Kwamena Sekyi Dickson
Biographic Data
| ID | 7550984 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kwamena Sekyi Dickson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kwamena Sekyi |
| FAMILY NAME | Dickson |
| SIGNATURE | DICKSON K S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Coast |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3152-2317 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 18 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
University-Based Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Despite increasing research on gender-based violence (GBV) in higher education, a critical gap persists in understanding GBV prevention strategies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This scoping review aims to identify and synthesize existing evidence on GBV prevention interventions in higher education institutions within LMICs. A scoping review was conducted following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and reported following Preferred …
Factors associated with inequalities in malnutrition among children in Ghana using the 2022 GDHS and WHO Heat framework
This study revealed the existence of inequalities in malnutrition among children in Ghana, which is influenced by child's age, maternal economic status, maternal education, place of residence, and subnational region. To tackle the issues of child malnutrition in Ghana, it is vital to implement targeted interventions that address age-related disparities and implement social protection programs. Subnational region disparities must be addressed by d…
Alcohol consumption among persons living with hypertension
The high prevalence of alcohol consumption and AUD among persons living with hypertension in Cape Verde signals a critical need for targeted public health strategies. Interventions should prioritize men, urban residents, current smokers, and individuals with higher education, given their higher likelihood of alcohol consumption. Additionally, given the lower likelihood of AUD among highly educated individuals, yet their higher alcohol consumption…
Cervical cancer screening among women with comorbidities
The study found a positive association between comorbidities and CCS uptake in Tanzanian women. Our findings emphasize the critical importance of ensuring accessibility and adherence to essential screenings for individuals with chronic morbid conditions. Future efforts should focus on strengthening existing integrated services and identifying potential barriers to accessing CCS within these healthcare settings to optimize cervical cancer preventi…
Factors associated with age at first screening for cervical cancer among adult Cape Verdean women
In conclusion, implementing targeted educational campaigns, addressing socio-economic barriers, and integrating cervical cancer screening into routine healthcare services can increase the early screening uptake among Cape Verdean women. There is a need to integrate CCS in the routine healthcare services of women living with hypertension. Also, the positive association between formal education and age at first screening, it is imperative for the C…
Place of residence and blood sugar testing practices among men
We conclude that place of residence plays a significant role in influencing men's decision to test their blood glucose level. It is, therefore, imperative for the Madagascar Public Health Department to liaise with the government to bridge the rural-urban disparities in terms of accessibility to blood glucose testing services. Practically, this can be achieved by instituting community-based health services centers in the rural areas of Madagascar …
Exposure to pro-tobacco and anti-tobacco media messages and events and smoking behaviour among adolescents in Gambia
This study underscores the significant impact of exposure to both anti-tobacco and pro-tobacco media messages and events on smoking behaviour among adolescents in Gambia. However, pro-tobacco messages had a greater influence on smoking prevalence than anti-tobacco messages and events. Understanding these associations is crucial for devising effective public health interventions aimed at reducing tobacco use in this population
Fruits and vegetable consumption, and its association with hypertension among women in Ghana
Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) and the risk of hypertension among women in Ghana. Design: Data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey were used. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed using Stata version 14. The study reports the adjusted OR (AOR) and CI. Setting: Ghana Participants: A total sample of 4168 women was used in the analysi…
Influence of distance to health facilities on clinical breast cancer screening behaviour among women in five sub-Saharan African countries
The study found that travel distance is a significant factor affecting clinical breast screening attendance among women in the selected SSA countries. Furthermore, the likelihood of breast screening attendance varied depending on different women's characteristics. It is crucial to prioritise breast screening interventions, particularly among the disadvantaged women identified in this study, to achieve maximum public health benefits
Non-use of diabetes medication and its associated factors
This study demonstrates sex disparities, age differences, wealth status, heart disease, and country-specific variations in medication non-use. Tailored interventions for different age groups, as well as socioeconomic support, are critical, as is integrated cardiovascular and diabetes care. These actions can improve medication use and adherence, quality of life, and long-term diabetes management outcomes
Single motherhood in Ghana
The rising rate of single-mother families has gained scholarly and policy attention. Understanding the dynamics in the socio-economic and demographic transformations that have led to the relatively high single-mother families in Ghana is important to advance policy and intervention to mitigate adverse effects of single motherhood. The study sought to examine the trends and predictors of single motherhood in Ghana from 1993 to 2014. This paper was…
Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among older people living with HIV in South Africa
