• Older people’s challenges and expectations of healthcare in Ghana: A qualitative study 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Atakro, Abigail; Aboagye, Janet Sintim; Blay, Alice Aluwah; Addo, Stella Boatemaa; Agyare, Dorcas Frempomaa; Adatar, Peter; Amoa-Gyarteng, Kwaku Gyimah; Menlah, Awube; Garti, Isabella; Boni, George Sedinam; Berchie, Osei Kwaku; Ansong, Isaac Kwadwo (PMC7815149, 2021-01-18)

  Abstract Background The increase in the number of elderly persons in developing countries has not had a corresponding increase in social and health care support systems for the elderly. There is a substantial difference ...
• Modeling and predictionof hypertension in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Ghana 

  Lartey, Agyei Helena; Wang, Jianming; Lartey, Philip; Agyei, James; Agyei, Alex; Aboagye, Janet Sintim (014. Glob. Res. J. Public Health Epidemiol., 2020-06-18)

  To explore the temporal trends of hypertension in a Ghana population and to predict future values, which will, in turn, help control and reduce the risk of hypertension-related health events. We enrolled 108,100 cases with ...
• Contributing factors to unsafe abortion practices among women of reproductive age at selected district hospitals in the Ashanti region of Ghana 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Addo, Stella Boatemaa; Aboagye, Janet Sintim; Menlah, Awube; Garti, Isabella; Amoa-Gyarteng, Kwaku Gyimah; Sarpong, Theresa; Adatara, Peter; Kumah, Kwasi Junior; Asare, Bernard Bediako; Mensah, Ami Korkor; Lutterodt, Squiter Hans; Boni, George Sedinam (Atakro et al. BMC Women's Health, 2019)

  Abstract Background: Despite the existence of an abortion law and a safe abortion policy in Ghana, the Ghana Statistical Service found that 15% of all women in the reproductive age group (15–49 years) have practiced ...
• Nurses' and Medical Officers' Knowledge, Attitude, and Preparedness Toward Potential Bioterrorism Attacks 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse, Aboagye, Janet Sintim; Addo, Stella Boatemaa; Blay, Alice Aluwah; Amoa- Gyarteng, Kwaku Gyima; Awube Menlah, Awube Menlah; Garti, Isabella; Agyare, Dorcas Frimpomaa; Kumah, Kwasi Junior; Sarpong, Limmy (2019)

  Abstract Terrorist attacks are increasingly becoming more lethal and less discriminate. The threat of bioterrorism is increasing daily. The ease of production and the broad availability of biological agents and technical ...
• Qualitative inquiry into Registered General Nurses’ experiences in the emergency centre 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Gross, Janet; Sarpong, Theresa; Armah, Ernestina; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa; Boni, George Sedinam (African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2017-08-24)

  a b s t r a c t Introduction: Though nurses are frontline workers in emergency care, their experiences in emergency centres are seldom researched. This study explored lived experiences of Registered General Nurses ...
• Patients as strategic partners in hospital settings: Trust, participation, relational value, and loyalty 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Ahenkora, Kwaku; Armah, Ernestina; Santuoh, Frederick; Sarpong, Theresa (Sciedu Press, 2019-07-01)

  ABSTRACT Objective: The need to motivate patients to participate as strategic partners in healthcare exists, and this has prompted the development of relational models of value creation. This study assesses the effect ...
• Effectiveness of short message services and voice call interventions for antiretroviral therapy adherence and other outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Amankwaa, Catrin Evans; Boateng, Daniel; Quansah, Dan Yedu; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa (Amankwaa et al., 2018-09-03)

  The potential of using mobile phone technologies to improve antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence has provided a new facet to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) research. The quality of evidence and the strength of ...
• Qualitative inquiry into Registered General Nurses’ experiences in the emergency centre 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Gross, Janet; Sarpong, Theresa; Armah, Ernestina; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa (2017-08-24)

  a b s t r a c t Introduction: Though nurses are frontline workers in emergency care, their experiences in emergency centres are seldom researched. This study explored lived experiences of Registered General Nurses ...
• Patient Participation in Nursing Care: Views From Ghanaian Nurses, Nursing Students, and Patients 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Armah, Ernestina; Atakro, Abigail; Ahenkora, Kwaku; Addo, Stella B; Aboagye, Janet S; Blay, Alice A; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa; Gross, Janet (2019-09-15)

  Abstract Previous studies on patient participation reported inconclusive benefits of patient participation in health care. Consequently, theWorld Health Organization is actively highlighting the need for the participation ...
• Knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers of evidence-based practice among Registered Nurses in a Ghanaian Teaching Hospital 

