19 hasil untuk "Benjamin Abaidoo"

Establishing Consensus on the Appropriate Tool for Measuring Adherence to Glaucoma Medication in a Sub‐Saharan African Population: A Multidisciplinary Delphi–Based Study

Benjamin Abaidoo; Khathutshelo Percy Mashige; Pirindhavellie Govender‐Poonsamy

Public Health Challenges, Vol. 5 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Background Despite the availability of various methods for assessing medication adherence, limited guidance exists regarding the most appropriate tool, particularly for measuring glaucoma medication adherence. Objective To achieve expert consensus on the appropriate tool for measuring…

Short- and long-term effectiveness of interventions for improving adherence to glaucoma medications

Benjamin Abaidoo; Pirindhavellie Govender-Poonsamy; Khathutshelo P. Mashige

African Vision and Eye Health, Vol. 84 No. 1 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: The need for effective interventions for addressing non-adherence to glaucoma medications is fundamental in improving visual outcomes among persons with glaucoma. Aim: The study aims to assess the effectiveness of short- and long-term behavioural, educational and mixed interventions for…

Occupational hearing loss of market mill workers in the city of Accra, Ghana

Emmanuel D Kitcher; Grace Ocansey; Benjamin Abaidoo dkk.

Noise and Health, Vol. 16 No. 70 · 2014 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is an irreversible sensorineural hearing loss associated with exposure to high levels of excessive noise. Prevention measures are not well established in developing countries. This comparative cross sectional study aims to determine the prevalence of hearing loss…

An assessment of the vision-related quality of life among adult patients with diabetes mellitus in Accra, Ghana

Yaw Akye Essuman; Benjamin Abaidoo; Vera Adobea Essuman dkk.

JFO Open Ophthalmology, Vol. 8 · 2024 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Purpose: To assess the overall vision-related quality of life (VRQoL) of adults with diabetes mellitus attending selected diabetic and eye care facilities in Accra, Ghana. Methods: This was a hospital-based analytical cross-sectional study which took place from January to July 2023. A purposive…

Contact Lens Knowledge and Practices Among Students in the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Naa Naamuah Tagoe; Maranatha Adiki Puplampu; Yaw Akye Essuman dkk.

Eye & ENT Research, Vol. 3 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

ABSTRACT Background Contact lenses (CLs) are increasingly used worldwide for refractive error correction because of their optical, cosmetic, and functional advantages over spectacles. However, although their safe and effective use depends on adequate knowledge and proper hygiene practices, there is…

Predictors of willingness to accept glaucoma surgery among glaucoma patients at a quaternary hospital in Ghana

Samuel Ira Kuma; Yaw Akye Essuman; Benjamin Abaidoo dkk.

JFO Open Ophthalmology, Vol. 11 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Purpose: Glaucoma, an optic neuropathy and major cause of avoidable irreversible blindness worldwide, has public health implications for the quality of life of affected individuals. Surgery is usually indicated when medical treatments fail or as primary treatment in severe disease. Anecdotally…

Beyond Tumor Control: A Protocol for Multidimensional Assessment of Long‐Term Effects of Intensity‐Modulated Radiotherapy on Vision, Patient Well‐Being, and Morbidity in Head and Neck Cancer

Benjamin Abaidoo; Hannah Ayettey; Andrew Elikem Akafo dkk.

Med Research, Vol. 2 No. 1 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Behavioural and nutritional risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among the Ghanaian population- a cross-sectional study

Francis Agyekum; Aba Ankomaba Folson; Benjamin Abaidoo dkk.

BMC Public Health, Vol. 24 No. 1 · 2024 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Lifestyle behavioural risk factors have been linked to increased cardiovascular disease. Recent data have shown increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) burden in Ghana. This study aimed to describe the behavioural and nutritional risk factors for ASCVD among…

Optical coherence tomography in the management of diabetic macular oedema in sub-Saharan Africa

Benjamin Abaidoo; Alec Bernard; Jessica A. Sedhom dkk.

