Dr. Eric Tenkorang

Biography

Eric Y. Tenkorang is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds a cross-appointment in the Division of Community Health Humanities. Tenkorang has a distinguished reputation as a researcher and his work focuses primarily on global health issues, social demography, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, gender-based violence, and quantitative methods. He is a member of various advisory boards, including the National Taskforce on Women’s Economic Justice, and the Canadian Institute of Health Research's Gender and Health advisory board. Tenkorang's research has extensively explored the intersections of health and gender, particularly within limited-resource settings in sub-Saharan Africa. He has published numerous articles on topics such as intimate partner violence and its health outcomes, economic abuse, and the stigma surrounding Ebola. His contributions to research have earned him several honors including the President’s Award for Outstanding Research and the Dean’s Award for Distinguished Scholarship at Memorial University. Additionally, Tenkorang serves on the editorial boards of several reputable journals, contributing to the academic community.

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