Dr. Enoch Acheampong

Senior Lecturer

Dept: Community Health
Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies
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Research Areas/Interests

ental Health, Access to healthcare for marginalised groups, adolescents’ health, disability and Employment, Disability and Social life, Dis...~more

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Publications

    BOOK

    1. Edusei, AK., Enuameh, Y., Mprah, WK., Dogbe, J.A., Acheampong E., Owusu I., Okyere, P., & Appiah-Brempong, E. (2017) Framework and strategies for disability mainstreaming in the metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana. Accra, NCPD.

    Peer Reviewed Journal articles

    1. Atta-Osei G, Acheampong E, Gyaase D, Tawiah R, Gyaase T.I, Adade R, Fofie D, Owusu I, Mprah W.K. (2024). Factors associated with Covid-19 vaccine acceptance among persons with disabilities: A cross-sectional study in Ghana. PLOS Global Public Health 4 (3). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002822.  
    2. Mprah WK, Addo D, Owusu I, Acheampong E,  Issaka Z (2023). Barriers to Healthcare for People with Intellectual Disabilities in selected hospitals in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Journal of social Inclusion; DOI: 10.36251/josi289
    3. Acheampong E., Edusei A.K., Agyei-Baffuor P., Anokye R., Atta-Osei G. (2022). Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences and Coping Strategies of People with Disabilities at Some Selected Healthcare Facilities in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal; Vol 18 Issues 1 & 2
    4. Hasehni V., Mprah, W.K., Acheampong, E., Appiah-Brempong, E., & Mensah J.J (2023) Capacity of nurses and midwives for early identification of developmental delays among children in a Ghanaian rural district, Cogent Public Health, 10:1, 2201036, DOI: 10.1080/27707571.2023.2201036.
    5. Acheampong E., Nadutey A., Bredu-Darkwa P., Agyei-Baffuor P, and Edusei A.K(2021). Family level drivers of access to healthcare among persons with disabilities in the Bosomtwe district of Ghana. International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare. Emerald Publishing Limited. DOI 10.1108/IJHRH-01-2021-0019. 
    6. Acheampong, E., Atta-Osei, G., Nadutey, A., Bredu-Darkwa P.,  Boateng, G.,(2021). Challenges Associated with Vocational Rehabilitation for Persons with Disability in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development; Vol. 32, No.2, 2021; doi 10.47985/dcidj.416.
    7. Acheampong, E.,  Nadutey, A.,  Bredu-Darkwa, P.,  Agyei-Baffour, P., &  Edusei, A.K.(2021). Personal factors that affect disabled people’s access to healthcare in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana. Health Promotion International, Oxford Press, 1–12 doi:10.1093/heapro/daab058.https://academic.oup.com/heapro/advancearticle/doi/10.1093/heapro/daab058/6323904?guestAccessKey=edfeef40-889c-49d5-979b-4356d2ff3bc0
    8. Acheampong, E., Nadutey, A., Anokye, R., Agyei- Baffour, P., & Edusei, A. K. (2021). The perception of healthcare workers of People with Disabilities presenting for care at peri- urban health facilities in Ghana. Health & Social Care in the Community ,Wiley Online, 00, 1– 9. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13496.
    9. Zakia I, Mprah W.K, Owusu I, Acheampong E, & Ofori B. (2021). Parenting children with mental disorders: challenges and coping strategies of parents of children with mental disorders at Komfo Anokye teaching hospital, Kumasi, Social Work in Mental Health, 20:2, 129-148, DOI: 10.1080/15332985.2021.2002230.
    10. Owusu   Ansa, O.E., Mprah, W.K., Omoniyi, M.M., Owusu, I., Acheampong, E., (2021). Effect of Community-Based Functional  Aerobic  Training on  Motor Performance and  Quality of  Life of  Children with  Spastic  Cerebral Palsy. Ethiopian Journal of Health Science. 31 (2):381. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ejhsv31i2.21.
    11. Acheampong E., Nadutey A., Fosua Afful B., Anokye R., (2020). Menstrual Hygiene Management: Challenges and Coping Strategies for Adolescents with Disabilities in the Kumasi Metro of Ghana. Disability, CBR &Inclusive Development; 31(2), doi 10.47985/dcidj.364.
    12. Anokye R., Acheampong, E., Edusei, A.K.,   Owusu, I.,  Mprah, W.K., (2020). Prevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Primary School Children in Oforikrom, Ghana, Based on the Disruptive Behavior Disorders Rating Scale. East Asian archives of psychiatry: official journal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists; 30(3).
    13. Adjei-Gyimah A., Gyamfi N., Anokye R., Peprah P., Acheampong E, Acheampong E., Mprah W.K., Essien K.J., Ariel K.T., (2020). Knowledge on and attitude towards Sexually Transmitted Infections: A qualitative study of people with physical disabilities in a peri-urban district of Ghana. Cogent Medicine (7(1). org/10.1080/2331205X.2020.1736249
    14. Anokye R., Acheampong E., Budu-Ainooson A., Obeng E. I., Tetteh E., Acheampong Y. S., Edward Nettey-Marbell C.E., (2019). Knowledge of HIV/AIDS among older adults (50 years and above) in a peri-urban setting: a descriptive cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatrics; 19(1).
    15. Acheampong E., Yeboah M., Anokye, R., Edusei A.K., Nadutey A., Afful B.F., (2019) Knowledge of basic school teachers on identification and support services for children with dyslexia. Journal of Indian Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health 15(2):86-10.
    16. Anokye R., Acheampong E., Anokye J., Budu-Ainooson A., Amekudzie E., Owusu I., Gyamfi N., Agyei-Gyimah A., Mprah W.K. (2019) Use and completion of partograph during labour is associated with a reduced incidence of birth asphyxia: A retrospective study at a peri-urban setting in Ghana. BMC Journal of Population, Health and Nutrition. doi.org/10.1186/s41043-019-0171-7
