Research Projects
Documenting the impact of COVID-19 on children and their care providers
The aim of this study is two fold. The first aim is to document the impact of COVID-19 on children and their providers and compare the effects of this impact on families with and without a disability…
LEVERAGING LESSONS FROM PRACTICE AND RESEARCH TO GUIDE ACTIONs…
In Ghana, the neonatal mortality rate remained stable at 29-30 deaths per 1,000 between 1993 and 2014. This project will focus on three specific goals: Assess how epidemiologic status and coverage of proven newborn interventions have contributed to the patterns of decline in neonatal mortality in the Northern, Volta, and Upper West Regions of Ghana…
Bempu Project
The BEMPU® bracelet is a simple device that monitors baby's temperature . The goal of the study is to determine the accuracy of the bracelet in identifying hypothermia and evaluate its effect on Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) practice and neonatal health outcomes in Ghana…
A Peer Health Navigator Model for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Ghana
Peer Health Navigator (PHN) models have been successful in empowering patients with chronic conditions. Currently, there are no published PHN interventions in the world tailored to families of children living with developmental disorders (CLWDD)…
MEASURING LBW-RELATED STIGMA IN GHANA
Low birthweight (LBW) is one of the strongest predictors of mortality and morbidity in newborns, creating significant distress for families. The purpose of this study is to 1) create a reliable and valid scale for measuring LBW-related stigma in Ghana and…
Low Birth Weight, Preterm Birth and Maternal Retention in Postpartum HIV Care
Currently, we do not know the effect adverse pregnancy outcomes like low birth weight and preterm birth (PB) has on maternal retention in HIV care for their health…