Lyla Adwan-Kamara
Biographic Data
| ID | 5421257 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lyla Adwan-Kamara |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lyla |
| FAMILY NAME | Adwan-Kamara |
| SIGNATURE | ADWAN-KAMARA L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ghana Wildlife Society |
| ORCID | 0009-0005-6508-0616 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Acceptability and perceived impact of a mental health and disability programme in Ghana
This study underscores the impact of user-led, multi-sectoral approaches in reducing stigma, scaling services, and empowering people with disabilities in resource-limited settings, while addressing challenges and strategies for disability-inclusive programming
Stigma reduction in a disability and mental health programme in Ghana
This study provided lessons from the field on the value of participation in reducing stigma, and the role of key stakeholders, particularly people with disabilities and mental health conditions
Development and Implementation of Mental Healthcare Plans in Three Districts in Ghana
In Ghana, a severe mental healthcare gap of 95-98% exists due to limited services. Ghana Somubi Dwumadie set out to address this by developing district mental healthcare plans (DMHPs) in three demonstration districts. Following the Programme for Improving Mental Healthcare model, district mental health operations teams were formed and used Theory of Change (ToC) to develop DMHPs. Key elements included training non-specialist health workers and en…
Depression and Quality of Life of People Accused of Witchcraft and Living in Alleged Witches’ Camps in Northern Ghana
In Northern and Northeast Ghana, women accused of witchcraft are banished from society to live in special locations designated “witches camps.” The processes leading to their banishment, admission, and living in the camps may affect their psychological wellbeing and quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of depression and assess the quality of life of 277 alleged witches in four camps located in these two regions in…
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Depression and Quality of Life of People Accused of Witchcraft and Living in Alleged Witches’ Camps in Northern Ghana
In Northern and Northeast Ghana, women accused of witchcraft are banished from society to live in special locations designated “witches camps.” The processes leading to their banishment, admission, and living in the camps may affect their psychological wellbeing and quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of depression and assess the quality of life of 277 alleged witches in four camps located in these two regions in…
Development and Implementation of Mental Healthcare Plans in Three Districts in Ghana
In Ghana, a severe mental healthcare gap of 95-98% exists due to limited services. Ghana Somubi Dwumadie set out to address this by developing district mental healthcare plans (DMHPs) in three demonstration districts. Following the Programme for Improving Mental Healthcare model, district mental health operations teams were formed and used Theory of Change (ToC) to develop DMHPs. Key elements included training non-specialist health workers and en…
Acceptability and perceived impact of a mental health and disability programme in Ghana
This study underscores the impact of user-led, multi-sectoral approaches in reducing stigma, scaling services, and empowering people with disabilities in resource-limited settings, while addressing challenges and strategies for disability-inclusive programming
Stigma reduction in a disability and mental health programme in Ghana
This study provided lessons from the field on the value of participation in reducing stigma, and the role of key stakeholders, particularly people with disabilities and mental health conditions
Mental Health Treatment and Access (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Health Policy Implementation Science (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Primary Care and Health Outcomes (2 works) · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare (1 works)