Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware

Lecturer


Dept: Sociology and Social Work
NEW SOCIAL SCIENCE BLOCK
ROOM TF 22A
KNUST

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Research Areas/Interests

My research areas and interests over the years have evolved, cutting across social, cultural and development perspectives of social life such as Crime...~more


Publications

    • Gyasi, R.M., Konadu, E., Appiah, P., Agyei, D., Nyaaba, E., Ntiamoah, M.K., Asiedu, H.B., Koomson-Yalley, E.N.M., Tayviah, M.M., Opoku-Ware, J. and Hajek, A., 2025. Sleep problems, pain interference, and global subjective health outcome: Findings from a representative aging study in Ghana. Geriatric Nursing61, pp.73-79.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.10.067                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
    • Gyasi, R.M., Aikins, E., Hajek, A., Opoku-Ware, J., Osei, B.A., Kwabena-Adade, J., Jacob, L., Rahmati, M., Dakurah, G. and Peltzer, K., 2024. Cross-sectional association of food insecurity with loneliness in older adults: The role of sex, age, and psychosomatic factors. The Journal of nutrition, health and aging28(9), p. 100328.   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnha.2024.100328                                                                                            
    • Gyasi, R.M., Nyaaba, E., Agyei, D., Appiah, P., Konadu, E., Opoku-Ware, J., Boadu, N.G., Tayviah, M.M., Rahmati, M., Abass, K. and Jacob, L., 2024. Association Between Physical Activity and Sleep Health Among Community-Dwelling Adults Aged≥ 50 in Ghana: The Mediating Role of Psychosomatic Factors. Clinical Gerontologist, pp. 1–13.                                                                             https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2024.2442743                                                                                                                         
    • Tindan, P.D., Segbefia, A.Y., Appiah, D.O., Opoku-Ware, J., and Adjei, P.O.W. (2023). Socio-cultural beliefs on drought in Talensi Ghana: insights for environmental management, social vulnerability, early warning systems and coping and adaptation. Environment, Development and Sustainability, pp.1-20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03606-1 
    •  Gyasi, R.M., Odei, J., Hambali, M.G., Gyasi-Boadu, N., Obeng, B., Asori, M., Hajek, A., Jacob, L., Adjakloe, Y.A.D., Opoku-Ware, J., and Smith, L. (2023). Diabetes mellitus and functional limitations among older adults: Evidence from a large, representative Ghanaian ageing study. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, p.111481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111481

    • Opoku-Ware, J., Akuoko, K.O., Ofori-Dua, K. & Dapaah, J.M. (2021) Modeling the Structural Effects of Residential Instability, Family Disruptions and Social Support on Neighbourhood Crime Perceptions: A Partial Test of Social Disorganization Theory. Deviant Behaviour.https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2021.1918033
    • Opoku-Ware, J. (2015) Towards Household Poverty Reduction in Ghana: The Role of Women in the Bongo District of Northern Ghana. Journal of the Human and Social Science Researches, Vol 4 (1), 17-31.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15869/itobiad.20313

     

    Book Chapter

    • Koranteng, F.N., Apau, R., Opoku-Ware, J. & Ekpezu, A.O. (2020). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Deterrence Theory in Information Security Compliance: New Insights From a Developing Country. In Modern Theories and Practices for Cyber Ethics and Security Compliance (pp. 140-151). IGI Global.-

     


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