Irenius Konkor
Biographic Data
| ID | 213984 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Irenius Konkor |
| GIVEN NAMES | Irenius |
| FAMILY NAME | Konkor |
| SIGNATURE | KONKOR I |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Toronto |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1946-4350 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Determinants of chronic non-communicable disease screening among adults in Ghana
The pervasiveness and growing concern of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries, which were considered not in the distant historical past, as diseases of only the affluent and of developed countries, is no longer in doubt. The proportion of deaths attributable to NCDs today includes figures never witnessed in any previous historical period. Delayed screening is one of the drivers of this worrying trend. The objective of this stu…
Gender differences in institutional trust and covid-19 vaccines uptake in Ghana
One of the most studied social phenomena since the emergence of the covid-19 pandemic is trust. This renewed interest demonstrates the crucial role of trust in crises management. Unfortunately, most of the studies on trust have been conducted without considerations to saliant social categorisations like gender that might matter on how trust is built and radiated. This is despite differing socialisations of gender values in social contexts and how…
The impact of residential and non-residential environments on non-communicable disease in Ghanaian cities
Understanding perceptions of neighborhood health and non-communicable disease risk in urban contexts in Ghana
Enablers and barriers of community initiated health emergency transport systems in the Upper West Region of Ghana
In the Global South, community emergency transport systems (CETS) are typically in response to inadequate National Ambulance Services and a poor transport network, particularly in rural areas. In Ghana, CETS have emerged some communities under the auspices of the Community-based Health Planning Services program. We explored the enablers and barriers to the success of CETS in the Upper West Region. The results show that among others, effective lea…
Immigrant generational status and the uptake of HIV screening services among heterosexual men of African descent in Canada
HIV prevention policies may need not only prioritize first-generation immigrants, but the wellbeing of their descendants as well. This could be achieved by implementing programs that will enhance second-generation immigrants' use of HIV screening services. Additionally, HIV educational programs would be of relevance and especially so as respondents with good knowledge of HIV transmission consistently demonstrated higher likelihood of testing for …
The Rise of the Fourth Estate
Amid increasing climate change and environmental degradation, illegal mining (galamsey) has received widespread public concern in Ghana, with greater attention in recent times due to increased media coverage. This paper explores the role of the media in the ongoing crackdown on galamsey activities through a Media Agenda-setting theoretical lens. Media reportage on galamsey between January 2017 and March 2018 was analyzed using textual analysis. W…
I went in there, had a bit of an issue with those folks”
The findings suggest that, to enhance preventive health service use among heterosexual ACB men, there is the need to remove structural barriers. Engaging ACB men in the design and implementation of policies may be useful at improving access to HIV information, testing, and treatment services. Increased information dissemination to ACB men would create awareness of the availability of HIV services. Finally, service providers should be conscious of…
Concurrent sexual partnerships and HIV testing among heterosexual Black men in Ontario, Canada
These findings align with the theoretical constructs of the health belief model but more importantly, they suggest heterosexual Black men with concurrent sexual partners may be aware of their HIV risk and are taking measures to know their serostatus. Hence, making HIV screening services accessible and at safer spaces could increase their use of HIV screening services
Sexual Debut Among Heterosexual Men of African and Caribbean Descent
Knowledge of sexual partner’s HIV serostatus and the practice of safer sex among heterosexual men of African descent in London, Ontario
Objective: Poor knowledge of sexual partners' HIV status is a major contributing factor in the heterosexual spread of HIV in Canada. This study examined knowledge of sexual partner's HIV serostatus and the practice of safer sex among self-identified heterosexual African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) men in London, Ontario. Design: A cross-sectional data was collected from 156 heterosexual ACB men in London. The negative log-log link function was fit…
An Intersectional Approach to HIV Vulnerabilities and Testing Among Heterosexual African Caribbean and Black Men in London, Ontario
An Intersectional Approach to HIV Vulnerabilities and Testing Among Heterosexual African Caribbean and Black Men in London, Ontario
Knowledge of sexual partner’s HIV serostatus and the practice of safer sex among heterosexual men of African descent in London, Ontario
Objective: Poor knowledge of sexual partners' HIV status is a major contributing factor in the heterosexual spread of HIV in Canada. This study examined knowledge of sexual partner's HIV serostatus and the practice of safer sex among self-identified heterosexual African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) men in London, Ontario. Design: A cross-sectional data was collected from 156 heterosexual ACB men in London. The negative log-log link function was fit…
Concurrent sexual partnerships and HIV testing among heterosexual Black men in Ontario, Canada
