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Abdulai, Iddirisu. "The Ghana Public Records and Archives Administration Department-Tamale: A Guide for Users." History in Africa 27 (January 2000): 449–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3172126.
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This department, which was until December, 1997 known as the National Archives of Ghana, takes care of documents from northern Ghana, and has served both local and international researchers since its establishment in 1960. The Ghana Public Records and Archives Administration department in Tamale has had quite a number of visiting researchers, but there are few descriptive guide for users. This paper is intended to serve as an introductory guide in this respect.Between 1950 and 1954, the Gold Coast Archivist undertook a survey of District records in the various district headquarters of what was then the Gold Coast Colony, Ashanti, and the Northern Territories. This led to the establishment of the National Archives of Ghana, offices at Kumasi on 3 August 1959. This was intended first to serve the Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo, and Northern Ghana areas. The office was housed on the premises of the Government Agent's office at Kumase. When the Tamale office was opened, it was also housed on the premises of the Regional Administration there. The space is very cramped and there have been constant calls on the department to look for their own accommodation.The archives opens at 8.00am, but requests for documents from the repository starts only at 9.00am and lasts until 3.00pm, except for a break between 12:30pm and 1:30pm, during which no documents can be requested. The visitors' book must always be signed.An international/foreign researcher is required to bring a letter of introduction from the Ghana Public Records and Archives Administraton headquarters in Accra.
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Baiden, Bernard K., Kofi Agyekum, and Joseph K. Ofori-Kuragu. "Perceptions on Barriers to the Use of Burnt Clay Bricks for Housing Construction." Journal of Construction Engineering 2014 (July 21, 2014): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/502961.
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Burnt clay bricks can be readily manufactured in Ghana as all ten regions have significant clay deposits with the Ashanti region having the highest estimated deposit of 37.1 million metric tonnes. In recent times, burnt clay bricks have been regarded as old fashioned and replaced by other perceived modern walling units within Kumasi, the metropolitan capital of Ashanti Region, despite its availability, unique advantages (aesthetics, low maintenance cost, etc.), and structural and nonstructural properties. This study involved a questionnaire survey of 85 respondents made up of architects, brick manufacturing firms, and brick house owners or occupants in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana and sought to examine their perceptions on barriers to the use of burnt clay bricks for housing construction. The findings revealed that the key factors inhibiting the use of burnt clay bricks for housing construction are low material demand, excessive cost implications, inappropriate use in construction, noncompatibility of burnt clay bricks with other materials, unreliable production, and transportation problems. The findings however provide a platform for stakeholders to address the barriers to enable the extensive use of clay bricks in housing constructions.
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Badu-Peprah, Augustina, Ijeoma Anyitey-Kokor, Allswell Ackon, Obed K. Otoo, Nana A. K. Asamoah, and Theophilus K. Adu-Bredu. "Chest radiography patterns of COVID-19 pneumonia in Kumasi, Ghana." Ghana Medical Journal 54, no. 4 (December 4, 2020): 264–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v54i4.9.
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Objectives: To document the pattern of chest radiographic findings in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients with moderate to severe disease.
Design: Retrospective cross-sectional study.
Setting: The study site was Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) located at Bantama in Kumasi, the capital town of the Ashanti Region. It is the second largest hospital in the country and the major referral site for Ashanti region and the northern part of the country. The hospital hosts a highly infectious isolation unit (HIIU) for COVID19 patients with moderate to severe infections and receives referred cases from the region and within the hospital.
Participants: The study involved 27 patients admitted to the HIIU at KATH with COVID-19 infection who underwent chest X-ray as part of their investigations.
Results: The study enrolled 12 males and 15 females. The common comorbidities were hypertension and diabetes. Chest x-ray findings in most of the patients (81.5%) revealed ground-glass opacities while a few of them (18.5%) had lung consolidations without ground-glass opacities. For those with ground-glass opacities, eight (29.6%) had superimposed consolidation. All the participants had positive chest x-ray findings.
Conclusion: The chest x-ray findings in the 27 COVID-19 positive patients with moderate to severe disease on admission at the KATH HIIU enrolled in this study showed significant pulmonary abnormalities. The predominant pulmonary abnormalities were bilateral peripheral ground-glass opacities with the lower lung zones being mostly affected.
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Frimpong, Bernard Fosu, and Frank Molkenthin. "Tracking Urban Expansion Using Random Forests for the Classification of Landsat Imagery (1986–2015) and Predicting Urban/Built-Up Areas for 2025: A Study of the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana." Land 10, no. 1 (January 5, 2021): 44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land10010044.
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Kumasi is a nodal city and functions as the administrative and economic capital of the Ashanti region in Ghana. Rapid urbanization has been experienced inducing the transformation of various Land Use Land Cover (LULC) types into urban/built-up areas in Kumasi. This paper aims at tracking spatio-temporal LULC changes utilizing Landsat imagery from 1986, 2013 and 2015 of Kumasi. The unique contribution of this research is its focus on urban expansion analysis and the utilization of Random Forest (RF) Classifier for satellite image classification. Change detection, urban land modelling and urban expansion in the sub-metropolitan zones, buffers, density decay curve and correlation analysis were methodologies adopted for our study. The classifier yielded better accuracy compared to earlier works in Ghana. The evaluation of LULC changes indicated that urban/built-up areas are continually increasing at the expense of agricultural and forestlands. The urban/built-up areas occupied 4622.49 hectares (ha) (23.78%), 13,447.50 ha (69.18%) and 14,004.60 ha (72.05%) in 1986, 2013 and 2015, respectively of the 19,438 ha area of Kumasi. Projection indicated that urban/built-up areas will occupy 15,490 ha (79.70%) in 2025. The urban expansion was statistically significant. The results revealed the importance of spatial modeling for environmental management and city planning.
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Crookes, D., D. Humphreys, F. Masroh, B. Tarchie, and EJ Milner-Gulland. "The role of hunting in village livelihoods in the Ashanti region, Ghana." South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences 10, no. 4 (May 22, 2014): 457–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v10i4.1059.
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The article describes the results of two surveys conducted in six villages in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The first was undertaken in August 2002 and the second during July 2004. A total of 468 hunters and non-hunters were surveyed using targeted and systematic interviewing techniques. The results indicate that hunting is an important contributor to total income in the villages, particularly for poorer households. We find some evidence that hunting increases during lean periods, especially for hunters in the household survey. Distance to Kumasi is a significant determinant of the number of animals sold on the market, and also influences the type of gear used for hunting. Compliance with wildlife laws, notably species restrictions and the closed season is low, particularly amongst professional hunters.
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Ahiabor, C., and B. Lawson. "Strongylid Nematode Infections of Humans, Ruminants and Pigs in Kumasi, Ashanti Region of Ghana." Annual Research & Review in Biology 7, no. 2 (January 10, 2015): 109–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/arrb/2015/15445.
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Nyiambam, Waindim, Augustina Sylverken, Isaac Owusu, Kwame Buabeng, Fred Boateng, and Ellis Owusu-Dabo. "Cardiovascular disease risk assessment among patients attending two cardiac clinics in the Ashanti Region of Ghana." Ghana Medical Journal 54, no. 3 (September 30, 2020): 140–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v54i3.3.
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Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and hypertension is the single most important modifiable risk. Assessment of an individual’s “total” predicted risk of developing a CVD event in 5- or 10-years using risk scores has been identified as an accurate measure of CVD risk. Using the latest Framingham risk score we assessed the risk among patients attending two cardiac clinics in Kumasi.Methods: We conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study among 441 patients attending two cardiac clinics in Kumasi, the Ashanti region of Ghana. Hospital records were reviewed and information on demography, social history and laboratory results for the lipid profile tests were extracted.Results: The prevalence of low, medium and high risk were 41.5%, 28.1% and 30.4% respectively. More men were at high risk compared to females (36.0% vs 23.9%, p=0.003). The risk score showed good discrimination for cardiovascular risk stratification with an overall area under the curve of 0.95; 0.97 and 0.94 for males and females respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of the Framingham risk score were 89.5% and 86.3%, respectively.Conclusion: Majority of our study participants were at moderate to high risk with men being the most affected. The Framingham risk score proved to be a useful tool in predicting the 10-year total cardiovascular disease risk.Keywords: cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, Kumasi, total risk, Framingham risk scoreFunding: Not indicated
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Annan, Gertrude Nancy, and Yvonne Asiedu. "Predictors of Neonatal Deaths in Ashanti Region of Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study." Advances in Public Health 2018 (2018): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9020914.
