• The role of superstition among professional footballers in Ghana 

  Ofori, Patrick Kwaku; Biddle, Stuart; Lavallee, David (The Online Journal of Sport Psychology, 2012)

  Superstitious behavior and beliefs are evident in all sports. The present study examines the self-report of superstitious behavior among 120 male professional footballers in Ghana. The Superstitious Ritual Questionnaire ...
• Predictors of Superstitious Beliefs 

  Ofori, Patrick Kwaku; Tod, David; Lavallee, David (Journal Of Psychology In Africa, 2017)

  This study investigated whether relationships exist among, personal control, coping mechanism, primary control, secondary control and superstitious beliefs. The participants were 375 Ghanaian student athletes (females ...
• An exploratory investigation of superstitious behaviours, coping, control strategies, and personal control in Ghanaian and British student- athletes 

  Ofori, Patrick Kwaku; Tod, David; Lavallee, David (International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2016-02-18)

  This study examined the relationships between primary and secondary control strategies, coping, and superstitious behaviour. Participants were 349 student-athletes from the UK and Ghana, consisting of 194 males and 155 ...
• A Book Review: Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches 

  Sarfo, Jacob Owusu; Ofori, Patrick Kwaku (Russian Journal of Sociology, 2017)

  This paper presents a review on the textbook, ‘qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches’. This book was written by John W. Creswell and published by Sage in 2013. The first and second editions ...
• Topical Ocular Anesthetics Harbour Clinically Important Microbes 

  Kyei, S; Appiah, E; Ayerakwa, AE; Antwi, BC; Kwarteng, AM (Journal of the Nigerian Optometric Association, 2019)

  Purpose: The study was to determine clinically important microbial contaminants of topical ocular anesthetic medica�ons used in eye centers in Ghana. Methods: A cross-sec�on of eye clinics was sampled for the topical ...
• Ocular Health Assessment of Cocoa Farmers in a Rural Community in Ghana 

  Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert; Hansraj, Rekha; Kumi-Kyereme, Akwasi; Mashige, Khathutshelo Percy; Awusabo-Asare, Kofi; Ocansey, Stephen; Kyei, Samuel (Journal of Agromedicine, 2014-06-09)

  Cocoa farming provides employment for over 800,000 households in rural Ghana, with the country currently touted as the second largest producer of cocoa worldwide. Agriculture is one of the riskiest occupations for the ...
• Evaluation of Blood Transfusion in Anemic Children in Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana 

  Orish, Verner; Ilechie, Alex; Combey, Theophilus; Onyeabor, Onyekachi; Okorie, Chuku; Sanyaolu, Adekunle (American Society for Clinical Pathology, 2015)

  Blood transfusion is a common practice in sub-Saharan Africa as a way of correcting anemia in mildly and severely sick children. There are specific guidelines for the decision to transfuse a child, but often this decision ...
• Dry Eyes: An Adverse Effect of Systemic Antihistamine Use In Allergic Conjuctivitis Management 

  Abokyi, Samuel; Koffuor, George Asumeng; Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi; Kyei, Samuel; Abraham, Carl Halladay (Research Journal of Pharmacology, 2012)
• Contact lens prescribing patterns in Abuja, Nigeria 

  Ezinne, N. E.; Austin, E.; Ilechie, A. A; Mashige, K. P. (Journal of the Nigerian Optometric Association, 2019)

  Purpose: To determine contact lens prescribing pa�erns among optometrists in Abuja, Nigeria. Methods: One hundred and twenty registered optometrists were randomly selected from prac�ces in Abuja and were surveyed about ...
• Comparison of Three Gaze Position Calibration Techniques in First Purkinje-Image Based Eye Trackers 

  Ntodie, Michael; Bharadwaj, Shrikant R.; Balaji, Swaathi; Saunders, Kathryn J.; Little, Julie-Anne (PubMed, 2019)

  Significance: This study highlights potential differences that can arise in gaze-position estimates from first Purkinje image-based eye trackers based on how individual Hirschberg ratios (HRs) are calculated. Purpose: ...
• Autorefraction, Retinoscopy, Javal’s Rule, and Grosvenor’s Modified Javal’s Rule: The Best Predictor of Refractive Astigmatism 

  Asiedu, Kofi; Kyei, Samuel; Ampiah, Emmanuel Ekow (Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016)

