| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Awuviry-Newton, K., Abekah-Carter, K., Nkansah, J. O., Asamoah, B., & Rashid, Umar. (240715). Exploring care experiences and satisfaction: a descriptive qualitative study of hospitalised older adults. International Journal of Care and Caring, (1-14). |
| 2024 | Agyemang-Duah, W., Braimah, J. A., Asante, D., Appiah, J. O., Peprah, P., Awuviry-Newton, K., Mensah, A. A., Ofori-Amoah, J., & Opoku, K. (240703). Family Support, Perceived Physical Activeness and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases as Determinants of Formal Healthcare Utilization Among Older Adults with Low Income and Health Insurance Subscription in Ghana. Journal of Aging & Social Policy, 36(4), (658-674). |
| 2024 | Ferrari, A. J., Santomauro, D. F., Aali, A., Abate, Y. H., Abbafati, C., Abbastabar, H., Abd, El. Hafeez., Abdelmasseh, M., Abd-Elsalam, S., & Abdollahi, A. (240518). Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet, 403(10440), (2133-2161). |
| 2024 |
Awuah, L., Awuviry-Newton, K., Armah, D., Abekah-Carter, K., & Oppong, Nkansah. (240101). Enlightening Stakeholders on the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts and Preparation for Minimizing Future Pandemics' Negative Effects on Occupational Therapists. Health and Social Care in the Community, 2024 doi: 10.1155/2024/5575079 |
| 2024 | Awuviry-Newton, K., Amoah, D., Doh, D., Agyemang-Duah, W., Ofori-Dua, K., Kowal, P., & Appiah, S. CY. (240101). Perceived neighborhood social cohesion and functional disability among older adults: The moderating roles of sex, physical activity, and multi-morbidity. PLoS ONE, 19(1 January), |
| 2023 |
Asiamah, N., Awuviry-Newton, K., Nesser, W., & Alvarez, E. N. (230901). Carbon Footprints of Active and Non-Active Transport Modes: Hierarchy and Intergenerational Narrative Analyses. Sustainability (Switzerland), 15(17), doi: 10.3390/su151712795 |
| 2023 | Asiamah, N., Vieira, E. R., Awuviry-Newton, K., Kapilashrami, A., & Khan, H. TA. (230701). Intergenerational differences in walking for transportation between older men and women in six countries. Journal of Transport & Health, 31 (101630-101630). |
| 2023 | Awuviry-Newton, K., Amponsah, M., Amoah, D., Dintrans, P. V., Afram, A. A., Byles, J., Mugumbate, J. R., Kowal, P., & Asiamah, N. (230301). Physical activity and functional disability among older adults in Ghana: The moderating role of multi-morbidity. PLOS Global Public Health, 3(3), |
| 2023 | Awuviry-Newton, K., Wales, K., Tavener, M., Kowal, P., & Byles, J. (230112). Functional difficulties and toileting among older adults in Ghana: Evidence from the World Health Organization Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) Ghana Wave 1. Ageing and Society, 43(1), (53-75). |
| 2023 | Awuviry-Newton, K., Tavener, M., Wales, K., Denham, A. MJ., & Byles, J. (230101). A meta-synthesis of care and support for older adults in Africa. Journal of Family Studies, 29(1), (431-452). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Social work education & Health social work
- Gerontology
- Disability
- Health and Social Care needs of older adults
- Qualitative & Quantitative research
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Kofi Awuviry-newton
Dr Kofi Awuviry-Newton graduated with a PhD in Gerontology and Geriatrics from the University of Newcastle. Kofi received appointment with Victoria University as a lecturer in the College of Sport, Engineering and Health in 2022.
Prior to his appointment, he engaged in research, teaching and course development with The University of Wollongong, the Hunter Medical Research Institute (stroke unit), Western Sydney University, Acknowledge Education, and Excelsia College. Kofi is a gerontologist who employs interdisciplinary perspective (a particular focus on ageing, social work, and public health) into uncovering research evidence.
Kofi is an expert in analysing population based quantitative datasets including the World Health Organisation (WHO) study on ageing and adult health (SAGE Wave 0, 1, 2, 3) to influence research, policy and practice. He is fascinated with mixed methods approaches and employ them in research.
He is an active member and investigator of the WHO's consortium (CARETRACK) on Measuring and Monitoring the unmet health and social care needs of older adults towards achieving the WHO healthy ageing 2030 Agenda. Details on purpose and activities of CARETRACK can be found on the https://www.care-track.net/
Currently, Kofi is undertaking research in health social work, older migrants care needs and their experiences of racism in Australia.
Qualifications
- PhD Gerontology and Geriatrics, The University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
- Graduate Certificate in University Teaching, Federation University, Victoria, Australia
- BSW (Hons) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Key publications
Kofi has over 43 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Kofi's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 35)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Funding details for this researcher are currently unavailable.
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Teaching activities & experience
Kofi is a Unit Coordinator of the following Units: 1. (ASW4003) Social Work Advocacy: Scope, Research and Design 2. (ASW4004) Social Work Advocacy: Social Change in Action 3. (ASW3300) Working With Individuals & Families
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 - Present |
Consortium Member
|
Consortium for Advancing Research and Evaluation in Tracking Unmet Health & Social Care Needs of Older Populations (CARETRACK), Kobe – Centre, World Health Organisation |
| Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 |
Lecturer
|
Excelsia College |
| Feb 2022 - Dec 2022 |
Academic Tutor
|
Western Sydney University |
| Mar 2020 - Dec 2022 |
Academic Tutor
|
Wollongong University |
| Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Teaching Assistant
|
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| Apr 2021 - Nov 2021 |
Professional Qualitative Research Assistant
|
The University of Newcastle |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jun 2022 -
Present
|
Consortium Member
Consortium for Advancing Research and Evaluation in Tracking Unmet Health & Social Care Needs of Older Populations (CARETRACK), Kobe – Centre, World Health Organisation |
| Dec 2021 -
Dec 2022
|
Lecturer
Excelsia College |
| Feb 2022 -
Dec 2022
|
Academic Tutor
Western Sydney University |
| Mar 2020 -
Dec 2022
|
Academic Tutor
Wollongong University |
| Aug 2015 -
Sep 2016
|
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| Apr 2021 -
Nov 2021
|
Professional Qualitative Research Assistant
The University of Newcastle |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Kendig Prize for the Hal Best CEPAR PhD Thesis 2021 - ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research |