  Atakroa, Confidence Alorse; Atakrob, Abigail; Akuokoa, Cynthia Pomaa; Aboagyea, Janet Sintim; Blay, Alice Aluwah; Addoa, Stella Boatemaa; Adatarac, Peter; Agyared, Dorcas Frempomaa; Amoa-Gyartenge, Kwaku Gyimah; Gartif, Isabella; Menlah, Awube; Ansongg, Isaac Kwadwo; Bonih, George Sedinam; Sallaha, Rexford; Sarponga, Yaa Gyamera (ELSEVIER, 2020)

  A B S T R A C T Objective: This study aimed at investigating knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers of evidencebased practice among Registered Nurses in a Ghanaian Teaching Hospital. Methods: The study ...
• Medicines and vaccines supply chains challenges in Nigeria: a scoping review 

  Olutuase, O.; Chinwe, J; Iwu‑Jaja; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa; Adewuyi, Emmanuel O.; Vishnu Khanal, Vishnu Khanal (2022)

  Abstract Background: Medicines and vaccines supply chains represent critical systems for realising one of the major targets of the United Nations’ third Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—access to safe, effective, ...
• Challenges, Coping Strategies, and Social Support among Breast Cancer Patients in Ghana 

  Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa; Cobbold, Bernice; Boamah, Benson Ellen Opoku; Boatemaa, Ruth; Boateng, Daniel (2020)

  Background. Despite the high incidence and mortality rate of breast cancer (BC) in Ghana, little attention has been given to the issue of how adult women cope with having BC. %e aim of this study was to explore the ...
• Healthcare providers’ perspectives of the supportive care needs of women with advanced breast cancer in Ghana 

  Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa; Chambers, Shirley; Yates, Patsy (2022)

  Abstract Background: The study sought to understand the supportive care needs of women with advanced breast cancer from the perspectives of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key informants of charitable/non-governmental ...
• Supportive care needs of women with advanced breast cancer in Ghana 

  . Akuoko a, Cynthia Pomaa; Chambers, Shirley; Yates, Patsy (ELSEVIER, 2022-03-09)

  A B S T R A C T Purpose: Most women with breast cancer in Ghana are initially diagnosed with advanced disease, however, there is limited research about Ghanaian women’s experiences of living with advanced breast cancer. ...
• Barriers to early presentation and diagnosis of breast cancer among African women living in sub-Saharan Africa 

  Akuoko, Pomaa Cynthia; Armah, Ernestina; Sarpong, Theresa; Quansah, Dan Yedu; Amankwaa, Isaac; Boateng, Daniel (Akuoko et al., 2017-01-13)

  Breast cancer (BC) has been described as the leading cause of cancer deaths among women especially in the developing world including sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Delayed presentation and late diagnosis at health facilities ...
• Bacterial Reduction of Hand Contamination: Hand Rubbing with Alcohol-Based Solution or Hand Washing with Soap and Water? 

  Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa (2019)

  Abstract Health care-associated infections (HAIs) occur worldwide and affect both developed and developing countries. Hand hygiene, including hand washing (washing hands with plain soap), hygienic hand washing (washing ...
• Quality of Breast Cancer Information on the Internet by African Organizations: An Appraisal 

  Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa (Cynthia Pomaa Akuoko., 2016-12-18)
• Prevalence and factors associated with underutilization of antenatal care services in Nigeria: A comparative study of rural and urban residences based on the 2013 Nigeria demographic and health survey 

  Adewuyi, Emmanuel Olorunleke; Auta, Asa; Khanal, Vishnu; Bamidel, Olasunkanmi David; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa; Adefemi, Kazeem; Tapshak, Samson Joseph; Zhao, Yun (Adewuyi et al., 2018-04-29)

  Antenatal care (ANC) is a major public health intervention aimed at ensuring safe pregnancy outcomes. In Nigeria, the recommended minimum of four times ANC attendance is underutilized. This study investigates the prevalence ...
• Knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers of evidence-based practice among Registered Nurses in a Ghanaian Teaching Hospital 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Atakro, Abigail; Akuoko, Cynthia Pomaa; Aboagye, Janet Sintim; Blay, Alice Aluwah; Addo, Stella Boatemaa; Adatara, Peter; Agyare, Dorcas Frempomaa; Amoa-Gyarteng, Kwaku Gyimah; Garti, Isabella; Menlah, Awube; Ansong, Isaac Kwadwo; Boni, George Sedinam; Sallah, Rexford; Sarpong, Yaa Gyamera (International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2020-05-04)

  Objective: This study aimed at investigating knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers of evidencebased practice among Registered Nurses in a Ghanaian Teaching Hospital. Methods: The study utilised mixed ...
• Clinical placement experiences by undergraduate nursing students in selected teaching hospitals in Ghana 

  Atakro, Confidence Alorse; Armah, Ernestina; Menlah, Awube; Garti, Isabella; Addo, Stellaa Boatema; Adatara, Peter; Boni, George Sedinam (BMC NURSING, 2019)

  Background: In meeting the global standard of patient safety, quality care and nursing leadership, countries are urged by the World Health Organisation to have a greater proportion of nurses educated to degree level or ...

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