By Dr Winifred Asare-Doku

Journal articles

Asare-Doku W; Donnir GM; Osei-Bonsu P; Osafo J, 2024, 'Decriminalisation of suicide attempt in Ghana: a call to action', The Lancet Psychiatry, 11, pp. 784 - 786, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(24)00182-2

Peprah P; Yeboah-Asiamah Asare B; Nyadanu SD; Asare-Doku W; Adu C; Peprah J; Osafo J; Kretchy IA; Gyasi RM, 2023, 'Considering the Cultural Context of Parental Involvement and Loneliness', Journal of Adolescent Health, 73, pp. 1166 - 1167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.09.006

Osafo J; Asare-Doku W; Akotia CS, 2023, 'Exploring the role of religion in the recovery experiences of suicide attempt survivors in Ghana', BMC Psychiatry, 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-04674-3

Donnir GM; Asare-Doku W, 2023, 'Prevalence of psychiatric disorders among sentenced prisoners in a medium security prison in Ghana: Implications for mental health assessment and service', Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 33, pp. 354 - 368, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cbm.2307

Peprah P; Asare BYA; Nyadanu SD; Asare-Doku W; Adu C; Peprah J; Osafo J; Kretchy IA; Gyasi RM, 2023, 'Bullying Victimization and Suicidal Behavior among adolescents in 28 Countries and Territories: A Moderated Mediation Model', Journal of Adolescent Health, 73, pp. 110 - 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.01.029

Donnir GM; Asare-Doku W; Boakye KE, 2023, 'Substance use disorders among adults during imprisonment in a medium security prison: Prevalence and risk indicators', Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 33, pp. 62 - 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cbm.2273

Winifred A-D; Jane RL; Brian K; Amponsah-Tawiah K; Carole J, 2022, 'Mental health and workplace factors: comparison of the Ghanaian and Australian mining industry.', BMC Health Serv Res, 22, pp. 322, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-07712-0

Asare-Doku W; James C; Rich JL; Amponsah-Tawiah K; Kelly B, 2022, '“Mental health is not our core business”: A qualitative study of mental health supports in the Ghanaian mining industry', Safety Science, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105484

Ae-Ngibise KA; Asare-Doku W; Peprah J; Mujtaba MN; Nifasha D; Donnir GM, 2021, 'The mental health outcomes of food insecurity and insufficiency in west Africa: A systematic narrative review', Behavioral Sciences, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bs11110146

Atorkey P; Akwei M; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Consumption of carbonated soft drinks among Ghanaian adolescents: associations with socio-demographic factors, health risk factors and psychological distress', Nutrition and Health, 27, pp. 329 - 336, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0260106021996933

Asare-Doku W; Donnir GM; Ae-Ngibise K; Peprah J; Awuviry-Newton K; Acquah F, 2021, 'Psychiatric disorders among the military in west africa: A systematic narrative review', Behavioral Sciences, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bs11100138

Asare-Doku W; Rich JL; Kelly B; Amponsah-Tawiah K; James C, 2021, 'Mental health and mining: the Ghanaian gold mining story', International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 94, pp. 1353 - 1362, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00420-021-01726-7

Quarshie ENB; Andoh-Arthur J; Asante KO; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Online media reporting of suicidal behaviour in Ghana: Analysis of adherence to the WHO guidelines', International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 67, pp. 251 - 259, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0020764020919787

Armiya’u AY; Asare-Doku W; Donnir G, 2021, 'Personality Disorders and Correlates of Homicide Offenders: A Comparative Analysis', Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, 32, pp. 933 - 948, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2021.1947349

Quarshie ENB; Asante KO; Andoh-Arthur J; Asare-Doku W; Navelle PL, 2021, 'Suicide attempts and deaths in older persons in Ghana: A media surveillance approach', Current Psychology, 40, pp. 292 - 305, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12144-018-9932-5

Oloruntoba R; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Self-Reliance in Disaster Recovery: A Systematic Literature Review 1990–2019', International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters, 39, pp. 11 - 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/028072702103900102

Asare-Doku W; Rich J; Kelly B; James C, 2020, 'Mental health interventions in the mining industry: a narrative review', Mental Health Review Journal, 25, pp. 153 - 167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/MHRJ-10-2019-0039

Akotia CS; Osafo J; Asare-Doku W; Boakye KE, 2020, 'News Editors’ Views about Suicide and Suicide Stories in Ghana', Psychological Studies, 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12646-019-00511-4

Quarshie ENB; Cheataa-Plange HV; Annor F; Asare-Doku W; Lartey JKS, 2019, 'Prevalence of suicidal behaviour among nursing and midwifery college students in Ghana', Nursing Open, 6, pp. 897 - 906, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/nop2.271