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Background. Neonatal mortality continues to be a public health problem, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This study was conducted to assess the maternal, neonatal, and health system related factors that influence neonatal deaths in the Ashanti Region, Ghana. Methods. 222 mothers and their babies who were within the first 28 days of life on admission at Mother and Baby unit (MBU) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ashanti Region of Ghana, were recruited through systematic random sampling. Data was collected by face to face interviewing using open and closed ended questions. A logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the influence of proximal and facility related factors on the odds of neonatal death. Results. Out of the 222 mothers, there were 115 (51.8%) whose babies did not survive. Majority, 53.9%, of babies died within 1–4 days, 31.3% within 5–14 days, and 14.8% within 15–28 days. The cause of death included asphyxia, low birth weight, congenital anomalies, infections, and respiratory distress syndrome. Neonatal deaths were influenced by proximal factors (parity, duration of pregnancy, and disease of the mother such as HIV/AIDS), neonatal factors (birth weight, gestational period, sex of baby, and Apgar score), and health related factors (health staff attitude, supervision of delivery, and hours spent at labour ward). Conclusion. This study shows a high level of neonatal deaths in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. This finding suggests the need for health education programmes to improve on awareness of the dangers that can militate against neonatal survival as well as strengthening the health system to support mothers and their babies through pregnancy and delivery and postpartum to help improve child survival.
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Mutala, Abdul-Hakim, Kingsley Badu, Austine Tweneboah, Samul Agordzo, and Dawood Ackom Abbas. "PO 8496 ACCURACY OF DIAGNOSIS AND HAEMATOLOGICAL DIFFERENCE AMONG MALARIA PATIENTS IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS IN THE ASHANTI REGION OF GHANA." BMJ Global Health 4, Suppl 3 (April 2019): A46.2—A46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-edc.121.
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BackgroundOver recent years, there has been an increase in the use of a histidine-rich protein 2(HRP-2)-based rapid diagnostic test (RDT) in the diagnosis of malaria. Accurate and prompt diagnosis of malaria will help reduce parasite reservoir and reduce malaria transmission. However, the underdiagnosis of malaria due to low parasite density hinders malaria eradication. The study aimed at establishing the baseline information on the accuracy of the HRP2-based RDT used in Ghana in three communities (Agona [rural], Kuntanase [peri-urban] and Kumasi [urban]) while determining the haematological difference among malaria patients.MethodsCross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2018. A total of 304 participants were recruited in the study. Microscopy and RDT were used in the detection of malaria parasitaemia in all the samples.ResultsThe overall sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value and positive predictive value was 75.9%, 95.6%, 64.7% and 97.4% respectively. The HRP-2 based RDT was highly sensitive (100%) for parasite density ≥250 parasite µl and relatively low for parasite density ≤100 parasite/µl (50%- Kumasi, 67%- Agona and 75%- Kuntanase). On the other hand, Agona (rural) recorded the highest prevalence (15.8%) followed by Kumasi (urban) (9%) and Kuntanase (peri-urban) being the lowest (6.8%). The difference in prevalence was however not statistically significant across the three communities. The rural area also accounted for highest parasite density (mean 99.53) and lowest in urban (60.29) with a statistical difference (p<0.001). The difference in white blood cell levels was significant (<0.0001) across Agona, Kuntanase and Kumasi. RBC and Hb levels were however not significant.ConclusionThe high specificity observed indicates that the majority of the patients without malaria were correctly diagnosed. Notwithstanding, the sensitivity was relatively low and below the WHO standard of ≥95% hence a significant number of malaria-positive cases were misdiagnosed. It is therefore important that the accuracy of RDT should be frequently assessed to improve its quality.
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Banerjee, Debasish, Jacob Plange-Rhule, Nihil Chitalia, Kwabena Kumi, Frank B. Micah, Francesco P. Cappuccio, and John B. Eastwood. "Pulse Pressure Relationships with Demographics and Kidney Function in Ashanti, Ghana." International Journal of Hypertension 2018 (October 4, 2018): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7864564.
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Introduction. Hypertension, particularly pulse pressure [PP] is a major risk factor for end-stage renal disease. However, the effect of individual components of hypertension namely PP, systolic [SBP] and diastolic blood pressure [DBP] on kidney function, in the general African population is unknown. Methods. Data were collected on 944 participants [aged 40-75 y], living in villages in the area around the city of Kumasi, Ghana, on demographics, medications, height, weight, BP and 24-hour creatinine clearance (CrCl). Results. The demographic and clinical characteristics were: age 55(11) [mean (SD)] years, females 62%, rural village-dwellers 52%, diabetes 1·5%, BMI 21(4) kg/m2, 24-hourCrCl as a measure of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 84(23) ml/min/1.73 m2. 29% had BP >140/90 mmHg; SBP and DBP were 125/74(26/14) mmHg, PP was 51(17) mmHg. PP increased with age by 0.55(95% CI: 0.46,0.64) mmHg/year. PP was higher (53(17) v 49(15) mmHg; p < 0.001) in the semiurban participants. GFR decreased both with increasing PP [-0.19 (-0.27,-0.10 ml/min/1.73 m2/mmHg; p < 0.001] and SBP [-0.09 (-0.14,-0.03) ml/min/1.73 m2/mmHg; p < 0.001] but there was no significant relationship with DBP [-0.04 (-0.15,0.06)]. After adjusting for SBP, the relationship between GFR and PP became steeper [-0.31 (-0.50,-0.12) ml/min/1.73 m2/mmHg; p < 0.001]. Using multivariate regression analysis that included PP, age, gender, BMI, only increasing age [-0.75 (-0.88,-0.62)] and decreasing BMI [0.49 (0.16,0.81)] were associated with decreased kidney function. Conclusions. In this homogeneous West-African population, PP increased with age and had a steeper relationship with declining kidney function than SBP or DBP.
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Fosu Gyasi, Samuel, Marvin Osei Bosom, Eric Appiah Agy, and Esi Awuah. "An Empirical Perspective of Water Quality in Appeadu: A Suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, Ghana." Trends in Applied Sciences Research 9, no. 3 (March 1, 2014): 144–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/tasr.2014.144.152.
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Agyemang-Yeboah, Francis, Benjamin Ackon Jnr Eghan, Max Efui Annani-Akollor, Eliezer Togbe, Sampson Donkor, and Bright Oppong Afranie. "Evaluation of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana." BioMed Research International 2019 (May 2, 2019): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4562904.
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Background. Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a collection of cardiovascular risk factors comprising insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, obesity, and hypertension, which may cause further complications in diabetes. Although metabolic syndrome (MS) is increasing in incidence in diabetics and leading to significant cardiovascular diseases and mortality, there is dearth of data in Ghana. This study investigated metabolic syndrome, its prevalence, and its associated risk factors in type 2 diabetes at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana. Methods. The study involved 405 diabetic patients attending the Diabetic Clinic of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. A well-structured questionnaire was used to obtain demographic background such as their age and gender. Anthropometric measurements were obtained using the Body Composition Monitor (Omron ® 500, Germany) which generated digital results on a screen and also by manual methods. Fasting venous blood was collected for the measurement of biochemical parameters comprising fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), and triglyceride (TG). Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III). Results. Out of the total of 405 participants, 81 were males and 324 were females, and the estimated mean age was 58.5 ± 9.9 years. The female patients exhibited higher mean waist circumference (WC) and mean hip circumference (HC) as well as an approximately higher body mass index than males (28.3 ± 5.1, 26.5 ± 4.2 for the female and male respectively). Overall, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome observed among the study population was 90.6%. Conclusions. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome observed among the study population was 90.6%, with a higher percentage in females than males. High triglyceride levels and high waist circumference were the main risk factors for MS in the diabetic population.
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Osei, M. K., R. Akromah, S. L. Shih, L. M. Lee, and S. K. Green. "First Report and Molecular Characterization of DNA A of Three Distinct Begomoviruses Associated with Tomato Leaf Curl Disease in Ghana." Plant Disease 92, no. 11 (November 2008): 1585. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/pdis-92-11-1585b.
