ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine high-value market opportunities for smallholder vegetable farmers in Arusha Region. To do so, the study provides a micro-level survey. The survey was conducted on smallholder vegetable farmers and high-value markets in Arusha Region. The specific objectives were identifying the characteristics of smallholder vegetable farmers in Arusha Region; determining factors that influence smallholder vegetable farmers participation in high-value market opp...
ABSTRACT As the marketing process becomes more complex and competitive in a globalized market, affluent rice consumers have more power to demand for specific attributes, especially in terms of quality which is defined by attributes of rice, health and safety. Hence, understanding consumers’ preference for rice attributes becomes very important particularly for locally produced rice. Such understand will enable farmers and other actors along the rice value chain to improve rice quality in o...
ABSTRACT Generally the study aimed to examine the factors which contributed to low performance in Adult Education Literacy Programmes (AELPs) among women in Morogoro Rural District. The specific objectives of the study were; (i) to find out whether formal education prior to joining literacy programmes influenced women’s performance in literacy programmes; (ii) to Examine, whether the literacy programmes were relevant to women’s socio-economic pursuits; (iii) to Investigate the community ...
EXTENDED ABSTRACT Gender inequalities are said to be a stumbling block to development efforts. Conversely inequalities are reported in many agricultural value chains. Therefore, understanding of gender participation differences within Sunflower Value Chain (SVC) is important in promoting sustainable and equitable opportunities in the agricultural value chain. This study was set to map the sunflower value chain and analyse the levels and determinants of gender participation along the chain. ...
ABSTRACT Background: Anemia, defined as blood hemoglobin level below established cut-off points, is a pervasive global public health problem. An estimated 2 billion people are affected globally. Anemia prevalence is highest in developing countries but also high in developed countries. Worldwide, over 30% of all women suffer from anemia, with abnormal uterine bleeding being a risk factor for anemia. Uterine fibroids are the most common benign gynecologic tumors affecting premenopausal women, w...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Worldwide, occupational injuries have become an important public health issue leading to greater economic burden for a country. The Brewing Industry remains a very important industry that contributes greatly to the socioeconomic development of the country. The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that about 2.3 million fatalities annually occur from involuntary occupational injuries and diseases. Even though several efforts have been put in place to minimiz...
ABSTRACT Introduction: “Ghana‘s current Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 319 per 100,000 live births makes achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal of 70 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births or less by 2030 appears to be deceptive‖ (Gudu & Addo, 2017). Even though skilled attendance during childbirth is a crucial approach to decreasing maternal mortality, the proportion of deliveries taking place within health facilities where such assistance is provided is very low in Ghana...
ABSTRACT Most multidimensional poverty measures in many countries use the household as the unit of analysis. This means that the multidimensional poverty status of the household is attributed to each member of the household. With this, these measures do not capture the intra-household differences neither are they sensitive to gender. Taking into account Goal 1 - End all forms of poverty everywhere, and Goal 5 – Achieving gender equality, of the SDGs, of which Ghana is committed to fulfillin...
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 Motivation is a driver to health worker performance in most Ghanaian hospitals. In view of this, the Ministry of Health has rolled out motivational policies to accentuate work performance of nurses. The focus of this study was to examine the impact of motivation of nurses on work performance at Amasaman Municipal Hospital. This study aimed at identifying the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation factors of work performance, examine existing policies aimed at improving work performance ...
ABSTRACT Ensuring optimum reproductive health through universal access to family planning services is key to human development. Though knowledge of contraception is high in Ghana its use among married women is very low, a phenomenon attributed to women’s lack of power or autonomy in sexual relationships. This study primarily sought to examine the levels of women’s autonomy in Ghana and determine the extent to which women’s contraceptive use is precipitated by their autonomy in relations...
ABSTRACT Performance Appraisal helps to improve the performance of individuals and institutions thereby increasing their productivity, quality of performance and encouraging positive work. This research is about Performance Appraisal System in the Ghana Education Service and its effectiveness on teachers’ performance using Ada East District (AED) as a case study. The purpose of the study seeks to examine stakeholder’s perspective on the practices of appraisal of teachers in Ghanaian sch...
ABSTRACT Background: The health implications of infectious diseases affecting children of school going age as a result of low practice of personal hygiene practices and insufficient sanitary facilities in public primary schools is still a concern for worry in most poor and middle income countries. Objective: The objective of the study was to estimate the association between the sociodemographic characteristics and prevalence of hand washing with soap under running water practice among school...
ABSTRACT Background: The volume and complexity of medical imaging are steadily increasing with technological advances, workforce shortage, workload escalation and globalization. These factors could be potential threats to quality of care. Therefore assessing clients’ perception of the quality of care of medical imaging services at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will help ensure optimum effectiveness of care, combat any trend in commoditization of services and to inform policy on appropriate...
ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Hypertension is a global public health problem. Although efforts have been made to combat this global epidemic, inadequate control of blood pressure due to poor compliance is prevalent. The aim of this study was to examine patient perceptions of antihypertensive drugs and how it affects compliance at the Achimota Hospital METHODS: 300 patients were selected and interviewed using structured questionnaires regarding compliance and perceptions of antihypertensive drugs. 20...