    17. Amoah V.M.K., Anokye R., Boakye D.S., Acheampong E., Budu-Ainooson A., (2019) A qualitative assessment of perceived barriers to effective therapeutic communication among nurses and patients. BMC Nursing 18 (1), 4.
    18. Anokye R., Amihere R., Abbiaw P., Acheampong E., Gyamfi N., (2018). Childhood Fever Knowledge and Management: A Case of Mothers with Children under Five Years. International Journal of Pediatric Research 4, 044.
    19. Owusu I., Acheampong E., Mprah W.K., Hasheni V., (2018). Factors Influencing Parents' Perceptions on the Education of Children with Disability in the Wa West District of Ghana. International Journal of Special Education 33 (3), 675-686.
    20. Acheampong E., Esenam-Anomah J., Edusei A.K., Charity N., Afful-Fosua B., (2018) Expectations of and Challenges in Marriage among People with Disabilities in the Yendi Municipality of Ghana. Developing Country Studies 20 (30), 4.
    21. Anokye R., Acheampong E., Edusei A.K., Mprah W.K., Ofori-Amoah J., (2018). Perception of childhood anaemia among mothers in Kumasi: a quantitative approach. Italian journal of pediatrics 44 (1), 142.
    22. Anokye R., Acheampong E., Budu-Ainooson A., Edusei A.K., Okyere P., (2018). Socio-demographic determinants of childhood immunization incompletion in Koforidua, Ghana. BMC Research Notes 11 (1), 656.
    23. Anokye R., Acheampong E., Budu-Ainooson A., Obeng E.I., Agyei-Gyimah A. (2018) Prevalence of postpartum depression and interventions utilized for its management Annals of general psychiatry 17 (1), 18.
    24. Anokye R., Acheampong E., Owusu I., Obeng E.I (2018) Time series analysis of malaria in Kumasi: Using ARIMA models to forecast future incidence. Cogent Social Sciences 4 (1), 1461544.
    25. Anokye R., Acheampong E., Gyamfi N., Budu-Ainooson A. Kyei, E.A (2018). Knowledge of mental health legislation in Ghana: a case of the use of certificate of urgency in mental health care. International journal of mental health systems 12 (1), 3.
    26. Acheampong E., Mprah W.K., Owusu I., Bediako J. (2018) Role of Caregivers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities and Support Systems Available to them in Ghana. Journal of Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development. 29, No.4, 2017; doi 10.5463/DCID.v29i4.645
    27. Kissiwaa-Amoah V.M, Anokye R, Acheampong E, Rubby D.H, Osei M, and Nadutey A.(2018). The experiences of people with diabetes related lower limb amputation at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Ghana. BMC Research Notes. doi.org/10.1186/s13104-018-3176-
    28. Anokye R, Acheampong E, Mprah W.K, and Sarpong E. (2018). Perceived causes and risk factors of Buruli ulcer among patients at Agogo Presbyterian hospital in Ashanti Region of Ghana. BMC Research Notes. doi.org/10.1186/s13104-018-3172-5.
    29. Anokye R, Acheampong E,Mprah W.K, Opia-Ope J, and Ndele Barivure T. (2017). Psychosocial effects of infertility among couples attending St. Michael’s Hospital, Jachie Pramso in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. BMC Research Notes. doi.org/10.1186/s13104-017-3008-8 
    30. Offei L,Acheampong E, Appiah-Brempong E, Okyere P, Owusu (2017). Accessibility of tourist sites to people with disabilities: the case of cape coast and Elmina castles in Ghana. Journal of Accessibility and Design for All. Volume 7, Issue 2. (CC) JACCES, 2017. doi:10.17411/jacces.v7i2.112
    31. Akohene M.K, Acheampong, E., Appiah-Brempong, E., Anokye, O.F., Okyere, Paul., Odotei-Adjei, R., (2017) Factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in a peri-urban district of Ghana. BMC Research Notes. DOI 10.1186/s13104-017-2774-7
    32. Adu-Gyamfi, E., Okyere, P., Acheampong, E., Appiah-Brempong, E. (2017) Prevalence of, and barriers to the disclosure of HIV status to infected children and adolescents in a district of Ghana. BMC International Health and Human Rights DOI 10.1186/s12914-017-0114-6
    33. Nimo-Opoku, B., Akohene, M. K., Acheampong, E., Okyere, P., Appiah-Brempong, E., Odotei-Adjei, R., Wemekor, A., (2016) Provider-Client Perception and Experiences on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Medicines List in Both Public and Private Pharmacy in the Bantama Sub-Metro of Ashanti Region of Ghana. Developing country studies; Vol.7, No.9, 2016 ISSN 2224-607X (Paper) ISSN 2225-0565 (Online) 
    34. Acheampong, E., Edusei, A.K., Okyere, P., Akohene M.K., Odotei-Adjei, R., and Appiah-Brempong, E., (2016) “We are not getting jobs”: Job seeking Problems of People with Disability and Coping Strategies adopted in an Urban Traditional Community in Ghana. Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development Journal (online) www.dcidj.org 27, No.1, 2016; doi 10.5463/DCID.v27i1.499
    35. Acheampong, E. (2015) Cultural Interpretation of Disability and Disabled People’s Access to Healthcare in an Urban Ghana; International Journal of Applied Research and Studies: iJARS/1116, Volume 4, Issue 5 (2278-9480).
    36. Acheampong, E. and Edusei, A.K, and Akohene M. K., (2015) Societal Creation of Disability and its effects on disabled people’s social relations; qualitative exploration of the experience of disabled people in the Kumasi Metro of Ghana. International Journal of Applied Research and Studies: iJARS/1127 Volume 4, Issue 6.
    37. Acheampong, E., Akohene, M.K., Odotei-Adjei, R., Edusei, A.K., Okyere, P. and Appiah-Brempong, E., (2015) “We are Seen but not Recognized”; Disability Stigma and Disabled People’s Exclusion from Community Activities: The Case of Disabled People in a Traditional Community in Ghana. Developing Country Studies(Online) Vol.5, No.19, 2015 (Pp115-121). 

