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Dr Joyce Komesuor

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I am a Lecturer in the Department of Population and Behavioural Sciences (Health Promotion) at the Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana.

Education
I obtained my PhD in Health Promotion from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. I hold a Master of Philosophy in Health Promotion from the University of Bergen, Norway and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Ghana. I also earned a Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ from Abetifi Presbyterian Training College.

Work Experience
As a trained teacher, I taught in various basic schools in Ghana. At the tertiary level, I lectured at Regent University College of Science and Technology from 2011 to 2014. I am currently a full-time Lecturer at the Fred Newton Binka School of Public Health. In my academic career, I have undertaken teaching, research, supervision and mentoring of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Science/Research Output
I am a Public Health Lecturer with over 10 years of experience. My principal research interests focus on Women’s Health and Well-Being with emphasis on Migration and Health, Gender Dynamics and Migration, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Mental Health and Sleep Research. I have collaborated with multidisciplinary researchers and have published extensively in reputable peer-reviewed journals. 

Senior Lecturer
Fred N. Binka School of Public Health (FNBSPH)
English, British
Populaton and Behavioural Sciences
Senior Member (Academic)

Health Promotion

Mental Health

Sleep Research

Migration

Health Promotion

Exploring The Interplay Of Sleep, Stress, And Environmental Factors Among University Students In Ghana

Project Role
Principal Investigator
Funder
The French Embassy Nkabom Grant
Amount
€4632.38
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Psychosocial Factors Associated With Early Initiation And Frequency Of Antenatal Care Visits In Five Districts In Ghana.

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Presenter
Event Name
3. 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion: Settings for Planetary Health and Well-being
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Factors Impacting The Mental Health Of Internal Migrants In Ghana- An Exploratory Study

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Presenter
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Annual Psychology Congress-South Africa
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Factors Associated With The Mental Health Of Internal Migrants (Kayayei) In Agbogbloshie, Ghana

Role / Position
Presenter
Event Name
Mental Health and Well-being Foundation Conference
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Plan Ghana Mentorship And Role Modelling Program Be Smart, Learn And Stay Protected Project

Role / Position
Facilitator
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