  The aim of the study was to determine the level of agreement between Javal’s rule, autorefraction, retinoscopy, and refractive astigmatism and to determine which technique is the most suitable substitute when subjective ...
• Autophagy in the control and pathogenesis of parasitic infections 

  Ghartey‑Kwansah, George; Adu‑Nti, Frank; Aboagye, Benjamin; Ankobil, Amandus; Essuman, Edward Eyipe; Opoku, Yeboah Kwaku; Abokyi, Samuel; Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi; Boampong, Johnson Nyarko (Cell & Bioscience, 2020)

  Background: Autophagy has a crucial role in the defense against parasites. The interplay existing between host autophagy and parasites has varied outcomes due to the kind of host cell and microorganism. The presence ...
• Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Type 2 Diabetics in the Sekondi-takoradi Metropolis, Ghana 

  Sakyi, Samuel A.; Ephraim, Richard K. D.; Adebisi, Bastu O.; O-Yeboah, James (Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Online, 2013-05-15)

  Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with several overt and covert complications. The objective of this study was to establish the prevalence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASB), Antimicrobial Sensitivity pattern ...
• Associations between Polymorphisms within Interferon Gamma and Tumor Necrosis Factor Genes and Toxoplasma Retinochoroiditis in Ghanaian Patients 

  Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi; Boampong, Johnson N.; Kyei, Samuel; Afoakwah, Richmond; Ayi, Irene (Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2016-04-15)

  Purpose: To evaluate associations between IFN-γ +874T/A and TNF-α-308G/A polymorphism with the devel- opment of Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis. Methods: By ARMS–PCR, a cross-sectional genetic study involving 30 patients ...
• Association between dry eye symptoms and signs 

  Kyei, Samuel; Dzasimatu, Selassie Kojo; Asiedu, Kofi; Ayerakwah, Patience Ansomah (Journal of Current Ophthalmology, 2018)

  Purpose: To evaluate the association between subjective dry eye symptoms and the results of the clinical examinations. Methods: The study was a clinical-based survey involving 215 first-year students selected consecutively ...
• Assessing the Progress towards Achieving “VISION 2020: The Right to Sight” Initiative in Ghana 

  Morny, Enyam Komla Amewuho; Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert; Ocansey, Stephen; Kyei, Samuel; Yeboah, Kwame; Mmaduagwu, Maureen Adanna (Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2019)

  Purpose. The aim of this study was to analyse eye health delivery in Ghana and examine the progress towards achieving VISION 2020 indicator targets. Methods. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between ...
• A review of the classification of nonstrabismic binocular vision anomalies 

  Darko-Takyi, Charles; Khan, Naimah Ebrahim; Nirghin, Urvashni (Optometry Reports, 2016)

  There are conflicting and confusing ideas in literature on the different types of accommoda- tive and vergence anomalies as different authors turn to classify them differently. This paper sought to review literature ...
• Appraisal of the practice of ocular self-medication in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana 

  Kyei, Samuel; Ocansey, Stephen; Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi; Gyedu, Bismark Nyarko (Optometry Reports, 2014)

  The purpose of the present study was to assess the practice of ocular self-medication among people of the Cape Coast Metropolis, Central Region of Ghana. A population-based survey involving 421 respondents ≥18 years ...
• Anti-uveitogenic effect of Xylopic acid in Sprague-Dawley rats 

  Kyei, Samuel; Ameyaw, Elvis Ofori; Koffuor, George Asumeng; Boampong, Johnson Nyarko; Woode, Eric; Abueh, Blessing Barilee; Osei, Owusu-Afriyie; Karikari, Akua Afriyie (European Journal of Experimental Biology,, 2014)

  Uveitis, intraocular inflammatory disorder is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world. This study investigated the curative effect of xylopic acid on endotoxin-induced uveitis in Sprague-Dawley rats. Uveitis ...
• Anti-tussive, muco-suppressant and expectorant properties, and the safety profile of a hydro-ethanolic extract of Scoparia dulcis 

  Koffuor, George A.; Ofori-Amoah, Jones; Kyei, Samuel; Antwi, Stephen; Abokyi, Samuel (International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 2014-05)

  Background: Scoparia dulcis is used in Ghanaian folkloric medicine for the management of asthma and its related complications. This study was therefore aimed at evaluating the anti-tussive, muco-suppressant and expectorant ...

