Daniel Sesay
Biographic Data
| ID | 7726618 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Daniel Sesay |
| GIVEN NAMES | Daniel |
| FAMILY NAME | Sesay |
| SIGNATURE | SESAY D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Sierra Leone |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
“ Women are more encouraged to apply ”
In recent decades, increasing female labor market participation has emerged as a key political priority both nationally and internationally. However, existing studies reveal that its increase alone is insufficient to tackle deeply rooted gender-based inequalities, as a substantial share of working women globally remain concentrated in low-paid and precarious employment. This paper explores the labor market experiences of young women in urban Sier…
Sex-stratified mortality trends in preterm birth complications in Sierra Leone
Background Preterm birth complications remain a leading cause of neonatal mortality in Sierra Leone, despite recent health system gains. Evidence on long-term sex-specific disparities in mortality due to preterm birth complications is limited, constraining equitable neonatal care planning.Objective To examine two‐decade trends in sex‐stratified mortality from preterm birth complications using standardized equity indicators.Methods We conducted a …
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake Among Adolescent Girls Living with HIV in Sierra Leone
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is critical for preventing cervical cancer among women living with HIV. Yet, uptake among adolescent girls needed to prevent cervical cancer remains understudied in low-income countries. This cross-sectional study examined HPV vaccination rates among adolescent girls (aged 10-18 years), sociodemographic predictors and perceptions related to HPV vaccination among their caregivers. A total of 249 caregivers of…
Impact of Covid-19 on the Utilization of HIV Testing and Linkage Services in Sierra Leone
The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the delivery of essential health services globally. In this study, we aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on HIV testing and linkage services at three public health facilities in Freetown, Sierra Leone. We conducted a retrospective study to assess the impact of COVID-19 on HIV testing and linkage to treatment services (HTS) at Connaught Hospital (CH-tertiary), Lumley Government Hospital (LGH-seconda…
Factors for success in mental health advocacy
BACKGROUND: Mental health advocacy groups are an effective way of pushing the mental health agenda and putting pressure on national governments to observe the right to health; however, there is limited research that highlights best practices for such groups in low-resource settings. In an effort to improve the scaling up of mental health in Sierra Leone, stakeholders came together to form the country's first mental health advocacy group: the Ment…
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Factors for success in mental health advocacy
BACKGROUND: Mental health advocacy groups are an effective way of pushing the mental health agenda and putting pressure on national governments to observe the right to health; however, there is limited research that highlights best practices for such groups in low-resource settings. In an effort to improve the scaling up of mental health in Sierra Leone, stakeholders came together to form the country's first mental health advocacy group: the Ment…
Impact of Covid-19 on the Utilization of HIV Testing and Linkage Services in Sierra Leone
The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the delivery of essential health services globally. In this study, we aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on HIV testing and linkage services at three public health facilities in Freetown, Sierra Leone. We conducted a retrospective study to assess the impact of COVID-19 on HIV testing and linkage to treatment services (HTS) at Connaught Hospital (CH-tertiary), Lumley Government Hospital (LGH-seconda…
“ Women are more encouraged to apply ”
In recent decades, increasing female labor market participation has emerged as a key political priority both nationally and internationally. However, existing studies reveal that its increase alone is insufficient to tackle deeply rooted gender-based inequalities, as a substantial share of working women globally remain concentrated in low-paid and precarious employment. This paper explores the labor market experiences of young women in urban Sier…
Sex-stratified mortality trends in preterm birth complications in Sierra Leone
Background Preterm birth complications remain a leading cause of neonatal mortality in Sierra Leone, despite recent health system gains. Evidence on long-term sex-specific disparities in mortality due to preterm birth complications is limited, constraining equitable neonatal care planning.Objective To examine two‐decade trends in sex‐stratified mortality from preterm birth complications using standardized equity indicators.Methods We conducted a …
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake Among Adolescent Girls Living with HIV in Sierra Leone
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is critical for preventing cervical cancer among women living with HIV. Yet, uptake among adolescent girls needed to prevent cervical cancer remains understudied in low-income countries. This cross-sectional study examined HPV vaccination rates among adolescent girls (aged 10-18 years), sociodemographic predictors and perceptions related to HPV vaccination among their caregivers. A total of 249 caregivers of…
Medicine (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Sierra leone (2 works) · Socioeconomics (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Business (1 work) · Cervical cancer (1 work) · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research (1 work) · Child mortality (1 work)