African Vision and Eye Health, Vol. 83 No. 1 · 2024 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: Accurate and objective diagnosis of centre-involving diabetic macular oedema (ci-DMO) requires the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT). There is limited data on the availability and rate of utilisation of OCT for the management of DMO in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Aim: To assess…

Towards dignified healthcare: Patients’ understanding and experiences of respectful and disrespectful care in healthcare facilities in Ghana

Benjamin Abaidoo; Vera Adobea Essuman; Alex Kweku Addo dkk.

PLOS Global Public Health, Vol. 6 No. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · PLOS Scopus

Respectful and disrespectful care profoundly influence communication and collaboration between caregivers and patients, shaping outcomes across the continuum of care. Despite patients being the primary users of healthcare services, their experiences of respectful and disrespectful care remain…

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Understanding clinical features, predictors of late presentation, and caregiver perspectives and awareness of strabismus in children: a cross-sectional study in a sub-Saharan African setting

Doreen Frimpong; Yaw Akye Essuman; Vera Mawusime Beyuo dkk.

BMC Ophthalmology, Vol. 26 No. 1 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Childhood strabismus is a common eye disorder with visual and psychosocial implications. Late presentation remains frequent, influenced by clinical and demographic factors, as well as caregiver knowledge, awareness, and perceptions in sub-Saharan Africa. This study sought to…

Sociodemographic and Clinical Determinants of Glaucoma in a Sub‐Saharan African Population: A Case‐Control Study

Angelina Ampong; Seth Lartey; Naa Naamuah Tagoe dkk.

Health Science Reports, Vol. 9 No. 4 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, with a disproportionate burden in Sub‑Saharan Africa. Identifying sociodemographic and clinical determinants is critical for early detection and prevention. This study identified glaucoma risk factors in…

Association between albuminuria and retinal microvascular dysfunction in type 2 diabetes with and without hypertension

Charles Antwi-Boasiako; Kwaku Amponsah Obeng; Kwesi Nyan Amissah-Arthur dkk.

Diabetes Epidemiology and Management, Vol. 11 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Background: Studies assessing the concordance of albuminuria and retinal microvascular dysfunction (RMD) in type 2 diabetes (T2D) have yielded inconsistent results. Similar to ethnicity, hypertension may be a potential explanatory variable. We compared the association between albuminuria and RMD in…

Factors Associated With Health‐Related Quality of Life in Ghanaian Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Benjamin Abaidoo; Akye Essuman; Vera Adobea Essuman dkk.

Health Science Reports, Vol. 9 No. 5 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Diabetes is a significant disease that affects individuals of all ages and may lead to the development of systemic and ocular complications, ultimately resulting in a poor quality of life (QoL). The use of health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) measures is important for…

Spring Door Closer Entrapment of the Upper Eyelid: A Pediatric Periocular Foreign‐Body Injury With a Favorable Functional Outcome—A Case Report

Mac‐Cauley Harrison; Gladys Fordjuor; Benjamin Abaidoo dkk.

Clinical Case Reports, Vol. 14 No. 8 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Dikeluarkan Scopus 2021

ABSTRACT Ocular trauma in children is an important cause of avoidable visual morbidity, with potential psychosocial, educational, and quality‐of‐life consequences. Domestic spring door closers, commonly called “trapdoor springs” in Ghana, may cause significant periocular injury when an exposed hook…

Associations between spirometric impairments and microvascular complications in type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study

Charles Agyemang; Bert-Jan H van den Born; Anke H Maitland-van der Zee dkk.

BMJ Open, Vol. 13 No. 10 · 2023 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective Evidence shows that the conventional cardiometabolic risk factors do not fully explain the burden of microvascular complications in type 2 diabetes (T2D). One potential factor is the impact of pulmonary dysfunction on systemic microvascular injury. We assessed the associations between…

Creation of a Retinoblastoma Registry in a Resource‐Limited Country in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Benjamin Abaidoo; Vera Adobea Essuman; Helen Dimaras dkk.

Cancer Medicine, Vol. 15 No. 7 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

ABSTRACT Background Retinoblastoma (RB) is the most common ocular tumor in young children, originating from the developing retina, with the burden remaining higher in regions of low socio‐demographic index. A registry of RB is essential for creating effective referral networks for evaluating…