Miss Jennifer Peprah
Research student
Career Summary
Biography
Keywords
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health
- Psychotherapy
- Research Methodology
- Suicide
Professional Experience
Teaching appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/2/2014 - 31/7/2017 | Lecturer | University of Ghana Departrment of Psychology Ghana |
1/7/2011 - 31/1/2014 | Teaching Assistant | University of Ghana Departrment of Psychology Ghana |
Publications
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Journal article (7 outputs)
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2023 |
Peprah P, Yeboah-Asiamah Asare B, Nyadanu SD, Asare-Doku W, Adu C, Peprah J, et al., 'Considering the Cultural Context of Parental Involvement and Loneliness', Journal of Adolescent Health, 73 1166-1167 (2023)
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2023 |
Peprah P, Asare BYA, Nyadanu SD, Asare-Doku W, Adu C, Peprah J, et al., 'Bullying Victimization and Suicidal Behavior among adolescents in 28 Countries and Territories: A Moderated Mediation Model', Journal of Adolescent Health, 73 110-117 (2023) [C1] Background: Previous studies have increasingly shown the adverse effects of being bullied on suicidal behavior among young people, but the mechanisms underlying this association r... [more] Background: Previous studies have increasingly shown the adverse effects of being bullied on suicidal behavior among young people, but the mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. We examined the association between bullying and suicidal behavior among in-school adolescents. We further tested whether loneliness mediated the link between bullying and suicidal behavior and explored the moderated role of parental involvement in this association. Methods: We used cross-sectional school-based data from the Global School-based Student Health Survey among 28 countries and territories. Adjusted, modified Poisson regressions with robust variance relative risks and moderation analyses were used to examine associations among bullying, suicidal behavior, and parental involvement. The mediating effect of loneliness on the bullying-suicidal behavior link was assessed using the generalized decomposition method. Results: A total of 78,558 school-going adolescents participated in this study. Bullying was associated with a 44% increased risk of suicidal behavior after adjusting for potential confounders (relative risk = 1.44; 95% confidence interval = 1.39¿1.48). Loneliness partially mediated the association between bullying and suicidal behavior, and parental involvement moderated the association. Discussion: The findings suggest the need to recognize the dual burden of bullying and loneliness when addressing suicidal behavior and the importance of parental support in adolescents' mental health and well-being.
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2021 |
Asare-Doku W, Donnir GM, Ae-Ngibise KA, Peprah J, Awuviry-Newton K, Acquah F, 'Psychiatric Disorders among the Military in West Africa: A Systematic Narrative Review', BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 11 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Ae-Ngibise KA, Asare-Doku W, Peprah J, Mujtaba MN, Nifasha D, Donnir GM, 'The mental health outcomes of food insecurity and insufficiency in west Africa: A systematic narrative review', Behavioral Sciences, 11 (2021) [C1] (1) Background: Food insufficiency is a global pandemic affecting many people, especially those residing in developing countries. African countries have been affected by food insu... [more] (1) Background: Food insufficiency is a global pandemic affecting many people, especially those residing in developing countries. African countries have been affected by food insufficiency, which is mostly caused by drought or wars. Famine or food insufficiency has been reported to have an impact on the psychological health and quality of life of people affected. This review assessed the mental health outcomes of famine and food insufficiency in West Africa. (2) Methods: A search of the published literature was conducted using PubMed, PsycExtra, Medline, and PsycINFO databases. The search was limited to papers published in English between the years 2010 and 2020. Two reviewers independently screened the titles and abstracts of the retrieved papers using pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria and a third reviewer resolved conflicts. Data were extracted and appraised using a data extraction form and an appraisal checklist. (3) Results: A total of 81 papers were identified through the journal databases search. Out of the seven papers that met the inclusion criteria, six papers used cross-sectional designs and one paper used an experimental design. The six papers used quantitative approach for data collection, while the one paper used a qualitative technique. The evidence synthesized from this review indicated that exposure to food insecurity or insufficiency is associated with increased psychological distress including anxiety, sleeplessness, intellectual disability, general mental, and emotional instability. (4) Conclusions: This review strongly highlights the need for further research across the sub-region. It further suggests that famine and food insufficiency are associated with significant mental health problems in adults and impacts the cognitive and intellectual development of children. Although there is paucity of literature about famine and its impact on mental health in West Africa, these findings are important for developing social policy initiatives for increasing food supply and mental health interventions for all ages.
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2015 |
Quarshie ENB, Osafo J, Akotia CS, Peprah J, 'Adolescent suicide in Ghana: A content analysis of media reports', International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 10 1-13 (2015) Adolescent suicide is now a major health concern for many countries. However, there is paucity of systematic studies and lack of official statistics on adolescent suicide in Ghana... [more] Adolescent suicide is now a major health concern for many countries. However, there is paucity of systematic studies and lack of official statistics on adolescent suicide in Ghana. Mass media coverage of adolescent suicide (even though crude), at least, may reflect the reality of the phenomenon. With an ecological orientation, this study used qualitative content analysis to analyse the pattern of 44 media reports of adolescent suicide in Ghana from January 2001 through September 2014. Results showed that hanging was the dominant method used. The behaviour usually takes place within or near the adolescent's home environment. The act was often attributed to precursors within the microsystem (family and school) of the deceased. This study serves a seminal function for future empirical studies aimed at deeper examination of the phenomenon in order to inform prevention programmes.
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