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Biography
Samuel Akyirem, PhD, MRes, RN, is a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Regular Title Series) in the College of Nursing. He earned his BSN from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana and a Master of Research (MRes) from King's College London in the United Kingdom (UK), where he was awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, a competitive scholarship funded by the UK Government. Before pursuing his PhD in Nursing at Yale University, Dr. Akyirem taught pre-licensure nursing students for several years. His research focuses on reducing cardiovascular risk and improving psychosocial health of adults with type 2 diabetes. He has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in diabetes and health psychology. His research has been funded by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International. Dr. Akyirem’s long-term goal is to develop interventions to improve the overall health of adults with type 2 diabetes and to train the next generation of nurse scientists.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University
2026
Masters in Clinical Research, King's College London
2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kwame Nkrumah University of Sci & Tech
2014
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Depression, Systemic Inflammation, and Prevalent Diabetes: A Counterfactual Mediation Analysis
Akyirem, S., Okyere, J., Bayuo, J., Aduse-Poku, L., Ekpor, E. & Duodu, P. A., Aug 11 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Biological Research for Nursing. p. 10998004261476233 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diabetes-Related Stigma, Hemoglobin A1c, and Psychological and Behavioral Outcomes Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in Ghana: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Akyirem, S., Melkus, G., Nam, S., Wang, K., Micah, F., Ekpor, E. & Nelson, L. E., Mar 2026, In: Image: Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 58, 2, p. e70073 12 p., e70073.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating the role of perceived autonomy support in moderating the association between diabetes stigma and psychological and diabetes self-management outcomes among adults with type 2 diabetes in Ghana
Akyirem, S., Wang, K., Melkus, G., Nam, S., Micah, F., Ekpor, E. & Nelson, L. E., 2026, In: PLOS Global Public Health. 6, 2, p. e0006027 16 p., e0006027.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A composite activity-sleep index is associated with metabolic syndrome severity in adults with diabetes
Akyirem, S., Ekpor, E. & Osei, E. P., Dec 2026, In: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders. 25, 2, p. 264 10 p., 264.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A qualitative study of multilevel barriers and facilitators influencing sleep of black women in Connecticut, United States
Akyirem, S., Sarkar, S., Thompson, S. & Nam, S., Feb 2026, In: Ethnicity and Health. 31, 2, p. 136-157 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review