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Research Interests

Injury Surveillance and Epidemiology


Patterns and causes of injuries in Ghana, with a focus on;
•    Road Traffic Crashes
•    Childhood Injuries
•    Burns
•    Trauma-Related Amputations
•    How Media Reporting Shapes Public Perception and Policy on Injuries

Road Safety and Transport-Related Injuries


•    Pedestrian Safety
•    Speed Control
•    Distracted Driving
•    Increasing Risks Associated with Motorcycles and Auto-Tricycles
•    How Climate Change, Air Quality, and Road Conditions Contribute to Crashes

Occupational Health and Workplace Safety


Injuries and workplace violence among high-risk groups such as; 
•    Women
•    Miners
•    Firefighters
•    Health Workers
•    Abattoir Workers
•    Road Construction Employees

Trauma Care Systems and Emergency Preparedness


Ghana’s trauma care capacity, emergency medical services responsiveness, and preventable trauma deaths;
•    Referral System
•    Supply Chain Challenges
•    And The Role of Traditional Bone Setters
•    Cultural Perspectives, Such As Family Presence During Resuscitation

Violence and Vulnerable Populations


Physical and Mental Health Consequences of Trauma and Violence Against;
•    Women
•    Children
•    Older Adults
•    Other Vulnerable Groups

Childhood and Adolescent Injury


Injury risks faced by children in peri-urban communities, including:
•    Road Traffic Accidents among children
•    Amputations in children
•    Epilepsy-Related Injuries
•    Caregiver Experiences and Prevention Strategies to Protect Young Populations.

Health Systems, Policy, and Technology


Analyzes how laws, policies, and health technologies shape injury prevention and care. This includes studies on 
•    Electronic Medical Records in Emergency Settings
•    Access to Radiology Equipment
•    Safety Strategies for Informal Workers, such as Petty Traders and Hawkers.

About Us

Kumasi Injury is a research collaboration between Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Ghana and University of Washington (UW), Seattle USA. Its agenda is to strengthen injury control research in Ghana and West Africa. The program is solidly grounded on a history of collaboration in injury research, which started in 1995 and has received funding through Fogarty International Center (FIC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA since 2006.

Contact us

+233 (0)35 219 7775
Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences – KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana
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