Martin Nyaaba Adokiya
Biographic Data
| ID | 7743745 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Martin Nyaaba Adokiya |
| GIVEN NAMES | Martin Nyaaba |
| FAMILY NAME | Adokiya |
| SIGNATURE | ADOKIYA M N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University for Development Studies |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0167-5512 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Access to and use of improved water and sanitation facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Access to and use of improved water sources and sanitation facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains a significant public health concern, with notable variations across countries. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to water and sanitation require evidence on current levels of access and factors that shape them. This study examined household access to and use of improved water sources and sanitation facilities, as well as the…
Routine childhood immunization coverage, timeliness, dropout, and missed opportunities in Northern Ghana
Routine childhood immunization plays a crucial role in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases and child mortality. However, sustained progress requires not only high coverage but also timely administration, continuity across multi-dose schedules, and minimization of missed opportunities for vaccination. Persistent subnational inequities, post-COVID-19 disruptions, and gaps in service delivery threaten progress toward Immunization Agenda 2030 targe…
Trends and determinants of complete vaccination coverage among children aged 12–59 months
Vaccination is pivotal for global public health, yet achieving complete coverage among children in low-income countries remains challenging. This study assessed vaccination trends in children aged 12–59 months using Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) data from 1996 to 2018 in Bénin. The study incorporated a range of independent variables sourced from prior studies. The data was processed and analyzed using R version 4.2.0, employing a combinati…
Trends and determinants of the triple burden of malnutrition in Ghana; Analyses of two decades of demographic and health survey datasets
Anaemia, undernutrition and obesity remain complex public health challenges. Their coexistence among households, commonly known as the triple burden of malnutrition (TBM) is a new concept that lacks scholarship within the maternal and child nutrition discourse in Ghana. This study therefore aimed to evaluate the trends and factors associated with TBM among mothers and their children aged 0–59 months in Ghana. This study combined and analysed data…
Correlates of Hepatitis B infection in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Wa Municipality, Ghana
Despite the availability of an effective vaccine against viral hepatitis B infection, it remains prevalent, highly transmissible especially through mother-to-child, life-threatening, and a major public health challenge. A positive Hepatitis B e-Antigen (HBeAg) mother has a 90% risk of transmitting the virus to the unborn child in the perinatal period. This study sought to determine the prevalence and risk of Hepatitis B infection among pregnant w…
Equitable global health research collaborations with a mind of human dignity
This paper explores the importance of equitable global health research collaborations that prioritize human dignity. It addresses the need for Global North partners to increase their efforts in raising awareness among all actors in global health. The aim is to bridge the gap in research collaborations and promote equitable practices that uphold the principles of human dignity and equity. A comprehensive review of existing literature and case stud…
Experiences of nurses on Covid-19 preventive protocols implementation in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
The Coronavirus Disease, 2019 (COVID-19) disrupted healthcare delivery. Health workers, particularly nurses are key members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. They are faced with many challenges due to the pandemic. In addition to providing basic healthcare services, nurses are required to adhere to the COVID-19 recommended safety protocols. This study explored experiences of nurses on the implementation of COVID-19 preventive protocols in…
A qualitative study of health workers’ perspectives on malaria case identification and management among pregnant women in Savelugu Municipality, Ghana
Despite successes in malaria control interventions over the past two decades, malaria remains a major public health concern. Over 125 million women live in endemic areas and experience adverse pregnancy outcomes due to malaria. Understanding health workers’ perspectives on malaria identification and management is important to informing policy changes on the control and eradication of the disease. This study explored the perspectives of health wor…
Temporal trend analysis of the HIV/Aids burden before and after the implementation of antiretroviral therapy at the population level from 1990 to 2020 in Ghana
We found trends indicating progress in Ghana's fight against HIV/AIDS. However, the most significant declines occurred after the introduction of ART, suggesting that the scale-up of ART may have contributed to the decline in HIV/AIDS in Ghana. We advocate for the rapid expansion of ART in Ghana
Frequency of exposure to the media is associated with levels of HIV-related knowledge and stigmatising attitudes among adults in Ghana
Studies show that increased knowledge of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is achieved through exposure to mass media, which then contributes to positive attitudes and behaviours towards people living with HIV and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This study examined the relationship between the frequency of exposure to the media and the level of HIV-related knowledge and stigmatising attitudes towards HIV and AIDS among adults in …
Ebola virus disease surveillance and response preparedness in northern Ghana
BACKGROUND: The recent Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak has been described as unprecedented in terms of morbidity, mortality, and geographical extension. It also revealed many weaknesses and inadequacies for disease surveillance and response systems in Africa due to underqualified staff, cultural beliefs, and lack of trust for the formal health care sector. In 2014, Ghana had high risk of importation of EVD cases. OBJECTIVE: The objective of th…
Evaluation of the integrated disease surveillance and response system for infectious diseases control in northern Ghana
The DHIMS2 has improved the availability of IDSR reports, but the quality of data reported is not sufficient. Particularly the inconsistencies between weekly and monthly data need to be addressed. Moreover, support for and communication within the IDSR system is inadequate and calls for attention