These findings align with the theoretical constructs of the health belief model but more importantly, they suggest heterosexual Black men with concurrent sexual partners may be aware of their HIV risk and are taking measures to know their serostatus. Hence, making HIV screening services accessible and at safer spaces could increase their use of HIV screening services
Sexual Debut Among Heterosexual Men of African and Caribbean Descent
Immigrant generational status and the uptake of HIV screening services among heterosexual men of African descent in Canada
HIV prevention policies may need not only prioritize first-generation immigrants, but the wellbeing of their descendants as well. This could be achieved by implementing programs that will enhance second-generation immigrants' use of HIV screening services. Additionally, HIV educational programs would be of relevance and especially so as respondents with good knowledge of HIV transmission consistently demonstrated higher likelihood of testing for …
Knowledge of sexual partner’s HIV serostatus and the practice of safer sex among heterosexual men of African descent in London, Ontario
Objective: Poor knowledge of sexual partners' HIV status is a major contributing factor in the heterosexual spread of HIV in Canada. This study examined knowledge of sexual partner's HIV serostatus and the practice of safer sex among self-identified heterosexual African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) men in London, Ontario. Design: A cross-sectional data was collected from 156 heterosexual ACB men in London. The negative log-log link function was fit…
An Intersectional Approach to HIV Vulnerabilities and Testing Among Heterosexual African Caribbean and Black Men in London, Ontario
The Rise of the Fourth Estate
Amid increasing climate change and environmental degradation, illegal mining (galamsey) has received widespread public concern in Ghana, with greater attention in recent times due to increased media coverage. This paper explores the role of the media in the ongoing crackdown on galamsey activities through a Media Agenda-setting theoretical lens. Media reportage on galamsey between January 2017 and March 2018 was analyzed using textual analysis. W…
I went in there, had a bit of an issue with those folks”
The findings suggest that, to enhance preventive health service use among heterosexual ACB men, there is the need to remove structural barriers. Engaging ACB men in the design and implementation of policies may be useful at improving access to HIV information, testing, and treatment services. Increased information dissemination to ACB men would create awareness of the availability of HIV services. Finally, service providers should be conscious of…
Concurrent sexual partnerships and HIV testing among heterosexual Black men in Ontario, Canada
These findings align with the theoretical constructs of the health belief model but more importantly, they suggest heterosexual Black men with concurrent sexual partners may be aware of their HIV risk and are taking measures to know their serostatus. Hence, making HIV screening services accessible and at safer spaces could increase their use of HIV screening services
Sexual Debut Among Heterosexual Men of African and Caribbean Descent
Enablers and barriers of community initiated health emergency transport systems in the Upper West Region of Ghana
In the Global South, community emergency transport systems (CETS) are typically in response to inadequate National Ambulance Services and a poor transport network, particularly in rural areas. In Ghana, CETS have emerged some communities under the auspices of the Community-based Health Planning Services program. We explored the enablers and barriers to the success of CETS in the Upper West Region. The results show that among others, effective lea…
Immigrant generational status and the uptake of HIV screening services among heterosexual men of African descent in Canada
HIV prevention policies may need not only prioritize first-generation immigrants, but the wellbeing of their descendants as well. This could be achieved by implementing programs that will enhance second-generation immigrants' use of HIV screening services. Additionally, HIV educational programs would be of relevance and especially so as respondents with good knowledge of HIV transmission consistently demonstrated higher likelihood of testing for …
The impact of residential and non-residential environments on non-communicable disease in Ghanaian cities
Understanding perceptions of neighborhood health and non-communicable disease risk in urban contexts in Ghana
Determinants of chronic non-communicable disease screening among adults in Ghana
The pervasiveness and growing concern of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries, which were considered not in the distant historical past, as diseases of only the affluent and of developed countries, is no longer in doubt. The proportion of deaths attributable to NCDs today includes figures never witnessed in any previous historical period. Delayed screening is one of the drivers of this worrying trend. The objective of this stu…
Gender differences in institutional trust and covid-19 vaccines uptake in Ghana
One of the most studied social phenomena since the emergence of the covid-19 pandemic is trust. This renewed interest demonstrates the crucial role of trust in crises management. Unfortunately, most of the studies on trust have been conducted without considerations to saliant social categorisations like gender that might matter on how trust is built and radiated. This is despite differing socialisations of gender values in social contexts and how…
Sociology (10 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Public health (7 works) · Geography (6 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Demography (5 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (5 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 works)