Prof. Asampong

Prof. Emmanuel Asampong

Associate Professor

Contact Info Email: easampong@ug.edu.gh

About

A Licensed clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years’ experience in assessing psychopathology and providing psychosocial and counseling services. Trainer of Implementation Science/Research and Community engagement practices with strong research interest in psychosocial factors on human health, family health and social support systems in both rural and urban cities in low-middle income countries, family initiatives on psychological well-being and school achievement in urban slums and/or deprived communities in Ghana and a host of other related activities. Other research interest areas are child adolescent mental health and growth, as well as personality styles that impact on health.

Education and Qualification

  • Visiting Scholar, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A, 
  • PhD, University of Ghana. 
  • M.Phil. in Psychology (Clinical) University of Ghana.
  • B.A. (Hons), in Psychology (Major) and Sociology (Minor), University of Ghana.

Working Experience

  • March, 2016 – Present Senior Lecturer, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana. 
  • November, 2005– February, 2016 Lecturer, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana.
  • February 2005 – 2008 Adolescent Growth Counsellor, Unilever Geisha Soap Educative programme on Radio, Accra, Ghana.
  • September 2001 – December 2005 Part-Time Lecturer (Health Psychology), School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Korle-bu, Accra.
  • October 2001 – January 2005 Part-Time Lecturer (Health Psychology), Ophthalmic Nursing School, Korle-bu, Accra.
  • October 2001 – January 2005 Part-Time Lecturer (Health Psychology), Ophthalmic Nursing School, Korle-bu, Accra.
  • 2002 – November 2004 Counsellor, ISSER/University of Ghana/Streetwise Project, Accra 
  • April 2002 – September 2004 Deputy Coordinator, PsyClin Network, Accra 
  • November 1999 – August 2000 Welfare Officer Trainee, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.

Publications

  1. Dwomoh D, Amuasi SA , Incoom G, Yawson  AE, Asampong E, Tetteh J, Bosomprah S (2021).  Dominant correlates of depressive disorders and effects onquality of life among older adults in low- and middle-income countries: Further analysis of WHO study on Global Ageing and Adult Health. HSI Journal (2021) Volume 2 (Issue 1): https://doi.org/10.46829/hsijournal.2021.6.2.1.155-165

 

  1. Douno M, Asampong E, Magassouba N, Fichet-Calvet E, Almudena MS (2021).Hunting and consumption of rodents by children in the Lassa fever endemic area of Faranah, Guinea. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 15(3):e0009212.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009212

 

  1. Asiimwe N, Tabong PT-N, Iro SA, Noora CL, Opoku-Mensah K, Asampong E. (2021) Stakeholders perspective of, and experience with contact tracing for COVID-19 in Ghana: A qualitative study among contact tracers, supervisors, and contacts. PLoS ONE 16(2): e0247038. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0247038.

  2. Asampong, E., Ibrahim, A., Sensoy Bahar, O., Kumbelim, K., Yaro, P. B., Ssewamala, F., & McKay, M. M. (2021). Adaptation and implementation of the adapted multiple family group (Dang-Malgu) intervention in Ghana:Preliminary outcomes, key challenges and learning opportunities. Psychiatric Services: Global Mental Health Implementation Science Series.

 

  1. Dickson, E., Osafo, J., Asampong, E., & Kretchy, I. (2020). Clinical Presentation and Pattern of Neuro-developmental Disorders in a Health Facility in Ghana: Implications for the Health and Educational Sectors. Health Sciences Investigations (HSI) Journal, 1(2), 114-120. https://doi.org/10.46829/hsijournal.2020.12.1.2.114-120.

 

  1. Sensoy Bahar O, Ssewamala FM, Ibrahim A, Boateng A, Nabunya P, Neilands TB, Asampong E. and McKay MM. Anzansi family program: a study protocol for a combination intervention addressing developmental and health outcomes for adolescent girls at risk of unaccompanied migration Pilot and Feasibility Studies (2020) 6:190 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-00737-4.

 

 

  1. Atakora M, Ibrahim M. and Asampong E. (2020) The Ghana Project in Psychiatry: A Systematic Description of the Mental Health Services. Open Journal of Psychiatry, 10, 141-170. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojpsych.2020.104014

 

  1. Asiedu N, Kretchy I, Asampong E. Psycho-behavioral factors associated with neurocognitive performance among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Accra, Ghana. Afri Health Sci. 2020; 20(2): 587-596. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v20i2.6

 

  1. Atakora M, Asampong E. “Ethical Principles in Psychiatric Practice: A Systematic Review”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 9.8 (2020): 34-43.

