Charles Hayfron‐benjamin
Biographic Data
| ID | 4440373 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Charles Hayfron‐benjamin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Charles |
| FAMILY NAME | Hayfron‐benjamin |
| SIGNATURE | BENJAMIN C H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ghana |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0175-0340 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Level of understanding and community-level barriers to the management of hypertension
Hypertension has a significant impact on healthcare systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite Ghana’s high prevalence of hypertension, health system barriers impede its detection, treatment and control. This study assessed the level of understanding and systemic barriers that influence hypertension detection, management and control. This qualitative study was conducted in coastal communities in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana between December 2023…
Incidence, long-term predictors and progression of chronic kidney disease among African migrants and non-migrants
BACKGROUND: Limited longitudinal data exist on chronic kidney disease (CKD) in African populations undergoing epidemiological transitions. We investigated incidence, long-term predictors and progression of CKD among Ghanaians residing in Ghana and Ghanaian migrants in the Netherlands (Amsterdam). METHODS AND FINDINGS: We analysed data from 2183 participants in the transcontinental population-based prospective Research on Obesity and Diabetes amon…
Impact of psychosocial stressors on type 2 diabetes among migrants and non-migrants in The Netherlands
Work stress, home stress, and adverse life events differentially influence T2D risk in diverse populations, with effects pronounced in Dutch, Moroccan and African Surinamese origin groups. Interventions targeting psychosocial stress may help reduce T2D in diverse populations
A Cross-Sectional Study of Ocular Changes in Children and Adolescents with Diabetes Mellitus in Selected Health Facilities in Ghana
DR was uncommon in this cohort of young persons with DM in Ghana. Cataracts, blepharitis and refractive errors were ocular changes commonly observed. All young persons with diabetes should undergo regular eye examination in all clinics where follow-up care is provided
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Ocular Changes in Children and Adolescents with Diabetes Mellitus in Selected Health Facilities in Ghana
DR was uncommon in this cohort of young persons with DM in Ghana. Cataracts, blepharitis and refractive errors were ocular changes commonly observed. All young persons with diabetes should undergo regular eye examination in all clinics where follow-up care is provided
Level of understanding and community-level barriers to the management of hypertension
Hypertension has a significant impact on healthcare systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite Ghana’s high prevalence of hypertension, health system barriers impede its detection, treatment and control. This study assessed the level of understanding and systemic barriers that influence hypertension detection, management and control. This qualitative study was conducted in coastal communities in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana between December 2023…
Incidence, long-term predictors and progression of chronic kidney disease among African migrants and non-migrants
BACKGROUND: Limited longitudinal data exist on chronic kidney disease (CKD) in African populations undergoing epidemiological transitions. We investigated incidence, long-term predictors and progression of CKD among Ghanaians residing in Ghana and Ghanaian migrants in the Netherlands (Amsterdam). METHODS AND FINDINGS: We analysed data from 2183 participants in the transcontinental population-based prospective Research on Obesity and Diabetes amon…
Impact of psychosocial stressors on type 2 diabetes among migrants and non-migrants in The Netherlands
Work stress, home stress, and adverse life events differentially influence T2D risk in diverse populations, with effects pronounced in Dutch, Moroccan and African Surinamese origin groups. Interventions targeting psychosocial stress may help reduce T2D in diverse populations
Medicine (4 works) · Cohort (2 works) · Cohort study (2 works) · Diabetes mellitus (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works) · Advanced Glycation End Products research (1 work) · Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies (1 work) · Business (1 work) · Chronic Disease Management Strategies (1 work)