Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong
Biographic Data
| ID | 7548551 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong |
| GIVEN NAMES | Philip Teg-Nefaah |
| FAMILY NAME | Tabong |
| SIGNATURE | TABONG P T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ghana |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6457-1844 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence and distribution of selected risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Ghana
Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) prevalence is on the rise in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), including Ghana. The increasing prevalence is primarily due to shifts in modifiable risk factors. Although global studies have explored NCD prevalence and associated factors, nationally representative evidence in Ghana remains limited. This study therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of selected NCDs and key behavioural and m…
Prevalence and correlates of probable anxiety and depression among young people
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Leadership and governance for integrating mental healthcare at the primary healthcare (PHC) level
Leadership and governance are key components of health systems, nevertheless research into leadership and governance of mental healthcare at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level is probably the least well researched and understood part of these systems. As part of assessing the integration of mental health at the PHC level in Ghana, the leadership and governance organisation and structures to ensure supervision and coordination were examined. A co…
Knowledge and practice of solid healthcare waste management among waste handlers in hospitals in Southern Ghana
For effective healthcare waste management, which heavily relies on waste handlers, it is essential to improve personal protective equipment, vaccinations, colour-coded containers, and a supply of disinfectants/soap to prevent infections. Hospital administrators must receive training on the importance of these logistics to streamline the work of waste handlers and promote public health
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…
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…
Acceptability of breast milk donor banking
Despite the compelling evidence demonstrating the immediate and long-term health advantages of prompt breastfeeding from birth, not all newborns are breastfed exclusively for a variety of reasons. As a result, the World Health Organization has made new recommendations for the adoption of breastmilk donor banks to make sure that children receive breastmilk when mothers are unable to produce it. In order to better understand how health professional…
Capacity building through comprehensive implementation research training and mentorship
BACKGROUND: Implementation research (IR) is increasingly gaining popularity as the act of carrying an intention into effect. It is thus an important approach to addressing individual practices, policies, programmes and other technologies to solving public health problems. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) continue to experience public health problems which could be addressed using implementation research. These countries however fall behin…
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…
Misconceptions, Misinformation and Politics of Covid-19 on Social Media
Background: Ghana developed an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) in response to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2) pandemic. A key strategy in the EPRP is to mobilize national resources and put in place strategies for improved risk and behavioral change communication. Nonetheless, concerns have been raised on social media about COVID-19 misinformation and misconceptions. This study used social media conte…
Stakeholders’ perspectives about the impact of training and sensitization of traditional and spiritual healers on mental health and illness
BACKGROUND: Prayer camps and traditional healers have emerged recently as alternative sources of mental health care in Ghana. To increase their knowledge and collaboration between formal and informal mental health care providers, training and sensitization was organized for them. AIMS: This study aimed at assessing beneficiaries' views about the impact of this intervention. METHODS: We adopted narrative approach to qualitative enquiry using purpo…
Adolescents’ reproductive health knowledge, choices and factors affecting reproductive health choices
BACKGROUND: In Ghana, adolescents constitute about a quarter of the total population. These adolescents make reproductive health decisions and choices based on their knowledge and the availability of such choices. These reproductive health decisions and choices can either negatively or positively affect their lives. This study therefore explored adolescents' reproductive health knowledge and choices, the type of choices they make and the factors …
“If you do vasectomy and come back here weak, I will divorce you”
BACKGROUND: Male involvement in contraceptive use is increasingly becoming a global reproductive health issue. Vasectomy is one of the two male modern contraceptive methods espoused by the National Family Planning Policy in Ghana. Despite these advocacies, there are reports of low patronage of this method in Ghana. This study adhering to RATS guidelines on qualitative research therefore explored the social and cultural factors that may be affecti…
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“If you do vasectomy and come back here weak, I will divorce you”
BACKGROUND: Male involvement in contraceptive use is increasingly becoming a global reproductive health issue. Vasectomy is one of the two male modern contraceptive methods espoused by the National Family Planning Policy in Ghana. Despite these advocacies, there are reports of low patronage of this method in Ghana. This study adhering to RATS guidelines on qualitative research therefore explored the social and cultural factors that may be affecti…
Adolescents’ reproductive health knowledge, choices and factors affecting reproductive health choices
BACKGROUND: In Ghana, adolescents constitute about a quarter of the total population. These adolescents make reproductive health decisions and choices based on their knowledge and the availability of such choices. These reproductive health decisions and choices can either negatively or positively affect their lives. This study therefore explored adolescents' reproductive health knowledge and choices, the type of choices they make and the factors …
Stakeholders’ perspectives about the impact of training and sensitization of traditional and spiritual healers on mental health and illness
BACKGROUND: Prayer camps and traditional healers have emerged recently as alternative sources of mental health care in Ghana. To increase their knowledge and collaboration between formal and informal mental health care providers, training and sensitization was organized for them. AIMS: This study aimed at assessing beneficiaries' views about the impact of this intervention. METHODS: We adopted narrative approach to qualitative enquiry using purpo…
Misconceptions, Misinformation and Politics of Covid-19 on Social Media
Background: Ghana developed an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) in response to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2) pandemic. A key strategy in the EPRP is to mobilize national resources and put in place strategies for improved risk and behavioral change communication. Nonetheless, concerns have been raised on social media about COVID-19 misinformation and misconceptions. This study used social media conte…
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…
Acceptability of breast milk donor banking
Despite the compelling evidence demonstrating the immediate and long-term health advantages of prompt breastfeeding from birth, not all newborns are breastfed exclusively for a variety of reasons. As a result, the World Health Organization has made new recommendations for the adoption of breastmilk donor banks to make sure that children receive breastmilk when mothers are unable to produce it. In order to better understand how health professional…
Capacity building through comprehensive implementation research training and mentorship
BACKGROUND: Implementation research (IR) is increasingly gaining popularity as the act of carrying an intention into effect. It is thus an important approach to addressing individual practices, policies, programmes and other technologies to solving public health problems. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) continue to experience public health problems which could be addressed using implementation research. These countries however fall behin…
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…
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…
Leadership and governance for integrating mental healthcare at the primary healthcare (PHC) level
Leadership and governance are key components of health systems, nevertheless research into leadership and governance of mental healthcare at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level is probably the least well researched and understood part of these systems. As part of assessing the integration of mental health at the PHC level in Ghana, the leadership and governance organisation and structures to ensure supervision and coordination were examined. A co…
Knowledge and practice of solid healthcare waste management among waste handlers in hospitals in Southern Ghana
For effective healthcare waste management, which heavily relies on waste handlers, it is essential to improve personal protective equipment, vaccinations, colour-coded containers, and a supply of disinfectants/soap to prevent infections. Hospital administrators must receive training on the importance of these logistics to streamline the work of waste handlers and promote public health
Prevalence and distribution of selected risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Ghana
Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) prevalence is on the rise in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), including Ghana. The increasing prevalence is primarily due to shifts in modifiable risk factors. Although global studies have explored NCD prevalence and associated factors, nationally representative evidence in Ghana remains limited. This study therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of selected NCDs and key behavioural and m…
Prevalence and correlates of probable anxiety and depression among young people
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. As you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button
Medicine (11 works) · Nursing (11 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Population (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Qualitative research (7 works) · Political science (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (4 works)