More than half of South African older PLHIV are hypertensive. The factors associated with hypertension among older PLHIV are age, sex, ever diagnosed with stroke and number of times visited the clinic. Integration of hypertension management and advocacy in HIV care is urgently needed in South Africa in order to accelerate reductions in the prevalence of hypertension among older PLHIV, as well as enhance South Africa's capacity to attain the Susta…
Spatial and multilevel analysis of unskilled birth attendance in Chad
Unskilled birth attendance is spatially clustered in some parts of Chad, and it is associated with various disadvantaged individual and community level factors. When developing interventions for unskilled birth attendance in Chad, concerned international bodies, the Chad government, maternal health advocates, and private stakeholders should consider targeting the high-risk local areas identified in this study
Child Marriage and Sexual Autonomy among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Child marriage has a variety of undesirable consequences at the peril of women’s health and autonomy. In this study, we examined the association between child marriage and sexual autonomy among women in sub-Saharan Africa. We utilised data from the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 31 countries in sub-Saharan Africa between 2010 and 2019. A total of 218,578 women aged 20–49 were included in this study. Multivariable binary l…
Skilled birth attendance in Sierra Leone, Niger, and Mali
Interventions to increase SBA rates in these countries need to be reassessed to focus on the rural-urban disparity in healthcare, female education, and ANC attendance
Paid sex among men in sub-Saharan Africa
The odds of paid sex were high among men with only primary level of education, men aged 25-34, men who professed 'other' religious affiliation, men who are employed and men who are divorced. However, paid sex was low among men in the richest wealth quintile, men with tertiary level of education and men living in rural areas. This means that the decision to pay for sex is influenced by several social and demographic factors. Hence, these factors s…
Prevalence and determinants of Acute Lower Respiratory Infections among children under-five years in sub–Saharan Africa
Acute Lower Respiratory Infections (ALRIs) account for 5.8 million deaths globally and 50% of these deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. In this paper, we examined the prevalence and determinants of ALRIs among children under-five years in 28 sub-Saharan African countries. We used data from the most recent (2011-2016) Demographic and Health Surveys of the 28 countries. Women aged 15-49 (N = 13,495) with children under-five years participated in th…
Women decision-making capacity and intimate partner violence among women in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Violence against women is a common form of human rights violation, and intimate partner violence (IPV) appears to be the most significant component of violence. The aim of this study was to examine the association between women decision-making capacity and IPV among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study also looked at how socio-demographic factors also influence IPV among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS: = 84,486). Univariate an…
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Women decision-making capacity and intimate partner violence among women in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Violence against women is a common form of human rights violation, and intimate partner violence (IPV) appears to be the most significant component of violence. The aim of this study was to examine the association between women decision-making capacity and IPV among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study also looked at how socio-demographic factors also influence IPV among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS: = 84,486). Univariate an…
Paid sex among men in sub-Saharan Africa
The odds of paid sex were high among men with only primary level of education, men aged 25-34, men who professed 'other' religious affiliation, men who are employed and men who are divorced. However, paid sex was low among men in the richest wealth quintile, men with tertiary level of education and men living in rural areas. This means that the decision to pay for sex is influenced by several social and demographic factors. Hence, these factors s…
Prevalence and determinants of Acute Lower Respiratory Infections among children under-five years in sub–Saharan Africa
Acute Lower Respiratory Infections (ALRIs) account for 5.8 million deaths globally and 50% of these deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. In this paper, we examined the prevalence and determinants of ALRIs among children under-five years in 28 sub-Saharan African countries. We used data from the most recent (2011-2016) Demographic and Health Surveys of the 28 countries. Women aged 15-49 (N = 13,495) with children under-five years participated in th…
Skilled birth attendance in Sierra Leone, Niger, and Mali
Interventions to increase SBA rates in these countries need to be reassessed to focus on the rural-urban disparity in healthcare, female education, and ANC attendance
Child Marriage and Sexual Autonomy among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Child marriage has a variety of undesirable consequences at the peril of women’s health and autonomy. In this study, we examined the association between child marriage and sexual autonomy among women in sub-Saharan Africa. We utilised data from the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 31 countries in sub-Saharan Africa between 2010 and 2019. A total of 218,578 women aged 20–49 were included in this study. Multivariable binary l…
Single motherhood in Ghana
The rising rate of single-mother families has gained scholarly and policy attention. Understanding the dynamics in the socio-economic and demographic transformations that have led to the relatively high single-mother families in Ghana is important to advance policy and intervention to mitigate adverse effects of single motherhood. The study sought to examine the trends and predictors of single motherhood in Ghana from 1993 to 2014. This paper was…
Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among older people living with HIV in South Africa
More than half of South African older PLHIV are hypertensive. The factors associated with hypertension among older PLHIV are age, sex, ever diagnosed with stroke and number of times visited the clinic. Integration of hypertension management and advocacy in HIV care is urgently needed in South Africa in order to accelerate reductions in the prevalence of hypertension among older PLHIV, as well as enhance South Africa's capacity to attain the Susta…
Spatial and multilevel analysis of unskilled birth attendance in Chad
Unskilled birth attendance is spatially clustered in some parts of Chad, and it is associated with various disadvantaged individual and community level factors. When developing interventions for unskilled birth attendance in Chad, concerned international bodies, the Chad government, maternal health advocates, and private stakeholders should consider targeting the high-risk local areas identified in this study
Influence of distance to health facilities on clinical breast cancer screening behaviour among women in five sub-Saharan African countries
The study found that travel distance is a significant factor affecting clinical breast screening attendance among women in the selected SSA countries. Furthermore, the likelihood of breast screening attendance varied depending on different women's characteristics. It is crucial to prioritise breast screening interventions, particularly among the disadvantaged women identified in this study, to achieve maximum public health benefits
Non-use of diabetes medication and its associated factors
This study demonstrates sex disparities, age differences, wealth status, heart disease, and country-specific variations in medication non-use. Tailored interventions for different age groups, as well as socioeconomic support, are critical, as is integrated cardiovascular and diabetes care. These actions can improve medication use and adherence, quality of life, and long-term diabetes management outcomes
Cervical cancer screening among women with comorbidities
The study found a positive association between comorbidities and CCS uptake in Tanzanian women. Our findings emphasize the critical importance of ensuring accessibility and adherence to essential screenings for individuals with chronic morbid conditions. Future efforts should focus on strengthening existing integrated services and identifying potential barriers to accessing CCS within these healthcare settings to optimize cervical cancer preventi…
Factors associated with age at first screening for cervical cancer among adult Cape Verdean women
In conclusion, implementing targeted educational campaigns, addressing socio-economic barriers, and integrating cervical cancer screening into routine healthcare services can increase the early screening uptake among Cape Verdean women. There is a need to integrate CCS in the routine healthcare services of women living with hypertension. Also, the positive association between formal education and age at first screening, it is imperative for the C…
Place of residence and blood sugar testing practices among men
We conclude that place of residence plays a significant role in influencing men's decision to test their blood glucose level. It is, therefore, imperative for the Madagascar Public Health Department to liaise with the government to bridge the rural-urban disparities in terms of accessibility to blood glucose testing services. Practically, this can be achieved by instituting community-based health services centers in the rural areas of Madagascar …
Exposure to pro-tobacco and anti-tobacco media messages and events and smoking behaviour among adolescents in Gambia
This study underscores the significant impact of exposure to both anti-tobacco and pro-tobacco media messages and events on smoking behaviour among adolescents in Gambia. However, pro-tobacco messages had a greater influence on smoking prevalence than anti-tobacco messages and events. Understanding these associations is crucial for devising effective public health interventions aimed at reducing tobacco use in this population
Fruits and vegetable consumption, and its association with hypertension among women in Ghana
Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) and the risk of hypertension among women in Ghana. Design: Data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey were used. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed using Stata version 14. The study reports the adjusted OR (AOR) and CI. Setting: Ghana Participants: A total sample of 4168 women was used in the analysi…
Factors associated with inequalities in malnutrition among children in Ghana using the 2022 GDHS and WHO Heat framework
This study revealed the existence of inequalities in malnutrition among children in Ghana, which is influenced by child's age, maternal economic status, maternal education, place of residence, and subnational region. To tackle the issues of child malnutrition in Ghana, it is vital to implement targeted interventions that address age-related disparities and implement social protection programs. Subnational region disparities must be addressed by d…
Alcohol consumption among persons living with hypertension
The high prevalence of alcohol consumption and AUD among persons living with hypertension in Cape Verde signals a critical need for targeted public health strategies. Interventions should prioritize men, urban residents, current smokers, and individuals with higher education, given their higher likelihood of alcohol consumption. Additionally, given the lower likelihood of AUD among highly educated individuals, yet their higher alcohol consumption…
University-Based Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Despite increasing research on gender-based violence (GBV) in higher education, a critical gap persists in understanding GBV prevention strategies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This scoping review aims to identify and synthesize existing evidence on GBV prevention interventions in higher education institutions within LMICs. A scoping review was conducted following Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and reported following Preferred …
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