 

  1. Dako-Gyeke P, Asampong E, Afari E , Launois P, Ackumey M, Opoku-Mensah K, Dery S, Akweongo P, Nonvignon J, Aikins M. (2020). Capacity building for implementation research: a methodology for advancing health research and practice. Health Research Policy and Systems, 18:53.

 

  1. Yaro PB, Asampong A, Tabong PTN, Anaba SA, Azuure SS, Dokurugu AY and Nantogmah FA. (2020). Stakeholders’ perspectives about the impact of training and sensitization of traditional and spiritual healers on mental health and illness: A qualitative evaluation in Ghana. International Journal of Social Psychiatry 1–9. 

 

  1. Atakora M, Asampong E. A Study of the Diagnostic Practices for Mental Disorders in Ghana J Clin Rev Case Rep, 2020 Volume 5, Issue 4.

 

  1. Kretchy IA, Acheampong F, Laryea J, Osafo J, Asampong E, Dickson E. (2019). Personality Traits, Clinical Characteristics, and Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Hypertension in a Primary Hospital in Ghana. International Journal of Hypertension Volume 2019, Article ID 7489875.
  2. Langmagne S, Tenkorang EY, Asampong E, Osafo J, Bingenheimer JB (2018). Approaches to Regulating Adolescent Sexual Behavior in Ghana: Qualitative Evidence from Somanya and Adidome. Arch Sex Behav https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-018-1161-3

 

  1. Asampong E, Dako-Gyeke M, Oduro R (2018) Caregivers' views on stigmatization and discrimination of people affected by leprosy in Ghana. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 12(1): e0006219. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006219

 

  1. Dako-Gyeke M, Asampong E, Oduro R.        Stigmatisation and discrimination: Experiences of people affected by leprosy in Southern Ghana. Lepr Rev (2017) 88, 58–74.

 

  1. Adongo PB, Tabong, PT-N, Asampong E, Ansong J, Robalo M, Adanu RM. Health workers perceptions and attitude about Ghana’s preparedness towards preventing, containing, and managing Ebola Virus Disease. BMC Health Services Research (2017) 17:266 DOI 10.1186/s12913-017-2225-0 

 

  1. Srigboh RK, Basu N, Stephens J, Asampong E, Perkins M, Neitzel RL, Fobil J. Multiple elemental exposures amongst workers at the Agbogbloshie electronic waste (e-waste) site in Ghana. Chemosphere 164 (2016) 68 – 74.

 

  1. Adongo PB, Tabong, PT-N, Asampong E, Ansong J, Robalo M, Adanu RM (2016). Preparing towards Preventing and Containing an Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak: What Sociocultural Practices May Affect Containment Efforts in Ghana? PLoS Negl Trop Dis 10(7): e0004852. Doi: 10.1371/journal. pntd.0004852.

 

  1. Yu E.A, Akormedi M, Asampong E, Meyer CG, Fobil, JN (2016). Informal processing of electronic waste at Agbogbloshie, Ghana: workers knowledge about associated health hazards and alternative livelihoods. Global Health Promotion. DOI:10.1177/1757975916631523

 

 

  1. Ibrahim A, Aryeetey GC, Asampong E, Dwomoh D, Nonvignon J. Erratic electricity supply (Dumsor) and anxiety disorders among university students in Ghana: a cross sectional study. Int J Ment Health Syst (2016) 10:17. DOI 10.1186/s13033-016-0053-y

 

  1. Adongo PB, Tabong, PT-N, Asampong E, Ansong J, Robalo M, Adanu RM (2016). Beyond Knowledge and Awareness: Addressing misconceptions in Ghana’s preparation towards an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease. PLoS ONE 11(2): e0149627. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0149627

 

  1. Asampong E,  Dwuma-Badu K, Stephens J, Srigboh R, Neitzel R, Basu N, Fobil JN. Health seeking behaviours among electronic waste workers in Ghana. BMC Public Health 2015, 15:1065  doi:10.1186/s12889-015-2376-z

 

  1. Kretchy IA, Owusu-Daaku FT, Danquah SA, Asampong E. A psychosocial perspective of medication side effects, experiences, coping approaches and implications for adherence in hypertension management. Clinical Hypertension 2015, 21:19 doi: 10.1186/s40885-015-0028-3.

