Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah
69 Publications29 Research Themes42 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus
The researcher's research focuses on the multifaceted aspects of disability-related issues, particularly examining access and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Their work encompasses several key areas: inclusive education strategies, mental health services, accessibility in healthcare, teacher support systems, and awareness programs designed to enhance inclusivity across various domains. The study emphasizes understanding barriers and solutions for disabled individuals' educational opportunities, mental health care, and overall well-being, reflecting a comprehensive exploration of disability's impact on social inclusion and human dignity.
Faculty Biography
Dr. Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah is a Senior lecturer at the Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, Department of Health Promotion and Disability Studies, School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. He is currently the Head of Department.He holds a Diploma in Education, Bachelor of Arts (Geography), and M. Phil (Geography) from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, and PhD (Disability Studies) from the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA. Dr. Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah has conducted research, both locally and internationally, in the areas of education and sexual and reproductive health experiences of persons with disabilities. He is also interested in the participation of persons with disabilities in employment and politics. He has published in more than 40 articles peer - reviewed journals and is also a reviewer of the African Journal of Disability, Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, British Journal of Visual impairment, International Journal of Inclusive Education, and the International Journal of Social Work. He is an active member of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf and the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations (GFD) and has tremendously impacted on the operations of these organizations. He has served on the National Advocacy Committee of GFD and the Technical Committee to Review the Persons with Disability Act 715.
Key Research Themes (29)
Health Sciences
Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
Health Sciences
Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
Health Sciences
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Health Sciences
Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
Health Sciences
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Social Sciences
Disability Education and Employment
Social Sciences
Disability Rights and Representation
Social Sciences
Discrimination and Equality Law
Social Sciences
Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
Health Sciences
Epilepsy research and treatment
Social Sciences
Family and Disability Support Research
Social Sciences
Global Educational Policies and Reforms
Health Sciences
Global Maternal and Child Health
Health Sciences
Health, Medicine and Society
Social Sciences
Healthcare Policy and Management
Health Sciences
Healthcare Systems and Practices
Social Sciences
Hearing Impairment and Communication
Health Sciences
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Health Sciences
Human Health and Disease
Social Sciences
Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
Health Sciences
Infant Development and Preterm Care
Health Sciences
Menstrual Health and Disorders
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Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Health Sciences
Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
Social Sciences
Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
Social Sciences
Religion, Society, and Development
Health Sciences
Reproductive Health and Technologies
Social Sciences
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
Social Sciences
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Publications (69)
Consumers’ recommendations for improving access to healthcare services to adolescents with disabilities in Ghana
Open AccessCaregivers’ Experience of Supporting Deaf Adults with Mental Health Disorders in Ghana
Open AccessMental health services for the deaf: an exploratory study of the aetiology, sources of information, and access to mental health services among deaf persons in Ghana
Open AccessNurses’ And Midwives’ Knowledge of Developmental Disorders in A Ghanaian Rural District
Exploring the perceived knowledge of teacher educators and pre-service teachers on the differentiated instruction practices of teacher educators
Open AccessConsidering inclusive education through international research partnerships involving organizations from Ghana and Canada
Open AccessFactors associated with Covid-19 vaccine acceptance among persons with disabilities: A cross-sectional study in Ghana
Open AccessAssessing Barriers to Mental Healthcare Interventions for Deaf People in Ghana
Open AccessPerceived causes and management of epilepsy among rural community dwellers in Ghana: a qualitative synthesis
Open AccessReligion and Faith: A Coping Strategy for Parenting Children with Visual Impairment in Ghana
Mothering Children with Visual Impairment in Ghana: an Exploration of Expectations and Challenges
Knowledge and attitudes of deaf persons towards safe abortion services in Ghana
Open AccessCapacity of nurses and midwives for early identification of developmental delays among children in a Ghanaian rural district
Open AccessAttitudes and Self-Efficacy of Preservice Teachers Toward Teaching Gifted and Talented Students
Double Tragedy: Examining the Effects of Mental Health Stigma on Help Seeking Behaviour among Deaf People in Ghana
Open Access7 Knowledge and Utilization of the CRPD and Persons with Disability Act 715 of Ghana among Deaf People
9 Assessing the Benefits of the CRPD in Cameroon: The Experience of Persons with Disabilities in the Buea Municipality
Barriers to utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among young deaf persons in Ghana.
