Publications by authors named "Emmanuel Akwasi Marfo"
Language Matters: Exploring Preferred Terms for Diverse Populations.
Glob Qual Nurs Res
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The article discusses the importance of using preferred terms and inclusive language in research involving diverse populations, highlighting the negative impacts of inappropriate terminology, such as labeling and stigma.
- The study analyzed terminology preferences from 12 major international organizations, revealing a shift towards more respectful and accurate language choices, like "people made vulnerable by systemic inequities" instead of outdated terms.
- The findings stress the critical role of language in shaping perceptions of diverse communities and call for ongoing efforts to prioritize inclusive language to enhance equity in research and policy.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how acceptable and accessible the COVID-19 vaccine is among global migrants, and how many actually get vaccinated.
- A rapid review of 1,186 articles resulted in 10 relevant studies, showing that most migrants had low acceptance and uptake of the vaccine, facing various barriers to access, such as technological issues.
- The findings suggest a need for improved strategies in practice and policy to enhance vaccination rates among migrant populations and provide recommendations for further research.
Incidence of tuberculosis and its predictors among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition in North Shoa, Amhara region, Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study.
Yared Asmare Aynalem Lemma Getacher Yonatan Eshete Ashene Tadesse Yirga Akalu Getachew Yideg Yitbarek Emmanuel Akwasi Marfo
Front Pediatr
May 2023
Introduction: Although tuberculosis (TB) is one of the significant public health challenges in severely malnourished children throughout the globe, it is a severe issue for countries such as Ethiopia, with significant resource limitations. Few studies have examined the incidence of tuberculosis and its predictors among children under five years of age with severe acute malnutrition in developing countries, and there is a paucity of data. This study aimed to estimate the incidence of tuberculosis and its predictors among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in North Shoa, Amhara region, Ethiopia.
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