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Tomato leaf curl disease is reported to be widespread in Ghana and to cause severe yield losses (4). So far, the causal agent has not been identified. Thirty-three tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) samples with symptoms such as curling, yellowing, small leaves, and stunting were collected from the Ashanti Region, the main tomato-production area in Ghana, including three samples from Akumandan in the autumn of 2007 and 30 samples from Kumasi in the spring of 2008. The observed leaf curl disease incidence in the farmer's field in Kumasi was approximately 75%. Viral DNAs were extracted from the 33 samples and tested for the presence of begomoviral DNA-A, DNA-B, and associated satellite DNA by PCR with previously described primers (1,3). The expected 1.4-kb DNA-A begomovirus fragment was obtained from one of the samples from Akumadan and from 25 samples from Kumasi. DNA-B and DNA-beta were not detected by PCR. The 1.4-kb PCR products from all positive samples were cloned and sequenced. Sequence comparison by MegAlign software (DNASTAR, Inc., Madison, WI) showed three distinct virus groups. One isolate from each group was selected and specific primers were designed to complete the DNA-A sequence. The DNA-As of GH5-3 (group 1), GOTB2-2 (group 2), and GHK2 (group 3) isolates consisted of 2,803 (GenBank Accession No. EU350585), 2,794 (GenBank Accession No. EU847739), and 2,792 nt (GenBank Accession No. EU847740) respectively. All contain the geminiviral conserved nonanucleotide sequence TAATATTAC in the intergenic region and the six predicted open reading frames (ORFs V1, V2, C1, C2, C3, and C4). BLASTn analysis was conducted with geminivirus sequences available in the GenBank database at National Center for Biotechnology Information (Bethesda, MD). Further sequence comparisons were performed by Clustal V algorithm of MegAlign software with the representative isolates of begomovirus species reported by Fauquet et al (2) and the sequences that showed high scores in BLASTn search. The DNA-A sequence of isolate GHK2 from Kumasi showed highest sequence identity (96.5%) with Tomato yellow leaf curl Mali virus (TYLCMLV; GenBank Accesssion No. AY502934). The DNA-A sequence of GH5-3 and GOTB2-2 isolates had 87.5% sequence identity with each other. Both had highest sequence identities of 76.7 and 77.6%, respectively, with Tomato leaf curl Antsiranana virus, Madagascar (GenBank Accession No. AM701764). They constitute two distinct begomovirus species based on DNA-A sequence comparisons and the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses proposed species demarcation of 89% sequence identity. The names Tomato leaf curl Ghana virus for isolate GH5-3 and Tomato leaf curl Kumasi virus for isolate BOTB2-2 are proposed, respectively. To our knowledge, this is the first report of molecular characterization of begomoviruses associated with tomato leaf curl disease in Ghana and of the presence of three distinct tomato begomoviruses. This presence should be considered for recommending or developing stable begomovirus resistant tomato cultivars for Ghana. References: (1) R. W. Briddon et al. Mol. Biotechnol. 20:315, 2002. (2) C. M. Fauquet et al. Arch. Virol. 153:783, 2008. (3) S. K. Green et al. Plant Dis. 85:1286, 2001. (4) D. Horna et al., eds. Online publication. Int. Food Policy Res. Inst. PBS Policy Brief 2, 2007.
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Eyarefe, Oghenemega, Benjamin Emikpe, and Dickson Dei. "Pet owners’ perception and satisfaction of surgery services and outcomes at the Ashanti Regional Veterinary Clinic, Kumasi, Ghana." Veterinary Nurse 5, no. 10 (December 2, 2014): 592–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2014.5.10.592.
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Charlotte, Sena Agyare, Osafo Newman, Agyare Christian, Ohene Buabeng Kwame, and Afriyie Abruquah Akua. "Supply chain management of anti-malarials in the district hospitals in Kumasi Metropolitan Area, Ashanti region of Ghana." International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 9, no. 4 (April 30, 2017): 22–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ijmms2017.1292.
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Lamptey, Joseph Nii Lante, Michael Kwabena Osei, Moses Brandford Mochiah, Kingsley Osei, Joseph Nketiah Berchie, Grace Bolfrey-Arku, and Robert Gilbertson. "Serological Detection of Tobacco Mosaic Virus and Cucumber Mosaic Virus Infecting Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) Using a Lateral Flow Immunoassay Technique." Journal of Agricultural Studies 1, no. 2 (August 13, 2013): 102. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/jas.v1i2.3768.
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A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) and Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) in some major tomato growing areas in Ghana as part of a comprehensive strategy for the management of viral diseases on tomato. The lateral flow immunoassay technique (the immunostrip test of Agdia Inc.) was used to assay for TMV and CMV in samples with symptoms of virus infection collected from some major tomato growing areas in Ghana; Vea, Tono and Pwalugu (Upper East region-UE), Agogo and Akumadan (Ashanti region-AR) and Tanoso and Tuobodom (Brong-Ahafo region-BA) in 2011 and 2012. In the UE, TMV and CMV were both detected at Vea, Tono and Pwalugu. In the AR, CMV and TMV were both detected at Akumadan while only CMV was detected at Agogo. In BA, TMV and CMV were both detected at Tanoso and Tuobodom. Field incidence of TMV was higher in the UE which had higher average daily temperatures. The serological identification of TMV in the three regions is the first of this virus in Ghana. This is also the first report of the use of this lateral flow immunoassay technique to detect these viruses in the country. The identification of TMV and CMV in Ghana gives an indication of the need to focus efforts for virus disease management on these virus in addition to the already known begomoviruses like Tomato yellow leaf curl Mali virus (TYLCMV)(Delete), Tomato leaf curl Kumasi virus and Tomato leaf curl Ghana virus.
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Asumang, Philip, Justice Akoto Delali, Francis Wiafe, Zeba Kamil, Gadafi Iddrisu Balali, Vera Afua Dela Gobe, Wilson Nketiah Siaw, and Grace Pinamang. "Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Local and Exotic Breeds of Chickens in Pankrono–Kumasi, Ghana." Journal of Parasitology Research 2019 (September 2, 2019): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5746515.
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The world’s poultry population is on the ascendency as a result of the high demand for poultry product by consumers. In Africa, poultry meat is estimated to represent almost 25% of all meat, whereas in some areas it covers 100% of the animal protein available. The high demand for poultry products has led to an increase in poultry production in almost all African countries including Ghana, with the domestic chicken being the most kept. The sector has been reported to have recorded a drop in production, partly due to infection of birds by diseases, causing organisms including parasites. The study conducted was to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in local and exotic breeds of chickens in Pankrono–Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Two hundred (200) cloacae of slaughtered birds were collected from slaughtering units in the study area and the faecal samples were examined for the eggs/cysts of gastrointestinal parasites using the simple flotation technique and microscopy. Nematodes and cestodes were recovered in 131 (65.5%) of the samples examined with Ascaridia galli recorded as the most prevalent. Some of the nematodes include Ascaridia galli 65 (32.5%), Heterakis gallinarum 38 (19.0%), and Capillaria spp. 29 (14.5%). Some cestodes were Raillietina spp. 19(9.5%) and Choanotaenia infundibulum 5 (2.5%) with Prosthogonimus spp. 3 (1.5%) being the only trematode recovered. The local breeds recorded a percentage prevalence of 76.0%, making them the most susceptible breed to gastrointestinal parasites. The results obtained attest to the reason behind the reduction in poultry production. It is therefore recommended that farmers are educated on farm managerial practices that will reduce the risk of infection and help increase production to meet the demand of consumers.
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Obeng-Denteh, W., K. Gyasi-Agyei, and L. Boateng. "A Mathematical Modeling of School Feeding Programme in the Asem – Kumasi Cluster of Schools in Ashanti Region of Ghana." British Journal of Mathematics & Computer Science 4, no. 5 (January 10, 2014): 704–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/bjmcs/2014/4949.
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Anayitime, Peter, Emmanuel Adobah, and Ebenezer Frimpong Ofobi. "Assessing Factors Affecting Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Some Selected Senior High Schools in Kumasi Metropolis." International Journal of Scientific Research and Management 8, no. 12 (December 2, 2020): 1676–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijsrm/v8i12.el01.
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The study sought to assess factors affecting teaching and learning of mathematics in some selected senior high schools (SHS) in Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. A descriptive survey was the research design used for the study. In all, a total of 90 respondents; made up of 10 SHS mathematics teachers and 80 SHS elective mathematics students were selected from five (5) SHS in the Metropolis. A purposive sampling technique of the non-probability sampling procedure was used to select the respondents for the study. Data obtained were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods. It was revealed that lack of mathematics laboratories/practical rooms; lack/inadequate mathematics practical activities and the use of lecture method in teaching mathematics were the three (3) major factors affecting SHS students in the learning of mathematics in the selected schools. Again, it was observed that lack of TLMs; heavy workload on mathematics teachers and lack of mathematics laboratories/practical rooms were three (3) major factors affecting mathematics teachers in the teaching of mathematics. Finally, it was revealed that provision and use of appropriate TLMs in teaching mathematics; and engaging students in hands-on and minds-on oriented lessons were some of the strategies that could be used to improve SHS students’ academic performance in mathematics. It was therefore, recommended that Government of Ghana and other stakeholders in SHS education should build mathematics laboratories/practical rooms in all SHS in the country and also equip them with requisite TLMs so that students can learn mathematics in more practical-oriented manner instead theoretical approach being used in senior high schools.
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Acquah-Hagan, Gertrude, Daniel Boateng, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Peter Twum, Joseph Amankwa Atta, and Peter Agyei-Baffour. "Access Differentials in Primary Healthcare among Vulnerable Populations in a Health Insurance Setting in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study." Advances in Public Health 2021 (July 27, 2021): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9911436.
