Dorothy Serwaa Boakye is a Ghanaian nursing professional and educator currently affiliated with the Department of Health Administration & Education at the University of Education, Winneba. With a diverse educational background including a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Ghana and an MA in Nursing Science from the University of South Africa, Boakye has established herself as an expert in HIV/AIDS care, nursing education, public health, and clinical pharmacology. She has a track record of excellence in teaching, research, and professional service within the field of nursing.

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Boakye has a prolific publication record, with numerous articles published in reputable peer-reviewed journals such as PLoS ONE, PLoS Medicine, BMC Nursing, and Heliyon, among others. Her research contributions span a wide range of topics including HIV/AIDS care, patient safety culture, mental health among females living with HIV/AIDS, food safety knowledge, and therapeutic communication among nurses and patients.

Education:

Boakye’s educational journey has been marked by academic excellence and dedication to advancing her knowledge and skills in nursing. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Ghana, an MA in Nursing Science from the University of South Africa, and a BSc in Nursing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Additionally, she has pursued further professional development through courses such as the PGDTLHE at the University of Education, Winneba.

Research Focus:

Boakye’s research focuses primarily on issues related to HIV/AIDS care, nursing education, public health, and clinical pharmacology. She has conducted studies on nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards patients with HIV/AIDS, policies and practices facilitating access to HIV testing services among adolescents, mental health burden among females living with HIV/AIDS, and food safety knowledge among food retailers, among others.

Professional Journey:

Boakye’s professional journey has seen her take on various roles in academia, healthcare, and research. She has served as a lecturer and academic counselor at the University of Education, Winneba, where she teaches courses in environmental health, health psychology, community health, and basic pharmacology. Prior to her current position, she worked as a principal nursing officer at the University Health Services, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where she was involved in clinical supervision, patient care, and education.

Honors & Awards:

Boakye has received recognition for her contributions to the field of nursing, including membership in professional associations such as the Global Health Network, Africa, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She has also been honored for her academic achievements and research excellence through awards and scholarships.

Publications Noted & Contributions:

Boakye’s publications have made significant contributions to the body of knowledge in nursing and healthcare. Her research on topics such as nurses’ refusal to report medication administration errors, policies and practices facilitating access to HIV testing services among adolescents, and mental health burden among females living with HIV/AIDS has been widely cited and acknowledged for its relevance and impact in addressing key healthcare challenges.

Title: Nurses’ Refusal to Report Medication Administration Errors in a Ghanaian Municipality: Uncovering the Barriers with a Quantitative Approach

• Journal: Nursing Forum
• Date: 2024-05-24
• DOI: 10.1155/2024/9664624
• Contributors: Dorothy Serwaa Boakye; Emmanuel Konadu; Edward Appiah Boateng; Emmanuel Kumah; Fafanyo Dzakadzie; Kwame Ohene Buabeng

Title: Perceptions and attitudes of women in the perinatal period towards male midwives in a rural district of Ghana: a descriptive, exploratory qualitative study

• Journal: BMJ Open
• Date: 2024-02
• DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070841
• Contributors: Dorothy Serwaa Boakye; Vida Maame Kissiwaa Amoah; Christian Amoah; Felix Kofi Kofi Damte; Adjoa Afriyie Poku; Edward Appiah Boateng; Naomi Ataara; Sandra Twum Gyekye; Veronica Dzomeku

Title: Mental health burden among females living with HIV and AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

• Journal: PLOS Global Public Health
• Date: 2024-02-01
• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002767
• Contributors: Dorothy Serwaa Boakye; Julia Robinson; Mawuko Setordzi; Gladys Dzansi; Samuel Adjorlolo

Title: Sociodemographic determinants of knowledge, attitude and practices of Ghanaian nurses towards persons living with HIV and AIDS in Kumasi

• Journal: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
• Date: 2023
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2022.100519
• Contributors: Dorothy Serwaa Boakye; Emmanuel Konadu; Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi

Research Timeline:

Boakye’s research timeline reflects a commitment to conducting high-quality research and advancing knowledge in nursing and related fields. Her research activities have been ongoing since her undergraduate studies, with a steady progression from student research projects to postgraduate research and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Her research timeline demonstrates a diverse portfolio of studies encompassing a range of topics and methodologies.

Collaborations and Projects:

Boakye has been actively involved in collaborative research projects both locally and internationally. She has collaborated with researchers from various institutions and disciplines to address complex healthcare issues and contribute to evidence-based practice. Her collaborative projects have resulted in impactful publications, presentations at conferences, and the development of innovative solutions to healthcare challenges.