• The role of superstition among professional footballers in Ghana 

  Ofori, Patrick Kwaku; Biddle, Stuart; Lavallee, David (The Online Journal of Sport Psychology, 2012)

  Superstitious behavior and beliefs are evident in all sports. The present study examines the self-report of superstitious behavior among 120 male professional footballers in Ghana. The Superstitious Ritual Questionnaire ...
• Predictors of Superstitious Beliefs 

  Ofori, Patrick Kwaku; Tod, David; Lavallee, David (Journal Of Psychology In Africa, 2017)

  This study investigated whether relationships exist among, personal control, coping mechanism, primary control, secondary control and superstitious beliefs. The participants were 375 Ghanaian student athletes (females ...
• An exploratory investigation of superstitious behaviours, coping, control strategies, and personal control in Ghanaian and British student- athletes 

  Ofori, Patrick Kwaku; Tod, David; Lavallee, David (International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2016-02-18)

  This study examined the relationships between primary and secondary control strategies, coping, and superstitious behaviour. Participants were 349 student-athletes from the UK and Ghana, consisting of 194 males and 155 ...
• A Book Review: Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches 

  Sarfo, Jacob Owusu; Ofori, Patrick Kwaku (Russian Journal of Sociology, 2017)

  This paper presents a review on the textbook, ‘qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches’. This book was written by John W. Creswell and published by Sage in 2013. The first and second editions ...
• Topical Ocular Anesthetics Harbour Clinically Important Microbes 

  Kyei, S; Appiah, E; Ayerakwa, AE; Antwi, BC; Kwarteng, AM (Journal of the Nigerian Optometric Association, 2019)

  Purpose: The study was to determine clinically important microbial contaminants of topical ocular anesthetic medica�ons used in eye centers in Ghana. Methods: A cross-sec�on of eye clinics was sampled for the topical ...
• Ocular Health Assessment of Cocoa Farmers in a Rural Community in Ghana 

  Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert; Hansraj, Rekha; Kumi-Kyereme, Akwasi; Mashige, Khathutshelo Percy; Awusabo-Asare, Kofi; Ocansey, Stephen; Kyei, Samuel (Journal of Agromedicine, 2014-06-09)

  Cocoa farming provides employment for over 800,000 households in rural Ghana, with the country currently touted as the second largest producer of cocoa worldwide. Agriculture is one of the riskiest occupations for the ...
• Evaluation of Blood Transfusion in Anemic Children in Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana 

  Orish, Verner; Ilechie, Alex; Combey, Theophilus; Onyeabor, Onyekachi; Okorie, Chuku; Sanyaolu, Adekunle (American Society for Clinical Pathology, 2015)

  Blood transfusion is a common practice in sub-Saharan Africa as a way of correcting anemia in mildly and severely sick children. There are specific guidelines for the decision to transfuse a child, but often this decision ...
• Dry Eyes: An Adverse Effect of Systemic Antihistamine Use In Allergic Conjuctivitis Management 

  Abokyi, Samuel; Koffuor, George Asumeng; Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi; Kyei, Samuel; Abraham, Carl Halladay (Research Journal of Pharmacology, 2012)
• Contact lens prescribing patterns in Abuja, Nigeria 

  Ezinne, N. E.; Austin, E.; Ilechie, A. A; Mashige, K. P. (Journal of the Nigerian Optometric Association, 2019)

  Purpose: To determine contact lens prescribing pa�erns among optometrists in Abuja, Nigeria. Methods: One hundred and twenty registered optometrists were randomly selected from prac�ces in Abuja and were surveyed about ...
• Comparison of Three Gaze Position Calibration Techniques in First Purkinje-Image Based Eye Trackers 

  Ntodie, Michael; Bharadwaj, Shrikant R.; Balaji, Swaathi; Saunders, Kathryn J.; Little, Julie-Anne (PubMed, 2019)

  Significance: This study highlights potential differences that can arise in gaze-position estimates from first Purkinje image-based eye trackers based on how individual Hirschberg ratios (HRs) are calculated. Purpose: ...
• Autorefraction, Retinoscopy, Javal’s Rule, and Grosvenor’s Modified Javal’s Rule: The Best Predictor of Refractive Astigmatism 

  Asiedu, Kofi; Kyei, Samuel; Ampiah, Emmanuel Ekow (Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016)

