Papers by Anthony K Morgan
COVID-19 and Psychological Distress among Older Adults in Ghana
Anxiety, Uncertainty, and Resilience During the Pandemic Period - Anthropological and Psychological Perspectives
COVID-19, the novel of all respiratory pandemics, has since its global invasion remained a signif... more COVID-19, the novel of all respiratory pandemics, has since its global invasion remained a significant threat in all spheres of human endeavour. This phenomenon has led to short-term and long-term psychosocial and mental health implications for many populations, particularly vulnerable groups, of which older people form part. This paper fills the lacuna in research on how the pandemic is breeding psychological distress among older people. Cross-sectional data were obtained from an Ageing, Health, Lifestyle and Health Services (AHLHS) study conducted between June 2020 and August 2020 (N = 400) in the Ashanti and Greater Accra regions of Ghana. Sequential logistic regression models were performed to estimate the variables that predict psychological distress, whereas descriptive statistics were used to determine the extent of psychological distress among the study population. This study revealed that psychological distress was somehow prevalent, necessitating early intervention to mini...
COVID-19 and the marginalized: an opinion piece on further measures to address COVID-19 in prisons in Sub-Saharan Africa
PURPOSE This paper examines prison services and how they can be managed to uphold COVID-19 preven... more PURPOSE This paper examines prison services and how they can be managed to uphold COVID-19 prevention etiquettes, in light of the contemporary rise in COVID-19 cases across the sub-Saharan Africa continent and the world at large. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH An extensive review of existing literature on COVID-19 was conducted to ascertain the nature of the pandemic in prisons in sub-Saharan Africa. FINDINGS In line with empirical observations, the paper recommends regular disinfection of prisons and correctional facilities on the sub-continent. Again, there is the need for countries to resort to alternative punitive measures other than imprisonment, to curb the issue of overcrowding in prisons. Furthermore, there is the need for national governments to build ultramodern prison facilities, which would make room for emergency situations, as well as make provision for any future rise in the number of inmates while, at the same time, meeting fundamental needs as peculiar to prisoners. Fi...
PURPOSE This paper examines prison services and how they can be managed to uphold COVID-19 preven... more PURPOSE This paper examines prison services and how they can be managed to uphold COVID-19 prevention etiquettes, in light of the contemporary rise in COVID-19 cases across the sub-Saharan Africa continent and the world at large. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH An extensive review of existing literature on COVID-19 was conducted to ascertain the nature of the pandemic in prisons in sub-Saharan Africa. FINDINGS In line with empirical observations, the paper recommends regular disinfection of prisons and correctional facilities on the sub-continent. Again, there is the need for countries to resort to alternative punitive measures other than imprisonment, to curb the issue of overcrowding in prisons. Furthermore, there is the need for national governments to build ultramodern prison facilities, which would make room for emergency situations, as well as make provision for any future rise in the number of inmates while, at the same time, meeting fundamental needs as peculiar to prisoners. Fi...
Academia Letters, 2021
The world has been ravaged by the deadly Coronavirus disease. This public health issue which has ... more The world has been ravaged by the deadly Coronavirus disease. This public health issue which has to some extend turned into an economic problem is having deleterious effects on the global population. Amid the high demand for healthcare services during pandemics like COVID-19, people across the globe are encouraged to stay home to reduce the rate of infection. In Ghana, pre-COVID-19 evidence points to high self-medication practices among older adults. This is underscored by the high demand for health services among the aged. The psychological distress among the various health challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic could have high implications for self-medication among older adults in Ghana. Evidence exists on the higher predisposition of older adults to self-medicate, and for the time being, this commentary draws the attention of health actors in the country to this pertinent subject matter. Among other things, the authors recommend that awareness should be augmented with regulation enforcement to promote judicious and safe self-medication practices. Dear Editor, Access to and the utilization of healthcare services is imperative towards ensuring the wellbeing of global populations. Accessibility to health services and its judicious utilization positively impacts on life expectancy, since the improvement in healthcare reduces susceptibility to diseases whereas the robustness of the system combat preventable deaths. The issue of removing barriers to healthcare services to increase access is a worth mentioning subject
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