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Head of Department

Department of Psychological Medicine and Mental Health

Feb, 2022 to Aug, 2023

Head of Department

Department of Education and Psychology

Jul, 2022 to Feb, 2024

Publications 55 works

ORCID 0000-0002-2691-1764 →

2025

A Qualitative Insight into Pre-Service Teachers’ Level of Readiness and Self-Efficacy to Teach Children with Special Educational Needs

Rockson Nsiah, Victoria Baidoo, Jacob Setorglo

International Journal of Education Culture and Society · Article · Source: OpenAlex

Association Between Trimester-Specific Gestational Weight Gain and Newborn Anthropometric Outcomes at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra

Jacob Setorglo, Heckel Amoabeng Abban, Louis Setorglo, Matilda Lenia et al.

American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences · Article · Source: OpenAlex

The Relationship Between Blood Pressure and Body Composition Among Senior High School Adolescents in Selected Schools in Cape Coast, Ghana

Jacob Setorglo, Rachel Shola Makinde, Selasie Setorglo, Matilda Lenia et al.

Current Developments in Nutrition · Article · Source: OpenAlex

2024

Associations between iron status and psychosocial wellbeing among pregnant women in Cape Coast, Ghana: a longitudinal study

Ruth Pobee, Jacob Setorglo, Moses Klevor, Laura E. Murray‐Kolb

Public Health Nutrition · Article · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Falciparum malaria is associated with risk markers of type 2 diabetes mellitus in individuals with or without COVID-19 exposure

Richard Kujo Adatsi, Faustina Pappoe, Ansumana Bockarie, Leonard Derkyi‐Kwarteng et al.

African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology · Article · Source: OpenAlex

Locally Formulated Cereal-Legume Mix Foods With Low Glycemic Index as a Panacea for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Developing Countries

Jacob Setorglo, Sophia Afful, Matilda Lenia, Selasie Setorglo

Current Developments in Nutrition · Article · Source: OpenAlex

The Prevalence and Predictors of MetS Among Commercial Long Distance Bus Drivers (CLDBDs) in Cape Coast, Ghana

Heckel Amoabeng Abban, Jacob Setorglo, Christiana Nsiah‐Asamoah, Samuel Acquah et al.

World Journal of Public Health · Article · Source: OpenAlex

2023

Higher amounts of proximate and minerals in composite biscuit made from African locust beans pulp

Jacob Setorglo, Lenia Matilda, Nsiah-Asamoah Christiana

African Journal of Food Science · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

2022

High levels of depressive symptoms and low quality of life are reported during pregnancy in Cape Coast, Ghana; a longitudinal study

Ruth Pobee, Jacob Setorglo, Moses Klevor, Laura E. Murray‐Kolb

BMC Public Health · Article · 21 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Palliative care practices among nurses at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A cross-sectional study

Abigail Boatemaa Owusu, Alhassan Basour Adam, Jacob Setorglo, Michael T. Anim et al.

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences · Article · 5 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

2021

The prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency among pregnant Ghanaian women, a longitudinal study

Ruth Pobee, Jacob Setorglo, Moses Klevor, Laura E. Murray‐Kolb

PLoS ONE · Article · 39 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Food and nutrition security situation in Ghana: Nutrition implications for national development

Alice Koryo-Dabrah, RS Ansong, Jacob Setorglo, Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu

African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development · Article · 10 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

The degree and appropriateness of computed tomography utilization for diagnosis of headaches in Ghana

Philip Narteh Gorleku, Klenam Dzefi‐Tettey, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie, Jacob Setorglo et al.

Heliyon · Article · 8 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Dietary Practices of Health Professionals during Working Hours in a Tertiary Referral Teaching Hospital In Ghana: A Neglected Vulnerable Group

Christiana Nsiah‐Asamoah, Deborah Amoasi, Jacob Setorglo

European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Contributors

Imogen Abba, Zied Abbes, Christian Ackom, Victoria Akuorkor Acquaye et al.