  The aim of the study was to determine the level of agreement between Javal’s rule, autorefraction, retinoscopy, and refractive astigmatism and to determine which technique is the most suitable substitute when subjective ...
• Autophagy in the control and pathogenesis of parasitic infections 

  Ghartey‑Kwansah, George; Adu‑Nti, Frank; Aboagye, Benjamin; Ankobil, Amandus; Essuman, Edward Eyipe; Opoku, Yeboah Kwaku; Abokyi, Samuel; Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi; Boampong, Johnson Nyarko (Cell & Bioscience, 2020)

  Background: Autophagy has a crucial role in the defense against parasites. The interplay existing between host autophagy and parasites has varied outcomes due to the kind of host cell and microorganism. The presence ...
• Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Type 2 Diabetics in the Sekondi-takoradi Metropolis, Ghana 

  Sakyi, Samuel A.; Ephraim, Richard K. D.; Adebisi, Bastu O.; O-Yeboah, James (Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences Online, 2013-05-15)

  Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with several overt and covert complications. The objective of this study was to establish the prevalence of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASB), Antimicrobial Sensitivity pattern ...
• Associations between Polymorphisms within Interferon Gamma and Tumor Necrosis Factor Genes and Toxoplasma Retinochoroiditis in Ghanaian Patients 

  Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi; Boampong, Johnson N.; Kyei, Samuel; Afoakwah, Richmond; Ayi, Irene (Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, 2016-04-15)

  Purpose: To evaluate associations between IFN-γ +874T/A and TNF-α-308G/A polymorphism with the devel- opment of Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis. Methods: By ARMS–PCR, a cross-sectional genetic study involving 30 patients ...
• Association between dry eye symptoms and signs 

  Kyei, Samuel; Dzasimatu, Selassie Kojo; Asiedu, Kofi; Ayerakwah, Patience Ansomah (Journal of Current Ophthalmology, 2018)

  Purpose: To evaluate the association between subjective dry eye symptoms and the results of the clinical examinations. Methods: The study was a clinical-based survey involving 215 first-year students selected consecutively ...
• Assessing the Progress towards Achieving “VISION 2020: The Right to Sight” Initiative in Ghana 

  Morny, Enyam Komla Amewuho; Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert; Ocansey, Stephen; Kyei, Samuel; Yeboah, Kwame; Mmaduagwu, Maureen Adanna (Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2019)

  Purpose. The aim of this study was to analyse eye health delivery in Ghana and examine the progress towards achieving VISION 2020 indicator targets. Methods. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between ...
• A review of the classification of nonstrabismic binocular vision anomalies 

  Darko-Takyi, Charles; Khan, Naimah Ebrahim; Nirghin, Urvashni (Optometry Reports, 2016)

  There are conflicting and confusing ideas in literature on the different types of accommoda- tive and vergence anomalies as different authors turn to classify them differently. This paper sought to review literature ...
• Appraisal of the practice of ocular self-medication in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana 

  Kyei, Samuel; Ocansey, Stephen; Abu, Emmanuel Kwasi; Gyedu, Bismark Nyarko (Optometry Reports, 2014)

  The purpose of the present study was to assess the practice of ocular self-medication among people of the Cape Coast Metropolis, Central Region of Ghana. A population-based survey involving 421 respondents ≥18 years ...
• Anti-uveitogenic effect of Xylopic acid in Sprague-Dawley rats 

  Kyei, Samuel; Ameyaw, Elvis Ofori; Koffuor, George Asumeng; Boampong, Johnson Nyarko; Woode, Eric; Abueh, Blessing Barilee; Osei, Owusu-Afriyie; Karikari, Akua Afriyie (European Journal of Experimental Biology,, 2014)

  Uveitis, intraocular inflammatory disorder is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world. This study investigated the curative effect of xylopic acid on endotoxin-induced uveitis in Sprague-Dawley rats. Uveitis ...
• Anti-tussive, muco-suppressant and expectorant properties, and the safety profile of a hydro-ethanolic extract of Scoparia dulcis 

  Koffuor, George A.; Ofori-Amoah, Jones; Kyei, Samuel; Antwi, Stephen; Abokyi, Samuel (International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 2014-05)

  Background: Scoparia dulcis is used in Ghanaian folkloric medicine for the management of asthma and its related complications. This study was therefore aimed at evaluating the anti-tussive, muco-suppressant and expectorant ...

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