Priscilla Acquah

I am a public health researcher interested in adolescent sexual and reproductive health as well as mental health and health systems strengthening

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

People-system interactions are central in shaping and understanding the socially constructed and context-specific notion of #healthsystemsresponsiveness.
@AdolescentsWA @OoasWaho @arhrghana @IreneAgyepong

[Tolib Mirzoev @TMirzoev]

Planning to be at #HSR2024 in #Nagasaki next week and interested in #NCDs? consider presentations from @NIHRWAfrCentre

[Irene Agyepong @IreneAgyepong]

Prof Angela Owusu-Ansah, provost Ashesi at maiden edition of health leadership education certificate course "Less than 10% of those eligible for tertiary education in Africa get the opportunity. Those who get the opportunity have an obligation to lead social transformation"

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

Based on analysis of OPD records and service availability at #PHC facilities from 2018 to 2021, 83% offer #asrh including #FP & #HIV. Only 23% provide #AMH services. OPD Attendance for #MH service ranges from 0-13.@AdolescentsWA @IreneAgyepong @arhrghana @OoasWaho

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

25th Ecowas Ordinary Assembly of Health Ministers Meeting @Abuja

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

Description of Intervention Co-Production Process.
#HSR
#HSS
@AdolescentsWA
@OoasWaho

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

Description of Intervention Co-Production Process.
#HSR
#HSS
@AdolescentsWA
@OoasWaho

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

Their ignored #mentalhealth stresses reduce their responsiveness to clients. To be able to implement responsiveness at the #PHC system and support #MaternalMentalHealth frontline health workers themselves need to be provided with #mentalhealth support.

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

The need to address #MaternalMentalHealth not only raised concerns for interventions for expectant mothers and postpartum mothers but also the Frontline health workers who attended to these clients on a daily basis. #healthsystemresponsiveness
@AdolescentsWA @OoasWaho

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

25th Ecowas Ordinary Assembly of Health Ministers Meeting @Abuja

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

The need to address #MaternalMentalHealth not only raised concerns for interventions for expectant mothers and postpartum mothers but also the Frontline health workers who attended to these clients on a daily basis. #healthsystemresponsiveness
@AdolescentsWA @OoasWaho

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

Using a mixed method approach- desk reviews, FGDs, KIIs, and Client exit interviews we explored #MaternalMentalHealth responsiveness in Ghana.

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

25th Ecowas Ordinary Assembly of Health Ministers Meeting @Abuja

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

People-system interactions are central in shaping and understanding the socially constructed and context-specific notion of #healthsystemsresponsiveness.
@AdolescentsWA @OoasWaho @arhrghana @IreneAgyepong

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

25th Ecowas Ordinary Assembly of Ministers of Health Meeting @Abuja

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

Influenced by biological and sociocultural norms, the intersection between #Asrh and #AMH tends to be complex,dynamic, and multifaceted. A more comprehensive approach reflected in policies, programs and interventions should be pursued.
@AdolescentsWA
@OoasWaho
@arhrghana

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

Influenced by biological and sociocultural norms, the intersection between #Asrh and #AMH tends to be complex,dynamic, and multifaceted. A more comprehensive approach reflected in policies, programs and interventions should be pursued.
@AdolescentsWA
@OoasWaho
@arhrghana

[Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights @arhrghana]

The conference, engaging stakeholders from Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea and Senegal, is being held on the sidelines of the 25th ordinary meeting of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers, Organized by the @WAHO

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

#25thEcowasOrdinaryAssemblyofHealthMeetingAbuja

[Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights @arhrghana]

As the Org. responsible for research uptake for the AdoWA project, ARHR is participating in a two-day conference in Abuja, Nigeria, to deliberate on interventions for improving adolescent mental, sexual, and reproductive health, and maternal health and outcomes in West Africa.

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

#adolescenthealth
#adolescentmentalhealth
#HSR
#HSS
#Abuja
#WAHO

[Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights @arhrghana]

We will intensify sex education and #mental health counseling and referrals, enhance life skills training and strengthen #healthcare and social support networks through community engagement and acceptance.
- Ms Sherifata Mohamed (GHS Adolescent Health Unit)
#Adolescentwellbeing

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

#AbujaEcowasMinistersofHealthMeeting

[Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights @arhrghana]

How can we improve SRHR for adolescents?

Drawing on participatory theatre methods to make ASHR education in school and out of school more engaging and likely to shift social consciousness.
-Dr Laura Wallace (DHRC-Ghana)
#policiessystemsadolescenthealth
@AdolescentsWA

[Priscilla Acquah @PriscillaPremp6]

@AdolescentsWA
@IreneAgyepong
@TMirzoev

We are at the 25th ECOWAS Ordinary Assembly of Health Ministers, where regional leaders are gathering to shape the future of healthcare in West Africa.
#ECOWASHealthAssembly
#Abuja
#WestAfrica #HealthcareLeadership

[Irene Agyepong @IreneAgyepong]

Theatre can be a powerful social voice. Time with play writer Uncle Ebo Whyte during the NIHR global health research centre for NCD in West Africa (STOP NCD) Co-production meeting at GCPS

[Irene Agyepong @IreneAgyepong]

#policiessystemsadolesenthealth Ignoring how to tackle some of the complex, difficult intersectional drivers and power issues, neglecting mental health and focusing predominantly on low hanging fruit like access to contraceptives will continue to yield sub optimal results