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Background. Access to healthcare remains a challenge towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana. There still remain inequalities in the distribution of health services especially among vulnerable groups despite sustained efforts to strengthen the health system. This study was conducted to analyze access differentials among different vulnerable groups in the context of primary healthcare under a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana. Methods. This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among multilevel participants of vulnerable groups in Kumasi Metropolis: 710 vulnerable people constituting elderly/aged (n = 359), pregnant women (n = 117), head poters (teenage girls who migrated from the northern Ghana mainly to the capital cities of the Ashanti and Greater Accra region to help in carrying of goods for their livelihood) (n = 86), sex workers (n = 75), and other vulnerable groups (people with disabilities and street participants) (n = 73). Data were collected using a semistructured questionnaire. Poisson regression with robust variance was used to access the association between vulnerability and access to healthcare. Results. Close to a fifth, 18.5% of the study respondents were unable to access care at any point in time during the last 12 months. Reasons for the inability to access healthcare included limited funding (69.7%), poor attitude of service providers (7.6%), distance to health centers (8.3%), and religious reasons (6.2%). More than 95% of respondents were insured under the NHIS, but acceptability of service provision under the NHIS was low among the vulnerable groups. In the crude models, pregnant women had lower prevalence of access to medications as compared to the elderly (prevalence ratio (PR): 0.88; 95% CI: 0.80–0.98). Head poters and other vulnerable groups were also less likely to view healthcare as affordable as compared to the elderly. The differences in healthcare access observed were attenuated after adjustment for sociodemographic characteristics and healthcare-related factors. Conclusions. Despite the introduction of a NHIS in Ghana, this study highlights challenges in healthcare access among vulnerable populations independent of the type of vulnerability. This suggests the need for stakeholders to work to address access differentials in the NHIS and adopt other innovative care strategies that may have broader applicability for all populations.
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OWUSU-FRIMPONG, Mark, Gifty ABACHE, Prince Emmanuel OPPONG, Randy Kwadwo AGYEIBI, and Akwasi AMPOFO-YEBOAH. "Traditional Fisheries Management of Lake Bosomtwe, a Sacred Lake in Ghana: Past, Present and Future." Ghana Journal of Science, Technology and Development 6, no. 1 (May 7, 2019): 38–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.47881/128.967x.
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Lake Bosomtwe is an ancient meteoritic impact crater lake, situated near Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The lake is highly prized as a major source of freshwater fish supply, livelihoods, and a resort attraction. The lake is held sacred because of the legend surrounding its discovery. Its predominantly cichlid fishery has been managed for many centuries only by laws that were shrouded in taboos or traditional religious prohibitions. Human activities with the tendency to upset the spirits believed to be dwelling in the lake, such as excessive agitation of the water, noise-making, fishing on a sacred day and the use of conventional nets were prohibited and outlawed. The chiefs, at the instance of the priests of the local shrines, demanded ritual (animal and drink) sacrifices from offenders in cases of non-observance of the taboos to pacify and avert the wrath of the spirits. Although, the laws were essentially traditional religious commandments they were not without connotations for conventional fisheries management. Currently, however, virtually all the traditional fisheries rules and regulations appear to have broken down, as modernity seems to have eroded their relevance, with the result that there is a serious overfishing and depletion of the fish stocks. Nevertheless, recovery of the dwindled fisheries is possible by blending conventional management practices and the traditional laws that are still deemed relevant.
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Gyamfi, Daniel, Yaw Amo Wiafe, Enoch Ofori Awuah, Evans Asamoah Adu, and Emmanuel Kodie Boadi. "Goitre Prevalence and Urinary Iodine Concentration in School-Aged Children in the Ashanti Region of Ghana." International Journal of Endocrinology 2020 (March 23, 2020): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/3759786.
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Background. Iodine deficiency is a public health problem. The universal salt iodization (USI) program is the main, simple, and cost-effective intervention strategy to control iodine deficiency. The study examined the iodine status in school-aged children in Ashanti region, Ghana, using thyroid volumes along with urinary iodine concentrations, the methods recommended by the WHO/ICCIDD for monitoring the sustained impact of USI programs. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted among school-aged children (6–12 years) from randomly selected schools in the central and northern part of the Ashanti region, Kumasi Metropolis, and Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality, respectively. A total of 852 children were enrolled in the study. Thyroid volume and urinary iodine concentrations of the children were determined using the standardized methods recommended by WHO/ICCIDD. Anthropometric measurements were also evaluated. Results. The mean values of thyroid volume in female and male school-aged children were 3.53 ± 0.09 and 3.32 ± 0.07, respectively. The thyroid size was significantly associated with age (P<0.0001), weight (P<0.0001), height (P<0.0001), BMI (P<0.05), and BSA (P<0.0001) by Pearson’s correlation in both males and females. The P50 (median) thyroid volumes of school children investigated in this study were generally larger compared to the WHO/ICCIDD reference data by age and body surface area. The median value of urinary iodine concentration was 201.85 μg/L, which showed significant sex difference (P value <0.0001). Excessive iodine nutrition (≥300 μg/L) was observed among 34.4% of male children and 27.6% of female children. Also, 12.8% of the male and 19.5% of the female children had UIC below requirement (<100 μg/L). The criteria of thyroid volume per age yielded a goitre prevalence of 2.2%. In contrast, the criteria of thyroid volume by body surface area yielded a goitre prevalence of 0.9%. Conclusion. The study clearly indicated that adequate iodine nutrition exists generally among the school children. However, insufficient and excessive iodine intakes still persist among some of the children. The establishment of local reference values for thyroid volume that might be applicable to precisely define goitre prevalence in the Ghanaian context is highly recommended.
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Adomako, Nana Ofori, Afia Frimpomaa Asare Marfo, Mercy Naa Aduele Opare-Addo, Nathaniel Nyamekye, and Frances Thelma Owusu-Daaku. "Blood Pressure Control, Accessibility, and Adherence to Antihypertensive Medications: Patients Seeking Care in Two Hospitals in the Ashanti Region of Ghana." International Journal of Hypertension 2021 (July 15, 2021): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9637760.
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Hypertension is the second leading cause of death in Ghana, partly accounting for two-thirds of all medical admissions and more than 50% of deaths. This study aimed to comparatively evaluate adherence and accessibility to antihypertensive medications at two different levels of healthcare facilities in Kumasi, Ghana, and determine factors associated with medicine accessibility and adherence. A cross-sectional study involving outpatient department (OPD) hypertensive patients, 143 at KNUST Hospital (UHS) and 342 at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), was conducted using a semistructured questionnaire. Correlations were drawn to evaluate the effect of accessibility and adherence on blood pressure control. A face-to-face interview was also conducted with relevant stakeholders involved in procurement of medicines. Blood pressure was uncontrolled in 50.4% (n = 72) of participants at UHS and 52.9% (n = 181) at KATH. With respect to medicine accessibility, 98.8% (n = 338) and 42.9% (n = 61) received at least one medication from the hospital pharmacy of KATH and UHS, respectively. Using MARS-10, 49.2% (n = 70) and 52.9% (n = 181) were nonadherent in UHS and KATH, respectively. There was a significant association between adherence and BP control at both UHS ( p = 0.038 ) and KATH ( p = 0.043 ). At UHS, there was a significant association between accessibility to medicines at the hospital and BP control ( p = 0.031 ), whilst at KATH, no significant association was observed ( p = 0.198 ). Supply chain practices and delays in payment by the NHIA affected accessibility to antihypertensive medications. Blood pressure control was inadequate among participants in both facilities. Accessibility to medicines was better at the tertiary facility compared to the secondary facility. Increased accessibility and adherence to antihypertensives were related to blood pressure control in both facilities. Good supply chain practices and prompt payment by the National Health Insurance Authority would enhance accessibility to antihypertensive medications.
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Safianu, Rufai, and Jacob Plange-Rhule. "An Assessment of Usual Salt Intake among Older Normotensive Adults in Atonsu, a Suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana." International Journal of Hypertension 2020 (October 8, 2020): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7053654.
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Background. Globally, sodium intake has been found to be far above the normal level required by the body. Within countries, variations in salt intake exist between rural communities and urban communities. Experimental and epidemiological studies as well as studies involving clinical trials show the existence of adverse effect of salt consumption on the blood pressure of adults. The study evaluated salt intake among older normotensive adults in Atonsu, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Methods. Participants were randomly selected from five churches which constituted cluster samples. A questionnaire was administered to participants for demographic information and dietary and lifestyle assessments. The study targeted 100 participants, twenty from each of the five churches. Eighty-two individuals gave their informed consent. Out of the 82 who gave their informed consent, 15 withdrew and 67 completed the course. The 67 participants comprised 36 (53.7%) men and 31 (46.3%) women. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure, BMI, urinary sodium, urinary potassium, serum creatinine, serum sodium, and serum potassium concentrations were also measured. Results. Participants’ mean age was 52.3 ± 8.7 years. Participants had 24 hr urinary sodium excretion of 153.0 ± 26.9 mmol/day. All participants indicated that they consume foods high in salt even though none of them added salt to their diet at table. Mean 24 hr urinary potassium was 52.5 ± 12.9 mmol/day. Mean systolic blood pressure was 119.9 ± 10.8 mmHg and mean diastolic blood pressure was 72.5 ± 7.3 mmHg. Their mean BMI was 23.7 ± 3.5 kg/m2. Conclusion. The participants who can be described as quite old and normotensive were high salt consumers, indicated by their dietary assessment and urinary sodium excretion, even though they had normal blood pressure.
