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Dr Winifred Asare-Doku

Dr Winifred Asare-Doku

Lecturer

BA Psychology ; MPhil Clinical Psychology ; PhD Psychiatry

Medicine & Health
National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre

Dr Winifred Asare-Doku leads a research program at the National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, focused on understanding substance use, harms, and treatment for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations. Her research also explores the intersections of mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention, with a focus on vulnerable groups, including young people and individuals in the criminal justice system.

Dr. Asare-Doku holds a PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Newcastle, Australia, and an MPhil in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ghana. She practised as a Clinical Psychologist and is credentialed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Dr. Asare-Doku led the evaluation of the National Kava Importation Pilot Program, assessing the social, cultural, economic, and health impacts of changes in kava importation. She is also committed to improving access to evidence-based treatment through technology and translating research into practice.

  • Journal articles | 2024
    Asare-Doku W; Donnir GM; Osei-Bonsu P; Osafo J, 2024, 'Decriminalisation of suicide attempt in Ghana: a call to action', The Lancet Psychiatry, 11, pp. 784 - 786,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Donnir GM; Asare-Doku W; Boakye KE, 2023, 'Substance use disorders among adults during imprisonment in a medium security prison: Prevalence and risk indicators', Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 33, pp. 62 - 71,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Donnir GM; Asare-Doku W, 2023, 'Prevalence of psychiatric disorders among sentenced prisoners in a medium security prison in Ghana: Implications for mental health听assessment and service', Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 33, pp. 354 - 368,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Osafo J; Asare-Doku W; Akotia CS, 2023, 'Exploring the role of religion in the recovery experiences of suicide attempt survivors in Ghana', BMC Psychiatry, 23,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Peprah P; Asare BYA; Nyadanu SD; Asare-Doku W; Adu C; Peprah J; Osafo J; Kretchy IA; Gyasi RM, 2023, 'Bullying Victimization and Suicidal Behavior among adolescents in 28 Countries and Territories: A Moderated Mediation Model', Journal of Adolescent Health, 73, pp. 110 - 117,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Peprah P; Yeboah-Asiamah Asare B; Nyadanu SD; Asare-Doku W; Adu C; Peprah J; Osafo J; Kretchy IA; Gyasi RM, 2023, 'Considering the Cultural Context of Parental Involvement and Loneliness', Journal of Adolescent Health, 73, pp. 1166 - 1167,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Asare-Doku W; James C; Rich JL; Amponsah-Tawiah K; Kelly B, 2022, '鈥淢ental health is not our core business鈥: A qualitative study of mental health supports in the Ghanaian mining industry', Safety Science, 145,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Winifred A-D; Jane RL; Brian K; Amponsah-Tawiah K; Carole J, 2022, 'Mental health and workplace factors: comparison of the Ghanaian and Australian mining industry.', BMC Health Serv Res, 22, pp. 322,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Ae-Ngibise KA; Asare-Doku W; Peprah J; Mujtaba MN; Nifasha D; Donnir GM, 2021, 'The mental health outcomes of food insecurity and insufficiency in west Africa: A systematic narrative review', Behavioral Sciences, 11,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Armiya鈥檜 AY; Asare-Doku W; Donnir G, 2021, 'Personality Disorders and Correlates of Homicide Offenders: A Comparative Analysis', Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, 32, pp. 933 - 948,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Asare-Doku W; Donnir GM; Ae-Ngibise K; Peprah J; Awuviry-Newton K; Acquah F, 2021, 'Psychiatric disorders among the military in west africa: A systematic narrative review', Behavioral Sciences, 11,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Asare-Doku W; Rich JL; Kelly B; Amponsah-Tawiah K; James C, 2021, 'Mental health and mining: the Ghanaian gold mining story', International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 94, pp. 1353 - 1362,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Atorkey P; Akwei M; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Consumption of carbonated soft drinks among Ghanaian adolescents: associations with socio-demographic factors, health risk factors and psychological distress', Nutrition and Health, 27, pp. 329 - 336,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Oloruntoba R; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Self-Reliance in Disaster Recovery: A Systematic Literature Review 1990鈥2019', International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters, 39, pp. 11 - 42,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Quarshie ENB; Andoh-Arthur J; Asante KO; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Online media reporting of suicidal behaviour in Ghana: Analysis of adherence to the WHO guidelines', International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 67, pp. 251 - 259,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Quarshie ENB; Asante KO; Andoh-Arthur J; Asare-Doku W; Navelle PL, 2021, 'Suicide attempts and deaths in older persons in Ghana: A media surveillance approach', Current Psychology, 40, pp. 292 - 305,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Akotia CS; Osafo J; Asare-Doku W; Boakye KE, 2020, 'News Editors鈥 Views about Suicide and Suicide Stories in Ghana', Psychological Studies, 65,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Asare-Doku W; Rich J; Kelly B; James C, 2020, 'Mental health interventions in the mining industry: a narrative review', Mental Health Review Journal, 25, pp. 153 - 167,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Asare-Doku W; Osafo J; Akotia CS, 2019, 'Comparing the reasons for suicide from attempt survivors and their families in Ghana', BMC Public Health, 19,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Quarshie ENB; Cheataa-Plange HV; Annor F; Asare-Doku W; Lartey JKS, 2019, 'Prevalence of suicidal behaviour among nursing and midwifery college students in Ghana', Nursing Open, 6, pp. 897 - 906,