Elsevier eBooks · Paratext · Source: OpenAlex

The role of nutrition in respiratory disease and COVID-19 management

Kingsley Kwadwo Asare Pereko, Enock Dugbatey Mensah, Victoria Akuorkor Acquaye, Christiana Nsiah‐Asamoah et al.

Elsevier eBooks · Book-chapter · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

2020

Assessment of Effectiveness of Problem Based Learning Pedagogical Approach in Radiography Education in a Tertiary Institution in Ghana

Philip Narteh Gorleku, Jacob Setorglo, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie, Albert Dayor Piersson et al.

Universal Journal of Educational Research · Article · 7 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Towards the scale and menace of unregulated sonography practice in Ghana

Philip Narteh Gorleku, Jacob Setorglo, Ishmael Nii Ofori, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie et al.

Journal of Global Health Reports · Article · 7 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Computed tomography estimation of the prevalence of neuro-ophthalmic injuries in head trauma patients seen in a tertiary health facility in Ghana

Philip Narteh Gorleku, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie, Klenam Dzefi‐Tettey, Jacob Setorglo et al.

Heliyon · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Timely Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates at Adentan Municipality in Ghana

Jacob Setorglo, Philip Narteh Gorleku, Bright Setorglo, Mirabel Asomboya et al.

Food Science and Technology · Article · 5 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Guar gum and sodium chloride coating delays chlorophyll degradation in okra during storage at 25oC

Frederick Sarpong, Jacob Setorglo, James Owusu‐Kwarteng, Bashiru Adams et al.

International Journal of Vegetable Science · Article · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Hypertension prevalence and predictors among taxi drivers at Abura in Cape Coast metropolis of Ghana

Jacob Setorglo, Philip Narteh Gorleku, Doreen Appeatu, Kingsley Kwadwo Asare Pereko

Article · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Knowledge and Practice of Iodized Salt and Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Men in Nungua, Ghana

Jacob Setorglo, Philip Narteh Gorleku, Frederick Sarpong, Christiana Buxton et al.

Universal Journal of Public Health · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Perception of Body Image and Dietary Habit Among Adults Aged 20–45 Years at Sunyani Metropolis

Jacob Setorglo, Philip Narteh Gorleku, Kyei Roselyn, Kingsley Kwadwo Asare Pereko

Current Developments in Nutrition · Article · Source: OpenAlex

The prevalence and predictors of undiagnosed hypertension among commercial long-distance bus drivers (CLDBs) in cape coast, ghana.

Jacob Setorglo, Amoabeng Abban, Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu, Philip Narteh Gorleku et al.

Article · Source: OpenAlex

2019

Nutritional management of cirrhosis patients: A qualitative study exploring perceptions of patients and health workers in Ghana

Yvonne Ayerki Nartey, Mawuena Asem, Adwoa Agyei‐Nkansah, Yaw Asante Awuku et al.

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

Audit of MRI protocol, referral pattern and appropriateness of clinical indications for lumbar spine MRI use for adult low back pain: A single-centre study in Ghana

Philip Narteh Gorleku, Albert Dayor Piersson, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie, Jacob Setorglo et al.

Research at York St John (York St John University) · Article · 3 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Mothers/Caregivers Age and Family Structure Predicted Knowledge on Recommended Nutrition Practices for Children under 5 Years

Jacob Setorglo, Moses Klevor, Philip Narteh Gorleku, Mirabel Asomboya et al.

Research in Health Science · Article · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Effect of Eating Habits on Oral Health among Junior High Students in the Cape Coast Metropolis

Philip Narteh Gorleku, Jacob Setorglo, Oxana Gorleku, Klenam Dzefi‐Tettey et al.

International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex

Knowledge, Risk Factors and Perceived Attitude towards Cervical Cancer among Female Tertiary Students in the Tano-North Municipality in Ghana

Philip Narteh Gorleku, Jacob Setorglo, Sebastian Ken Amoah, Albert Dayor Piersson et al.

