K. Sakyi

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1. Comprehensive review of the evidence regarding the effectiveness of community–based primary health care in improving maternal, neonatal and child health: 3. neonatal health findings

   E. Sacks, P. Freeman, K. Sakyi, M. Jennings +3 more

   2017Journal of Global Health296 citations Open access

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2. Childhood friendships and psychological difficulties in young adulthood: an 18 year follow-up study

   K. Sakyi, P. Surkan, E. Fombonne, A. Chollet +1 more

   2014European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry60 citations Open access

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3. Reported health and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable populations and implemented solutions in six West African countries: A media content analysis

   Khalida Saalim, K. Sakyi, Fatema-Tuz-Zohra, Emily Morrison +3 more

   2021PLoS ONE40 citations Open access

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4. A Model of Cancer Clinical Trial Decision-making Informed by African-American Cancer Patients

   Jennifer Wenzel, O. Mbah, Jia-Yun Xu, Gyasi Moscou-Jackson +3 more

   2015Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities35 citations Open access

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5. COVID‐19 is increasing Ghanaian pregnant women’s anxiety and reducing healthcare seeking

   C. Moyer, K. Sakyi, E. Sacks, Sarah D. Compton +2 more

   2020International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics29 citations Open access

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6. Availability of integrated family planning services in HIV care and support sites in sub-Saharan Africa: a secondary analysis of national health facility surveys

   Mufaro Kanyangarara, K. Sakyi, A. Laar

   2019Reproductive Health27 citations Open access

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7. Barriers to maternal retention in HIV care in Ghana: key differences during pregnancy and the postpartum period

   K. Sakyi, M. Lartey, C. Kennedy, Julie A. Dension +5 more

   2020BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth21 citations Open access

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8. Risk of Maternal Morbidity on Postpartum Depressive Symptoms

   P. Surkan, K. Sakyi, P. Christian, Sucheta Mehra +8 more

   2017Maternal and Child Health Journal21 citations Open access

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9. Occurrence of neonatal hypothermia and associated risk factors among low birth weight (LBW) infants in Accra, Ghana

   John Pellegrino, Mufaro Kanyangarara, Babbel Agbinko-Djobalar, P. Owusu +5 more

   2023Journal of global health reports17 citations Open access

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10. The multifaceted care-seeking practices among caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: Perspectives from mothers and providers in Ghana

    Victoria Fonzi, Blessed Sheriff, Sarah L. Dalglish, A. Anum +5 more

    2021PLoS ONE17 citations Open access

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11. Barriers to providing healthcare to children living with cerebral palsy in Ghana: A qualitative study of healthcare provider perspectives

    H. Oguntade, Thamanna Nishath, P. Owusu, C. Papadimitriou +1 more

    2022PLOS Global Public Health15 citations Open access

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12. Factors contributing to neonatal mortality reduction in three regions in Ghana: a mixed-methods study using the Lives Saved (LiST) modelling tool

    E. Sacks, K. Sakyi, P. Owusu, Catherine Ohrt +6 more

    15 citations

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13. Stigma toward small babies and their mothers in Ghana: A study of the experiences of postpartum women living with HIV

    K. Sakyi, M. Lartey, C. Kennedy, J. Denison +5 more

    2020PLoS ONE14 citations Open access

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14. Diagnostic capacity, and predictive values of rapid diagnostic tests for accurate diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum in febrile children in Asante-Akim, Ghana

    I. Quakyi, G. Adjei, David J. Sullivan, A. Laar +16 more

    2018Malaria Journal14 citations Open access

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15. Impact of stressful life events on central adiposity in the Pelotas Birth Cohort

    P. Surkan, K. Sakyi, Alice Hu, M. Olinto +3 more

    2018Revista de Saúde Pública13 citations Open access

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16. Depressive symptoms in mothers following peri-natal and early infant loss in rural Bangladesh: A population-based study

    P. Surkan, K. Sakyi, D. Strobino, Sucheta Mehra +8 more

    2016Annals of Epidemiology13 citations Open access

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17. Low birthweight, retention in HIV care, and adherence to ART among postpartum women living with HIV in Ghana

    K. Sakyi, M. Lartey, Julie A. Dension, C. Kennedy +4 more

    2018Aids and Behavior12 citations Open access

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18. The combined effects of parental divorce and parental history of depression on cannabis use in young adults in France.

