A.             RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

1. Owusu, L. B., Scheepers, N., & Tenza, I. S. (2025). Exploring nurse educators' preparation of clinical nurses and midwives for research utilization in practice: A qualitative study. Nurse Education Today, 145, 106476. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106476
2. Emikpe, A. O., Ademuyiwa, I. Y., Owusu, L. B., Dwumfour, C. K., & Dzomeku, V. M. (2024). Utilisation of World Health Organization’s Postnatal Care Guidelines amongst Health Workers in Selected Local Government Areas in Ibadan, Nigeria. Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research, 15(1). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4314.7
3. Owusu, L. B., Issifu, J. S., Owiredu, E. O., Addai-Henne, S., Aniewu, S. K., Manu, J. B., Ntiamoah, P., Dwumfour, C. K., Emikpe, A., & Zakaria, A.-F. S. (2024). Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Practice in Neonatal Resuscitation among Birth Asphyxiated Newborns in a Developing Country. SAGE Open Nursing, 10, 23779608241302098. https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241302098
4. Adu, F. A., Poku, C. A., Adu, A. P., & Owusu, L. B. (2024). The role of social support and self-management on glycemic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus with complications in Ghana: A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep, 7(4), e2054. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.2054
5. Dwumfour, C. K., Bam, V. B., Owusu, L. B., Poku, C. A., Kpabitey, R. D., Aboagye, P., & Ibrahim, A. S. (2023). Prevalence and determinants of malaria infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Ejisu government hospital in Ghana: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE, 18(10), e0293420. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0293420
6. Owusu, L. B., Ababio, C., Boahene, S., Zakaria, A.-F. S., Emikpe, A. O., Dwumfour, C. K., Appiagyei, K. A., & Apiribu, F. (2023). The predictors of unsuppressed viremia among PLHIV: a cross-sectional study in Ghana. BMC Public Health, 23(1), 1113. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16032-9
7. Owusu, L. B., Poku, C. A., Kyei-Dompim, J., Dzomeku, V., & Bam, V. (2023). The motivational factors and the perceived effects of attaining higher education among post-diploma graduate nurses and midwives in Kumasi, Ghana: A cross-sectional study. Nurse Education Today, 130, 105936. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105936
8. Owusu, L. B., Scheepers, N., & Tenza, I. S. (2023). Utilization of Research in Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Practice in Ghana: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study [Protocol]. JMIR research protocols, 12, e45067. https://doi.org/10.2196/45067
9. Owusu, L. B., Zakaria, A.-F. S., Agyapong, S., Akokre, R., & Adebanji, A. O. (2023). Care of the newborn’s umbilical cord: The perspectives of mothers in a developing country. Journal of Neonatal Nursing. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnn.2023.04.012
10. Owusu, L. B., Zakaria, A.-F. S., Fordjour, P., Dzangmah, G. D., Emikpe, A. O., & Dwumfour, C. K. (2023). Morbidity and outcomes of pregnancy among women with sickle cell Disease: A Cross-Sectional study AT Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 18, 100546. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2023.100546
11. Owusu, L. B., Apprey, C., Diji, A. K.-A., & Adebanji, A. (2022). Association between iron supplementation and anaemia in pregnant women in Ghana. Nutrition & Food Science, 52(2), 308-319. https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-03-2021-0105
12. Karalolo, B. B.-a., Emikpe, A. O., & Owusu, L. B. (2021). Knowledge, perception and practice of preconception care among health workers in primary healthcare settings in Ibadan, Nigeria. African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 15(3), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2020.0016
13. Emikpe A.O., Owusu L.B., Dwumfour C., Dzomeku, V. (2021). Case Study Ensuring Quality Midwifery Education through digital learning amid the COVID 19 Pandemic: The case of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kumasi-Ghana. WHO: ICM:UNFPA. Feb. 2021.
14. Boampong, O. L., & Omowumi, E. A. (2020). Women's adherence to iron supplementation during pregnancy in Kumasi, Ghana. African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 14(4), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2020.0008

