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Dr. Enoch Teye-Kwadjo

Dr. Enoch Teye-Kwadjo
Senior Lecturer
eteye-kwadjo@ug.edu.gh

 

Dr Enoch Teye-Kwadjo is a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology and Psychometrics at the Department of Psychology, University of Ghana. Dr Teye-Kwadjo is also an Extraordinary Senior Lecturer at the Department of Industrial Psychology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Dr Teye-Kwadjo’s research interests focus on health behaviour theory, psychometrics, HIV and sexual health. His other research agenda address road traffic injury prevention and community mental health. Dr Teye-Kwadjo received the prestigious Pittu Laungani Best Paper Award for the best paper published in 2019 in International Journal of Health Promotion and Education (2019). The award was conferred on Dr Teye-Kwadjo by the Institute of Health Promotion and Education for Teye-Kwadjo (2019). Risky driving behaviour in urban Ghana: The contributions of fatalistic beliefs, risk perception, and risk-taking attitude.

Education:

  • Postdoctoral Scholar: Psychometrics (Stellenbosch University, South Africa)
  • PhD: Health Psychology (Stellenbosch University, South Africa)
  • MPhil: Community Psychology (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway)
  • BA (Hons): Psychology with French (University of Ghana, Ghana)

Research Area(s)

  • Health behaviour theory
  • Psychometrics
  • HIV and sexual health
  • Road traffic behaviour
  • Road traffic behaviour  

 

Current Research:

  1. The MenCoV-19 Study: Construction and validation of COVID-19 related measures.
  2. Gaming and problem behaviour.

Teaching

PSYC703: Advanced Quantitative Analysis

PSYC602: Statistics and Data Analysis

PSYC601: Psychometrics                                              

PSYC448: Community Psychology                         

PSYC495: Research Seminar

PSYC333: Psychology of Personality

PSYC221: Introduction to General Psychology

PSYC102: Psychology for Everyday Living

 

Scientific Publications

 

