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Ama G. Quansah

Health communication researcher interested in how message design, media environments, and social context shape health 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

Research Focus

Communication plays an important role in how people understand health information, make decisions, and support one another. My work examines these processes across interpersonal, clinical, and digital contexts, focusing on health information seeking, social support, and patient experiences. I use quantitative, and mixed methods to address questions in cancer communication, family communication, and health behavior to inform effective communication strategies and improve health outcomes.

Teaching Experiences
Instructor, COMS 2300 Public Speaking
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (2024-2026)
Assistant Course Director, COMS 2300
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (2025-2026)

Core focus
Health Communication
01
Social Support
& Interpersonal Communication
02
Digital Media
Health Information & Technology
03
Health Message
Design & Effects
04
Cancer Communication
& Health Behavior
05
Family Communication
& Health Decision-Making
Education
M.A. in Communication Studies (2026)
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
B.Com. in Marketing (2021)
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Research Highlights

2026
Published
Quansah, A. G., Baffoe, H., & Eshun, S. — PLOS One
2026
Poster Presentation
Alleviating the Burden: The Impact of Interpersonal and Digital Communication on Depressive Symptoms in Cancer Survivors
Quansah, A. G., & Wu, L. — 19th Biennial Kentucky Conference on Health Communication (KCHC), Lexington, KY
Honorable Mention (Top 6 of 45 posters)
2025
Revise & Resubmit
Fear and Anger in Public Reactions to Mpox on Instagram
Quansah, A. G., 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. G., & Wu, L. — 15th Annual Arts & Humanities Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2025
Poster Presentation
Public Perception of Mpox on Social Media: Insights from Instagram Trends for Policy and Outreach
Quansah, A. G., Baffoe, H., Eshun, S., & Essieku, R. — Administrative Data Research Conference (ADRCon), Georgetown University, Washington D.C.

Let's Connect

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

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