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Evaluation of the integrated disease surveillance and response system for infectious diseases control in northern Ghana
The DHIMS2 has improved the availability of IDSR reports, but the quality of data reported is not sufficient. Particularly the inconsistencies between weekly and monthly data need to be addressed. Moreover, support for and communication within the IDSR system is inadequate and calls for attention
Ebola virus disease surveillance and response preparedness in northern Ghana
BACKGROUND: The recent Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak has been described as unprecedented in terms of morbidity, mortality, and geographical extension. It also revealed many weaknesses and inadequacies for disease surveillance and response systems in Africa due to underqualified staff, cultural beliefs, and lack of trust for the formal health care sector. In 2014, Ghana had high risk of importation of EVD cases. OBJECTIVE: The objective of th…
Frequency of exposure to the media is associated with levels of HIV-related knowledge and stigmatising attitudes among adults in Ghana
Studies show that increased knowledge of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is achieved through exposure to mass media, which then contributes to positive attitudes and behaviours towards people living with HIV and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This study examined the relationship between the frequency of exposure to the media and the level of HIV-related knowledge and stigmatising attitudes towards HIV and AIDS among adults in …
Equitable global health research collaborations with a mind of human dignity
This paper explores the importance of equitable global health research collaborations that prioritize human dignity. It addresses the need for Global North partners to increase their efforts in raising awareness among all actors in global health. The aim is to bridge the gap in research collaborations and promote equitable practices that uphold the principles of human dignity and equity. A comprehensive review of existing literature and case stud…
Experiences of nurses on Covid-19 preventive protocols implementation in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
The Coronavirus Disease, 2019 (COVID-19) disrupted healthcare delivery. Health workers, particularly nurses are key members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. They are faced with many challenges due to the pandemic. In addition to providing basic healthcare services, nurses are required to adhere to the COVID-19 recommended safety protocols. This study explored experiences of nurses on the implementation of COVID-19 preventive protocols in…
A qualitative study of health workers’ perspectives on malaria case identification and management among pregnant women in Savelugu Municipality, Ghana
Despite successes in malaria control interventions over the past two decades, malaria remains a major public health concern. Over 125 million women live in endemic areas and experience adverse pregnancy outcomes due to malaria. Understanding health workers’ perspectives on malaria identification and management is important to informing policy changes on the control and eradication of the disease. This study explored the perspectives of health wor…
Temporal trend analysis of the HIV/Aids burden before and after the implementation of antiretroviral therapy at the population level from 1990 to 2020 in Ghana
We found trends indicating progress in Ghana's fight against HIV/AIDS. However, the most significant declines occurred after the introduction of ART, suggesting that the scale-up of ART may have contributed to the decline in HIV/AIDS in Ghana. We advocate for the rapid expansion of ART in Ghana
Correlates of Hepatitis B infection in pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Wa Municipality, Ghana
Despite the availability of an effective vaccine against viral hepatitis B infection, it remains prevalent, highly transmissible especially through mother-to-child, life-threatening, and a major public health challenge. A positive Hepatitis B e-Antigen (HBeAg) mother has a 90% risk of transmitting the virus to the unborn child in the perinatal period. This study sought to determine the prevalence and risk of Hepatitis B infection among pregnant w…
Trends and determinants of complete vaccination coverage among children aged 12–59 months
Vaccination is pivotal for global public health, yet achieving complete coverage among children in low-income countries remains challenging. This study assessed vaccination trends in children aged 12–59 months using Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) data from 1996 to 2018 in Bénin. The study incorporated a range of independent variables sourced from prior studies. The data was processed and analyzed using R version 4.2.0, employing a combinati…
Trends and determinants of the triple burden of malnutrition in Ghana; Analyses of two decades of demographic and health survey datasets
Anaemia, undernutrition and obesity remain complex public health challenges. Their coexistence among households, commonly known as the triple burden of malnutrition (TBM) is a new concept that lacks scholarship within the maternal and child nutrition discourse in Ghana. This study therefore aimed to evaluate the trends and factors associated with TBM among mothers and their children aged 0–59 months in Ghana. This study combined and analysed data…
Access to and use of improved water and sanitation facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Access to and use of improved water sources and sanitation facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains a significant public health concern, with notable variations across countries. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to water and sanitation require evidence on current levels of access and factors that shape them. This study examined household access to and use of improved water sources and sanitation facilities, as well as the…
Routine childhood immunization coverage, timeliness, dropout, and missed opportunities in Northern Ghana
Routine childhood immunization plays a crucial role in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases and child mortality. However, sustained progress requires not only high coverage but also timely administration, continuity across multi-dose schedules, and minimization of missed opportunities for vaccination. Persistent subnational inequities, post-COVID-19 disruptions, and gaps in service delivery threaten progress toward Immunization Agenda 2030 targe…
Medicine (8 works) · Public health (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Population (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Immunology (3 works) · Nursing (3 works)