  1. Teye-Kwadjo, E., Goka, A. S., & Ussher, Y. A. A. (2023). Complementary and alternative medicine use by Ghanaian patients with breast cancer. Trends in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43076-023-00327-2. Advanced online publication
  2. Dadzie, H. A. N., Teye-Kwadjo, E., Oppong Asante, K., Amankwah-Poku, M., Gyasi-Gyamerah, A. A., Akotia, C. S., Osafo, J., Amankwaa-Frempong, E., Roomaney, R., & Kagee, A. (2023). Psychological factors associated with mental adjustment to breast cancer: A hospital-based observational study. Illness, Crisis & Loss. https://doi.org/10.1177/1054137323117601. Advanced online publication
  3. Ofei, S. D., Teye-Kwadjo, E., Amankwah-Poku, M., Gyasi-Gyamerah, A. A., Akotia, C. S., Osafo, J., Roomaney, R., & Kagee, A. (2023). Determinants of posttraumatic growth and quality of life in Ghanaian breast cancer survivors. Cancer Investigation, 1-35. https://doi.org/10.1080/07357907.2023.2181636. Advanced online publication
  4. Friehs, M. T., Kotzur, P. F., Kraus, C., Schemmerling, M., Herzig, J. A., Stanciu, A., ... & Teye-Kwadjo, E, Yzerbyt, V. (2022). Warmth and competence perceptions of key protagonists are associated with containment measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from 35 countries. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 21277. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-25228-9
  5. Teye-Kwadjo, E., Goka, A. S., & Ussher, Y. A. A. (2022). Unpacking the psychological and physical well-being of Ghanaian patients with breast cancer. Dialogues in Health, 1, 100060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dialog.2022.100060. Advanced online publication
  6. Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2022). How can we better frame COVID-19 public health messages? Discover Psychology, 2, 30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-022-00042-6
  7. Fosu, M., Teye-Kwadjo, E., & Yendork, J. S. (2022). Patient-reported experiences of medication adherence at a community-based HIV clinic, Ghana. Journal of Patient Experience. https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735221107263. Advanced online publication
  8. Bakidamteh, S. A., Teye-Kwadjo, E., & Abdul-Nasiru, I. (2022). Understanding the role of proactive personality in occupational health and safety at oil and gas service stations in Accra. SAGE Open. https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440221089949. Advanced online publication.
  9. Ojo, T. K., Teye-Kwadjo, E., Obiri-Yeboah, A., & Appiah, A. B. (2022). Red-light-running in a Ghanaian metropolis. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 10, 821-830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2022.02.008.
  10. Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2021). Psychometric properties of the Job Search Behaviour Index in recent university graduates: A Rasch analysis. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-021-09501-3. Advanced online publication.
  11. Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2021). The Perceived Social Support for Job Search Activity Scale (PSS-JSAS): A psychometric evaluation in the context of Ghana. Current Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02164-x. Advanced online publication.
  12. Teye-Kwadjo, E., & de Bruin, G. P. (2021). Rasch analysis of the Proactive Personality Scale. Psychological Reports, 1-21. doi:10.1177/00332941211028110. Advanced online publication.
  13. Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2021). The Job-Search Self-Efficacy (JSSE) scale: An item response theory investigation. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 6, 301-314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-021-00050-2.
  14. Morgan, B., Teye-Kwadjo, E., Asumeng, M., Rabie, S., Naidoo, A. V., & de Bruin, G. P. (2021). Psychometric properties of the African Career Interest Inventory in Ghana. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-021-09499-8. Advanced online publication.
  15. Koomson, F., & Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2021). How much do we really know about sociosexuality in Ghana? Sexuality & Culture, 25, 167-188. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-020-09764-y
  16. Anakwa, N. O., Teye-Kwadjo, E., Kretchy, I. A. (2021). Illness perceptions, social support and antiretroviral medication adherence in people living with HIV in the greater Accra region, Ghana. Nursing Open, 8, 2595-2604. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.797.
  17. Anakwa, N. O., Teye-Kwadjo, E., & Kretchy, I. A. (2021). Effect of HIV-related stigma and HIV-related stress on HIV disclosure concerns: A study of HIV-positive persons on antiretroviral therapy at two urban hospitals in Ghana. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16, 1249-1264. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09813-6.
  18. Teye-Kwadjo, E., Salia, S., Mensah, G. O., &, Ofori, R. (2020). Exploring Ghanaian commercial drivers’ intentions to wear a seat belt. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 8, 453-459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2019.10.009
  19. Bonsu, A. S., Yendork, J. S., & Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2020). The influence of caregiver stress and affiliate stigma in community-based mental health care on family caregiver wellbeing. International Journal of Mental Health, 49(1), 35-55. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207411.2020.1717053
  20. Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2019). Risky driving behaviour in urban Ghana: The contributions of fatalistic beliefs, risk perception, and risk-taking attitude. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 57(5), 256-273. https://doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2019.16131633
  21. Affram, A. A., Teye-Kwadjo, E., & Gyasi-Gyamerah, A. A. (2019). Influence of social stigma on subjective well-being of persons with albinism in Ghana. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 29(4), 323-335. https://doi.org/10.1002/casp.2403
  22. Teye-Kwadjo, E., Kagee, A., & Swart, H. (2018). Does past condom use moderate the future condom use intention-behaviour relationship? Results from a Ghanaian sample. The Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied, 152(6), 325-340. https://doi.org/10.1080/00223980.2018.1452710
  23. Teye-Kwadjo, E., Kagee, A., & Swart, H. (2018). Condom use negotiation among high school adolescents in Ghana: The role of gender. South African Journal of Psychology, 48(4), 465-475. https://doi.org/10.1177/0081246317730282
  24. Teye-Kwadjo, E., Kagee, A., & Swart, H. (2017). Predicting the intention to use condoms and actual condom use behaviour: A three-wave longitudinal study in Ghana. Applied Psychology: Health & Well-Being, 9(1), 81-105. https://doi.org/10.1111/aphw.12082
  25. Teye-Kwadjo, E., Kagee, A., & Swart, H. (2017). Determinants of condom use among heterosexual young men and women in southeastern Ghana: A mediation analysis. Psychology & Sexuality, 8(4), 291-305. https://doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2017.1391870
  26. Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2017). Risk factors for road transport-related injury among pedestrians in rural Ghana: Implications for road safety education. Health Education Journal, 76(7), 880-890. https://doi.org/10.1177/0017896917719736
  27. Teye-Kwadjo, E., Knizek, B. L., & Rundmo, T. (2013). Attitudinal and motivational aspects of aberrant driving in a West African country. Journal of Norwegian Psychological Association [Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening], Special Issue, 50, 451-461.

 Conferences Attended 

  1. Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2021, November 3-4). Complementary and alternative treatment for breast cancer: What are the experiences of Ghanaian women? Paper presented at the 7th (Virtual) School of Social Sciences International Conference, University of Ghana, Accra.
  2. Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2018, November 1-2). What factors predict Ghanaian commercial drivers’ intentions to wear a seat belt? Paper presented at the 4th College of Humanities International Research Conference, University of Ghana, Accra.
  3.  Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2017, September 18-21). Understanding the predictors of adolescent condom use in Ghana. Paper presented at the 1st Pan-African Psychology Congress, Durban, South Africa.
  4. Teye-Kwadjo, E. (2016, April 14-15). Determinants of road transport-related injury among pedestrians in suburban Ghana. Paper presented at the 2nd School of Social Sciences International Conference, University of Ghana, Accra.

 International Workshops/Webinars Attended

  1. Workshop topic: Using crash data to implement a safe systems approach Workshop presented by road safety experts Dr John Fletcher and Tony Mathew of the TRL, UK, September 9, 2021.
  2. Workshop topic: Grants management training for early-career researchers. Workshop organised by the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA), October 18-20, 2021.
  3. Webinar topic: Road safety interventions: Evidence of what works and what does not work. Webinar presented by Binyam Reja, Acting Global Director, Transport Global Practice, World Bank; Sudeshna Mitra, Transport Specialist, and Blair Turner, Senior Transport Specialist, both of the World Bank, September 17, 2021.