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Article ; Online: Associations of nuptiality perceptions, financial difficulties, and socio-demographic factors with mental health status in Australian adults: Analysis of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey.

Yeboah Asiamah-Asare, Bernard Kwadwo / Peprah, Prince / Adu, Collins / Ahinkorah, Bright Opoku / Addo, Isaac Yeboah

2024 Volume 19, Issue 2, Page(s) e0296941

Abstract: Objective: This study examined the association of nuptial/relationship factors, financial difficulties, and socio-demographic factors with the mental health status of Australian adults.: Design: Cross-sectional quantitative study design.: Settings, ...

Abstract	Objective: This study examined the association of nuptial/relationship factors, financial difficulties, and socio-demographic factors with the mental health status of Australian adults. Design: Cross-sectional quantitative study design. Settings, participants, and interventions: Using data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey wave 19, 6846 adults were included in the analysis. Mental health was measured using the mental component summary (MCS) subscale of the Short-Form Health Survey SF-36. Hierarchical multiple linear regressions were used to examine the predictors of mental health status. Results: Overall, 7.1% of the participants reported poor mental health status. Individual financial difficulty factors explained 3.2% (p<0.001) of the variance in mental health scores. In addition, financial difficulties were negatively associated with mental health status. Nuptiality and relationship factors accounted for 9.8% (p<0.001) of the variance in mental health status. Conclusion: The study suggests negative marital or relationship perceptions and financial difficulties are significant factors accounting for poor mental health. This finding suggests the need for more policy attention toward the social determinants of poor mental health especially nuptiality or relationship perceptions which have received less policy and research attention in Australia.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Humans ; Marriage ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Australia/epidemiology ; Income ; Health Status
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-02-14
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2267670-3
ISSN	1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
ISSN (online)	1932-6203
ISSN	1932-6203
DOI	10.1371/journal.pone.0296941
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Article ; Online: Rethinking solutions for protracted refugee situation

Isaac Yeboah Addo / Augustine Tanle

Scientific African, Vol 21, Iss , Pp e01746- (2023)

A case study of the Buduburam refugee camp closure in Ghana

2023

Abstract: Despite the passage of three decades since their forced migration, many former Liberian refugees remain confined within the Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana. Recent tensions between the former refugees and the Ghanaian government have arisen due to the ... ...

Abstract	Despite the passage of three decades since their forced migration, many former Liberian refugees remain confined within the Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana. Recent tensions between the former refugees and the Ghanaian government have arisen due to the proposed closure of the camp. In light of these circumstances, this paper reexamines the preferred durable solution sought by the former refugees and demonstrates its relevance within their current protracted situation in Ghana. The study adopts a comprehensive approach that combines data from past interviews, a survey conducted amongst former refugees, and insights derived from a rapid scoping review of the existing literature. By synthesising these various sources of information, this paper sheds light on the nuanced perspectives and ideas expressed by the former refugees. Furthermore, it explores how the findings from these data sources have shaped the present state of affairs within the Buduburam refugee camp. The study reveals that a significant majority (∼77%) of the former refugees expressed a strong preference for resettlement in a third advanced country, driven not only by security concerns but also by their aspirations for improved economic wellbeing. This preference for resettlement stands in contrast to the available solutions offered by governing institutions, which have contributed to the protracted nature of their situation. Nonetheless, there were marginal discrepancies in the inclination towards durable solutions among individuals, contingent upon their educational attainment (x2 = 30.452; p = 0.002) and marital status (x2 = 23.746; p = 0.022). Drawing on the available evidence and insights gained from the former refugees, this paper advocates for a more comprehensive bottom-up, multifactorial approach to the implementation of durable solutions for refugees. It emphasises the need for a more holistic and concurrent application of all viable solutions, right from the beginning of refugee settlement in host countries, to break the cycle of protracted ...
Keywords	Protracted Liberian refugee situation in Ghana ; Durable solutions to the refugee problem ; Voluntary repatriation ; Local integration ; and resettlement in a third country ; Buduburam refugee camp in Ghana ; Invocation of the cessation clause for refugees ; Science ; Q
Subject code	360
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-09-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Elsevier
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Article ; Online: Double pandemic: racial discrimination amid coronavirus disease 2019.

Addo, Isaac Yeboah

Social sciences & humanities open

2020 Volume 2, Issue 1, Page(s) 100074

Abstract: The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen an escalation of racial discrimination against non-citizens and people of colour in many places around the world. While this COVID-19-related racial discrimination against non-citizens and people of colour ... ...

