Sebastian Gyamfi
Biographic Data
| ID | 308332 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sebastian Gyamfi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sebastian |
| FAMILY NAME | Gyamfi |
| SIGNATURE | GYAMFI S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Western University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3734-095X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Correlates of Rejection Sensitivity: Examining Influences of Anticipated Discrimination, Internalized Stigma, and Injustice Experiences Among Persons With Mental Illness
Perceived rejection is moderated by a person’s coping orientations and sensitivity to discriminatory behaviors embedded in stigma and unfair treatment within the social space. The current study, therefore, examined the extent to which internalized stigma, anticipated discrimination, and structural violence influence the rejection sensitivity of persons with mental illness. A non-experimental cross-sectional study examined how anticipated discrimi…
Predictors of Patient Stigma Perception Appraisal: Testing a Dynamic Stigma Model of Mental Illness
There is a lack of research on stigma as a socio-cultural, religious, and moral phenomenon. This study aimed to test a Dynamic Stigma Model of Mental Illness (DYSMO) among a cohort of outpatients. We used structural equation modeling techniques to examine hypothesized relationships within the DYSMO in a cohort of 330 participants. Confirmatory factor analysis produced a model with five latent variables and 17 indicators. All factor loadings were …
Exploring anti-Black racism and mental health equity in Canada: A scoping review of current literature
Impact of the Stigma of Mental Illness: A Descriptive Exploratory Study of Outpatients in a Public Mental Health Hospital in Ghana
Despite ongoing efforts, persons with mental illness (PWMI) continue to experience stigma and discrimination and with profound negative outcomes. This study examined the psychological and social impact of the stigma attached to mental illness as experienced by out‐patients at a public mental health facility. We applied a descriptive exploratory method using a semi‐structured interview guide to elicit subjective responses from 12 Outpatient Depart…
Coping with the stigma of mental illness: An interpretive descriptive study of out‐patients in a public mental health hospital in Ghana
Stigma reduces the status of individuals from full social acceptance, motivating the stigmatized person to find ways to cope with the perceived threat as much as possible. The present study explored the experience of dealing with a mental illness daily within the public space. We applied an interpretive description method using a semi‐structured interview guide to elicit subjective responses from 12 purposefully recruited outpatients. Study parti…
Exploring health promotion efforts for non-communicable disease prevention and control in Ghana
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing public health challenge in Ghana. Health promotion can provide useful avenues to reduce the incidence of NCDs in the country. We used the Ottawa Framework to assess health promotion efforts for the prevention and control of NCDs in Ghana. Data were collected using key informant interviews and documentary sources. A content analysis approach was adopted for data analysis using Nvivo 11 Software. We fou…
Homeowner perspectives on the implementation of the Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program: An ethnographic group homes study in Southwestern Ontario Canada
A more effective and expanded CHO program will need the effective collaboration of all stakeholders including homeowners for successful implementation
Tenant perspectives on the implementation of the community homes for opportunity: A focused ethnographic study in Southwestern Ontario
It is expected that a more effective and expanded CHO will lead to tenant empowerment and successful social integration
Family matters in Canada: Understanding and addressing family homelessness in Ontario
The findings illustrated the complex nature of family homelessness in Ontario; that the interaction of multiple systems can put families at risk of homelessness. Findings from this study underscore the need for urgent housing protocols aimed at educating homeless families on how to navigate and understand the system, enhance their conflict resolution skills, and develop strategies beyond relocation to help them to cope with difficulties with hous…
A discussion of some controversies in mixed methods research for emerging researchers
Mixed methods research has become an important approach to research worldwide. The combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods has made it possible for a deeper and broader understanding of multifaceted phenomena, thereby offering readers more confidence in research findings and conclusions. The use of mixed method designs became more established in the 1980s and early 1990s, but some controversies surrounding the approach remain…
Knowledge translation platforms to support African evidence-informed policies: Challenges and progress
Background: An effective health system that ensures availability and access to quality healthcare produces active human capital. Responsive health systems are the results of evidence-informed policy practice which is mostly seen in advanced countries. Deficiencies in most African health systems are due to the ineffective use of health research to reinforce public health policymaking. Key points for discussion: This paper discusses the progress an…
A discussion of some controversies in mixed methods research for emerging researchers
