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Department of Child HealthHealth Sciences

Larko Domeryo Owusu

3 Publications3 Research Themes2 Open Access
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Research Overview & Focus

The researcher's work focuses on global maternal and child health issues in low- and middle-income countries, particularly examining factors contributing to hospital mortality among children there. They also investigate respiratory support mechanisms, such as those for critically ill children presenting in resources-limited settings due to COVID-19. Additionally, they examine breastfeeding practices, addressing challenges faced by mothers in Kumasi, Ghana.

Key Research Themes (3)
Health Sciences

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

Health Sciences

Global Maternal and Child Health

Health Sciences

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

Publications (3)

Assessing Maternal Breastfeeding Plans and Perceived Barriers to Optimal Breastfeeding in Kumasi, Ghana

2025Breastfeeding Practices and InfluencesDOI: 10.1111/birt.70022

Etiology of hospital mortality in children living in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Open Access
2024Global Maternal and Child HealthDOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1397232

Clinical and Radiological Characteristics of Critically Ill Children with COVID-19 Disease Presenting to a Resources Limited Setting Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Open Access
2022Respiratory Support and MechanismsDOI: 10.31191/afrijcmr.v5i1.100
Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Child Health
Total Publications3
Research Themes3
Open Access Papers2

Department of Child Health

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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