Abstract	The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen an escalation of racial discrimination against non-citizens and people of colour in many places around the world. While this COVID-19-related racial discrimination against non-citizens and people of colour has drawn much attention in the media space, the issue has been less discussed in academia. Given that racial discrimination has a significant impact on human relations, mental health, and general well-being, it is important to address the rising racial discrimination problem amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper discusses some of the reported stories of racial discrimination associated with COVID-19 and presents viewpoints on why people are being abused and the socio-economic implications associated with the abuse. The paper concludes with few suggestions on how to address the COVID-19 related racial discriminations as the world continues to fight against the double pandemic.
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-10-20
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	2590-2911
ISSN (online)	2590-2911
DOI	10.1016/j.ssaho.2020.100074
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Article ; Online: Double pandemic

Isaac Yeboah Addo

Social Sciences and Humanities Open, Vol 2, Iss 1, Pp 100074- (2020)

racial discrimination amid coronavirus disease 2019

2020

Abstract	The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen an escalation of racial discrimination against non-citizens and people of colour in many places around the world. While this COVID-19-related racial discrimination against non-citizens and people of colour has drawn much attention in the media space, the issue has been less discussed in academia. Given that racial discrimination has a significant impact on human relations, mental health, and general well-being, it is important to address the rising racial discrimination problem amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper discusses some of the reported stories of racial discrimination associated with COVID-19 and presents viewpoints on why people are being abused and the socio-economic implications associated with the abuse. The paper concludes with few suggestions on how to address the COVID-19 related racial discriminations as the world continues to fight against the double pandemic.
Keywords	Abuse ; Coronavirus ; COVID-19 ; Prejudice ; Racial discrimination ; Racism ; History of scholarship and learning. The humanities ; AZ20-999 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
Language	English
Publishing date	2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Elsevier
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Article ; Online: Determinants of iron-rich food deficiency among children under 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa: a comprehensive analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys.

Osei Bonsu, Emmanuel / Addo, Isaac Yeboah / Boadi, Caleb / Boadu, Elijah Frimpong / Okeke, Sylvester R

BMJ open

2024 Volume 14, Issue 3, Page(s) e079856

Abstract: Background: Iron deficiency is a major public health problem that affects the physical and cognitive development of children under 5 years of age (under-5 children) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the factors associated with the limited ... ...

Abstract	Background: Iron deficiency is a major public health problem that affects the physical and cognitive development of children under 5 years of age (under-5 children) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the factors associated with the limited consumption of iron-rich foods in the region are poorly understood. Objective: This study examined the prevalence and determinants of iron-rich food deficiency among under-5 children in 26 SSA countries. Design: This nationally representative quantitative study employed pooled data from Demographic and Health Surveys conducted between 2010 and 2019. Methods: Representative samples comprising 296 850 under-5 children from the various countries were used. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to determine the associations between the lack of iron-rich food uptake and various sociodemographic factors. Result: The overall prevalence of iron-rich food deficiency among the children in the entire sample was 56.75%. The prevalence of iron-rich food deficiency varied widely across the 26 countries, ranging from 42.76% in Congo Democratic Republic to 77.50% in Guinea. Maternal education, particularly primary education (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.57 to 0.68) and higher education (OR 0.58, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.64), demonstrated a reduced likelihood of iron-rich food deficiency in the sample. Likewise, paternal education, with both primary education (OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.63 to 0.75) and higher education (OR 0.66, 95% CI 0.60 to 0.73) showed decreased odds of iron-rich food deficiency. Postnatal visits contributed significantly to reducing the odds of iron-rich food deficiency (OR 0.90, 95% CI 0.83 to 0.95), along with antenatal visits, which also had a positive impact (OR 0.84, 95% CI 0.74 to 0.95). Finally, residents in rural areas showed slightly higher odds of iron-rich food deficiency (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.10 to 1.28). Conclusion: Based on the findings, interventions targeting iron-food deficiency in the SSA region should take into strong consideration the key determinants highlighted in this study.
MeSH term(s)	Child ; Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Child, Preschool ; Africa South of the Sahara/epidemiology ; Iron Deficiencies ; Educational Status ; Iron ; Demography ; Health Surveys ; Prevalence
Chemical Substances	Iron (E1UOL152H7)
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-03-08
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2599832-8
ISSN	2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
ISSN (online)	2044-6055
ISSN	2044-6055
DOI	10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079856
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Article ; Online: Double Pandemic: Racial Discrimination amid Corona virus Disease 2019

