Education and Qualification

2010 – 2018    University of York (part-time) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in HEALTH SCIENCES

2007-2009     Sheffield Hallam University (part-time) Master of Arts in PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)

2011-2012     North Trent Critical Care Nursing: Sheffield Hallam University Critical Care   Nursing (Level 6)   

1999-2000     Ophthalmic Nursing School, Korle-Bu, Accra, Ghana, Ophthalmic Nursing (Dip)

1993- 1996    Agogo Presbyterian Nurses Training College, Ghana, Registered General Nursing (Cert).

Research Areas

General Nursing

Health Education

Health Promotion

Health Inequalities

Qualitative Research

      Research Interest

Sickle cell disease (Social issues)

Renal conditions

Accident and Emergency

Critical care

Chronic health conditions

Ophthalmology 

Publications

1. Ampomah, M. O., Atkin, K., & Flemming, K. (2022). The perception of parents with a child with sickle cell disease in Ghana towards prenatal diagnosis. Journal of Community Genetics, 13(6), 587-595.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12687-022-00609-9
2. Bekui, B. A., Ohene, L. A., Badzi, C., Ampomah, M. O., & Aziato, L. (2023). Physical and socioeconomic burden of caregiving on family caregivers of children with cancer at a tertiary Hospital in Ghana. Nursing Open, 10(2), 915-925. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1359
3. Bentum, L. S., Ohene, L. A., Agyare, V. A., Laari, L., & Ampomah, M. O. (2023). Fathers' experiences of caring for children living with cerebral palsy: A qualitative study in a low resourced socioeconomic context, Ghana. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 73, e100-e106.
4. Berko, Y. D., Badzi, C. D., Ampomah, M. O., & Laari, L. (2024). Newborn resuscitation practices among nurses and midwives in Ghana. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 30(6), 781-788. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnn.2024.06.005
5. Okyere, R., Ampomah, M. O., Achempim-Ansong, G., Laari, L., Ohene, L. A., & Atkin, K. (2024). Sickle cell disease awareness and perception among Christian religious leaders in Accra Metropolis: a qualitative study. Journal of Community Genetics, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12687-024-00738-3
6. Ampomah, M. O., Atkin, K. M., Ohene, L. A., Achempim-Ansong, G., Korash, K. A., & Laari, L. (2024). Financial Strain and Resilience: A Qualitative Exploration of Parental Perspectives on Caring for Children with Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana. BMC Health Services Research, 24:1380.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11773-8