About

Dr Mrs. Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah was employed at the University of Ghana in 2019 as an Assistant Lecturer. Before joining the University, she was with Valley View University for close to 7 years. She served as a Nursing Officer at the Tema General Hospital and Port Medical Centre, Tema. Currently, she is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Outside the university, she runs the Geriatric Hub, an NGO focused on the well-being of older adults. She can be contacted via WhatsApp or email at pyaattafuah@ug.edu.gh. 

Education and Qualification

PhD Nursing Geriatrics (Maastricht University, 2023), Certificate in Foundations of Nursing Care for Older Adults (HIGN, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, 2024), MSc in Advanced Nursing (University of Nottingham, 2012), BSc Nursing (KNUST, 2008), FGCNM, RN

Research Areas

Geriatric Care, Palliative Care, End of Life care, Nursing Education, Quality of Care/Life issues

Research Projects

2021: Co-PI “Assessing the Relationship between Patient Safety Culture and Adverse Events in Ghanaian Hospitals”, University of Ghana, GHC 119,805.00

2023: Co-PI “Inclusive Education for people with disability: Assessing existing Policies on and exploring challenges in its implementation in the ShaiOsudoku District”, Queen Elizabeth Scholarship/Mastercard Foundation, CAD 10,000.

2024: Co-PI “Ghanaian nurses’ perspectives on ethical aspects and challenges in caring for older people: a qualitative study”. Exeter University, GBP 10,000

2024: Co-PI “ Multimorbidity, Pill burden, and Medication Adherence among Older Ghanaian Population:  Implications for Healthy Ageing”, University of Ghana, GHC 370,000.00

2025: Co-PI “Network Against Ageism: Nursing-Led Interventions for Inclusive Healthcare Systems. WUN, £10,000.

2025: PI (GHANA) “Enhancing Gender Equality in Higher Education Through Comprehensive Maternity Support” British Council Going Global Partnerships. £24,900

2025 PI “Developing a Cultural Context Guideline/Protocol for Advanced Care Planning and Bereavement Care Communication in Palliative care among Older Adults”. University of Ghana, GHC 149,526.50

Publications

1.  Laari, L., Ampomah, M. O., Anim-Boamah, O., Attafuah, P. Y. A., & Ohene, L. A. (2025). Barriers to Integrating Soft Skills in Nursing Education and Patient Care in Ghana's Health-Care Institutions. Creative Nursing, 10784535251374712.
2. Laari, L., Anim-Boamah, O., Ampomah, M. O., Attafuah, P. Y. A., & Ohene, L. A. (2025). Nurses’ and Midwives’ Perceptions of Top Nursing Soft Skills for Teaching and Practice in Ghana. SAGE Open Nursing, 11, 23779608251376092.
3. Poku, C. A., Agyare, V. A., Baafi, S., Attafuah, P. Y. A., & Berchie, E. (2025). Perceived power dynamics in nursing education on students’ learning experience in Ghana. PLoS One, 20(8), e0328359.
4. Osei, E. A., Watson-Quartey, L., Kappiah, J. B., Attafuah, P. Y. A., Odonkor, R., Toure, H. A., ... & Sarpong, C. (2025). Unlocking insights: exploring mammography beliefs among Teshie community mothers–a qualitative exploratory descriptive study. BMJ open, 15(5), e088624.
5. Kisinna, A. A., Ohene, L. A., & Attafuah, P. A. (2025). Family Caregivers' Burden and Coping With Caring for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Qualitative Study in a Low‐Resourced Context, Ghana. Child: Care, Health and Development, 51(4), e70141.
6. Agyare, V. A., Poku, C. A., Baafi, S., Berchie, E., & Attafuah, P. Y. A. (2025). Exploring the evolving relationship between students and nurse educators in tertiary institutions in Ghana. BMC Medical Education, 25(1), 586.
7. Sarfo, J. O., Mordi, P., Aggrey, E. K., Quaicoe, A. S. P., & Attafuah, P. Y. A. (2025). Glaucoma prevalence and treatment in the elderly population of sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review. BMC geriatrics, 25(1), 255.
8. Attafuah, P. Y. A., Mordi, P., Aggrey, E. K., Quaicoe, A. S. P., & Sarfo, J. O. (2024). Prevalence and management of cataracts among older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review. BMC ophthalmology, 24(1), 434.
9. Biney, A., Sarfo, J. O., Poku, C. A., Deegbe, D. A., Atibila, F., Ti-enkawol Nachinab, G., ... & Attafuah, P. Y. A. (2024). Challenges and coping strategies when caring for terminally ill persons with cancer: perspectives of family caregivers. BMC Palliative Care, 23(1), 175.
10. Oti-Boadi, E., Asare, B., Attafuah, P. Y. A., Appiah, E. O., Opoku-Frempong, D., Asiedu, P. O., ... & Kappiah, J. B. (2024). Navigating Culture and Faith in Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Qualitative Exploration. The Family Journal, 10664807241290246.
11. Boateng, S. A., Okyere, J., Attafuah, P. Y., & Dzansi, G. (2024). Institutional drivers for integrating palliative care services in a hospital in a sub-Saharan African military hospital context. Palliative Care and Social Practice, 18, 26323524241262327.
12. Sarfo JO, Obeng P, Attafuah PYA, Gbordzoe NI, Ofori COB. Prevalence and correlates of physical bullying behaviours (on/off-school property) among adolescents in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. BMC Public Health. 2024 Nov 20;24(1):3228. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-20732-1. PMID: 39567917; PMCID: PMC11580554.
13. Attafuah, P. Y. A., Mordi, P., Aggrey, E. K., Quaicoe, A. S. P., & Sarfo, J. O. (2024). Prevalence and management of cataracts among older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review. BMC ophthalmology, 24(1), 434.
14. Biney, A., Sarfo, J.O., Poku, C.A., Deegbe, D.A., Atibila, F., Ti-enkawol Nachinab, G., Anaba, E., Dzansi, G. & Attafuah, P.Y.A., (2024). Challenges and coping strategies when caring for terminally ill persons with cancer: perspectives of family caregivers. BMC Palliative Care, 23(1), p.175.
15. Boateng SA, Okyere J, Attafuah PYA, Dzansi G. (2024). Institutional drivers for integrating palliative care services in a hospital in a sub-Saharan African military hospital context. Palliative Care and Social Practice 18. doi:10.1177/26323524241262327

Courses Taught

Gerontological and Home-based Nursing

Community Services and Occupational Health

Public Health Nursing (for midwives) 

Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases 

 Community Health Practical III 

 Community Health Practical IV

Research Supervision

Care Study Supervision