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Naomi Gyamfi

Researcher at University of New England (Australia)

Publications -  20
Citations -  894

Naomi Gyamfi is an academic researcher from University of New England (Australia). The author has contributed to research in topics: Mental health & Reproductive health. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 18 publications receiving 487 citations. Previous affiliations of Naomi Gyamfi include Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

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Family violence and COVID-19: Increased vulnerability and reduced options for support.

TL;DR: In many countries, including Australia, there has already seen an increase in demand for domestic violence services and reports of increased risk for children not attending schools, a pattern similar to previous episodes of social isolation associated with epidemics and pandemics.
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Pandemic-related behaviours and psychological outcomes; A rapid literature review to explain COVID-19 behaviours.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors conducted a rapid review to systematically examine, synthesize, and critically appraise the available evidence on the relationship between pandemic-related behaviours and psychological outcomes.
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COVID-19 and family violence: Is this a perfect storm?

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that the COVID-19 pandemic presents the "perfect storm" for family violence, where a set of rare circumstances combine, resulting in a significant aggravation of the resulting event.
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Enablers and barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services among visually impaired women in the Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regions of Ghana.

TL;DR: The enablers which facilitated access to SRH services and care among visually impaired women in the Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regions of Ghana were the support provided by caregivers and friendly relationships with health providers.
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The Family and Disability in Ghana: Highlighting Gaps in Achieving Social Inclusion

TL;DR: The study found that the families of the participants did not give them adequate support to access services that would improve their lives, and limited access to education resulted in inability of participants to secure jobs.