Addo, Isaac Yeboah

Abstract	The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen an escalation of racial discrimination against non-citizens and people of colour in many places around the world. While this COVID-19-related racial discrimination against non-citizens and people of colour has drawn much attention in the media space, the issue has been less discussed in academia. Given that racial discrimination has a significant impact on human relations, mental health, and general well-being, it is important to address the rising racial discrimination problem amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper discusses some of the emerging stories of racial discrimination associated with COVID-19 and presents viewpoints on why people are being abused and the socio-economic implications associated with the abuse. The paper concludes with few suggestions on how to address the COVID-19 related racial discriminations as the world continues to fight against the double pandemic.
Keywords	covid19
Publisher	Elsevier; PMC
Document type	Article ; Online
DOI	10.1016/j.ssaho.2020.100074
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Article ; Online: Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt.

Osei Bonsu, Emmanuel / Addo, Isaac Yeboah

Frontiers in public health

2022 Volume 10, Page(s) 1067522

Abstract: Background: Evidence suggests that Egypt, a country in North Africa, has a significant number of children at serious risk of excess body weight. Yet, there is a dearth of studies on overweight and obesity among children under 5 years in the country. ... ...

Abstract	Background: Evidence suggests that Egypt, a country in North Africa, has a significant number of children at serious risk of excess body weight. Yet, there is a dearth of studies on overweight and obesity among children under 5 years in the country. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt. Methods: Data were retrieved from the latest (2008 and 2014) Egypt Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS). A total of 42,568 children under 5 years were included. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was described using proportions whereas the factors associated with the prevalence were examined using logistic regression. Results: Of the 42,568 children under 5 years, about one in every six (17%) were overweight or obese. Children aged 19-37 months, those with birth weights >4 kg, those given large portions of protein foods (eggs and meat), and those whose mothers were in the rich wealth quintile had significant risks of overweight or obesity. Conclusion: Overweight and obesity are highly prevalent among children under 5 years in Egypt. Interventions developed to address these two overnutrition indicators in Egypt need to consider variations in risk factors across age, birth weight, food types and portions, and maternal wealth status.
MeSH term(s)	Female ; Humans ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Overweight/epidemiology ; Egypt/epidemiology ; Prevalence ; Body Mass Index ; Obesity/epidemiology
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-12-14
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2711781-9
ISSN	2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
ISSN (online)	2296-2565
ISSN	2296-2565
DOI	10.3389/fpubh.2022.1067522
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Article ; Online: Determinants of intention to conceal tuberculosis status among family members: an analysis of seven Sub-Saharan African countries.

Dormechele, William / Bonsu, Emmanuel Osei / Boadi, Caleb / Adams, Mercy Oseiwah / Hlormenu, Benedictus Atsu / Addo, Stephen Kwakye / Bossman, Bright Boatey / Addo, Isaac Yeboah

BMC infectious diseases

2024 Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 175

Abstract: Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health burden in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), accounting for about 25% of global TB cases. In several communities, TB diagnosis, treatment, and control have become a critical challenge, largely due ...

Abstract	Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health burden in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), accounting for about 25% of global TB cases. In several communities, TB diagnosis, treatment, and control have become a critical challenge, largely due to the intention to conceal TB status among family members. It is therefore crucial to understand the factors associated with the intentions to conceal TB status among family members in SSA. Methods: This quantitative study utilised data from the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). The objective was to examine the factors associated with the intention to conceal the TB status of family members. The sample consisted of 58,849 individuals aged 10 years or older from seven SSA countries. Binary logistic regression was employed to assess the associations between TB status concealment and various socio-demographic and economic variables. Results: The overall prevalence of TB status concealment intentions for the seven countries was 28.0% (95% CI: 27.6-28.4). Malawi and Eswatini accounted for the highest (47.3%) and lowest (3.0%) prevalence of TB concealment intentions respectively. TB status concealment intentions decreased with increasing age (p < 0.001). Living in rural areas was associated with lower odds of intending to conceal the TB of family members compared to living in urban areas (aOR = 0.92; p = 0.008). Higher education levels were associated with lower odds of TB status concealment intentions (aOR = 0.50; p < 0.001) compared to lower education levels. As participants wealth index increased, the odds of TB status concealment intentions decreased (aOR = 0.83; p < 0.001). Country of residence also showed significant associations with individuals in Ghana (aOR = 4.51; p < 0.001), Lesotho (aOR = 2.08; p < 0.001), Malawi (aOR = 4.10; p < 0.001), Namibia (aOR = 4.40; p < 0.001), and Sao-Tome and Principe (aOR = 5.56; p < 0.001) showing higher odds of TB status concealment intentions compared to Eswatini. Conclusions: The findings conclude that several social determinants of health, including age, urbanicity, education, and wealth contribute to TB status concealment intentions for family members. Considering these factors is important for designing targeted interventions to improve TB control in the sample. In light of the unavailability of cultural variables in the dataset, future research can leverage qualitative approaches to conduct a more comprehensive exploration of the cultural factors linked to TB status concealment intentions in the population.
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; Intention ; Health Surveys ; Family ; Tuberculosis/epidemiology ; Ghana
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-02-08
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2041550-3
ISSN	1471-2334 ; 1471-2334
ISSN (online)	1471-2334
ISSN	1471-2334
DOI	10.1186/s12879-024-09064-y
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Article ; Online: Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt

Emmanuel Osei Bonsu / Isaac Yeboah Addo

Frontiers in Public Health, Vol

2022 Volume 10

Abstract: BackgroundEvidence suggests that Egypt, a country in North Africa, has a significant number of children at serious risk of excess body weight. Yet, there is a dearth of studies on overweight and obesity among children under 5 years in the country. This ... ...

Abstract	BackgroundEvidence suggests that Egypt, a country in North Africa, has a significant number of children at serious risk of excess body weight. Yet, there is a dearth of studies on overweight and obesity among children under 5 years in the country. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt.MethodsData were retrieved from the latest (2008 and 2014) Egypt Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS). A total of 42,568 children under 5 years were included. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was described using proportions whereas the factors associated with the prevalence were examined using logistic regression.ResultsOf the 42,568 children under 5 years, about one in every six (17%) were overweight or obese. Children aged 19–37 months, those with birth weights >4 kg, those given large portions of protein foods (eggs and meat), and those whose mothers were in the rich wealth quintile had significant risks of overweight or obesity.ConclusionOverweight and obesity are highly prevalent among children under 5 years in Egypt. Interventions developed to address these two overnutrition indicators in Egypt need to consider variations in risk factors across age, birth weight, food types and portions, and maternal wealth status.
Keywords	child overnutrition in Egypt ; overweight and obesity ; under-five children ; risk factors ; excess body weight ; overnutrition ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
Subject code	360
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-12-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Frontiers Media S.A.
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Article ; Online: Factors associated with unskilled birth attendance among women in sub-Saharan Africa: A multivariate-geospatial analysis of demographic and health surveys.

Addo, Isaac Yeboah / Acquah, Evelyn / Nyarko, Samuel H / Boateng, Ebenezer N K / Dickson, Kwamena Sekyi

PloS one

2023 Volume 18, Issue 2, Page(s) e0280992

Abstract: Background: Several studies have shown that unskilled birth attendance is associated with maternal and neonatal morbidity, disability, and death in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, little evidence exists on prevailing geospatial variations and the ... ...

Abstract	Background: Several studies have shown that unskilled birth attendance is associated with maternal and neonatal morbidity, disability, and death in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, little evidence exists on prevailing geospatial variations and the factors underscoring the patterns of unskilled birth attendance in the region. This study analysed the geospatial disparities and factors associated with unskilled birth attendance in SSA. Methods: The study is based on data from thirty (30) SSA countries captured in the latest (2010-2019) demographic and health surveys (DHS). A total of 200,736 women aged between 15-49 years were included in the study. Geospatial methods including spatial autocorrelation and hot spot analysis as well as logistic regression models were used to analyse the data. Results: There were random spatial variations in unskilled birth attendance in SSA, with the main hotspot located in Chad, whereas South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo showed coldspots. Residence (urban or rural), wealth status, education, maternal age at the time of the survey and age at birth, desire for birth, occupation, media exposure, distance to a health facility, antenatal care visits, and deaths of under-five children showed significant associations with unskilled birth attendance. Conclusion: Random geospatial disparities in unskilled birth attendance exist in SSA, coupled with various associated socio-demographic determinants. Specific geospatial hotspots of unskilled birth attendance in SSA can be targeted for specialised interventions to alleviate the prevailing disparities.
MeSH term(s)	Infant, Newborn ; Child ; Pregnancy ; Humans ; Female ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Delivery, Obstetric ; Parturition ; Prenatal Care ; Demography ; South Africa ; Health Surveys
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-02-02
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2267670-3
ISSN	1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
ISSN (online)	1932-6203
ISSN	1932-6203
DOI	10.1371/journal.pone.0280992
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