ABSTRACT Africa, in the last two decades, has witnessed a surge in foreign interests in land acquisitions. These acquisitions being mainly for agricultural purposes have largely been blamed on these foreign interests as being the sole perpetrators responsible for these acquisitions and its consequent effects. Land which was hitherto (and still is) a communal property from which the entire community derived benefits is now being commercialized and individualized thereby limiting the communal b...
ABSTRACT The study investigated football as a quasi-religion among Accra Hearts of Oak fans. The study specifically sought to (i) identify the beliefs fans attach to their clubs, (ii) explore the significance of the club‟s beliefs to the fans, (iii) investigate the significance of the rituals to the fans, (iv) explore the significance fans attach to the club, club rituals, beliefs and totems (v) assess the social functions of the club. The research sites for the study were Nima and Kokomlem...
ABSTRACT Although studies that examine the uses and influence of new media in Africa have always focused on national trends and mainstream groups, the peculiar appropriation of the new media by subcultural groups has received little attention.
ABSTRACT Reduction in neonatal mortality has been steadily slow in most African countries including Ghana and remains a public health concern. ―Asram‖, a locally known neonatal disease among the Akan speaking communities in Ghana has been identified as a major cause of neonatal mortality. Generally, this thesis sought to explore the knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of ‗asram‘ and how it is managed among families in Adamorobe in the Akwapim South District of the Eastern Region of Gh...
ABSTRACT In engaging the challenge of evolving a shared pedgogy of Black and african knowledge systems on the continent and African Diaspora(s)
ABSTRACT Many studies in Nigeria have been carried out to examine the trend and outcome of fostering practices and child labour independently but such studies have been generally overlooked the issue of child labour in fostering pratices.
ABSTRACT Rewarding workers for their effort within a given period becomes a motivation that spurs them on to work harder. Motivation for work is both intrinsic and extrinsic, but with time, individual workers become more drawn towards one of the forms of motivation. This study focuses on examining the relationship between employee involvement in decision making and their levels of motivation. Participation or involvement in decision making constitutes an intrinsic form of motivation while mon...
ABSTRACT With limited data on the awareness of changes in the use of antimalaria drugs and availability and use of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) in the context of the Roll back Malaria program, we conducted this descriptive cross sectional study of 262 registered women attending antenatal clinics and 233 mothers of under five children.
ABSTRACT Maternal health remains a major issue in Ghana. Policies and programmes to address this phenomenon have been varied. The current policy by the Ministry of Health calls for skilled birth attendance for all and barring traditional birth attendants (TBAs) from conducting deliveries especially in communities with health facilities. No comprehensive studies have assessed the likely impact and response to the new maternal health policy in Ghana. The aim of this thesis therefore is to ...
ABSTRACT Traditional forms of leadership are many and varied. One of the variants is chieftaincy, which is considered the oldest institution of traditional leadership. It has also enjoyed the glory, powers and prestige among many continents around the world including Africa. In Postcolonial African countries such as Ghana, the institution of chieftaincy has continued to be a source of attraction to various individuals and groups. One of such groups is migrant communities. The resurgence and r...
ABSTRACT Home Management of Malaria (HMM) is a component of the roll back malaria (RBM) programme being implemented for over a decade to reduce the malaria burden. This study examined the extent to which HMM has raised the ability in promptly recognising and treating malaria at home. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 262 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics and 233 mothers of under-five children using semi-structured questionnaire in Ijebu North and Yewa North local govern...
ABSTRACT Hypertension is an important condition among adults, affecting nearly one billion people worldwide. Treatment with appropriate medication is a key factor in the control of hypertension and reduction in associated risk of complications. However, compliance with treatment is often sub-optimal, especially in developing countries. The present study investigated the factors associated with self-reported compliance among hypertensive subjects in a poor urban community in southwest Nigeria....
ABSTRACT Women all over the world have a lot of things in common. Inspite of geographical, developmental, cultural and social differences, and diversity in experiences and social status, violence against women is a common phenomenon and worldwide problem. Such violence is the ultimate form of discrimination in a world that discriminates against women and it is increasingly attracting attention all over the world as a development question. The manifestation is not restricted to any particular ...
Abstract Carnival as an annual event has transcended numerous culture. A number of studies have principally investigated the intended economic, entertainment and/or leisure components of carnivals; neglecting the unintended social, moralistic and behavioural consequences it has on society. This study therefore examines the social vices associated with street carnivals in selected neighbourhoods. Major narratives revealed that nudity, sex, gambling, fanaticism, hooliganism, alcohol and drug a...
ABSTRACT There are growing concerns on the proliferation of illegal schools across the world but with less attention given to pre-school facilities which are often not categorised as schools. With abundant evidences in Nigeria, that most of these preschools metamorphose into schools, this study examines the proliferation of illegal and substandard crèche facilities in selected suburbs in Lagos State, Nigeria. Drawing on qualitative data collected from fifteen (15) proprietors and operators o...