    Journal articles | 2017
    Asare-Doku W; Osafo J; Akotia CS, 2017, 'The experiences of attempt survivor families and how they cope after a suicide attempt in Ghana: A qualitative study', BMC Psychiatry, 17, pp. 178,
  • Conference Presentations | 2024
    Asare-Doku W; Foley C; De Silva N; Stirling R; Syahbahar T; Kelly D; Stolk SS, 2024, 'Perceptions of religious and community leaders towards alcohol and other drugs and treatment in CALD communities in NSW', presented at 2024 NDARC Annual Research Symposium, Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney NSW, 20 September 2024
    Conference Presentations | 2024
    Foley C; Domberelli A; Seccull A; La Hera Fuentes G; Hedger D; Gill T; Jones P; Fox S; Collie P; Tyler V; Kerr N; Auld R; Bailey A; Stephens A; Stolk SS; Asare-Doku W; Izzard T; Doyle M; Farnbach S; Gates P; Farrell M, 2024, 'Greater than the sum of its parts: Establishing a base for collaborative research in regional NSW to improve drug and alcohol outcomes in rural, regional, and remote communities', presented at 2024 NDARC Annual Research Symposium, Wesley Conference Centre, Sydney NSW, 20 September 2024
    Conference Abstracts | 2024
    Stolk SS; Thapa P; Asare-Doku W, 2024, 'Is there value for money in a policy to increase kava importation to Australia? A cost-benefit analysis of the kava pilot program', in 45th Annual AHES Conference, Sydney, Australia, presented at 45th Annual Australian Health Economics Society Conference, Sydney, Australia, 19 September 2024 - 20 September 2024,
    Reports | 2023
    Asare-Doku W; Macdonald C; Ottaviano S; Degenhardt L; Farrell M, 2023, Review of interventions to treat drug use disorders among girls and women in the criminal justice system in low- and middle-income countries,
    Conference Abstracts | 2023
    Asare-Doku W; Peprah P; Santo T; Weatherburn D, 2023, 'Global coverage and retention factors of criminal justice-related drug and alcohol treatment programs among offenders: A systematic review', in Global coverage and retention factors of criminal justice-related drug and alcohol treatment programs among offenders: A systematic review, presented at APSAD 2023 Conference,
    Reports | 2023
    Asare-Doku W; Stolk S; Peacock AMY; Shakeshaft A; Waller E; Nathan S; Economidis G; Ravulo J; Meo-Sewabu L; D'Este C; Thapa P; Abbott T; Satour T; Tulele L; Wilson K; Doran C; Mhey-Rivas T; Macpherson G; Lynch M; Taylor S; Santo T; Graham D; Baillie G; Tran A; Aiken A; Harwood E; Turner A; Reeve R; Degenhardt L; Farrell M, 2023, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Kava Pilot Program, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney,
    Conference Abstracts | 2023
    Gates P; Shakeshaft A; Asare-Doku W; Economidis G; Stolk SS; Trudgett S; Tran A; Garden J; Farnbach S, 2023, 'Community-wide alcohol and other drug intervention with Norfolk Island', in Community-wide alcohol and other drug intervention with Norfolk Island, presented at APSAD 2023 Conference,
    Conference Abstracts | 2023
    Stolk SS; Foley C; Asare-Doku W, 2023, 'Alcohol and other drug treatment interventions for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: A systematic review', in Alcohol and other drug treatment interventions for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: A systematic review, presented at APSAD 2023 Conference,
    Conference Abstracts | 2023
    Woods A; Conigrave K; Foley C; Asare-Doku W; Shakeshaft A; Farrell M; Doyle M, 2023, 'A systematic review of extended-release pharmacotherapies for substance use disorders in incarcerated populations', in A systematic review of extended-release pharmacotherapies for substance use disorders in incarcerated populations, presented at APSAD 2023 Conference,
    Reports | 2022
    Koomson WF; Asare-Doku W; Omuojine J-P; Cobbold S; Donnir G; Tabiri S, 2022, WHO-AIMS report on mental health system in Ghana, World Health Organisation,
    Conference Abstracts | 2021
    Donnir G; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders and Associated Characteristics for Recidivism: A Study among Prisoners in Ghana', in Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders and Associated Characteristics for Recidivism: A Study among Prisoners in Ghana, presented at RANZCP 2021 Congress,
    Conference Abstracts | 2021
    Donnir G; Asare-Doku W, 2021, 'Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders and Associated Characteristics for Recidivism: A Study among Prisoners in Ghana', in Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders and Associated Characteristics for Recidivism: A Study among Prisoners in Ghana, presented at RANZCP 2021 Congress,

  • 2024: Evaluation of the Family Recovery Centre Parenting Program, Odyssey House NSW.
  • 2023: Preferences for alcohol and other drug (AoD) treatment services among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations in New South Wales, NDARC
  • 2022: Increasing our understanding of alcohol and other drug use and harms on Norfolk Island" Department of Social Services
  • 2022: The Exploration of Factors related to Treatment Retention in the MERIT Program. Department of Communities and Justice.
  • 2021: Monitoring and Evaluation of the Kava Importation Pilot Program, Department of Health and Aged Care.
  • 2020听 Assessment Instrument for Mental Health Service (WHO-AIMS) for Ghana, World Health Organization.
  • 2019: Direct Aid Program, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

2024: Margaret Hamilton Award, NDARC