IRB Faculty
The Medical &
Scientific Research Directorate
Education
B.A. Nursing and Psychology: University of Ghana, Legon (2001)
MPhil Nursing: University of Ghana, Legon (2005)
MPhil Nursing: University of Ghana, Legon (2005)
Ph.D. Nursing; University of the Western Cape, South Africa(2013)
Board Certifications
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
Research Interest
My research interests focus on pain management, cancers (breast, cervical, prostate cancers) and surgical nursing.
Current projects
1. Lead Investigator: Development of Home Visit Guidelines in Ghana. WHO TSC – RAISE funded - $100,000.00.
2. Lead Investigator for Ghana: Improving Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Ghana and The Gambia PI for City University Dr. Divya Parmar. GCRF Grant £10,000
3. Co-investigator: A Comparative Analysis of the Institutional Arrangements, Functioning and Effectiveness of Nursing Governance Structures in South Africa and Ghana: Implications for universal health coverage. PI: Christmals, D. Christmal. DST/NRF funded - GH C 59, 713.22
Current projects
1. Lead Investigator: Development of Home Visit Guidelines in Ghana. WHO TSC – RAISE funded - $100,000.00.
2. Lead Investigator for Ghana: Improving Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Ghana and The Gambia PI for City University Dr. Divya Parmar. GCRF Grant £10,000
3. Co-investigator: A Comparative Analysis of the Institutional Arrangements, Functioning and Effectiveness of Nursing Governance Structures in South Africa and Ghana: Implications for universal health coverage. PI: Christmals, D. Christmal. DST/NRF funded - GH C 59, 713.22
Selected Publications
1. Iddrisu, M., Aziato, L. & Ohene, L.A. (2020). Socioeconomic impact of breast cancer on young women in Ghana: A qualitative study. Nursing Open (Accepted In press)
2. Adjorlolo, S., & Aziato, L. (2020). Barriers to Addressing Mental health Issues in Childbearing Women in Ghana. Nursing Open
3. Iddrisu, M., Aziato, L. & Dedey, F. (2020). Psychological and physical effects of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on young Ghanaian women: A qualitative study. BMC Psychiatry. 20, 353 (2020). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02760-4
4. Acheampong, A. K., Aziato, L., Marfo, M. & Amevor, P. (2020). Breastfeeding and caring for children: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of mothers with physical impairments in Ghana. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 20, 331. doi: 10.1186/s12884-020-03028-1
5. Adugbire, B. A. & Aziato, L. (2020). Surgical Patients’ Perception of Spirituality on the Outcome of Surgery in Northern Ghana. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 38(1), 19–29.
6. Deegbe, A. D., Aziato, L. & Attiogbe, A. (2020). Experience of Epilepsy: Coping Strategies and Health Outcomes among Ghanaians Living with Epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior104(Pt A):106900. doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.106900.
7. Iddrisu, M., Aziato, L. & Dedey, F. (2019). A Qualitative Study on Coping Strategies of Young Women living with Breast Cancer in Ghana. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. 11, 100173. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2019.100173
8. Deegbe, A. D., Aziato, L. & Attiogbe, A. (2019). Beliefs of People Living with Epilepsy in the Accra Metropolis, Ghana. Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy, 73:21-25
9. Acheampong, A. K. Ganga-Limando, M. & Aziato, L (2019). Perceived Enablers of Exclusive Breastfeeding by Teenage Mothers in Ghana. South African Family Practice
10. Adjorlolo, S., Aziato, L., & Akorli, V. V. (2019). Promoting maternal mental health in Ghana: An examination of the involvement and professional development needs of nurses and midwives. Nurse Education in Practice, 39, 105-110. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2019.08.008
11. Asirifi, M., Ogilvie, L., Barton, S., Aniteye, P., Stobart, K., Bilash, O., Eliason, C., Ansong, G., Kwashie, A. Aziato, L (2019). Reconceptualising Preceptorship in Clinical Nursing Education in Ghana. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. 10, 159-166.
