Publications by authors named "P A S Adu"
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- The study highlights that chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant public health issue, particularly in Africa where around 60 million cases exist, and it aims to evaluate the awareness and prevalence of HBV among pregnant women in Ghana.
- The research involved collecting data through questionnaires and blood samples from pregnant women visiting a hospital, revealing a 4.4% prevalence of HBV alongside other health indicators like mild thrombocytopenia and prolonged bleeding time.
- Findings showed that pregnant women with higher education and previous HBV screening were significantly more informed about the virus, emphasizing the need for enhanced education and screening programs to improve awareness and prevention efforts.
The introduction of Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ bill, aimed at criminalising LGBTQ+ identities and advocacies, has sparked widespread debate and significant controversies. In this commentary, we discussed the proposed bill and expounded upon the potential ramifications of such legislation on individual psychological health and well-being. We highlighted the consequences of the clash between differing sets of values.
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- Ideal partner preferences shape key insights in human mating research, but recent studies face issues such as inconsistent analysis methods and varying findings across different populations.
- A large-scale study involving 10,358 participants from 43 countries revealed significant effects of preference matching, particularly when analyzing traits collectively, with some traits showing minimal impact on partner evaluations.
- The research also highlighted gender differences, where both men and women misjudged the importance of traits like attractiveness and earning potential in their stated preferences compared to actual revealed preferences.
Beliefs negatively mediate adolescents' and adults' knowledge about sickle cell disease prevention and relationship choices; a one-center exploratory study in Central Region, Ghana.
Godfred Kiteinkwa Laar Justine Mwinbeku Ebenezer Allotey Pappoe Emmanuella Obike Elizabeth Ankomah Patrick Adu
Arch Public Health
August 2024
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common monogenic inheritable condition in sub-Saharan Africa. 30% of Ghanaians are estimated to be carriers creating a condition for stable SCD penetrance. Being inheritable, SCD is scientifically preventable through intentional spousal selection.
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- A study examined psychological factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination attitudes across four countries: Ghana, India, New Zealand, and Germany, with 1822 participants involved.
- Each country showed different key psychological predictors, such as positive affect in Ghana (7%), self-compassion in India (66%), dispositional optimism in New Zealand (5%), and compassion for others in Germany (2%).
- The findings suggest that emotional well-being is crucial for improving vaccination rates, and addressing psychological distress can also positively impact attitudes toward vaccination.