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Koranteng, Addo, Isaac Adu-Poku, Emmanuel Donkor, and Tomasz Zawiła-Niedźwiecki. "Geospatial assessment of land use and land cover dynamics in the mid-zone of Ghana." Folia Forestalia Polonica 62, no. 4 (December 1, 2020): 288–305. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/ffp-2020-0028.
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AbstractLand use and land cover (LULC) terrain in Ghana has undergone profound changes over the past years emanating mainly from anthropogenic activities, which have impacted countrywide and sub-regional environment. This study is a comprehensive analysis via integrated approach of geospatial procedures such as Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) of past, present and future LULC from satellite imagery covering Ghana’s Ashanti regional capital (Kumasi) and surrounding districts. Multi-temporal satellite imagery data sets of four different years, 1990 (Landsat TM), 2000 (Landsat ETM+), 2010 (Alos and Disaster Monitoring Constellation-DMC) and 2020 (SENTINEL), spanning over a 30-year period were mapped. Five major LULC categories – Closed Forest, Open Forest, Agriculture, Built-up and Water – were delineated premised on the prevailing geographical settings, field study and remote sensing data. Markov Cellular Automata modelling was applied to predict the probable LULC change consequence for the next 20 years (2040). The study revealed that both Open Forest and Agriculture class categories decreased 51.98 to 38.82 and 27.48 to 20.11, respectively. Meanwhile, Built-up class increased from 4.8% to 24.8% (over 500% increment from 1990 to 2020). Rapid urbanization caused the depletion of forest cover and conversion of farmlands into human settlements. The 2040 forecast map showed an upward increment in the Built-up area up to 35.2% at the expense of other LULC class categories. This trend from the past to the forecasted future would demand that judicious LULC resolutions have to be made to keep Ghana’s forest cover, provide arable land for farming activities and alleviate the effects of climate change.
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Frank, Yao Gbadago. "Audit expectation gap and MBA accounting students knowledge on auditor(s) responsibilities: Evidence from a public university in Kumasi Ashanti Region of Ghana." Journal of Accounting and Taxation 7, no. 4 (April 30, 2015): 53–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/jat2015.0169.
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Agyei-Baffour, P., K. G. Mantey, and E. Owusu-Dabo. "PHP29 Predictors of Appropriate Use of Insecticide Treated Nets in an Urban Community: The Case of Asokwa Sub-Metropolitan Area, Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana." Value in Health 14, no. 7 (November 2011): A553—A554. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2011.08.1627.
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Debrah, Ofori, Nasiru Inusah, and Joseph Yaw Dwommor. "Students’ Satisfaction with Accounting Teachers’ Lesson Delivery, the Role of Perceived Quality of Lesson Delivery in Ghanaian Senior High Schools." Business and Economic Research 11, no. 1 (March 3, 2021): 109. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ber.v11i1.17946.
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To highlight the importance of the quality of lesson delivery for students’ satisfaction with the teaching and learning process in the classroom, this study examines the quality factors of accounting teachers lesson delivery that may influence students’ satisfaction with accounting teachers’ lesson delivery in Senior High Schools in Ghana. Survey questionnaire, a modified version of SERQUAL model, was used in collecting data for this study. In all, a sample of 504 students from 20 public Senior High Schools in Kumasi metropolis in the Ashanti region of Ghana participated in the survey. The findings of this paper suggest that accounting students in Ghanaian Senior High Schools are generally not satisfied with the quality of lesson delivery of their financial accounting teachers. In addition, classroom setting (environment, facilities and materials) and teachers’ teaching behavior (responsive to students’ needs, reliability, competency, and empathy) do not meet Senior High School accounting students’ expectations. It is evident from the results that teachers’ performance in lesson delivery, as perceived by students, influence students’ satisfaction with lesson delivery in the classroom. Perceived low performance on the service quality dimensions of accounting teachers’ lesson delivery seems more susceptible to low satisfaction with teachers’ lesson delivery. These findings imply that, quality of accounting teachers’ lesson delivery, especially, along the dimensions of tangibility, responsiveness, reliability, assurance and empathy in their lesson delivery requires improvement. There is the need for teachers and school managers to identify what students really expect from teachers in their lesson delivery so that teachers can make the necessary changes to improve lesson delivery quality and students’ satisfaction in the classroom.
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Asoogo, C., M. Hoyte-Williams, B. Dwobeng, D. Sam, and E. Amankwa-Frimpong. "Experiences of Patients Diagnosed and Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer in Kumasi, Ghana: A Lesion to Learn From Low-Middle Income Country." Journal of Global Oncology 4, Supplement 2 (October 1, 2018): 8s. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jgo.18.40600.
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Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women in Ghana. About 50% of cases seen at the oncology directorate are breast cancer-related, and 85% of these cases present in advanced stage with very poor prognosis and high mortality. Objectives: To explore and describe the experiences of patients diagnosed and living with metastatic breast cancer. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study design was used to involved breast cancer patients at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital who comes from various social and ethnic groups as well as geographically distinct areas from the vast territory of the Ashanti region and the Northern part of Ghana. Convenient sampling was used to select 120 participants for the study using semistructured questionnaire. Data of their social and demographic background and experiences living with metastatic breast cancer were obtained after seeking informed consent. Results: The study revealed that 12% of participants diagnosed and living with metastatic breast cancer experience loneliness and devastated, 22% experience fear and anxiety, while 35% experience stigma from both family and the society. Moreover, feeling of anger and hopelessness also account for 15%, 11% experience financial changes, while 5% of participants experience both physical and emotional pain with their diagnosis and treatment. Recommendations were made for policy makers, health care professionals, and other researchers. These include the need for intensified metastatic breast cancer awareness campaigns, educating health care providers on the need for professional counseling on metastatic breast cancer and the need to organized support groups, so that patients could contact each other. Emphasis should be placed on training of nurses to deal with issues relating to metastatic breast cancer. Conclusion: Generally, fear and anxiety, stigma, feeling of loneliness, devastated, anger and hopelessness, emotional and physical pain and financial changes are the variables that explain the experiences of women diagnosed and living with metastatic breast cancer. Some support groups has shown an improvement, therefore efforts to raise public awareness of metastatic breast cancer should be continued. The current study became imperative to fill this identified gap and improve health interventions and health outcomes for metastatic breast cancer patients in future.
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Adengala, J. K., R. B. Voegborlo, D. Azanu, and J. I. Adam. "DISTRIBUTION OF TOTAL LEAD, COPPER, ZINC AND CADMIUM IN SOILS ALONG THE HIGHWAY FROM TAFO TO ABOASO IN KUMASI IN THE ASHANTI REGION OF GHANA." Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana) 36, no. 2 (December 13, 2016): 61. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/just.v36i2.6.
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Agbemafle, Isaac, Sarah L. Francis, Helen H. Jensen, and Manju B. Reddy. "Influence of Food Security Status and Anemia-Related Knowledge on Perceptions About 2 Nutritious Underutilized Foods Among Ghanaian Caregivers." Food and Nutrition Bulletin 40, no. 4 (August 4, 2019): 488–503. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0379572119863561.
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Background: Nutritious underutilized foods (NUFs) significantly contribute to sustainable dietary diversity but are often unused for many reasons. Objective: We assessed the influence of food security status (FSS) and anemia-related knowledge (ARK) on perceptions about Solanum torvum (turkey berry) and Rhynchophorus phoenicis Fabricius (palm weevil larvae) among Ghanaian caregivers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 891 caregivers (aged 20-49 years), who have children 6 to 59 months old, from Upper Manya Krobo district (Eastern region), Kumasi metropolitan (Ashanti region), Ho municipality (Volta region), La-Nkwantanang-Madina, and Ga West municipality (Greater-Accra region), Ghana. Food security status, ARK, and perceptions about the 2 NUFs were obtained using pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Logistic regression models were used to determine effect of FSS and ARK on perception outcomes. Results: Thirty-six percent of caregivers were food secure, while 13.9%, 28.4%, and 21.7%, respectively, were mildly, moderately, and severely food insecure. Most caregivers (62.0%) scored above 70% on ARK. High favorable perception was significantly lower for palm weevil larvae than that for turkey berry. Food secure caregivers were 4.5 times more likely to have poor favorable perceptions about palm weevil larvae than food insecure caregivers ( P = .03). However, food secure caregivers were 2.9 times more likely to have high favorable perceptions about turkey berry than food insecure caregivers ( P < .001). Caregivers’ knowledge about anemia was associated with high favorable perception about turkey berry by 3.3-fold (95% confidence interval: 2-5.5, P = .001). Conclusions: Nutrition education about turkey berry and palm weevil larvae is needed to encourage their use for promoting nutrient density of complementary and household foods.
