Ama Gyesiwaa
Quansah

Health communication researcher interested in how message design, media environments, and social context shape health beliefs, decisions, and behavior. I generally collaborate on interdisciplinary health research, including but not limited to cancer communication, social support, health behavior, and patient-provider interactions.

Ama Gyesiwaa Quansah
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About me

I am currently completing my M.A. in Communication Studies at Texas Tech University. My thesis focused on two quantitative studies; the first examined how interpersonal and digital communication relate to depressive symptoms among cancer survivors, and the second explored how family communication patterns influence college students’ mental health help-seeking behaviors across both digital and traditional sources.

I collaborate on interdisciplinary research, including but not limited to cancer communication, social support, health behavior, and patient-provider interactions.

Prior to graduate school, I managed community programs and communications for a startup incubator in Takoradi, where I helped build systems and partnerships to support emerging entrepreneurs.

Research Focus

Areas of inquiry

Core focus
Health Communication
01
Health Message
Design & Effects
02
Digital Media
& Health Information
03
Social Support
& Interpersonal Comm.
04
Cancer Communication
& Health Behavior
05
Family Communication
& Health Decision-Making

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Education
M.A. in Communication Studies | Texas Tech University, Expected May 2026
B.Com. in Marketing | University of Cape Coast, Ghana, October 2021

Journal Articles & Conference Presentations

2026
Revise & Resubmit
Alleviating the burden: The impact of interpersonal and digital communication on depressive symptoms in cancer survivors
Quansah, A., & Wu, L. — Patient Education and Counseling
2026
Published Article
Quansah, A., Baffoe, H., & Eshun, S. — PLOS One
2026
Poster Presentation
Quansah, A., & Wu, L. — 19th biennial Kentucky Conference on Health Communication (KCHC), Lexington, KY
Honorable Mention (Top 6 of 45 posters)
2025
Manuscript Under Review
Fear and anger in public reactions to mpox on Instagram
Quansah, A., Baffoe, H., Eshun, S., & Essieku, R. — Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management
2025
Oral Presentation
The impact of interpersonal and digital communication patterns on depressive symptoms in cancer survivors
Quansah, A., & Wu, L. — 15th Annual Arts & Humanities Conference, Texas Tech University
2025
Poster Presentation
Public perception of mpox on social media: Insights from Instagram trends for policy and outreach
Quansah, A., Baffoe, H., Eshun, S., & Essieku, R. — Administrative Data Research Conference (ADRCon), Georgetown University

Academic & Professional Experiences

Academic
Apr 2025 – May 2026
Graduate Research Assistant
College of Media and Communication (Advisor: Luna Wu, Ph.D.)
Aug 2025 – May 2026
Assistant Course Director, Public Speaking
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Aug 2024 – May 2026
Instructor of Record — COMS 2300: Public Speaking
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Professional
Aug 2022 – Aug 2024
Community & Communications Manager
Duapa Werkspace, Takoradi, Ghana
Oct 2021 – Aug 2022
Marketing Assistant
Ghana National Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana
May 2019 – Aug 2019
Customer Service Representative (Intern)
Ghanstock Limited Company, Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

Contact

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Whether you're interested in collaboration, have questions about my work, or simply want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.