Mrs Ruby Victoria Kodom

Ruby Victoria Kodom is an Instructor at the Department of Distance Education, University of Ghana, Legon. She serves as a liaison for the Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management (University of Ghana Business School). Ruby is a member of the pioneering team that rolled out the blended form of learning at the University of Ghana, Legon. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Psychology) with First Class Honors and an MPhil Health Services Management Degree from the University of Ghana. Her thesis sought to assess Ghana's localization of the erstwhile MDGs with specific focus on MDG 7: Ensuring environmental sustainability using the Ketu-South Municipality as a case study. Ruby enjoys teaching Food and Nutrition, Environmental management, Health Services Management and related courses. Her research interests are health care policy, environmental management, water and sanitation. She is passionate about providing student support services, to facilitate academic growth and general student life. Ruby has practiced as a Registered General Nurse and has worked in the health insurance industry as a Claims adjudicator and Manager.

Academic qualifications

• MPhil Health Services Management
• BA Nursing with Psychology

Courses Taught

• PAHS 055
• PAHS 403
• PAHS 411
• UGBS 004
• UGBS 043

Research Interest/ Current Research Focus

• Public health
• Patient centered care
• Health literacy
• Health policy and management
• Environmental management.

Awards and Achievements

Graduated with First Class Honors, University of Ghana, 2006

Publications

Prevalence and changes in boredom, anxiety and well-being among Ghanaians during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study.

Coping strategies adapted by Ghanaians during the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown: A population-based study

Books/Book Chapter : N/A

Conference Presentations : N/A

Professional Membership and Affiliations: Member UTAG, Member AfroPHC, Member, ResilientPHC@PHCPI.groups.io  2020