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Department of Psychology

Publications (2374)

Patterns, predictors, and patient-reported reasons for antidepressant discontinuation in the WHO World Mental Health Surveys.

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Kazdin Alan E AE Harris Meredith G MG Hwang Irving I Sampson Nancy A NA Stein Dan J DJ Viana Maria Carmen MC Vigo Daniel V DV Wu Chi-Shin CS Aguilar-Gaxiola Sergio S Alonso Jordi J

Toward an integrated approach for mental health and psychosocial support and peacebuilding in North-East Nigeria: programme description and preliminary outcomes from 'Counselling on Wheels'.

Journal: BJPsych open

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Authors & Co-authors: Paphitis Sharli S Akilu Fatima F Chilambo Natasha N Iruayenama Abiye A Samaroo Xena X Mustapha Asma'u A Goldsmith Kimberley K Ismail Olawale O Slovak Petr P Ikpe Eka E

Sexual violence affects adolescents' health and prosocial behaviour beyond other violence exposure.

Journal: European journal of psychotraumatology

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors: Doerr Carla Maria CM Hoeffler Anke A Goessmann Kate K Olorunlambe Wasiu W Hecker Tobias T

Cascade training for scaling up care for perinatal depression in primary care in Nigeria.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

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Authors & Co-authors: Oladeji Bibilola D BD Ayinde Olatunde O OO Bello Toyin T Kola Lola L Faregh Neda N Abdulmalik Jibril J Zelkowitz Phyllis P Seedat Soraya S Gureje Oye O

A comparative analysis of colour-emotion associations in 16-88-year-old adults from 31 countries.

Journal: British journal of psychology (London, England : 1953)

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Authors & Co-authors: Jonauskaite Domicele D Epicoco Déborah D Al-Rasheed Abdulrahman S AS Aruta John Jamir Benzon R JJBR Bogushevskaya Victoria V Brederoo Sanne G SG Corona Violeta V Fomins Sergejs S Gizdic Alena A Griber Yulia A YA

Genetic and Environmental Influences on Sexual Orientation: Moderation by Childhood Gender Nonconformity and Early-Life Adversity.

Journal: Archives of sexual behavior

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Authors & Co-authors: Oginni Olakunle Ayokunmi OA Alanko Katarina K Jern Patrick P Rijsdijk Frühling Vesta FV

Editorial: COVID-19 epidemiological situation as a psychosocial determinant of trauma and stress.

Journal: Frontiers in psychology

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Authors & Co-authors: Grajek Mateusz M Misterska Ewa E Odukoya Jonathan Adedayo JA Rozmiarek Mateusz M

Somatic multicomorbidity and disability in patients with psychiatric disorders in comparison to the general population: a quasi-epidemiological investigation in 54,826 subjects from 40 countries (COMET-G study).

Journal: CNS spectrums

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Authors & Co-authors: Fountoulakis Konstantinos N KN Karakatsoulis Grigorios N GN Abraham Seri S Adorjan Kristina K Ahmed Helal Uddin HU Alarcón Renato D RD Arai Kiyomi K Auwal Sani Salihu SS Berk Michael M Bjedov Sarah S

Addressing the challenges of integrating care for perinatal depression in primary care in Nigeria.

Journal: Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology

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Authors & Co-authors: Oladeji Bibilola D BD Ayinde Olatunde O OO Bello Toyin T Kola Lola L Faregh Neda N Abdulmalik Jibril J Zelkowitz Phyllis P Seedat Soraya S Gureje Oye O

Non-binary gender, vulnerable populations and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Data from the COVID-19 MEntal health inTernational for the general population (COMET-G) study.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Fountoulakis Konstantinos N KN Vrublevska Jelena J Abraham Seri S Adorjan Kristina K Ahmed Helal Uddin HU Alarcón Renato D RD Arai Kiyomi K Auwal Sani Salihu SS Berk Michael M Bjedov Sarah S

Inequality on the frontline: A multi-country study on gender differences in mental health among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Journal: Global mental health (Cambridge, England)

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Authors & Co-authors: Czepiel Diana D McCormack Clare C da Silva Andréa T C ATC Seblova Dominika D Moro Maria F MF Restrepo-Henao Alexandra A Martínez Adriana M AM Afolabi Oyeyemi O Alnasser Lubna L Alvarado Rubén R

Attitudes of psychologists and nurses toward suicide and suicide prevention in Ghana: a qualitative study.

Journal: International journal of nursing studies

Publication Year: 2012

Authors & Co-authors: Osafo J J Knizek B L BL Akotia C S CS Hjelmeland H H

The law criminalizing attempted suicide in Ghana: the views of clinical psychologists, emergency ward nurses, and police officers.

Journal: Crisis

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors: Hjelmeland Heidi H Osafo Joseph J Akotia Charity S CS Knizek Birthe L BL

Mental health in hypertension: assessing symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress on anti-hypertensive medication adherence.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

Publication Year: 2014

Authors & Co-authors: Kretchy Irene A IA Owusu-Daaku Frances T FT Danquah Samuel A SA

Attempted suicide in Ghana: motivation, stigma, and coping.

Journal: Death studies

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors: Osafo Joseph J Akotia Charity Sylvia CS Andoh-Arthur Johnny J Quarshie Emmanuel Nii-Boye EN

Correlates of psychological functioning of homeless youth in Accra, Ghana: a cross-sectional study.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors: Oppong Asante Kwaku K Meyer-Weitz Anna A Petersen Inge I

Exploring Ghanaian adolescents' meaning of health and wellbeing: a psychosocial perspective.