Mixed methods research has become an important approach to research worldwide. The combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods has made it possible for a deeper and broader understanding of multifaceted phenomena, thereby offering readers more confidence in research findings and conclusions. The use of mixed method designs became more established in the 1980s and early 1990s, but some controversies surrounding the approach remain…
Knowledge translation platforms to support African evidence-informed policies: Challenges and progress
Background: An effective health system that ensures availability and access to quality healthcare produces active human capital. Responsive health systems are the results of evidence-informed policy practice which is mostly seen in advanced countries. Deficiencies in most African health systems are due to the ineffective use of health research to reinforce public health policymaking. Key points for discussion: This paper discusses the progress an…
Family matters in Canada: Understanding and addressing family homelessness in Ontario
The findings illustrated the complex nature of family homelessness in Ontario; that the interaction of multiple systems can put families at risk of homelessness. Findings from this study underscore the need for urgent housing protocols aimed at educating homeless families on how to navigate and understand the system, enhance their conflict resolution skills, and develop strategies beyond relocation to help them to cope with difficulties with hous…
A discussion of some controversies in mixed methods research for emerging researchers
Mixed methods research has become an important approach to research worldwide. The combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods has made it possible for a deeper and broader understanding of multifaceted phenomena, thereby offering readers more confidence in research findings and conclusions. The use of mixed method designs became more established in the 1980s and early 1990s, but some controversies surrounding the approach remain…
Exploring health promotion efforts for non-communicable disease prevention and control in Ghana
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing public health challenge in Ghana. Health promotion can provide useful avenues to reduce the incidence of NCDs in the country. We used the Ottawa Framework to assess health promotion efforts for the prevention and control of NCDs in Ghana. Data were collected using key informant interviews and documentary sources. A content analysis approach was adopted for data analysis using Nvivo 11 Software. We fou…
Homeowner perspectives on the implementation of the Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program: An ethnographic group homes study in Southwestern Ontario Canada
A more effective and expanded CHO program will need the effective collaboration of all stakeholders including homeowners for successful implementation
Tenant perspectives on the implementation of the community homes for opportunity: A focused ethnographic study in Southwestern Ontario
It is expected that a more effective and expanded CHO will lead to tenant empowerment and successful social integration
Coping with the stigma of mental illness: An interpretive descriptive study of out‐patients in a public mental health hospital in Ghana
Stigma reduces the status of individuals from full social acceptance, motivating the stigmatized person to find ways to cope with the perceived threat as much as possible. The present study explored the experience of dealing with a mental illness daily within the public space. We applied an interpretive description method using a semi‐structured interview guide to elicit subjective responses from 12 purposefully recruited outpatients. Study parti…
Predictors of Patient Stigma Perception Appraisal: Testing a Dynamic Stigma Model of Mental Illness
There is a lack of research on stigma as a socio-cultural, religious, and moral phenomenon. This study aimed to test a Dynamic Stigma Model of Mental Illness (DYSMO) among a cohort of outpatients. We used structural equation modeling techniques to examine hypothesized relationships within the DYSMO in a cohort of 330 participants. Confirmatory factor analysis produced a model with five latent variables and 17 indicators. All factor loadings were …
Exploring anti-Black racism and mental health equity in Canada: A scoping review of current literature
Impact of the Stigma of Mental Illness: A Descriptive Exploratory Study of Outpatients in a Public Mental Health Hospital in Ghana
Despite ongoing efforts, persons with mental illness (PWMI) continue to experience stigma and discrimination and with profound negative outcomes. This study examined the psychological and social impact of the stigma attached to mental illness as experienced by out‐patients at a public mental health facility. We applied a descriptive exploratory method using a semi‐structured interview guide to elicit subjective responses from 12 Outpatient Depart…
Correlates of Rejection Sensitivity: Examining Influences of Anticipated Discrimination, Internalized Stigma, and Injustice Experiences Among Persons With Mental Illness
Perceived rejection is moderated by a person’s coping orientations and sensitivity to discriminatory behaviors embedded in stigma and unfair treatment within the social space. The current study, therefore, examined the extent to which internalized stigma, anticipated discrimination, and structural violence influence the rejection sensitivity of persons with mental illness. A non-experimental cross-sectional study examined how anticipated discrimi…
Medicine (8 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Economic growth (4 works) · Homelessness and Social Issues (4 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Mental illness (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Sociology (4 works)