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Agbemafle, Isaac, Sarah Francis, Helen Jensen, and Manju Reddy. "Drivers of Perceptions About Turkey Berry and Palm Weevil Larvae Among Ghanaian Women of Reproductive Age: A Mixed Methods Approach." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 1284. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa059_001.
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Abstract Objectives Availability and access to diversity of foods that are affordable for all peoples always is important for achieving food security status (FSS). Hence, this study examined the influence of FSS on women's perception on underutilized foods: iron-rich plant, solanum torvum (turkey berry, TUB) and edible insect, Rhynchophorus phoenicis fabricius (palm weevil larvae, PWL). Methods This cross-sectional study involved 891 women of reproductive age (WRA) from communities in Upper Manya Krobo district, Kumasi Metropolitan, La-Nkwantanang-Madina and Ho municipality in the Eastern, Ashanti, Greater-Accra and Volta regions of Ghana respectively. Data was collected on socio-demographic characteristics, FSS and perceptions about TUB and PWL using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Logistic regression models were used to determine effect of FSS on perception outcomes. Also, 2 focus group discussions (FGD) of 10 WRA each were conducted in each municipality/district and analyzed for major themes and patterns. Results Mean age was 33 ± 8 y and 36% were food secure. High favorable perception about TUB was 60.9% compared to 17.4% for PWL. WRA residing in big towns in the Greater-Accra region were 2.5 times more likely to have high favorable perceptions about TUB and 4.8 times more likely to have low favorable perceptions about PWL compared to WRA in small towns in the Volta region (P = 0.03). Compared to food insecure WRA, food secure WRA were 2.9 times more likely to have high favorable perceptions about TUB and 4.5 times more likely to have low favorable perceptions about PWL (P = 0.001). FGD participants identified TUB as “the blood-giving plant” and PWL as “the meat of delight”. TUB use barriers included its “hard to grind numerous seeds”, “bitter taste” and “funny smell”. PWL use barriers included “it's like a maggot” and “it's scarce”. FGD participants requested education on nutritional benefits of TUB and PWL and processing of these foods into products that can be liked by everyone. Conclusions Drivers of favorable perception about TUB and PWL were region of residence and FSS. Nutrition education and local processing of TUB and PWL into ready-to-use products is recommended as a low-cost sustainable strategy for improving nutrient density of complementary and household foods in communities where these foods are culturally accepted. Funding Sources Iowa State University.
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Austin, Gareth. "The Kumase Branch of the National Archives of Ghana: A Situation Report and Introduction for Prospective Users." History in Africa 13 (1986): 383–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3171553.
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The Ashanti Regional Office of the National Archives of Ghana is a repository of great value for historians and social scientists of Asante, and of major importance for Ghana studies generally. So far, its contents are semiorganized and they are decaying steadily. Having worked several stretches in it during the period from 1979 to August 1985, I offer the following account from a researcher's perspective, aimed at providing a guide to some practicalities of using this archive; at highlighting its need for greater resources; at going some way to clarify how its contents are arranged; and finally, at briefly illustrating their--hitherto underestimated--importance to scholars.The NAG-K is situated in the grounds of the National Cultural Centre. The formal requirement for admission is a NAG Searcher's Ticket, obtainable on the spot or at the Accra headquarters, normally by means of a letter of introduction. The Archivist, Mr. C.A. Azangweo, and his often-changing staff have maintained an impressive friendliness and helpfulness over very difficult years. But as in the Ghanaian public service generally, low pay has led to an exodus of skilled personnel and contributed to low morale among most of those who remain, while suspension of non-salary expenditure has undermined conditions of work and, more importantly, the physical state of the documents themselves.
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McCaskie, T. C. "KonnurokusΣm: Kinship and Family in the History of the Oyoko KɔKɔɔ Dynasty of Kumase." Journal of African History 36, no. 3 (November 1995): 357–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021853700034460.
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This paper is concerned with a vitally significant – but hitherto largely unrecovered – feature of the pre-colonial African past. Historians of Africa commonly pay conventional lip service to the idea that the structural and affective dimensions of kinship are of great, and even shaping, importance in the past of many of the societies that they study. However, such acknowledgements remain in the realm of generalization, and hardly any scholarship exists that seeks to historicize kinship in any detail. This paper tries to redress this situation. It goes beyond synchronic ethnographic commonplaces, and offers a historically documented analysis and interpretation of the operation of kinship within a specific pre-colonial context.The subject matter is the West African forest kingdom of Asante (Ashanti), now located within the Republic of Ghana. In specific terms, the paper addresses the structural characteristics and the interpersonal dynamics of kinship within the history of the Kumase Oyoko KɔKɔɔ abusua (the ruling dynasty of Asante) between, very broadly, the 1760s and the 1880s. The discussion is centred on the evolving history of relations between individuals – most centrally the Asantehene Kwaku Dua Panin and the Asantehemaa Afua Sapon – within a particular ɔyafunu koro (uterine group or stirp; ‘family’) that was a componential part of the royal dynasty. The core of the paper is an analytic reading of the konnurokusΣm, a complex dynastic conflict that involved the individuals named and that occurred in the 1850s.In sum, this paper argues that the reconstruction and analysis of the field of kinship relations within African societies – such as the example of pre-colonial Asante discussed here – places an extremely important, if hitherto neglected, tool in the hands of historians. The interpretation of events, the understanding of actions and motives, and the overall deepening of comprehension are all enriched by the use of this tool. The enrichment thereby attained – it is argued – pays appropriate and overdue attention to specifically indigenous readings of the Asante (and African) past.
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P., Dwumah, Akuoko K. O., and Ofori-Dua K. "Communication and Productivity in Vodafone-Ghana, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana." International Journal of Business and Management 10, no. 10 (September 27, 2015). http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v10n10p116.
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Hagan, Margaret Aba Sam, and Dadson Awunyo-Vitor. "Factors Influencing Consumers’ Preference for Imported Rice in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana." Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, April 17, 2020, 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajeba/2020/v15i130203.
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This study has examined the determinants of consumption of imported rice in the Kumasi Metropolis in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Data was collected from households that were selected in the various sub-metros within the metropolis. In all 327 rice consumers were sampled and interviewed. Descriptive and inferential statistics involving the use of frequency, mean and standard deviation as well as the Probit regression model were used to analyse the data. The results revealed that age, gender, household size, income, education, and price were statistically significant. Education, gender and income influenced consumption of imported rice positively, while household size, age and price had a negative influence on consumption of imported rice. In conclusion, key factors which influence consumers’ preference for imported rice are education, income and household size. It is recommended that government enact law and develop policies to regulate importation of rice into the country and also improve upon the production of rice locally.
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Gyasi, Richard Sarfo, Cai Li, Isaac Gumah Akolgo, and Yvonne Owusu-Ampomah. "The Impact of Entrepreneurial Training and Performance of SMEs In Ghana." International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology, March 10, 2020, 126–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.32628/ijsrst207215.
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In developing countries such as Ghana, the economic landscape is changing, with a move from foreign direct investment to self-employment and entrepreneurship. Academics, practitioners and governments worldwide increasingly recognized the role of education and training in providing entrepreneurs with the necessary business skills and acumen to plan, set up and grow their business ideas. The main aim of the study is to investigate the impact of entrepreneurial training intervention on innovations and performance of small scale automobile businesses in Ghana. Data was collected from small scale automobile business owners and managers in Kumasi Metropolis in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The convenient sampling method was used to select eight hundred and ninety-six (896) respondents for the study. The data was analyzed meaningfully following the appropriate protocols by categorizing and coding. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21.0, SMART PLS 3.2.8 and Microsoft Excel 2007 were used in analyzing the data. The study reveals that; there is a significant relationship between entrepreneurial training interventions and performance of small scale automobile firms in Ghana.
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Gyasi, Richard Sarfo, Cai Li, Isaac Gumah Akolgo, and Yvonne Owusu-Ampomah. "Interplay Between Entrepreneurial Training, SME's Performance and Moderating Factors." International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology, March 10, 2019, 60–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.32628/cseit1206213.
