Naessiamba Eab-Aggrey

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Health Communication, Medication Literacy, Health Literacy and Emerging Health Innovation

Naessiamba Eab-Aggrey is a Ph.D. student specializing in health communication. She is passionate about tackling the pressing challenges within this field. Her work focuses on utilizing communication to enhance health outcomes and promote well-being in underserved populations. She is particularly committed to addressing challenges faced by those impacted by limited health and medication literacy in comorbid situations. Additionally, she examines the adoption of emerging health innovations, such as e-pharmacies, and their impact on communities and healthcare providers.

Naessiamba brings a multidisciplinary background to her work, having worked in the Pharmaceutical industry, and actively involved in the health communications field, teaching foundational courses in communication and health communication. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and a Master’s degree in Communication.

At George Mason University, Naessiamba has taught over 12 communication foundational classes, been involved in student club organizations, and contributed to ongoing research as a research assistant.

Also, Naessiamba plays a pivotal role in fostering a sense of connection and community. As the former Director of Communications for the Graduate and Professional Students Association (GAPSA) and a pioneering founder of the Ghanaian community at George Mason University, she actively advocates for the needs of students, ensuring they are heard and addressed. Her inclusive approach and community spirit create a supportive environment where all students feel a sense of belonging, fostering a network of support and collaboration.

Selected Publications

Eab-Aggrey, N., & Khan, S. (2024). Prospects and challenges of online pharmacy in post-Covid world: a qualitative study of pharmacists' experiences in Ghana. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 13, 100395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100395

Khan S, & Eab-Aggrey, N. (2025). A double-edged sword?: Digitalization, health disparities, and the paradoxical case of e-pharmacy in Ghana. Digital Health. 2025;11. doi:10.1177/20552076251326224

Courses Taught

COMM 304-DL1 Foundations of Health Communication

COM 101-Fundamentals of communication, 2023/2024- 2024/2025

COM 3083: Language and Communication Theory

Education

George Mason University, Ph.D. Health Communication, in progress

University of Texas at San Antonio, Master's in Communication, 2020-2022