Sally-Ann Ohene
Biographic Data
| ID | 2036713 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sally-Ann Ohene |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sally-Ann |
| FAMILY NAME | Ohene |
| SIGNATURE | OHENE S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ghana Health Service |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7511-5270 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Prevalence and distribution of selected risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Ghana
Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) prevalence is on the rise in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), including Ghana. The increasing prevalence is primarily due to shifts in modifiable risk factors. Although global studies have explored NCD prevalence and associated factors, nationally representative evidence in Ghana remains limited. This study therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of selected NCDs and key behavioural and m…
The epidemiology of Lassa fever in Ghana
Background: Viral disease outbreak remains a key public health concern given its impact on life and livelihood. Historical data suggests Lassa fever is endemic in several West African countries with sporadic cases occurring elsewhere in the region. In February 2023, Ghana recorded its second outbreak of Lassa fever following that of 2011. The present study sought to document the epidemiology of the recent outbreak in Ghana. Methods: The study use…
Evaluating the efficacy of the WHO QualityRights e-training in promoting the rights of persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities
INTRODUCTION: People with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities frequently experience human rights violations. This study assessed the efficacy of the WHO QualityRights e-training in promoting their rights within the mental healthcare system. METHODS: In this cluster-randomised trial in three psychiatric hospitals in Ghana, we randomly selected units within each hospital and randomised them 1:1 to the intervention (WHO QualityRig…
Exploring the Impact of Human Rights and Mental Health Training on Practice in Ghana
The World Health Organization’s QualityRights initiative is being implemented globally to improve human rights in mental health services. This e-training was rolled out for mental health staff and other stakeholders across Ghana in 2019 in order to address persistent challenges of mental health services related to stigma, discrimination, and human rights violations against people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities that ex…
Lived experiences of families of meningitis patients and survivors in the Upper West Region of Ghana
Meningitis is a fatal condition and survivors often face long-term effects and often burdened their families. It is therefore important to understand how families cope with the aftermath of the infection. This study examined the experiences of families of meningitis patients and survivors in Ghana’s Upper West Region to support public health interventions. The researchers employed a Giorgi phenomenological qualitative method to conduct the study …
Evaluating the psychometric properties of three WHO instruments to assess knowledge about human rights, attitudes toward persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities, and practi…
This finding lends support to the use of these instruments both within mental health services and in the general population for a better understanding of current knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to a human rights-based approach to mental health in mental health services and the community
Implementing Joint External Evaluations of the International Health Regulations (2005) capacities in all countries in the WHO African region
Following the West Africa Ebola virus disease outbreak (2013–2016), the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) is one of the three voluntary components recommended by the WHO for evaluating the International Health Regulations (2005) capacities in countries. Here, we share experience implementing JEEs in all 47 countries in the WHO African region. In February 2016, the United Republic of Tanzania (Mainland) was the first country globally to conduct a JE…
Modeling Sars-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence and its determinants in Ghana
Estimates of SARS-CoV-2 transmission rates have significant public health policy implications since they shed light on the severity of illness in various groups and aid in strategic deployment of diagnostics, treatment and vaccination. Population-based investigations have not been conducted in Ghana to identify the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2. We conducted an age stratified nationally representative household study to determine the seroprevalenc…
A nationwide evaluation study of the quality of care and respect of human rights in mental health facilities in Ghana
This study identifies shortcomings and critical areas that the Ghanaian government and facilities need to target for implementing a human rights-based approach in mental health and improve the quality of mental health care throughout the country
Sexual and physical violence victimization among senior high school students in Ghana
The Clustering of Risk Behaviors Among Caribbean Youth
The Clustering of Risk Behaviors Among Caribbean Youth
Sexual and physical violence victimization among senior high school students in Ghana
A nationwide evaluation study of the quality of care and respect of human rights in mental health facilities in Ghana
This study identifies shortcomings and critical areas that the Ghanaian government and facilities need to target for implementing a human rights-based approach in mental health and improve the quality of mental health care throughout the country
Implementing Joint External Evaluations of the International Health Regulations (2005) capacities in all countries in the WHO African region
Following the West Africa Ebola virus disease outbreak (2013–2016), the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) is one of the three voluntary components recommended by the WHO for evaluating the International Health Regulations (2005) capacities in countries. Here, we share experience implementing JEEs in all 47 countries in the WHO African region. In February 2016, the United Republic of Tanzania (Mainland) was the first country globally to conduct a JE…
Modeling Sars-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence and its determinants in Ghana
Estimates of SARS-CoV-2 transmission rates have significant public health policy implications since they shed light on the severity of illness in various groups and aid in strategic deployment of diagnostics, treatment and vaccination. Population-based investigations have not been conducted in Ghana to identify the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2. We conducted an age stratified nationally representative household study to determine the seroprevalenc…
Lived experiences of families of meningitis patients and survivors in the Upper West Region of Ghana
Meningitis is a fatal condition and survivors often face long-term effects and often burdened their families. It is therefore important to understand how families cope with the aftermath of the infection. This study examined the experiences of families of meningitis patients and survivors in Ghana’s Upper West Region to support public health interventions. The researchers employed a Giorgi phenomenological qualitative method to conduct the study …
Evaluating the psychometric properties of three WHO instruments to assess knowledge about human rights, attitudes toward persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities, and practi…
This finding lends support to the use of these instruments both within mental health services and in the general population for a better understanding of current knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to a human rights-based approach to mental health in mental health services and the community
The epidemiology of Lassa fever in Ghana
Background: Viral disease outbreak remains a key public health concern given its impact on life and livelihood. Historical data suggests Lassa fever is endemic in several West African countries with sporadic cases occurring elsewhere in the region. In February 2023, Ghana recorded its second outbreak of Lassa fever following that of 2011. The present study sought to document the epidemiology of the recent outbreak in Ghana. Methods: The study use…
Evaluating the efficacy of the WHO QualityRights e-training in promoting the rights of persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities
INTRODUCTION: People with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities frequently experience human rights violations. This study assessed the efficacy of the WHO QualityRights e-training in promoting their rights within the mental healthcare system. METHODS: In this cluster-randomised trial in three psychiatric hospitals in Ghana, we randomly selected units within each hospital and randomised them 1:1 to the intervention (WHO QualityRig…
Exploring the Impact of Human Rights and Mental Health Training on Practice in Ghana
The World Health Organization’s QualityRights initiative is being implemented globally to improve human rights in mental health services. This e-training was rolled out for mental health staff and other stakeholders across Ghana in 2019 in order to address persistent challenges of mental health services related to stigma, discrimination, and human rights violations against people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities that ex…
Prevalence and distribution of selected risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Ghana
Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) prevalence is on the rise in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), including Ghana. The increasing prevalence is primarily due to shifts in modifiable risk factors. Although global studies have explored NCD prevalence and associated factors, nationally representative evidence in Ghana remains limited. This study therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of selected NCDs and key behavioural and m…
Medicine (8 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints (3 works)