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In developing countries such as Ghana, the economic landscape is changing, with a move from foreign direct investment to self-employment and entrepreneurship. There is growing acceptance that some elements of entrepreneurship can be taught and learned. Entrepreneurship is an important educational innovation that provides the impetus to learning about learning. Entrepreneurship and Education Training (EET) programmes are seen as a means to stimulate increased levels of economic activities. The study explored the relationship between entrepreneurial training interventions and performance of small scale automobile firms in Ghana. The study also evaluated the influence of entrepreneurial training interventions on the absorptive capacity of SME owners’ in Ghana. Data was collected from small scale automobile business owners and managers in Kumasi Metropolis in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The convenient sampling method was used to select eight hundred and ninety-six (896) respondents for the study. The data was analyzed meaningfully following the appropriate protocols by categorizing and coding. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21.0, SMART PLS 3.2.8 and Microsoft Excel 2007 were used in analyzing the data. The study reveals that; there is a significant relationship between entrepreneurial training interventions and performance of small scale automobile firms in Ghana. The also revealed a significant relationship between the moderating variables and SME performance.
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Mensah, Nicholas Oppong, Jeffery Kofi Asare, Ernest Christlieb Amrago, Samuel Afotey Anang, and Tekuni Nakuja. "Prospects, determinants and challenges of implementing food banking: evidence from Ashanti Region of Ghana." World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print (April 29, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/wjstsd-01-2021-0009.
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PurposeThis paper seeks to examine the prospects and constraints of implementing food banking in the in Kumasi Metropolis in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachMultistage sampling technique was used to select 385 respondents for the study. Descriptive statistics were used to present prospects of food banking. The probit regression model was used to analyse factors influencing food banking implementation whereas Kendall's coefficient of concordance was used to analyse constraints in implementing food banking.FindingsAddressing food poverty, helping to provide food aid to respondents in times of pandemics (such as Covid 19) and also helping in reducing food wastage were the most notable prospects of food banking. Age, household size, food bank awareness and food poverty had a significant positive influence on food banking implementation, whereas residential status and employment status had a significant negative influence on food banking implementation. The most pressing constraint in implementing food banking is funding and support with the mean rank of 3.03 whiles the least pressing constraint is improper documentation of potential beneficiaries with the mean rank of 6.72.Social implicationsThis study provides empirical contributions and practical implications for implementing food banks in Ghana. Thus, the government of Ghana through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) can enact policies that can help prevent food losses and wastage. In this vain, food which could have been wasted would be redirected to food banks. This can serve as a tool for social intervention, poverty alleviation and prevention of hunger among the vulnerable in Ghana.Originality/valueDespite several studies on food banking in affluent countries, food banking research in developing countries such as Ghana remains scanty. Thus, this paper makes significant contributions to the literature on prospects and constraints in implementing food banking and the factors influencing food banking implementation.
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Ofori-Dua, Kwadwo, Kofi Osei Akuoko, Jonas Asamanin Barnie, John Yaw Kwarteng, and John Boulard Forkuo. "Prison without Walls: Perception about Community Service as an Alternative to Imprisonment in Kumasi Metropolis, Ashanti Region, Ghana." International Journal of Social Science Studies 3, no. 6 (October 15, 2015). http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/ijsss.v3i6.1143.
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Asamoah, David, Dorcas Nuertey, Benjamin Agyei-Owusu, and Joseph Akyeh. "The effect of supply chain responsiveness on customer development." International Journal of Logistics Management ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print (February 16, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijlm-03-2020-0133.
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PurposeThe study examines how supply chain responsiveness (logistics process responsiveness, operations systems responsiveness and supplier network responsiveness) impacts the ability of firms to attract, satisfy and retain customers.Design/methodology/approachUsing a quantitative approach, a total of 250 questionnaires were distributed to firms in the Kumasi metropolis in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, with 100 useable responses retrieved. The effect of supply chain responsiveness on customer development was analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling.FindingsThe findings showed that operations systems responsiveness and supplier network responsiveness drive the logistics systems responsiveness of firms as hypothesized. It was also revealed that operations systems responsiveness and logistics process responsiveness enhanced customer development, but supplier network responsiveness did not. Logistics process responsiveness additionally partially mediated the effect of operations systems responsiveness on customer development.Originality/valueTo the best of the researchers' knowledge, no previous studies have empirically examined interrelationships between the dimensions of supply chain responsiveness. Additionally, no previous study has examined the effect of supply chain responsiveness on customer development.
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Yeboah, Joy Okai, and Kingsley Kodom. "STUDY OF PROGRESSIVE CHANGES IN BACTERIOLOGICAL CONSTITUENT OF HARVESTED RAINWATER FROM OYOKO COMMUNITY IN KUMASI, GHANA." Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering, June 27, 2018, 150–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4090/juee.2017.v11n2.150156.
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The bacteriological characteristics of rainwater harvested from a typical rooftop were progressively studied for a period of nine (9) months. The study area, Oyoko, is a rural community considered as a typical farming area and located about 30 km from Kumasi, the capital city of Ashanti Region of Ghana. The collected rainwater samples were analyzed for Escherichia coli (E. coli) and salmonella. The entire E. coli counts varied from 0-60 CFU/100 ml and were absent on 39 observations out of total of 84 observations (replicate samples), representing 46.4%. Whiles the entire salmonella counts ranged from 0-78 CFU/100ml and only 10 observations out of the 84 were absent, which represents 11.9%. Both E. coli and salmonella showed higher concentration during early stages of continuous rainfall but, progressively reduced during later part of rainfall. The main cause of this phenomenon can be attributed to the deposition and accumulation of pollutant materials on the rooftop and catchment areas typically during the dry seasons as a result of wind-blown dirt particles and other environmental pollutants. The high bacteriological constituents in the early-stage harvested rainwater consequently have some proven significant health implications from their direct consumption. It is therefore imperative for the community to know the best time interval to harvest their rainwater as rainfall progresses, and also know any health implications associated with the harvested rainwater that goes into their storage tanks for consumption through progressive monitoring of the quality.
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Mensah, Samuel, Patrick Opoku Manu Maison, Ishmael Kyei, George Adjei Adjei, Martin T. Morna, Samuel Debrah, and Ganiyu A. Rahman. "Evaluation of External Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery in a Secondary Level Facility in Kumasi, Ghana." Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, July 17, 2020, 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1130524.
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Aims: We aimed at auditing hernia surgeries performed at a secondary care center and determine the outcome of surgery based on the grade of operating surgeon.
Study Design: A single center retrospective study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Surgery of Ashanti regional Hospital between October 2015 to September 2018.
Methodology: We included 259 patients, age ranging between 1 and 84 years, who underwent external hernia surgeries. Information retrieved included patient demographics, type of hernia, duration of hernia, whether hernia was emergency or elective, method of repair, whether surgery was performed by a surgeon or non-surgeon and early post-operative complications. Data was analyzed using PASW Statistics for Windows, Version 18.0. Chicago: SPSS Inc SPSS. Bivariate analysis was done to ascertain relationship between complications and operating doctor.
Results: A total of 259 hernia surgeries were performed over the study period. There were 186 (71.8 %) males and 73 (28.2 %) females, age range of 1 to 84 years. There were 66 (25.5%) children and 193(74.5%) adults. Children in their first decade were the majority (22.4%) age group followed by adults in their 5th decade (17%). Inguinal hernia was the most common (75.7%) type of hernia, 49 (18.9%) children and 147(56.6%) adults. There were 32 (12.4%) emergencies. Small bowel (20) was the most common content found in the hernia sac with 6 of them being gangrenous. Hematoma was the most common early complication. The majority (63.7%) of the cases were performed by the general surgeon and (20.1%) by house officers (interns) under supervision. Complications like haematoma, surgical site infection and acute urinary retention were more likely to occur in the non-surgeon operators. There was no statistically significant relation between the grade of operating surgeon and Haematoma (p = 0.28) and surgical site infection (p= 0.76).
Conclusion: Hernias are common in children in the first decade and in adults in the 5th decade. With a well-structured training programme non-surgeon physicians can be trained to perform hernia surgeries with relatively low complication.
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Asekere, George. "Domesticating Vigilantism in Ghana’s Fourth Republic: The Challenge Ahead." Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, March 26, 2020, 24–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2020/v10i330148.
