IRB Faculty

The Medical &
Scientific Research Directorate

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Ms. Merri Iddrisu

CHN, RGN, BSc., HAM, MPhil

Assistant Lecturer - Adult Health Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery

middrisu@ug.edu.gh | +233-244-053-943 |

Education

  • Community Health Nursing, Ho NTC, (2001)

  • Registered General Nursing, Koforidua, (2006)

  • Diploma in Nursing, University of Ghana, (2009)

  • BSc Nursing, University of Ghana, Accra (2012)

  • MPhil Nursing, University of Ghana, Accra (2017)

  • Health Administration and Management, GIMPA, Accra (2018)

Board Certifications

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana 

Research Interest

My research interests focus on women’s health, Medical and Surgical emergencies, Reproductive cancers and Palliative care

Current projects 
  1. Health facilities’ preparedness of Nurses in Emergency situations (COVID-19) 
  2. Development of Navigation Programme for breast cancer care 

Selected Publications

1.   A Qualitative Study on Coping Strategies of Young Women living with Breast Cancer in Ghana 

2.   Psychological and physical effects of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on young Ghanaian women: A Qualitative Study 

3.   Socioeconomic Experiences of Young Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Ghana: A Qualitative Study  

Get in touch
Email Addresses:
info-msrc@ugmc.ug.edu.gh