses to service delivery gaps in emergency obstetric care provision in rural Ghana. A qualitative design was employed to draw evidence from observations, interviews and focus group discussion among healthcare providers, clients and community members. Data processing and analysis followed a thematic approach. Findings reveal community interference in obstetric care delivery processes, reliance on…
Ghana's community-based primary health care
Ghana's community-based primary health care
User and community coping responses to service delivery gaps in emergency obstetric care provision in a rural community in Ghana
The study sought to explore user and community responses to service delivery gaps in emergency obstetric care provision in rural Ghana. A qualitative design was employed to draw evidence from observations, interviews and focus group discussion among healthcare providers, clients and community members. Data processing and analysis followed a thematic approach. Findings reveal community interference in obstetric care delivery processes, reliance on…
“It's the patient that suffers from poor communication”
Although routine communication gaps among clinical shift teams significantly account for adverse care and treatment outcomes, existing analysis of the phenomenon remain limited in low middle income countries battling with patient safety issues. This study analyzed the drivers and associated episodic consequences of communication gaps from nurses’ experiences in Ghana. Qualitative design implemented in two referral hospitals. Data collection invol…
Pain, policy, and the opioid dilemma in sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a dual opioid dilemma: widespread undertreatment of moderate to severe pain due to limited access to essential opioid analgesics, alongside increasing concern about misuse and diversion in selected contexts. Opioids are clinically indicated for severe cancer-related pain, advanced chronic illness, major trauma, surgery, and end-of-life care, yet regional consumption remains disproportionately low relative to documen…
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Substance Use Prevention Among Adolescents
Artificial intelligence is increasingly explored as an alternative approach for adolescent substance use prevention, yet it remains unclear whether existing applications demonstrate sufficient maturity, effectiveness, or public health value. We conducted a systematic review to synthesise the emerging evidence on artificial intelligence-based approaches for adolescent substance use prevention. We conducted a systematic review in line with PRISMA 2…
Business (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works)