    Conference Presentations

    1. Sumaila A, Owusu I, Mprah K.W, Acheampong, E., (2017)  An assessment of government support to special schools in the Kumasi Metropolis. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017

    2. Aboagye A.S , Edusei A.K., Acheampong, E, Mprah W.K., (2017) Caring for children with Cerebral Palsy: Experiences of Caregivers at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital In Kumasi.A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017

    3. Ammaru, Y.,  Edusei, A.K., Acheampong, E., Mprah, K.W., (2017)Experiences, challenges and coping strategies of teachers in some selected special schools in Ashanti region. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017

    4. Bannieh, S., Acheampong, E., Vampere, H., (2017) Challenges faced by Teachers in teaching deaf learners in selected Special Schools in Ghana. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017

    5. Dadzie, E., Owusu, I., . Mprah,W.K., Acheampong E., (2017)Knowledge and usage of assistive devices among Persons with Disabiities in the Kumasi Metropolis. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017

    6. Ampratwum, E., Owusu, I., Mprah, W.K, Acheampong, E., (2017)Views of Christian Religious Leaders on the involvement of persons with disabilities in church activities. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017.

    7. Owusu, G.,  Mprah, W.K,  Acheampong, E.,  Edusei, A.K., Dogbe, A.J., (2017) Increasing access to the Criminal Justice System for disabled persons in Ghana. The role of assistive technology. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017.

    8.  Misbaw, W.,  Mprah, W.K., Acheampong, E.,  Owusu, I.,  Edusei, A.K,  Dogbe, A.J.,(2017) Perception of teachers on the inclusion of disabled children in inclusive classroom: a case of some selected public basic schools at Sakogu in the Northen Region of Ghana. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017.

     9. Nadutey, A., Acheampong, E., Akodwaa-Boadi, K., Edusei, A.K., Mprah W.K (2017)Menstrual Hygiene Management: Knowledge and Practices Among Female Adolescents with Disability in Kumasi. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017.

    10. Acheampong, E., Nakoja C., Mprah, W.K., Vampere H.,  Edusei, A.K., Owusu, I., (2017) “Maltreatment in Marriage; The Silent Killer”: Experiences of Disabled Persons in Yendi Municipality of Ghana. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017. 

    11. Buabeng, B.,  Okyere, P.,  Appiah-Brempong, E., Akohene, M.K., Odotei-Adjei, R., Acheampong, E., (2017) Determinants of the utilisation of skilled delivery services in a predominantly rural district of Ghana. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017.

    12.  Bakari. R., Acheampong E., Mprah, W.K., Owusu I.,  Edusei, A.K., (2017)Knowledge on and barriers to family planning services by the deaf in the Kumasi Metro. A paper presented at the 5th AfriNEAD Conference held at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology-Kumasi Ghana. From 7th August-9th August, 2017.

    13. Edusei, A.K and Acheampong, E., (2015) “Implementing inclusive education in basic and secondary schools in Ghana, the role of the ministry, teachers and pupils,and methods of identifying the different types of disabilities”A paper presented at the International Day of Disability Conference on the Theme: Empowerment and Inclusive education. Organized by National Commission on Disabilities, Liberia on 2nd December, 2015Gbarnya, Bong County Republic of Liberia

     

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