    K. Sakyi, M. Melchior, A. Chollet, P. Surkan

    2012Drug and Alcohol Dependence12 citations Open access

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19. HIV testing uptake, enablers, and barriers among African migrants in China: A nationwide cross-sectional study

    Pei-Zhen Zhao, Jiayu Wang, Brian J. Hall, K. Sakyi +3 more

    2022Journal of Global Health8 citations Open access

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20. Potential Factors Associated with Healthcare Utilization for Balance Problems in Community-Dwelling Adults within the United States: A Narrative Review

    Shweta Kapur, K. Sakyi, Prateek Lohia, Daniel J. Goble

    2023Healthcare7 citations Open access

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21. Challenges in Education for Visually Impaired Children in Ghana: A Path to Inclusion

    S. Kyei-Gyamfi, F. Kyei-Arthur, T. Abutima, A. A. Allotey +3 more

    2025International Journal of Pediatrics6 citations Open access

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22. Prioritising and including children in intersectoral policymaking: uncovering Immunity to Change in Ghana

    Leonie Akofio-Sowah, M. Soraghan, Srivatsan Rajagopalan, K. Sakyi +6 more

    2024BMJ Global Health6 citations Open access

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23. Mental health on the move: An observational study to characterize post-migration depression symptoms among migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa in China.

    Fan Yang, Xianqiang Zou, M. Xiong, Brian J. Hall +6 more

    2021Journal of Psychosomatic Research6 citations Open access

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24. Insights into the Affordable Medicines Facility-malaria in Ghana: the role of caregivers and licensed chemical sellers in four regions

    A. Adjei, Peter J. Winch, A. Laar, David J. Sullivan +23 more

    2016Malaria Journal6 citations Open access

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25. Standing balance impairment in persons with type 2 diabetes is predicted by peripheral neuropathy and vestibulopathy.

    Trevor Lopatin, K. Sakyi, Bradley Kendall, George Grunberger +1 more

    2024Primary Care Diabetes5 citations

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26. Reported health system solutions implemented to contain COVID-19 in six West African countries: a media content analysis

    K. Sakyi, Khalida Saalim, Emily Morrison, Fatematuz Zohra +5 more

    2022Journal of global health reports5 citations Open access

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27. Targeted community based interventions improved malaria management competencies in rural Ghana

    I. Quakyi, G. Adjei, David J. Jr Sullivan, J. Stephens +16 more

    2017Global Health Research and Policy5 citations Open access

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28. Prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depression and stress among mothers of preterm and low birthweight infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit in Accra, Ghana

    John Pellegrino, P. Mundagowa, K. Sakyi, P. Owusu +3 more

    2024International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics4 citations Open access

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29. Knowledge of developmental disabilities and referral sources among health workers in two Ghanaian hospitals

    Blessed Sheriff, K. Sakyi, E. Malm, Celeste Zabel +3 more

    2022International Journal of Developmental Disabilities4 citations Open access

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30. Amplifying their voices: Advice, guidance and perceived value of cancer biobanking research among an older, diverse cohort

    Altovise T. Ewing, Arlener D. Turner, K. Sakyi, A. Elmi +5 more

    2020Journal of Cancer Education4 citations Open access

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31. Exploring the Views of Barbers and Stylists on the Acceptability of Delivering Community-Based Interventions to Promote COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination in South Carolina

    P. Mundagowa, Sachi Vora, Fatima Seck, Neal Dhankhode +2 more

    2024Vaccines3 citations Open access

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32. Evaluation of a device to detect neonatal hypothermia in a clinical setting in Ghana

    Lauren McAbee, P. Mundagowa, Babbel Agbinko-Djobalar, Prince Gyebi Owusu +6 more

    2023PLOS Global Public Health3 citations Open access

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33. Politically related stress and low-birth-weight infants among Arab, Asian, Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black, and non-Hispanic White women in Michigan

    Florence J. Dallo, David R Williams, J. Ruterbusch, M. Mittleman +6 more

    2023Women's Health3 citations Open access

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34. Incongruence between Self-report and Performance-based Measure of Balance in Community-Dwelling Adults.

