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 | Emmanuel Kwasi Abu (OD, PhD)Associate Professor, Department of Optometry and Visioon Science,University of Cape … Verified email at ucc.edu.gh Cited by 857 |
Ocular symptoms of SARS-CoV-2: indication of possible ocular transmission or viral shedding
The recently identified novel coronavirus (CoV), the severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While …
coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While …
[HTML][HTML] Risk perception of COVID-19 among sub-Sahara Africans: a web-based comparative survey of local and diaspora residents
EK Abu, R Oloruntoba, UL Osuagwu, D Bhattarai… - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Perceived risk towards the coronavirus pandemic is key to improved
compliance with public health measures to reduce the infection rates. This study …
compliance with public health measures to reduce the infection rates. This study …
Misinformation about COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from a cross-sectional survey
UL Osuagwu, CA Miner, D Bhattarai, KP Mashige… - Health …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Misinformation about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a significant threat to global
public health because it can inadvertently exacerbate public health challenges by promoting …
public health because it can inadvertently exacerbate public health challenges by promoting …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of information sources on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa
UL Osuagwu, KP Mashige, G Ovenseri-Ogbomo… - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background Vaccination remains the most powerful weapon against the emergence of new
variants of coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines …
variants of coronavirus (COVID-19). However, false information about COVID-19 vaccines …
[HTML][HTML] Association between poor ergophthalmologic practices and computer vision syndrome among university administrative staff in Ghana
SB Boadi-Kusi, SL Abu, GO Acheampong… - … of environmental and …, 2020 - hindawi.com
Aim. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS)
and its associated ergonomic factors among university administrative staff in Ghana …
and its associated ergonomic factors among university administrative staff in Ghana …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of perception, reasons, and motivations for COVID-19 vaccination in people with diabetes across Sub-Saharan Africa: a mixed-method approach
UL Osuagwu, R Langsi, G Ovenseri-Ogbomo… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with severe COVID-19 infection and complications.
This study assesses COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in people with DM, and …
This study assesses COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in people with DM, and …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and factors associated with mental and emotional health outcomes among africans during the COVID-19 lockdown period—A web-based cross …
Mental health and emotional responses to the effects of COVID-19 lockdown in sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA) are of serious public health concern and may negatively affect the mental …
Africa (SSA) are of serious public health concern and may negatively affect the mental …
Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of COVID-19 among healthcare and non-healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a web-based survey
BN Ekpenyong, UL Osuagwu, CA Miner… - Health …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and associated high mortality in sub-Saharan Africa,
there is panic among healthcare workers because of the higher risk of being infected. This …
there is panic among healthcare workers because of the higher risk of being infected. This …
[HTML][HTML] Acceptance and Risk Perception of COVID-19 Vaccination among Pregnant and Non Pregnant Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Matched …
OM Amiebenomo, UL Osuagwu, EA Envuladu… - Vaccines, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study aims to evaluate the acceptance and risk perception of pregnant and non
pregnant women towards COVID-19 vaccines using a cross-sectional matched-sample …
pregnant women towards COVID-19 vaccines using a cross-sectional matched-sample …
[HTML][HTML] Autophagy in the control and pathogenesis of parasitic infections
Background Autophagy has a crucial role in the defense against parasites. The interplay
existing between host autophagy and parasites has varied outcomes due to the kind of host …
existing between host autophagy and parasites has varied outcomes due to the kind of host …