Alex Osei-Akoto
Biographic Data
| ID | 6246264 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alex Osei-Akoto |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alex |
| FAMILY NAME | Osei-Akoto |
| SIGNATURE | OSEI-AKOTO A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Implementation research can enhance health research systems and reduce dependency on external aid
Implementation research is essential for moving research findings into everyday practice. It is intentionally geared towards local ownership and sustainability, and contributes to more effective health policies, improved service delivery, better resource allocation and strengthened health research systems. By engaging with non-specialist researchers who have in-depth understanding of the context in which interventions occur, implementation resear…
Stigma Associated With Sickle Cell Disease in Kumasi, Ghana
INTRODUCTION: People with sickle cell disease (SCD) often face stigmatization in Ghana and elsewhere in Africa. Research is needed to understand whether it is necessary to design an SCD stigma reduction program in the Ghanaian setting. The aim of this study was to explore the perception of stigmatization for adults with SCD in Kumasi, Ghana. METHODOLOGY: Using in-depth qualitative interviews, researchers conducted a phenomenological study to inve…
Social constructs, late recognition and decision making for managing fast breathing in children
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Social constructs, late recognition and decision making for managing fast breathing in children
Stigma Associated With Sickle Cell Disease in Kumasi, Ghana
INTRODUCTION: People with sickle cell disease (SCD) often face stigmatization in Ghana and elsewhere in Africa. Research is needed to understand whether it is necessary to design an SCD stigma reduction program in the Ghanaian setting. The aim of this study was to explore the perception of stigmatization for adults with SCD in Kumasi, Ghana. METHODOLOGY: Using in-depth qualitative interviews, researchers conducted a phenomenological study to inve…
Implementation research can enhance health research systems and reduce dependency on external aid
Implementation research is essential for moving research findings into everyday practice. It is intentionally geared towards local ownership and sustainability, and contributes to more effective health policies, improved service delivery, better resource allocation and strengthened health research systems. By engaging with non-specialist researchers who have in-depth understanding of the context in which interventions occur, implementation resear…
Psychological intervention (3 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Action research (1 works) · Breathing (1 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (1 works) · Clinical Psychology (1 works) · Context (archaeology) (1 works)