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Response by Sarfo and Ovbiagele to letter regarding “Post-stroke depression: Risk assessment”
We sincerely thank Dr. Kawada for his interest in our study on Post-stroke depression in Ghana: characteristics and correlates [1]. The correspondents' main point centered on not using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria in our study to corroborate the diagnosis of depression after using the two validated screening instruments namely the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES-D) and the Geriatric depression scale (GDS). Our approach was informed by previous studies [2,3] which utilized only screening instruments to identify participants with depression without recourse to a st...
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - February 3, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred S. Sarfo, Bruce Ovbiagele Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

The dynamics of Poststroke depression among Ghanaians
The very few published data on post-stroke depression (PSD) among indigenous Africans have covered its prevalence and predictors. We sought to evaluate the dynamics of PSD in a cohort of Ghanaian stroke survivors followed for 9  months after an acute stroke.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - July 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Manolo Agbenorku, Sheila Adamu, Vida Obese, Patrick Berchie, Bruce Ovbiagele, On behalf of PINGS Study investigators Source Type: research

Tobacco use in older adults in Ghana: sociodemographic characteristics, health risks and subjective wellbeing
Conclusions: Tobacco use among older adults in Ghana was associated with older men living in rural locations, chronic ill-health and reduced life satisfaction. A high proportion of older adults have stopped using tobacco, demonstrating the possibilities for effective public health interventions. Health risk reduction strategies through targeted anti-smoking health campaigns, improvement in access to health and social protection (such as health insurance) will reduce health risks among older persons who use tobacco.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - October 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alfred YawsonAkosua BaddooNana Hagan-SeneadzaBenedict Calys-TagoeSandra HewlettPhyllis Dako-GyekeGeorge MensahNadia MinicuciNirmala NaidooSomnath ChatterjiPaul KowalRichard Biritwum Source Type: research

Endocrine Disruptors and Health Effects in Africa: A Call for Action
Conclusion: To address the many challenges posed by EDCs, we argue that Africans should take the lead in prioritization and evaluation of environmental hazards, including EDCs. We recommend the institution of education and training programs for chemical users, adoption of the precautionary principle, establishment of biomonitoring programs, and funding of community-based epidemiology and wildlife research programs led and funded by African institutes and private companies. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1774 Received: 16 February 2017 Revised: 22 May 2017 Accepted: 24 May 2017 Published: 22 August 2017 Address correspond...
Source: EHP Research - August 23, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Commentary Source Type: research