Samuel Akyirem
Biographic Data
| ID | 6607317 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Samuel Akyirem |
| GIVEN NAMES | Samuel |
| FAMILY NAME | Akyirem |
| SIGNATURE | AKYIREM S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Yale University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1654-2774 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Investigating the role of perceived autonomy support in moderating the association between diabetes stigma and psychological and diabetes self-management outcomes among adults with type 2 diabetes in …
Studies on diabetes-related stigma rarely focus on identifying or examining protective factors (e.g., social support and healthcare environment) that can mitigate the adverse effect of this social phenomenon. In this cross-sectional study, we examined perceived autonomy support, a concept from the self-determination theory, as a moderator of the association between diabetes-related stigma and its adverse behavioral and psychological (depression, …
A qualitative study of multilevel barriers and facilitators influencing sleep of black women in Connecticut, United States
Black women's sleep is impacted by intersecting factors across individual, interpersonal, community, and societal levels. Culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and equity-focused interventions, targeting all socioecological levels, are essential to improve sleep health of Black women
Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Afghan Refugee Women: A Scoping Review
Introduction: Afghan refugee women face sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges shaped by displacement, sociocultural norms, and systemic barriers in host countries. Understanding these challenges is essential for delivering culturally congruent care. To address this disparity, a scoping review was conducted to synthesize global SRH practices and experiences among Afghan refugee women. Methods: A scoping review of literature from 2010 to …
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease…
BACKGROUND: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mort…
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic: A compr…
BACKGROUND: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides new demographic estimates for 204 cou…
Prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and its association with glycemic control in persons with type 2 diabetes in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are interconnected metabolic disorders with significant health implications. However, a comprehensive understanding of the extent of their co-occurrence in Africa is lacking. The aim of this review was to determine the prevalence of MAFLD and its association with glycemic control (HbA1c) in persons with T2D in Africa. A systematic search was conducted on PubMed…
Sociodemographic correlates of late HIV diagnosis among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana
Timely HIV diagnosis and medical engagement are crucial for effective viral load suppression and treatment as prevention. However, significant delays persist, particularly in Africa, including Ghana. This study focused on Ghanaian men whose route of exposure to HIV was through same-gender sexual contact (MSM), a group disproportionately impacted by HIV. Using structured surveys, we investigated the sociodemographic factors associated with late HI…
Reducing health-related stigma in adults living with chronic non-communicable diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Regional prevalence of hypertension among people diagnosed with diabetes in Africa, a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hypertension and diabetes comorbidity can increase healthcare expenditure and the risk of coronary heart disease. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes in African countries. We searched EMBASE, PubMed and HINARI databases from inception to March 2023. Cross-sectional studies reporting the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes and published in Englis…
The Promise of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis – Examining Awareness, Knowledge, and Willingness to use Different Modalities Among US-Based African Immigrants
Psychosocial interventions for adults with newly diagnosed chronic disease: A systematic review
While the need for psychosocial interventions in the early formative period of chronic disease diagnosis is widely acknowledged, little is known about the currently available interventions and what they entail. This review sought to collate existing interventions to synthesize their active ingredients. A systematic search on five electronic databases yielded 2910 records, 12 of which were eligible for this review. Evidence synthesis revealed thre…
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Psychosocial interventions for adults with newly diagnosed chronic disease: A systematic review
While the need for psychosocial interventions in the early formative period of chronic disease diagnosis is widely acknowledged, little is known about the currently available interventions and what they entail. This review sought to collate existing interventions to synthesize their active ingredients. A systematic search on five electronic databases yielded 2910 records, 12 of which were eligible for this review. Evidence synthesis revealed thre…
Regional prevalence of hypertension among people diagnosed with diabetes in Africa, a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hypertension and diabetes comorbidity can increase healthcare expenditure and the risk of coronary heart disease. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes in African countries. We searched EMBASE, PubMed and HINARI databases from inception to March 2023. Cross-sectional studies reporting the prevalence of hypertension among people with diabetes and published in Englis…
The Promise of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis – Examining Awareness, Knowledge, and Willingness to use Different Modalities Among US-Based African Immigrants
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease…
BACKGROUND: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mort…
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic: A compr…
BACKGROUND: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides new demographic estimates for 204 cou…
Prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and its association with glycemic control in persons with type 2 diabetes in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are interconnected metabolic disorders with significant health implications. However, a comprehensive understanding of the extent of their co-occurrence in Africa is lacking. The aim of this review was to determine the prevalence of MAFLD and its association with glycemic control (HbA1c) in persons with T2D in Africa. A systematic search was conducted on PubMed…
Sociodemographic correlates of late HIV diagnosis among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana
Timely HIV diagnosis and medical engagement are crucial for effective viral load suppression and treatment as prevention. However, significant delays persist, particularly in Africa, including Ghana. This study focused on Ghanaian men whose route of exposure to HIV was through same-gender sexual contact (MSM), a group disproportionately impacted by HIV. Using structured surveys, we investigated the sociodemographic factors associated with late HI…
Reducing health-related stigma in adults living with chronic non-communicable diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis
A qualitative study of multilevel barriers and facilitators influencing sleep of black women in Connecticut, United States
Black women's sleep is impacted by intersecting factors across individual, interpersonal, community, and societal levels. Culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and equity-focused interventions, targeting all socioecological levels, are essential to improve sleep health of Black women
Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Afghan Refugee Women: A Scoping Review
Introduction: Afghan refugee women face sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges shaped by displacement, sociocultural norms, and systemic barriers in host countries. Understanding these challenges is essential for delivering culturally congruent care. To address this disparity, a scoping review was conducted to synthesize global SRH practices and experiences among Afghan refugee women. Methods: A scoping review of literature from 2010 to …
Investigating the role of perceived autonomy support in moderating the association between diabetes stigma and psychological and diabetes self-management outcomes among adults with type 2 diabetes in …
Studies on diabetes-related stigma rarely focus on identifying or examining protective factors (e.g., social support and healthcare environment) that can mitigate the adverse effect of this social phenomenon. In this cross-sectional study, we examined perceived autonomy support, a concept from the self-determination theory, as a moderator of the association between diabetes-related stigma and its adverse behavioral and psychological (depression, …
Medicine (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · COVID-19 epidemiological studies (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Disease (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (2 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (2 works) · Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management (2 works)