Journal: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors: Glozah Franklin N FN

The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and mental health in Ghanaian adolescents.

Journal: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors: Asare Mavis M Danquah Samuel A SA

The position of Ghana on the progressive map of positive mental health: A critical perspective.

Journal: Global public health

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Wilson Angelina A Somhlaba Nceba Z NZ

Multi-informant perspective on psychological distress among Ghanaian orphans and vulnerable children within the context of HIV/AIDS.

Journal: Psychological medicine

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Doku P N PN Minnis H H

Proceedings of the 8th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation : Washington, DC, USA. 14-15 December 2015.

Journal: Implementation science : IS

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Authors & Co-authors: Chambers David D Simpson Lisa L Hill-Briggs Felicia F Neta Gila G Vinson Cynthia C Chambers David D Beidas Rinad R Marcus Steven S Aarons Gregory G Hoagwood Kimberly K

Prevalence of psychological symptoms among adults with sickle cell disease in Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana.

Journal: BMC psychology

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Anim Michael Tetteh MT Osafo Joseph J Yirdong Felix F

Use of crystal methamphetamine among male adolescents in Cape Town, South Africa: Caregivers' experiences.

Journal: Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Asante Kwaku Oppong KO Lentoor Antonio G AG

Some Epidemiological Characteristics of Perpetrators and Victims of Incest in Contemporary Ghana: Analysis of Media Reports.

Journal: Journal of child sexual abuse

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Quarshie Emmanuel N-B EN Osafo Joseph J Akotia Charity S CS Peprah Jennifer J Andoh-Arthur Johnny J

Prevalence and predictors of suicidal ideations and attempts among homeless children and adolescents in Ghana.

Journal: Journal of child and adolescent mental health

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Oppong Asante Kwaku K Meyer-Weitz Anna A

From condemnation to understanding: Views on suicidal behavior in Ghana in transition.

Journal: Death studies

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Osafo Joseph J Akotia Charity S CS Hjelmeland Heidi H Knizek Birthe L BL

Psychological health and religious coping of Ghanaian women with infertility.

Journal: BioPsychoSocial medicine

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Authors & Co-authors: Oti-Boadi Mabel M Oppong Asante Kwaku K

The experiences of caregivers of children living with HIV and AIDS in Uganda: a qualitative study.

Journal: Globalization and health

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Osafo Joseph J Knizek Birthe Loa BL Mugisha James J Kinyanda Eugene E

Specificity in mediated pathways by anxiety symptoms linking adolescent stress profiles to depressive symptoms: Results of a moderated mediation approach.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Anyan Frederick F Bizumic Boris B Hjemdal Odin O

Child development in rural Ghana: Associations between cognitive/language milestones and indicators of nutrition and stimulation of children under two years of age.

Journal: Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Ahun Marilyn N MN Aboud Frances E FE Aryeetey Richmond R Colecraft Esi E Marquis Grace S GS

Challenges in the use of the mental health information system in a resource-limited setting: lessons from Ghana.

Journal: BMC health services research

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Kpobi Lily L Swartz Leslie L Ofori-Atta Angela L AL

'That is how the real mad people behave': Beliefs about and treatment of mental disorders by traditional medicine-men in Accra, Ghana.

Journal: The International journal of social psychiatry

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Kpobi Lily L Swartz Leslie L

Implications of healing power and positioning for collaboration between formal mental health services and traditional/alternative medicine: the case of Ghana.

Journal: Global health action

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors: Kpobi Lily L Swartz Leslie L

Muslim Traditional Healers in Accra, Ghana: Beliefs About and Treatment of Mental Disorders.

Journal: Journal of religion and health

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors: Kpobi Lily N A LNA Swartz Leslie L

'The threads in his mind have torn': conceptualization and treatment of mental disorders by neo-prophetic Christian healers in Accra, Ghana.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

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Authors & Co-authors: Kpobi Lily N A LNA Swartz Leslie L

Community and individual sense of trust and psychological distress among the urban poor in Accra, Ghana.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Kushitor Mawuli K MK Peterson Maame B MB Asante Paapa Yaw PY Dodoo Naa Dodua ND Boatemaa Sandra S Awuah Raphael Baffour RB Agyei Francis F Sakyi Lionel L Dodoo F Nii-Amoo FN de-Graft Aikins Ama A

The Burden of Care: Psychosocial Experiences and Coping Strategies among Caregivers of Persons with Mental Illness in Ghana.

Journal: Issues in mental health nursing

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Dadson Deborah Awusuah DA Annor Francis F Salifu Yendork Joana J

Correlates of Early Sexual Debut Among Sexually Active Youth in Ghana.

Journal: International quarterly of community health education

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: O Asante Kwaku K Nketiah-Amponsah Edward E Andoh-Arthur Johnny J Boafo Isaac M IM Ampaw Samuel S

The Intergenerational Effects of Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy: Mediating Pathways and Implications for Prevention.

Journal: Trauma, violence & abuse

Publication Year: 2021

Authors & Co-authors: Murray Aja Louise AL Kaiser Daniela D Valdebenito Sara S Hughes Claire C Baban Adriana A Fernando Asvini D AD Madrid Bernadette B Ward Catherine L CL Osafo Joseph J Dunne Michael M

Exploration of the understanding and etiology of ADHD in HIV/AIDS as observed by adolescents with HIV/AIDS, caregivers and health workers- using case vignettes.

Journal: African health sciences

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors: Mpango Richard Stephen RS Kinyanda Eugene E Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ Osafo Joseph J Gadow Kenneth D KD