Asare-Doku W; Osafo J; Akotia CS, 2019, 'Comparing the reasons for suicide from attempt survivors and their families in Ghana', BMC Public Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6743-z

Asare-Doku W; Osafo J; Akotia CS, 2017, 'The experiences of attempt survivor families and how they cope after a suicide attempt in Ghana: A qualitative study', BMC Psychiatry, 17, pp. 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-017-1336-9

Conference Presentations

Foley C; Domberelli A; Seccull A; La Hera Fuentes G; Hedger D; Gill T; Jones P; Fox S; Collie P; Tyler V; Kerr N; Auld R; Bailey A; Stephens A; Stolk SS; Asare-Doku W; Izzard T; Doyle M; Farnbach S; Gates P; Farrell M, 2024, 'Greater than the sum of its parts: Establishing a base for collaborative research in regional NSW to improve drug and alcohol outcomes in rural, regional, and remote communities', presented at 2024 NDARC Annual Research Symposium, Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney NSW, 20 September 2024

Asare-Doku W; Foley C; De Silva N; Stirling R; Syahbahar T; Kelly D; Stolk SS, 2024, 'Perceptions of religious and community leaders towards alcohol and other drugs and treatment in CALD communities in NSW', presented at 2024 NDARC Annual Research Symposium, Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney NSW, 20 September 2024

Conference Abstracts

Stolk SS; Thapa P; Asare-Doku W, 2024, 'Is there value for money in a policy to increase kava importation to Australia? A cost-benefit analysis of the kava pilot program', in 45th Annual AHES Conference, Sydney, Australia, presented at 45th Annual Australian Health Economics Society Conference, Sydney, Australia, 19 September 2024 - 20 September 2024, https://ahes.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-AHES-Abstracts-Booklet.pdf

Woods A; Conigrave K; Foley C; Asare-Doku W; Shakeshaft A; Farrell M; Doyle M, 2023, 'A systematic review of extended-release pharmacotherapies for substance use disorders in incarcerated populations', in A systematic review of extended-release pharmacotherapies for substance use disorders in incarcerated populations, presented at APSAD 2023 Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13749

Stolk SS; Foley C; Asare-Doku W, 2023, 'Alcohol and other drug treatment interventions for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: A systematic review', in Alcohol and other drug treatment interventions for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: A systematic review, presented at APSAD 2023 Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13749

Gates P; Shakeshaft A; Asare-Doku W; Economidis G; Stolk SS; Trudgett S; Tran A; Garden J; Farnbach S, 2023, 'Community-wide alcohol and other drug intervention with Norfolk Island', in Community-wide alcohol and other drug intervention with Norfolk Island, presented at APSAD 2023 Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13749

Asare-Doku W; Peprah P; Santo T; Weatherburn D, 2023, 'Global coverage and retention factors of criminal justice-related drug and alcohol treatment programs among offenders: A systematic review', in Global coverage and retention factors of criminal justice-related drug and alcohol treatment programs among offenders: A systematic review, presented at APSAD 2023 Conference, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.13749

Donnir G; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders and Associated Characteristics for Recidivism: A Study among Prisoners in Ghana', in Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders and Associated Characteristics for Recidivism: A Study among Prisoners in Ghana, presented at RANZCP 2021 Congress, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00048674211004750

Donnir G; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders and Associated Characteristics for Recidivism: A Study among Prisoners in Ghana', in Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders and Associated Characteristics for Recidivism: A Study among Prisoners in Ghana, presented at RANZCP 2021 Congress, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00048674211004750

Reports

Asare-Doku W; Stolk S; Peacock AMY; Shakeshaft A; Waller E; Nathan S; Economidis G; Ravulo J; Meo-Sewabu L; D'Este C; Thapa P; Abbott T; Satour T; Tulele L; Wilson K; Doran C; Mhey-Rivas T; Macpherson G; Lynch M; Taylor S; Santo T; Graham D; Baillie G; Tran A; Aiken A; Harwood E; Turner A; Reeve R; Degenhardt L; Farrell M, 2023, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Kava Pilot Program, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, https://www.odc.gov.au/resources/publications/monitoring-and-evaluation-kava-pilot-program

Asare-Doku W; Macdonald C; Ottaviano S; Degenhardt L; Farrell M, 2023, Review of interventions to treat drug use disorders among girls and women in the criminal justice system in low- and middle-income countries, https://www.unodc.org/documents/commissions/CND/CND_Sessions/CND_66/ECN72023_CRP10_2304065E.pdf

Koomson WF; Asare-Doku W; Omuojine J-P; Cobbold S; Donnir G; Tabiri S, 2022, WHO-AIMS report on mental health system in Ghana, World Health Organisation, https://www.afro.who.int/countries/ghana/publication/who-aims-report-mental-health-system-ghana

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