12. Antwi, W. K., Reeves, P., Ferris, C., & Aziato, L. (2019). Behavioural beliefs of Ghanaian radiographers and reporting of child physical abuse. Radiography, 25(1), 51-57.
13. Acheampong, A. K., & Aziato, L. (2018). Suicidal ideations and coping strategies of mothers living with physical disabilities: a qualitative exploratory study in Ghana. BMC Psychiatry, 18(1), 360. doi:10.1186/s12888-018-1938-x -
14. Adugbire, B. A. & Aziato, L. (2018). Surgical patients’ perspectives on nurses’ education on post-operative care and follow up in Northern Ghana. BMC Nursing, 17(1), 29. doi:10.1186/s12912-018-0299-6
2. Adjorlolo, S., & Aziato, L. (2020). Barriers to Addressing Mental health Issues in Childbearing Women in Ghana. Nursing Open
3. Iddrisu, M., Aziato, L. & Dedey, F. (2020). Psychological and physical effects of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on young Ghanaian women: A qualitative study. BMC Psychiatry. 20, 353 (2020). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02760-4
4. Acheampong, A. K., Aziato, L., Marfo, M. & Amevor, P. (2020). Breastfeeding and caring for children: A qualitative exploration of the experiences of mothers with physical impairments in Ghana. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 20, 331. doi: 10.1186/s12884-020-03028-1
5. Adugbire, B. A. & Aziato, L. (2020). Surgical Patients’ Perception of Spirituality on the Outcome of Surgery in Northern Ghana. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 38(1), 19–29.
6. Deegbe, A. D., Aziato, L. & Attiogbe, A. (2020). Experience of Epilepsy: Coping Strategies and Health Outcomes among Ghanaians Living with Epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior104(Pt A):106900. doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.106900.
7. Iddrisu, M., Aziato, L. & Dedey, F. (2019). A Qualitative Study on Coping Strategies of Young Women living with Breast Cancer in Ghana. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. 11, 100173. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2019.100173
8. Deegbe, A. D., Aziato, L. & Attiogbe, A. (2019). Beliefs of People Living with Epilepsy in the Accra Metropolis, Ghana. Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy, 73:21-25
9. Acheampong, A. K. Ganga-Limando, M. & Aziato, L (2019). Perceived Enablers of Exclusive Breastfeeding by Teenage Mothers in Ghana. South African Family Practice
10. Adjorlolo, S., Aziato, L., & Akorli, V. V. (2019). Promoting maternal mental health in Ghana: An examination of the involvement and professional development needs of nurses and midwives. Nurse Education in Practice, 39, 105-110. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2019.08.008
11. Asirifi, M., Ogilvie, L., Barton, S., Aniteye, P., Stobart, K., Bilash, O., Eliason, C., Ansong, G., Kwashie, A. Aziato, L (2019). Reconceptualising Preceptorship in Clinical Nursing Education in Ghana. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. 10, 159-166.
12. Antwi, W. K., Reeves, P., Ferris, C., & Aziato, L. (2019). Behavioural beliefs of Ghanaian radiographers and reporting of child physical abuse. Radiography, 25(1), 51-57.
13. Acheampong, A. K., & Aziato, L. (2018). Suicidal ideations and coping strategies of mothers living with physical disabilities: a qualitative exploratory study in Ghana. BMC Psychiatry, 18(1), 360. doi:10.1186/s12888-018-1938-x -
14. Adugbire, B. A. & Aziato, L. (2018). Surgical patients’ perspectives on nurses’ education on post-operative care and follow up in Northern Ghana. BMC Nursing, 17(1), 29. doi:10.1186/s12912-018-0299-6
15. Dadzie, G., Aziato, L., & Aikins, A. G. (2018). Patient Characteristics that Influence the Advocacy Role of Nurses in Ghana: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Nursing & Patient Care, 3(1), 1-5. doi:10.4172/2573-4571.1000121