Godfred Otchere
Biographic Data
| ID | 5015245 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Godfred Otchere |
| GIVEN NAMES | Godfred |
| FAMILY NAME | Otchere |
| SIGNATURE | OTCHERE G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Otago |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8931-8661 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Facilitators and barriers of public–private partnerships for universal health coverage in sub-Saharan Africa
Universal health coverage (UHC) provides a platform for attaining ‘Health for All’. Attaining UHC requires substantial investment and resources in the health sector. This can be challenging for many sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Public–private partnerships (PPPs) could be a potential solution. The implementation of healthcare PPPs for developing health system capacities for UHC presents both significant opportunities and notable challenges…
Effects of stigma on help-seeking behavior in mental health
Mental illness-related stigma acts as a critical barrier to care by fostering shame, fear of judgment and discrimination, which deters individuals from seeking help, delays treatment and worsens outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the forms, drivers and consequences of mental health-related stigma on help-seeking behavior. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2020 to March 2021. Data were collected from 419 participants using…
Adherence to quality management practices in faith-based hospitals in Ghana
The sensitive nature of the healthcare sector places much responsibility on health facility managers to ensure strict adherence to quality standards. The aim of this study was to examine the extent to which managers of hospitals affiliated with the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) adhere to quality management standards and practices. This qualitative study employed key informant interviews to explore practices in ten CHAG hospitals in…
Accessibility and utilization of health-care services among rural–urban migrants in Ghana
Since the second half of the 20th century, internal migration patterns in Ghana have been dominated by movements from rural (or northern) to urban (or southern) areas. Numerous studies report wide socioeconomic gaps between the geographical north and south of Ghana, explaining the unidirectional movement in search of better opportunities. Differences in personal health profiles, values, and beliefs mean that internal migrants face a higher risk o…
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Adherence to quality management practices in faith-based hospitals in Ghana
The sensitive nature of the healthcare sector places much responsibility on health facility managers to ensure strict adherence to quality standards. The aim of this study was to examine the extent to which managers of hospitals affiliated with the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) adhere to quality management standards and practices. This qualitative study employed key informant interviews to explore practices in ten CHAG hospitals in…
Accessibility and utilization of health-care services among rural–urban migrants in Ghana
Since the second half of the 20th century, internal migration patterns in Ghana have been dominated by movements from rural (or northern) to urban (or southern) areas. Numerous studies report wide socioeconomic gaps between the geographical north and south of Ghana, explaining the unidirectional movement in search of better opportunities. Differences in personal health profiles, values, and beliefs mean that internal migrants face a higher risk o…
Facilitators and barriers of public–private partnerships for universal health coverage in sub-Saharan Africa
Universal health coverage (UHC) provides a platform for attaining ‘Health for All’. Attaining UHC requires substantial investment and resources in the health sector. This can be challenging for many sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Public–private partnerships (PPPs) could be a potential solution. The implementation of healthcare PPPs for developing health system capacities for UHC presents both significant opportunities and notable challenges…
Effects of stigma on help-seeking behavior in mental health
Mental illness-related stigma acts as a critical barrier to care by fostering shame, fear of judgment and discrimination, which deters individuals from seeking help, delays treatment and worsens outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the forms, drivers and consequences of mental health-related stigma on help-seeking behavior. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2020 to March 2021. Data were collected from 419 participants using…
Global Maternal and Child Health (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Healthcare Systems and Reforms (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Accountability (1 works) · Accreditation (1 works) · Diabetes Management and Education (1 works) · EconLit (1 works) · Economic growth (1 works)