ABSTRACT Maternal health literacy has been identified as key predictor of maternal healthcare service utilization. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in maternal health literacy between women residing in rural and urban areas of the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem district. The study employed a cross-section correlational design. Respondents included 448 women of childbearing ages residing in rural and urban areas selected through compact segment sampling. Information on res...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Prampram in the Greater Accra region of Ghana to determine the factors which influence health seeking behaviour of fisher folks. To achieve this, a structured interview guide was used to gather data from 120 fisher folks in a face to face interview. The data collected was grouped and analyzed according to the seven specific objectives of the study and frequencies and percentages used to describe the results. The results revealed that 99% of fisher folks a...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out which factors influence the utilisation of health care services provided at the University of Cape Coast hospital. Three research questions were posed to guide the study. The descriptive quantitative survey was used to conduct the study at University of Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana among levels 200-400 both resident and non-resident students. Out of the 11,698 students, 300 (107 males and 186 females with an average age of 23 yea...
ABSTRACT The study assessed the influence of participation in after school sports programme on academic performance of Nkonya Senior High School students in the Biakonye District of the Volta Region of Ghana. The population of the study was made up of General Arts students of Nkonya Senior High School. The study was a descriptive research design. Participants immediate grade scores were compared with their immediate post sports activities in some selected subjects. Data analysis was done...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to obtain information on factors related to the consistently good performances of the University of Cape Coast (UCCs) cross country teams from 2002 – 2008. The population of the study was made up of students and staff of UCC while the accessible population was sports administrators, coaches, cross country athletes and sportsmen and women in other sporting disciplines. Two hundred and fifty respondents were purposely selected for the study. Sports admi...
ABSTRACT Sporting activities are no more participated in for healthy life style only but for talent exploration and development leading to successful career. The career prospect in sports increases but with associated competition which demands thorough approach to talent development. This study examines the contribution and benefits of early diversification with late specialization versus early specialization model of teaching sport activities in physical education classes at basic ...
ABSTRACT The deteriorating health status of the modem day Ghanaian has brought in the concept of the health-related physical fit-ness. This concept of health-related physical fitness has been a core component in the training of security services among which is the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The focus of this study was to find out whether there would be any significant difference in the health-related physical fitness levels of the rural and urban based junior firemen in Ghana. One hu...
ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the knowledge, attitude, and acceptability of cesarean section (CS) among pregnant women in the Cape Coast Metropolis (CCM). Descriptive cross sectional study design was employed in the study. The study population was pregnant women in the CCM. A sample size of 384 participants were involved in the study. The study was a facility-based study, and accidental sampling technique was used to sample respondents from the health facilities in the CCM. A researche...
ABSTRACT Current research has shown varied results when comparing the effects of energy drink on anaerobic exercise measures. Athletes in Ghana have been using energy drink over the time but hardly has any research been conducted on the effect this pre exercise consumption has on their physical performance. The purpose of this study was to find out the short term effects of energy drink on some blood pressure, heart rate, agility, lower body strength and upper body strength of athletes of th...
ABSTRACT The study was to assess the impact of recreational activities on child delinquency at the Cape Coast Football for Hope Centre. Descriptive survey design and questionnaire was used to collect data from 140 respondents at the Football for Hope Centre. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and simple percentages based on research questions. Results revealed that neglect, poverty and abuse were the major causes of streetism in Cape Coast. Also, the major rea...
ABSTRACT The stressful nature of elite sport and the competitive environment surrounding it places many demands on participating players resulting in varying levels of anxiety and self-confidence. Players who have similar skill level often rely upon their psychological ability to gain an advantage over their opponents. This study sought to investigate the influence of demographic factors (age, experience, position), anxiety and self-confidence on penalty kick performance among Ebusua Dwarfs p...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Endorphin Release Therapy (ERT) on pain and Range of Motion (ROM) of joints among injured Senior High School (SHS) athletes in the Central Region of Ghana. A purposive sample of 62 SHS injured athletes from the Central Region participated in the quasi-experimental study. Quantitative data were collected by the use of an orthopedic mobility scanner; a standard goniometer and 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale. The reported intra examiner...
ABSTRACT Despite the good intentions of why the boarding school system was introduced into the Ghanaian Education system, present day parents and even students think that boarding facilities and services are not adequate and are of poor quality and therefore, will affect the health of students. The purpose of the study was to find out any differences in the healthrelated physical fitness levels of day and boarding girls in the SHS in Cape Coast, Ghana. One hundred and sixty SHS girls from Agg...
ABSRACT Physical activity should help improve muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance, as well as serves as a vehicle that helps children establish selfesteem and strive for achievable, personal goals. Improving the quality of physical education is necessary to achieve potential health-benefits in the child and adolescent populations. A calculated shift to national standards will provide teachers with a timely opportunity to examine the direction of their o...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to compare two sets of teachers: one set of which took physical education as an elective course during their pre service preparation while the other set only studied it as a general compulsory course during pre-service preparation. The study was focused on what they do in the name of physical education on the field of work. The study also sought to describe the association(s) that may exist between these two sets of teachers and the students‘ products...