    Shweta Kapur, K. Sakyi, Joshua L. Haworth, Prateek Lohia +1 more

    2025The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences2 citations

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35. Over forty percent of women living with HIV report interruption in antiretroviral therapy during intrapartum and early postpartum inpatient stay: findings from five hospitals in Ghana

    K. Sakyi, Emily A. Hurley, Mufaro Kanyangarara, P. Owusu +4 more

    2023AIDS Care2 citations

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36. Resting Blood Pressure in Collegiate Swimmers During a Competitive Season: A Prospective Observational Study

    Sara K. Arena, Scott Jones, A. M. Munoz, Meghan Murley +3 more

    2020Cureus2 citations Open access

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37. Navigating the promise and pitfalls of dashboards in health policy decision making: experiences from Ghana, India, and South Africa.

    L. Sukumaran, K. Sakyi, Vrashali Khandelwal, Mary Kinney +12 more

    2026The Lancet Digital Health1 citations Open access

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38. Children in all policies: lessons from a global collaboration to promote the health and wellbeing of children and future generations.

    Sarah L. Dalglish, K. Sakyi, A. Prost, Saliqa Amin +24 more

    2026The Lancet1 citations Open access

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39. Factors Associated with Health Service Use for Self-Reported Balance Problems in Community-Dwelling Adults: A Secondary Analysis of Nationally Representative NHANES 2001–2004 Data

    Shweta Kapur, K. Sakyi, Joshua Haworth, Prateek Lohia +1 more

    2025Healthcare1 citations

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40. Proceedings of the 16th International Newborn Brain Conference: Long-term outcome studies, developmental care, palliative care, ethical dilemmas, and challenging clinical scenarios in neonatal neurology

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    2025Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine1 citations

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41. Acceptability and feasibility of the BEMPU TempWatch for hypothermia monitoring in neonatal care in Ghana: a qualitative study of clinicians’ perspectives

    Justice E K Sheehama, N. Dey, Abigail Esinam Adade, P. Owusu +5 more

    2023BMJ public health1 citations Open access

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42. Effects of COVID‐19 Lockdown on Children's Participation in Recreational Activities: The Experiences of Ghana's Children

    S. Kyei-Gyamfi, K. Sakyi, Christopher Lartey, A. Kyere

    2025Child & Family Social Work0 citations

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43. Sensory Complications Of Type 2 Diabetes Predicts Postural Balance Scores

    Trevor Lopatin, K. Sakyi, Bradley Kendall, Joshua Haworth

    2025Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise0 citations

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44. COVID ‐19 Lockdown and Children's Recreational Experiences: A Cross‐Sectional Study Using the Six Stages of Play Theory

    S. Kyei-Gyamfi, F. Kyei-Arthur, K. Sakyi, Evans Sakyi Boadu +2 more

    2025Infant and Child Development0 citations

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45. 1842. Low Birthweight and Retention in HIV Care among Postpartum Women Living with HIV in Ghana

    N. Kazanji, K. Sakyi, Bianca Edler

    2023Open Forum Infectious Diseases0 citations Open access

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46. Inclusivity & Modification Attitudes in Collegiate Intramural Sport: A Pilot Study

    K. Rougeau, K. Sakyi, C. K. Piletic

    2022Recreational Sports Journal0 citations

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47. Mental Health on the Move: A Nationwide Study to Characterize Post-migration Depression Among Migrants From Sub-Saharan Africa in China

    Fan Yang, Xianqiang Zou, M. Xiong, Brian J. Hall +6 more

    2021Social Science Research Network0 citations Open access

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48. Additional file 1: of Availability of integrated family planning services in HIV care and support sites in sub-Saharan Africa: a secondary analysis of national health facility surveys

    Mufaro Kanyangarara, K. Sakyi, A. Laar

    20190 citations

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49. EXPERIENCES IN HIV CARE IN THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD IN GHANA: THE ROLE OF STIGMA, BIRTHWEIGHT, AND NEWBORN CARE

    K. Sakyi

    20170 citations

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50. Insights into the Affordable Medicines Facility-malaria in Ghana: the role of caregivers and licensed chemical sellers in four regions

    A. Adjei, Peter J. Winch, A. Laar, David J. Sullivan +23 more

    2016Malaria Journal0 citations Open access

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