Knowledge and Perception of Risk in Pregnancy and Childbirth among Women in Low-Income Communities in Accra
Open AccessLevel of satisfaction and sexual and reproductive health needs of deaf persons in Ghana: a sequential explanatory mixed method study
Open AccessAchieving universal reproductive health coverage for deaf women in Ghana: an explanatory study of knowledge of contraceptive methods, pregnancy and safe abortion practices
Open AccessAssessing the Benefits of the CRPD in Cameroon: The Experience of Persons with Disabilities in the Buea Municipality
Knowledge and Utilization of the CRPD and Personswith Disability Act 715 of Ghana among Deaf People
Menstrual Hygiene Management Challenges Among In-School Deaf Adolescents in Ghana
Open AccessCriminal justice in Ghana as experienced by people with disabilities: An analysis of the availability, accessibility, acceptability, and quality of services
Extra-Institutional Factors Limiting Access to Rehabilitation Services for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Perspectives of Caregivers in Marsabit County, Kenya
Open AccessParenting children with mental disorders: challenges and coping strategies of parents of children with mental disorders at Komfo Anokye teaching hospital, Kumasi
The Interaction Between Typically Developing Students and Peers With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Regular Schools in Ghana: An Exploration Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour
Open AccessLiving with HIV in Ghana: Disclosure of status and experiences of persons receiving antiretroviral therapy
Effect of Community-Based Functional Aerobic Training on Motor Performance and Quality of Life of Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Open AccessMenstrual Hygiene Management Challenges Among In-School Deaf Adolescents in Ghana
Open AccessMethodologically Thinking: Doing Disability Research in Ghanaian Cultural Communities
Open AccessPrevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Primary School Children in Oforikrom, Ghana Based on the Disruptive Behavior Disorders Rating Scale
Open AccessUnderstanding the parental experiences of raising deaf children in Ghana
Recovery services and expectation of consumers and mental health professionals in community-based residential facilities of Ghana
Open AccessCaregiving experiences and expectations of parents with in-school children with intellectual disability in Ghana
Use and completion of partograph during labour is associated with a reduced incidence of birth asphyxia: a retrospective study at a peri-urban setting in Ghana
Open AccessJob-Related Challenges of Teachers with Physical Disabilities in Kumasi
2019Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
Extending social protection to persons with disabilities: Exploring the accessibility and the impact of the Disability Fund on the lives of persons with disabilities in Ghana
Perception of childhood anaemia among mothers in Kumasi: a quantitative approach
Open AccessEnablers and barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services among visually impaired women in the Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regions of Ghana
Open AccessThe accessibility of health services to young deaf adolescents in Ghana
Assessing the Impact and Uses of the Disability Common Fund Among Persons with Disabilities in Kumasi Metropolis in Ghana
Open Access2018Global Maternal and Child Health
Competencies of Students with Visual Impairment in using the White Cane in their Learning Environment: a Case Study at Wenchi Senior High in Ghana
Open AccessThe Family and Disability in Ghana: Highlighting Gaps in Achieving Social Inclusion
Open AccessRole of Caregivers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities and Support Systems Available to them in Ghana
Open AccessImplementation of Fee-Free Maternal Health-Care Policy in Ghana: Perspectives of Users of Antenatal and Delivery Care Services From Public Health-Care Facilities in Accra
Perceived causes and risk factors of Buruli ulcer among patients at Agogo Presbyterian hospital in Ashanti Region of Ghana
Open AccessFactors Influencing Parents' Perceptions on the Education of Children with Disability in the Wa West District of Ghana.
2018Family and Disability Support Research
Psychosocial effects of infertility among couples attending St. Michael’s Hospital, Jachie-Pramso in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Open AccessDecade of Inclusive Education in Ghana: perspectives of educators
Open AccessDecade of Inclusive Education in Ghana: perspectives of educators
Open AccessExploring misinformation of family planning practices and methods among deaf people in Ghana
Open AccessDecade of inclusive education in Ghana: perspectives of special educators
Open Access2017Disability Education and Employment
Sexual Violence against Women with Disabilities in Ghana: Accounts of Women with Disabilities from Ashanti Region
Open AccessAccess to employment in Kenya: the voices of persons with disabilities
Lives of persons with disabilities in Cameroon after CRPD: voices of persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality in Cameroon
Open AccessBarriers to inclusion of children with disabilities in inclusive schools in Ghana
2015Disability Education and Employment
Attitude of teacher trainees towards children with disabilities in the Northern Region of Ghana
2015Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
Relevance of vocational training programme for persons with disabilities in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
2015Disability Education and Employment
Challenges in accessing education for children with disabilities in Ashanti and Brong Ahafo regions of Ghana
2015Family and Disability Support Research
Sources and Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Information Among Deaf People in Ghana
Open AccessHIV/AIDS Stigma and Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Rural Ghana
Perceptions about Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Services among Deaf People in Ghana
Open AccessSexual and reproductive health needs assessment with deaf people in Ghana: Methodological challenges and ethical concerns
Open AccessKnowledge and use of contraceptive methods amongst deaf people in Ghana
Open AccessExploring Knowledge and Attitudes towards HIV/AIDS among Deaf People in Ghana
Open AccessSexual and Reproductive Health Needs Assessment with Deaf People in Ghana
2011Hearing Impairment and Communication
Maternal health and women's rights in the Ga district
2010Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Community Health
Total Publications69
Research Themes29
Open Access Papers42
Department of Community Health
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology