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Kenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-Ngibise
Researcher at University of Newcastle
Publications - 59
Citations - 1324
Kenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-Ngibise is an academic researcher from University of Newcastle. The author has contributed to research in topics: Mental health & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 16, co-authored 49 publications receiving 982 citations. Previous affiliations of Kenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-Ngibise include The Joanna Briggs Institute & University of London.
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Prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa and associated risk factors : cross-sectional and case-control studies
Anthony K. Ngugi,Anthony K. Ngugi,Christian Bottomley,Immo Kleinschmidt,Ryan G. Wagner,Ryan G. Wagner,Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige,Kenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-Ngibise,Seth Owusu-Agyei,Honorati Masanja,Gathoni Kamuyu,Rachael Odhiambo,Eddie Chengo,Josemir W. Sander,Charles R. Newton +14 more
TL;DR: In this article, the prevalence and risk factors of active convulsive epilepsy across five centres in sub-Saharan Africa were assessed using large population-based cross-sectional and case-control studies in five Health and Demographic Surveillance System centres: Kilifi, Kenya (Dec 3, 2007-July 31, 2008), Agincourt, South Africa (Aug 4, 2008-Feb 27, 2009), Iganga-Mayuge, Uganda (Feb 2, 2009-Oct 30, 2009); Ifakara, Tanzania (May 4, 2009, Dec 31, 2009; and K
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'Whether you like it or not people with mental problems are going to go to them': a qualitative exploration into the widespread use of traditional and faith healers in the provision of mental health care in Ghana.
Kenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-Ngibise,Sara Cooper,Edward Adiibokah,Bright Akpalu,Crick Lund,Victor Doku +5 more
TL;DR: A number of barriers hindering collaboration, including human rights and safety concerns, scepticism around the effectiveness of ‘conventional’ treatments, and traditional healer solidarity were identified.
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The experience of caregivers of people living with serious mental disorders: a study from rural Ghana
TL;DR: Emotional distress, stigma, financial burden, lack of support networks, social exclusion, health impact, and absence of decentralised mental health services were experienced by family caregivers in Ghana, highlighting the need for interventions to support people with MDs and their caregivers.
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Exposure to multiple parasites is associated with the prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa.
Gathoni Kamuyu,Christian Bottomley,James Mageto,Brett Lowe,Patricia P. Wilkins,John Noh,Thomas B. Nutman,Anthony K. Ngugi,Rachael Odhiambo,Ryan G. Wagner,Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige,Seth Owusu-Agyei,Kenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-Ngibise,Honorati Masanja,Faith H. A. Osier,Peter Odermatt,Charles R. Newton +16 more
TL;DR: How the degree of exposure to parasites and multiple parasitic infections are associated with ACE is investigated and may explain conflicting results obtained when only seropositivity is considered.
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Prenatal Household Air Pollution Is Associated with Impaired Infant Lung Function with Sex-Specific Effects. Evidence from GRAPHS, a Cluster Randomized Cookstove Intervention Trial.
Alison Lee,Seyram Kaali,Ashlinn Quinn,Rupert Delimini,Katrin Burkart,Jones Opoku-Mensah,Blair J. Wylie,Abena Yawson,Patrick L. Kinney,Kenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-Ngibise,Steven N. Chillrud,Darby Jack,Kwaku Poku Asante +12 more
TL;DR: Increased prenatal household air pollution exposure is associated with impaired infant lung function and may increase risk for pneumonia in the first year of life, have implications for future respiratory health.