B.             Conference presentations

1. Owusu, L. B., Scheepers, D. N., & Tenza, D. I. S. (2024, 20th November 2024). A Conceptual Framework for Research Utilization in Clinical Nursing and Midwifery practice in Ghana 10th PhD Virtual Connect 2024, Uppsala-Sweden.
2. Owusu, L. B., Scheepers, N. & Tenza, I. S. (2024). Research Utilization Knowledge and Years of Clinical Practice among Clinical Nurses and Midwives in Ghana. Sigma Nursing Congress 2024. Singapore: Sigma Nursing.
3. Emikpe, A. O., Obeng, H., Bonsu, Z. M., Tsiko, E. A., Owusu, L. B., Dwumfour, C. K., Issifu, J. S., & Dzomeku, V. M. (2024). Understanding postpartum depression among postnatal women in Kumasi Ghana: A descriptive cross sectional study 2024 Global Health Summer Institute, University of Michigan. https://custom.cvent.com/FAE9DDA176B54DE09B6D5062D5CD6CCD/files/6990b9d1215a486b9c0135f59676876e.pdf
4. Owusu, L. B., Dwumfour, C. K., Emikpe, A., Issifu, J. S., Suglo, Z. A.-F., & Dzomeku, V. (2024). Sexual History and Contraceptive Use among Female Hairdressers: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. 2024 Global Health Summer Institute, University of Michigan.
5. Owusu, L. B., Scheepers, N., & Tenza, I. S. (2024). Nurse Educators` Preparation of Clinical Nurses and Midwives for Research Utilization in Ghana 2024 Global Health Summer Institute, University of Michigan. https://custom.cvent.com/FAE9DDA176B54DE09B6D5062D5CD6CCD/files/6990b9d1215a486b9c0135f59676876e.pdf
6. Owusu, L. B., Scheepers, N., & Tenza, I. S. (2023, 29th to 31st May 2023). The association between nursing education and clinical research utilization: A cross-sectional study in Kumasi, Ghana KNUST Scientific Research Conference 2023, School of Business, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana.
7. Owusu, L. B., Scheepers, N., & Tenza, I. S. (2023, 25th to 28th July, 2023). Examining the relationship between education and knowledge, attitude and practice of research utilization in clinical nursing and midwifery in Kumasi Ghana. [Poster]. 3rd African Nursing Conference, Gauteng, South Africa.
8. Owusu, L. B., Scheepers, N., & Tenza, I. S. (2023, 12?13 October 2023). Source of information guiding nursing and midwifery practice: a cross-sectional study in Kumasi, Ghana [Oral]. Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 4th Scientific Conference, 2023, Pentecost Convention Center. Gomoa Fete, Central Region, Ghana.
9. Owusu, L. B., Scheepers, N., & Tenza, I. S. (2023, 12?13 October 2023). Years of practice and research utilization knowledge in nursing and midwifery: A cross-sectional study in Kumasi, Ghana. International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing 2023, Virtual. https://indenglobal.org/inden23/itp
10. Dwumfour, K. C., Owusu, L. B., Poku, A. C., Alooh, A. A., & Agyemang, V. (2023, 29/05/23). How satisfied are nurses and midwives with their job? A cross-sectional study in public and private health facilities in the Obuasi Municipality, Ghana [Oral]. KNUST Scientific Research Conference 2023, School of Business, KNUST Ghana.
11. Emikpe, O. A., Owusu, L. B., Issifu, S. J., Dwumfour, K. C., Poku, A. C., Zakaria, S. A.-F., Apribu, F., Dzomeku, V., & Bam, V. (2023, 27th – 28th September, 2023). Pregnancy among women with Sickle cell disease: morbidity and outcomes at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana [Poster]. 1Oth Biennial Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences, KNUST, Ghana, KNUST School of Business, Kumasi, Ghana.
12. Kolbila, L., Apiribu, F., & Owusu, L. B., (2023, 27th – 28th September, 2023). Uncovering the lived Experiences of Family Caregivers on HIV Disclosure among infected Adolescents in Suntreso Government Hospital [Poster]. 1Oth Biennial Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences, KNUST, Ghana, KNUST School of Business, Kumasi, Ghana.
13. Owusu, L. B., Ababio, C., Boahen, S., Zakaria, S. A.-F., Emikpe, O. A., Dwumfour, K. C., Appiagyei, A. K., Issifu, S. J., & Apribu, F. (2023, 27th – 28th September, 2023). Examining the relationship between ART adherence and viral load non-suppression in a District hospital in Ghana. [Poster]. 1Oth Biennial Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences, KNUST, Ghana, KNUST School of Business, Kumasi, Ghana.
14. Owusu, L. B., Diji, K. A. A., Dwumfour, K. C., Abankwah, V., Barnes, O. N., Kyei-Dompim, J., Lomotey, Y. A., Diji, F., Bam, V., & Dzomeku, V. (2023, 29th-31st May, 2023). Knowledge, determinants and preventive strategies of anaemia in pregnancy: A cross-sectional study at the Kaneshie Polyclinic, Accra KNUST Scientific Research Conference 2023, School of Business, KNUST, Kumasi Ghana.
15. Owusu, L. B., Issifu, S. J., Dwumfour, K. D., Emikpe, O. A., Poku, A. C., Deku, D. G. P., Zakaria, S. A.-F., Apribu, F., Dzomeku, V., & Bam, V. (2023, 27th – 28th September, 2023). Postpartum Exercises: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Post-Natal Women in Kumasi Metropolis [Oral]. 1Oth Biennial Scientific Conference of the College of Health Sciences, KNUST, Ghana, KNUST School of Bussiness.
16. Owusu, L. B., Issifu, S. J., Poku, A. C., Zakaria, S. A.-F., Dwumfour, K. C., Emikpe, A., Apiribu, F., Dzomeku, V., & Bam, V. (2023, 8th to 12th October 2023). Body Image After Delivery: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Postnatal Women in Kumasi City, Ghana [Poster]. Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 4th Scientific Conference 2023, Ghana, Pentecost Convention Center. Gomoa Fete, Ghana.