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Precious Adade Duodu

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The researcher’s work spans multiple themes within health sciences and social sciences, focusing on diverse dimensions of health equity, caregiving challenges, and statistical methodologies. Their research encompasses HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions, where they investigate factors associated with HIV infection prevalence and the impact of prevention strategies. In Global Maternal and Child Health, they examine trends in maternal mortality rates using demographic and health survey data. The researcher also explores family support in illness through various lenses, including caregiver experiences and dietary practices. Cervical Cancer Research is another key area, examining metabolic dysfunction-related fatty liver disease. Their work on aging research highlights the relationship between metabolic dysfunction and glycemic control. Similarly, they study issues related to debt management in Ghana, addressing socioeconomic and demographic determinants of under-five mortality. In Social Sciences, the researcher delves into topics such as mental illness, particularly dementia care, alcohol consumption patterns, dietary fiber effects, and patient dignity issues. Their work on burnout in African countries employs mixed methods, while their research on liver disease diagnosis uses multiple indicators. The researcher also examines burnout in Ghana and Cameroon through a systematic review, employing statistical methodologies to analyze health disparities. In pediatrics, they explore smoking behavior trends globally. Legal frameworks for immigration in Africa are another area of focus. Their work on bariatric surgeries addresses metabolic dysfunction associated with ccr risk, while their research on birth-related inequalities examines health disparities among populations. The researcher's contributions span both health and social dimensions, particularly focusing on issues related to inequality, mental illness, and healthcare access. They employ rigorous methodologies, including multiple imputation techniques and integrative reviews, to address complex social and health challenges. Their work in HIV/AIDS research emphasizes prevention strategies, while their Global Cancer Incidence and Screening studies highlight disparities in cancer prevalence.

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Spatial analysis of factors associated with HIV infection in Malawi: indicators for effective prevention(2020)
Geographical variations and factors associated with recent HIV testing prevalence in Ghana: spatial mapping and complex survey analyses of the 2014 demographic and health surveys(2021)
Covariates and Spatial Interpolation of HIV Screening in Mozambique: Insight from the 2015 AIDS Indicator Survey(2020)
Trends in antenatal care visits and associated factors in Ghana from 2006 to 2018(2022)
A predictive model and socioeconomic and demographic determinants of under-five mortality in Sierra Leone(2020)
Prevalence, progress, and social inequalities of home deliveries in Ghana from 2006 to 2018: insights from the multiple indicator cluster surveys(2021)
Barriers to healthcare services utilisation among women in Ghana: evidence from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey(2025)
Rural–urban dimensions of the perception of malaria severity and practice of malaria preventive measures: insight from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey(2021)
The experiences of family caregivers living with breast cancer patients in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review(2020)
Caregiving motivations and experiences among family caregivers of patients living with advanced breast cancer in Ghana(2020)
Caregiving motivations and experiences among family caregivers of patients living with advanced breast cancer in Ghana(2020)
Cervical cancer screening prevalence and its correlates in Cameroon: secondary data analysis of the 2018 demographic and health surveys(2021)
Prevalence and associated factors of overweight and obesity among persons with type 2 diabetes in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis(2023)
Correlates of blood pressure and blood glucose screenings in Cameroon: insights from the 2018 Demographic and Health Survey(2021)
Consistency of the determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in Ghana: insights from four Demographic and Health Survey datasets(2020)
Corrigendum to: Consistency of the determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in Ghana: insights from four Demographic and Health Survey datasets(2020)
The prevalence and predictive factors of breast cancer screening among older Ghanaian women(2020)
Prevalence and determinants of breast self-examination practices among women in their reproductive age in Namibia: an analysis of the 2013 Namibia demographic and Health Survey(2023)
An integrative review of the use of the concept of reassurance in clinical practice(2022)
A meta-synthesis of the transitioning experiences and career progression of migrant African nurses(2023)
International Nurse Migration Experience of the First Two Years: A Mixed Methods Study(2024)
Author response for "International Nurse Migration Experience of the First Two Years: A Mixed Methods Study"(2024)
Dietary adherence among persons with type 2 diabetes: A concurrent mixed methods study(2024)
Psychosocial burden of diabetes in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis(2025)
Association between dietary self-care adherence and depression among adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ghana: a cross-sectional study(2025)
Prevalence and geo-clinicodemographic factors associated with hepatitis B vaccination among healthcare workers in five developing countries(2022)
Exploration of family caregivers’ experiences on coping in dementia care in Ghana: a phenomenological study(2024)
Predictors of high HIV+ prevalence in Mozambique: A complex samples logistic regression modeling and spatial mapping approaches(2020)
Prevalence and sociodemographic factors associated with vision difficulties in Ghana, Gambia, and Togo: a multi-country analysis of recent multiple Indicator cluster surveys(2021)
Hospital Fire Outbreaks Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Low- and Middle-Income Settings(2023)
Socioeconomic and residence-based inequalities in adolescent fertility in 39 African countries(2024)
Sex-related inequalities in current cigarette smoking among adolescents in Africa(2024)
Prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and its association with glycemic control in persons with type 2 diabetes in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis(2024)
Prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and its association with glycemic control in persons with type 2 diabetes in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis(2024)
Gendered differences in the prevalence and associated factors of dementia in Ghana: a cross-sectional survey(2024)
Sex-related absolute inequalities in tuberculosis incidence in 47 countries in Africa(2025)
From early sexual debut to later overweight and obesity: a multilevel analysis of Ghanaian women(2025)
Primary caregivers’ experiences of caring for people living with dementia in Ghana: a phenomenological study(2024)
The concept and use of reassurance in clinical practice: an integrative review(2020)
The use of the concept of reassurance in clinical practice: an integrative review(2021)
Past Month Alcohol Intake and Subjective Cognitive Complaints Amongst Men and Women in Ghana(2021)
Impact of dietary fiber on colorectal cancer among adults(2019)
ARTICLE: An integrative review of the use of the concept of reassurance in clinical practice(2021)
The rural-urban divide of the relationship between polygynous marriage structures, multiple marriage unions, and self-rated happiness among currently married Ghanaian women(2022)
Model-based comparison on multiple imputations and missing data analysis on nutritional status among under-five children in Ethiopia(2023)
Sex-related inequalities in crude and age-standardized suicide rates: trends in Ghana from 2000 to 2019(2024)
Examining the longitudinal effect of depressive symptoms on physical activity in persons with type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic(2024)

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