Publications by authors named "J P Ansah"
Article Synopsis
- - The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly worsened mental health issues for vulnerable groups like female entertainment workers (FEWs) in Cambodia, who already faced challenges due to pre-existing inequalities and occupational stress.
- - A workshop in December 2021 brought together 27 stakeholders to discuss and map the factors affecting the mental well-being of FEWs, revealing 13 critical feedback loops related to stressors such as financial instability and the fear of COVID-19.
- - Suggested interventions included vocational training, mental health awareness, improved access to mental health services, and programs addressing gender-based violence, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach to support FEWs.
Background: Limited diagnostic testing for drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) may lead to high rates of misdiagnosis and undertreatment. Current diagnostic tests focus only on detection of rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB). This study aims to determine the impact of improved diagnostic testing for a wider range of drug resistance on DR-TB outcomes in high-burden TB settings, using the Philippines and Thailand as case studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Our primary objective was to determine the frequency and type of substance use in youth presenting to our pediatric ED (PED). Our secondary objective was to identify characteristics associated with higher-risk substance use.
Methods: We conducted a tablet-based, anonymous, self-administered screening for substance use using a modified version of the Screening to Brief Intervention (S2BI) tool among a convenience sample of 383 patients 12-21 years presenting to an urban, academic PED from February to July 2023.
Background: The association between COVID-19 infection and the onset of dementia among adults 65 years and older has the potential to increase the burden of dementia worldwide significantly. Our research, which focuses on understanding the likely increase in the burden of dementia due to COVID-19 infection in the USA, has crucial public policy implications. By providing these insights, we aim to empower policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and public health officials to make informed decisions and plan for the future.
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