Urban Studies and Public Administration · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex

Awareness of Oral Health among University of Cape Coast Primary School Pupils

Philip Gorleku Narteh, Jacob Setorglo, Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie

Article · Source: OpenAlex

Is Iron Status Related to Psychosocial Wellbeing During Pregnancy? (P10-112-19)

Ruth Pobee, Jacob Setorglo, Moses Klevor, Laura E. Murray‐Kolb

Current Developments in Nutrition · Article · Source: OpenAlex

2018

Nutrition and Lifestyle Modifications in the Prevention and Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Kingsley Asare Kwadwo Pereko, Jacob Setorglo, Matilda Steiner-Asiedu, Joyce Bayebanona Maaweh Tiweh

InTech eBooks · Book-chapter · Source: OpenAlex

2017

Nutritional Counseling for Hypertensive Patients: Have Final-Year Nursing Students Learnt Enough to Be Able to Offer Advice to Such Patients?

Christiana Nsiah‐Asamoah, Jacob Setorglo, John Bosco Mie

Journal of Biomedical Education · Article · 1 citation · Source: OpenAlex

Nutritional Status of Illegal Drug Users in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Jacob Setorglo, Kofi Awusabo‐Asare, Kingsley Kwadwo Asare Pereko, Moses Klevor et al.

The FASEB Journal · Article · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

2016

Anaemia prevalence and nutrient intake among women in peri-urban settlements in Accra, Ghana

Isaac Agbemafle, Manfred Asiedu, Firibu Kwesi Saalia, Jacob Setorglo et al.

African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development · Article · 6 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

CHAPTER 17 Achieving Success in Community-based Nutrition Programmes

Jacob Setorglo, Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu, Thandi Puoane, David Sanders et al.

Athabasca University Press eBooks · Book-chapter · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex

CHAPTER 16 Planning of Nutrition Programmes: An Outline

Jacob Setorglo, Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu

Athabasca University Press eBooks · Book-chapter · Source: OpenAlex

CHAPTER 20 The Development of Government Policies on Food and Nutrition

Jacob Setorglo, Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu, Ahmed Adu-Oppong

Athabasca University Press eBooks · Book-chapter · Source: OpenAlex

CHAPTER 21 Nutrition Surveillance

Jacob Setorglo, Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu

Athabasca University Press eBooks · Book-chapter · Source: OpenAlex

CHAPTER 26 The Problem of Misleading and Unscientific Information Regarding Nutrition

Norman J. Temple, Alice N. Brako, Jacob Setorglo

Athabasca University Press eBooks · Book-chapter · Source: OpenAlex

Nutrient adequacy among illegal drug users in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Jacob Setorglo, Cyril Gavor‐Kwashie, Kingsley Kwadwo Asare Pereko, Moses Klevor et al.

The FASEB Journal · Article · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

2014

Anaemia among school children older than five years in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Godfred Egbi, Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu, Faribu Saalia Kwesi, Irène Ayi et al.

PubMed · Article · 34 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Anaemia among school children older than five years in the Volta Region of Ghana

Godfred Egbi, Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu, Faribu Saalia Kwesi, Irène Ayi et al.

Pan African Medical Journal · Article · 23 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Carotenoids content of Corchorus olitorius and Solanum macrocarpon - commonly used Ghanaian vegetables

Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu, Isaac Agbemafle, Jacob Setorglo, Agyemang Danquah et al.

International Food Research Journal · Article · 5 citations · Source: OpenAlex

2012

Overnutrition and associated factors among adults aged 20 years and above in fishing communities in the urban Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana

Kingsley Kwadwo Asare Pereko, Jacob Setorglo, William Owusu, Joyce M Tiweh et al.

Public Health Nutrition · Article · 21 citations · Source: OpenAlex + ORCID

2011

Hand Washing Practices among School Children in Ghana

Matilda Steiner‐Asiedu, S.E. Van-Ess, M. Papoe, Jacob Setorglo et al.

Current Research Journal of Social Sciences · Article · 43 citations · Source: OpenAlex

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