Abdul-Aziz Seidu

Abdul-Aziz Seidu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences at James Cook University's College of Medicine and Dentistry. His research spans multiple continents with significant focus on sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Ghana, and contributions to the Global Burden of Disease studies.

His primary research interests include reproductive health, disability studies, health inequalities, and epidemiological analysis of maternal-child health outcomes. Dr. Seidu employs mixed-methods approaches to investigate barriers in healthcare access, particularly examining how gender dynamics, socioeconomic status, and cultural factors influence health outcomes across diverse populations. His work frequently utilizes Demographic and Health Survey data from multiple African nations.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on sexual and reproductive health across sub-Saharan Africa, with particular attention to contraceptive access, female genital mutilation, intimate partner violence, and maternal healthcare utilization. His work demonstrates sophisticated multivariate statistical approaches to address health disparities, with consistent focus on gender empowerment metrics and their health implications.

Dr. Seidu's research portfolio includes significant contributions to understanding disability and health access, particularly regarding sexual and reproductive health services for persons with disabilities in Ghana. His 2024-2025 publications show expanding interests in pandemic response equity, including COVID-19 vaccine uptake among disabled populations and emerging infectious disease awareness.

• Principal investigator on multiple Ghana-focused disability and reproductive health studies
• Regular collaborator with Global Burden of Disease research teams
• Active contributor to public health policy discussions in sub-Saharan Africa