 

  1. Scorza P, Owusu-Agyei S, Asampong E, and Wainberg M. (2015). The expression of perinatal depression in rural Ghana. International Journal of Culture and Mental Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17542863.2015.1037849.

 

  1. Dako-Gyeke M, Dako-Gyeke P, Asampong E. (2015). Experiences of Stigmatization and Discrimination in Accessing Health Servic es: Voices of Persons Living With HIV in Ghana. Soc Work Health Care. 54(3):269-85. doi: 10.1080/00981389.2015.1005268. 

 

  1. Yarney L, Mba C, and Asampong, E. (2015). Qualitative study on the socio-cultural determinants of care of children orphaned by AIDS in the Ashanti and Eastern regions of Ghana. BMC Public Health 15:6 DOI 10.1186/s12889-014-1332-7.

 

  1. Kretchy I.A, Afrane B.A, Asampong E, Sena C.E, Acheampong F. Mbeah-Baiden B. (2014). Adherence to Anti-retroviral Therapy among HIV-Positive Individuals in Ghana: The Role of Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 4(19): 2328-2339, 2014.

 

  1. Asampong E, Osafo J, Bingenheimer J.B, Ahiadeke C. (2013). Adolescents and parents’ perceptions of best time for sex and sexual communications from two communities in the Eastern and Volta Regions of Ghana: implications for HIV and AIDS education. BMC International Health and Human Rights, 13:40.

 

  1. Asampong, E., Amonoo Harrison, J., Yarney, L., Opoku-Mensah, K., Karim, A.S and Fobil, J.N Back to My Roots: A Study of "Returning" Emigrated Health Professionals in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Africa Today, Volume 59, Number 4, Summer 2013, pp. 118-130

 

  1. Akormedi, M., Asampong, E. FobiL, J.N. Working conditions and environmental

exposures among electronic waste workers in Ghana. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health 2013 Vol 19 No.4.

 

  1. Osafo  J, Asampong E, Langmagne S, Ahiadeke C. (2013) Perceptions of Parents on How Religion Influences Adolescents’ Sexual Behaviours in Two Ghanaian Communities: Implications for HIV and AIDS Prevention. Journal of Religion and Health, Volume 52, No. 1. 

 

  1. Yarney, J., Donkor, A., Opoku, S.Y., Yarney, L., Agyeman-Duah, I., Abakah, A.C and Asampong, E. Characteristics of users and implications for the use of complementary and alternative medicine in Ghanaian cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:16

 

  1. Yarney L, Mba C, Asampong E, Darko J. Yarney J. (2012). Is Inheritance System a Factor in the Care of AIDS Orphans? The Asante and Krobo of Ghana Scenario. Mathematica Aeterna, Vol. 2, 2012, no. 9, 735 – 759.

 

Book Chapter

Sottie CA, Dako-Gyeke M, Asampong E, Ackumey MM. Mental Health Care and Service in Ghana. In: mental Health Conditions and Conditions and Services in Selected African Countrie: Implications for Social Work and Human Services Professions. Editors: M.A. Sossou and T. Modie-Moroka. 2016 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 978-1-63485-276-0.

Ongoing Projects

Title Role on the ProjectDuration of the Project Funder
Comprehensive Implementation Research Training and Mentorship (CIRT-M)PI10 monthsWHO
Improving the Effectiveness of Mass Long Lasting Insecticide-treated Net Distribution Campaigns Through Community-based Health Planning and Services Programme in Ghana (MY-CAMP)Co-I1 year, 2 monthsThe Task Force for Global Health
Research partnership to disseminate Social Innovation in Health in Africa - SIHICo-PIApril, 2020 to Date WHO/TDR
Addressing African Youth Mental Health by Scaling Family and Community-Level EBPs.Co-I5 years NIH

Completed Projects

Completed   Projects

TitleRole on the ProjectDuration of the Project Funder

Strengthening Capacity for Implementation Research (SCAPIR)

 

Co-I2 yearsWHO
Training on social determinants of healthCo-I1 monthWHO, Ghana Office
Experiences of Stigmatization and Discrimination: Insights and Perspectives of Cured Lepers and their CaregiversCo-PI1 year, 8 monthsORID, University of Ghana
Qualitative study on Public Knowledge, Attitude and Practice relating to the Ebola Virus Disease Prevention and Medical Care in Ghana.Co-PI3 monthsWHO, Ghana Office
Performance Evaluation of HIV Prevention Services for Most-at-risk Populations (MARP) in Ghana.Co-PI9 monthsMeasure Evaluation