Nana Yaw Peprah
Biographic Data
| ID | 7038996 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nana Yaw Peprah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nana Yaw |
| FAMILY NAME | Peprah |
| SIGNATURE | PEPRAH N Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ghana Health Service |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1633-7911 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Therapeutic efficacy of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine and artesunate-pyronaridine combinations in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Ghana, 2023
Introduction Malaria case management in Ghana is a key intervention within the national malaria elimination agenda. Currently, artesunate-amodiaquine (AS-AQ), artemetherlumefantrine (AL), and artesunate-pyronaridine (AP) are the first-line medicines for treating uncomplicated malaria whilst dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHAP) is the second-line medicine. Methods This was a one-arm prospective evaluation of the clinical, parasitological and haem…
Malaria incidence rose following the introduction of neonicotinoid-based IRS in selected districts in northern Ghana
In Ghana, indoor residual spraying (IRS) has been a key intervention for malaria control since 2008. After seven years of IRS with an organophosphate insecticide, which substantially reduced malaria incidence, IRS programs transitioned to neonicotinoid-based products between 2018 and 2019 as part of an insecticide rotation plan. This change was largely informed by entomological data from a limited number of pilot districts, with little evidence o…
Implementation and effectiveness outcomes of Community Health Advocacy Teams to improve long-lasting insecticide net distribution and use in six districts in Ghana
Malaria remains a leading cause of illness and death especially among children and pregnant women in Ghana. Despite the efforts made by the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), including distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) to households through periodic Point Mass Distribution (PMD) campaigns and continuous channels (antenatal, schools and postnatal), there is a gap between access and use of LLINs in Ghana. An effectiv…
Universal coverage and utilization of free long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria prevention in Ghana
Background: Malaria continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, especially among children and pregnant women. The use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) has been recognized and prioritized as a major intervention for malaria prevention in Ghana. This study aims to establish the factors influencing the universal coverage and utilization of LLINs in Ghana. Methods: The data used for this study was from a cross-sectio…
Pilot implementation of community health advocacy teams to improve the effectiveness of long-lasting insecticide net distribution through both campaigns and continuous channels in Ghana
Introduction: In Ghana, the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) distributes long-lasting insecticide net (LLIN) to households for free through the periodic point mass distribution (PMD) campaign and continuous distribution to populations most vulnerable to malaria. It is known that the existence of effective and functional community-based groups could influence positive behaviours regarding health interventions promoted through health c…
Effectiveness of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) in Ghana
INTRODUCTION: Ghana adopted the revised WHO recommendation on intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) in 2012. This study has assessed the effectiveness and safety of this policy in Ghana. METHODS: A total of 1926 pregnant women enrolled at antenatal care (ANC) clinics were assessed for birth outcomes at delivery, and placental histology results for malaria infection were obtained from 1642 partici…
Malaria parasitaemia and mRDT diagnostic performances among symptomatic individuals in selected health care facilities across Ghana
Malaria control interventions should be targeted at the general population, and history of antimalarial intake considered a key predictor of malaria slide negativity. Furthermore, HRP2-based mRDTs remain effective diagnostic tool in the management of suspected uncomplicated malaria in the country
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Effectiveness of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) in Ghana
INTRODUCTION: Ghana adopted the revised WHO recommendation on intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) in 2012. This study has assessed the effectiveness and safety of this policy in Ghana. METHODS: A total of 1926 pregnant women enrolled at antenatal care (ANC) clinics were assessed for birth outcomes at delivery, and placental histology results for malaria infection were obtained from 1642 partici…
Malaria parasitaemia and mRDT diagnostic performances among symptomatic individuals in selected health care facilities across Ghana
Malaria control interventions should be targeted at the general population, and history of antimalarial intake considered a key predictor of malaria slide negativity. Furthermore, HRP2-based mRDTs remain effective diagnostic tool in the management of suspected uncomplicated malaria in the country
Universal coverage and utilization of free long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria prevention in Ghana
Background: Malaria continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, especially among children and pregnant women. The use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) has been recognized and prioritized as a major intervention for malaria prevention in Ghana. This study aims to establish the factors influencing the universal coverage and utilization of LLINs in Ghana. Methods: The data used for this study was from a cross-sectio…
Pilot implementation of community health advocacy teams to improve the effectiveness of long-lasting insecticide net distribution through both campaigns and continuous channels in Ghana
Introduction: In Ghana, the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) distributes long-lasting insecticide net (LLIN) to households for free through the periodic point mass distribution (PMD) campaign and continuous distribution to populations most vulnerable to malaria. It is known that the existence of effective and functional community-based groups could influence positive behaviours regarding health interventions promoted through health c…
Implementation and effectiveness outcomes of Community Health Advocacy Teams to improve long-lasting insecticide net distribution and use in six districts in Ghana
Malaria remains a leading cause of illness and death especially among children and pregnant women in Ghana. Despite the efforts made by the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), including distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) to households through periodic Point Mass Distribution (PMD) campaigns and continuous channels (antenatal, schools and postnatal), there is a gap between access and use of LLINs in Ghana. An effectiv…
Therapeutic efficacy of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine and artesunate-pyronaridine combinations in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Ghana, 2023
Introduction Malaria case management in Ghana is a key intervention within the national malaria elimination agenda. Currently, artesunate-amodiaquine (AS-AQ), artemetherlumefantrine (AL), and artesunate-pyronaridine (AP) are the first-line medicines for treating uncomplicated malaria whilst dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHAP) is the second-line medicine. Methods This was a one-arm prospective evaluation of the clinical, parasitological and haem…
Malaria incidence rose following the introduction of neonicotinoid-based IRS in selected districts in northern Ghana
In Ghana, indoor residual spraying (IRS) has been a key intervention for malaria control since 2008. After seven years of IRS with an organophosphate insecticide, which substantially reduced malaria incidence, IRS programs transitioned to neonicotinoid-based products between 2018 and 2019 as part of an insecticide rotation plan. This change was largely informed by entomological data from a limited number of pilot districts, with little evidence o…
Malaria (7 works) · Malaria Research and Control (6 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Mosquito-borne diseases and control (5 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Population (3 works) · Psychological intervention (3 works) · Epidemiology (2 works) · Immunology (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works)