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Political party vigilantism in Ghana has consistently been on the ascendency since the return to Constitutional rule in 1993. Their activities have usually been during and after elections across the country. By-elections in Atiwa, Akwatia, Chereponi, Talensi, Amenfi West and more recently Ayawaso West Wuogon, have all been marred by acts of violence. Ghana in 2017 recorded for the first time political party vigilante groups storming a courtroom in Kumasi and freeing some of their members standing trial after assaulting a regional security coordinator in the second largest region in the country – Ashanti region. The paper seeks to highlight the dangers inherent in this rather negative development which could reverse the gains Ghana has made in consolidating its democracy. The author relied on secondary data including relevant media publications and statements from civil society organizations, political parties and religious bodies on vigilantism in Ghana. Findings show that the seed of vigilantism has been sowed and allowed to be nurtured to the extent that the parties have taken uncompromising positions in ending the cancer because it borders on political power. A law has been passed but indications are that nothing much is changing. The National Peace Council has intervened yet there is no sign of lasting solution to the problem. The paper concludes that all stakeholders especially the civil society organizations and the religious bodies ought to be objective and bold to openly name and shame political parties whose members engage in negative acts of vigilantism and urge the masses to vote against such parties or else the phenomenon will persist and its ramifications will be disastrous.
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Essien, Miriam, Herman Erick Lutterodt, and Reginald Adjetey Annan. "Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease among Ghanaian Police Officers." Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal, September 9, 2019, 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ca/2019/v8i430109.
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Background: Cardiovascular diseases continue to be a global public health burden among occupational groups like Police officers. Police officers play important roles to ensure law and order in countries. However, the nature of police work exposes them to violence and stress. Again, irregular food habits, irregular exercise, inadequate sleep, smoking and drinking are lifestyles which makes police officers prone to high incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Aim: This study looked at the prevalence of CVD risk factors among police officers in Kumasi, Ghana.
Study Design: Cross- sectional.
Place and Duration of study: Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters, Kumasi, Ghana, between September, 2017 to July, 2018.
Methodology: Weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, lipid profile, systolic and diastolic blood pressure of 120 officers were measured. Additionally, lifestyle and dietary factors such as exercise and intake of fruits of Police officers were assessed. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 22.0.
Results: Slightly more than half (63, 52.5%) of the officers were females and the remaining (57,47.5%) were males. The mean of the various CVD risk factors among the total study participants are as follows; BMI 28.184±4.461 kg/m2, waist circumference 92.702±10.941 cm, systolic blood pressure (SBP) 128.121±17.047 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 85.569±10.854 mmHg, fasting blood sugar 5.387±1.756 mmol/l, high density lipoprotein (HDL) 1.546±0.211 mmol/l, low density lipoprotein 2.321±0.706 mmol/l (LDL) and total cholesterol (TC) 4.362±0.906 mmol/L. Prevalence of obesity among male and female officers were 43.9% and 36.5% respectively. With regards to hypertension, policemen and women recorded 31.6% and 20.6% respectively and dyslipidemia among males and females were 43.9% and 85.7% respectively.
Conclusion: The officers were generally overweight, with over a quarter having hypertension and about two-thirds having dyslipidemia, making their risk for CVDs high. Further studies to elucidate the causes are required, routine medical screening and nutritional support are recommended.
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Mensah, Olivia Nyarko, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Albert Opoku, Yussif Issah Sumaila, Veronica Oduro-Kwarteng, Egya Gyanzah Eshun, Ajaratu Lampinley, Faisal Adomako Duku, Ransford Sarfo Mensah, and Bright K. Avuglah. "Experiences of Ghanaian Student Nurses’ and Midwives’ during Clinical Practice in the Kumasi Metropolis: An Ethnographic Study." Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, January 27, 2021, 21–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2021/v14i230351.
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Background: The clinical practice component in nursing and midwifery education is a neglected area of research. There is far ranging evidence that clinical exposure and skills acquisition is not equitable in Ghana. Researchers have focused mostly on clinical supervision with students’ needs still not prioritized. Therefore, this research sought to explore students’ views and stories about their clinical practicum experiences and to help gain a deeper understanding into their knowledge, competency acquisition, clinical learning, and transition to practice.
Methods: We utilized focused ethnography design with Roper & Shapira’s methods on 12 students during their intra-practicum period in a tertiary hospital situated in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti-Region of Ghana. Within the period of 4 weeks intra practicum, participants were conveniently and purposively sampled and with an interview guide with a grand tour question participants’ were involved in conversation to elicit information through focus group discussions (FGD) in their natural setting. The FGDs were conducted on weekly basis during debrief sessions for 3 weeks until participants repeated what they have already said in the previous weeks indicating data saturation.
Results: Nursing and midwifery students’ face diverse realities in the clinical sites, and are least supported in their skills and competency acquisitions, leading to theory practice confusion and inconsistencies, as students face challenges with the clinical component of their training. It was found that there were lack of preceptors and limited ward nurses’ preparedness to support students during clinical sessions hence students were subjected to excessive unproductive errands during the periods of practicum. It was also found that there is lack of collaboration between tutors and practicing nurses in the students training further exacerbating the theory-practice confusion. Conclusion and Recommendations: The identified gap is calling for a collaboration between clinicians and tutors to strengthen the clinical practice component of student nurse training. This will address the challenge of “theory-practice confusion and inconsistencies” among others.
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Osei, Samuel Sarpong, Albert Kumi Awuku, Maxwell Kwasi Kporxah, Samuel Ashie Amon, and Precious Kwablah Kwadzokpui. "Prevalence of HBV and HCV among Pregnant Women Attending Kumasi South Hospital (KSH), Ghana." Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, July 9, 2021, 58–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i730348.
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Background and Aim: Both HBV and HCV infections have for decades remained serious public health concerns infecting thousands of people and claiming the lives of millions. The detrimental effects of these viral agents on the gravid women, the infants and the general population are well known and cannot be underestimated. Adequate and quality information on the disease prevalence remain one of the surest ways to tackling the infection head-on. This study therefore assessed the seroprevalence of HBV and HCV among pregnant women who received antenatal care services from the Kumasi South Hospital of the Kumasi Metropolis in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
Materials and Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire designed to capture participant’s demographic and gestational data including age, occupation, marital status, educational status and gestational period was administered by the researcher to 200 pregnant women to collect the data for this study. About 2-3mls of whole blood was drawn into an ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) and tested for HBsAg using Alere Determine HBsAg® test strip (sensitivity=95-100% and specificity=96-100%; Abbott Japan Co., Ltd.) and HCV antibodies using Serodia® HCV (sensitivity=100% and specificity=91.5%; Serodia, Fujirebio Inc., Tokyo, Japan) following standard procedures. Due to the lack of more advanced testing facilities such as PCR, each positive test result was repeated in order to reduce the possibility of false positive results. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2016 and IBM SPSS vs 25. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test statistic were used to determine statistical associations between explanatory and outcome variables. Logistics regression was employed to determine potential demographic and gestational risk factors of HBV and HCV infection among the pregnant women. P-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Seroprevalence of HBV and HCV infection was 20.0% and 2.5% respectively. HBV infection increased with advancement in age from the least 7.1% among pregnant women aged < 20 years to the highest 22.0% among pregnant women aged 30-39 years until a sharp decline among those forty years and above. HCV prevalence generally declined with increase in age with the highest prevalence (14.3%) recorded among the <20 years old group. Unemployed (22.2%), married (20.3%), basic level educated (20.9%) and multiparous (21.3%) pregnant women recorded the highest HBV prevalence rates whereas unemployed (11.1%), unmarried (5.8%), basic level educated (3.4%) and multiparous (3.2%) pregnant women recorded the highest HCV prevalence rates. None of the demographic or gestational risk parameters was significantly associated with HBV infection in this study (p>0.05) however, age was significantly associated with HCV infection yet posed not significantly high likelihood to HCV infection among the pregnant women.
Conclusion: The HBV prevalence as recorded is highly endemic and therefore requires urgent round table discussions to be properly addressed. Despite the low HCV prevalence, the futuristic detrimental effects it may pose to the general wellbeing of the citizenry cannot be in doubt owing to the high prevalence dominating among the younger pregnant women. Measures such as intensified public education coupled with mass screening and vaccination and treatment of HBV seronegative and positive individuals respectively is therefore advised to mitigate further spread of the disease.
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Oduro, Emmanuel, Esther Fobi Donkor, and Emmanuel Ackah. "Causes and suggested remedies to taro endangerment in four regions of Ghana." Bulletin of the National Research Centre 45, no. 1 (July 19, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s42269-021-00587-x.
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Abstract Background Many plant species worldwide cultivated for food have been neglected and are being underutilized despite their crucial contributions to food security, nutrition and income generation to rural citizens, leading to a nearly permanent diet deficiency. Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott), an important food crop in the family Araceae, is one of the neglected species. This study therefore focused on identifying potential challenges mitigating taro production and utilization in taro-producing areas of Ghana and to formulate recommendations for overall increased production and utilization of the crop. The study was conducted in Ahanta West Municipal, Dormaa Municipal, Kumasi Metropolitan and East Akim Municipal in the Western, Bono, Ashanti and Eastern Regions of Ghana, respectively. These districts were ever known for taro production in Ghana. Well-structured questionnaires were used to collect information on ethnobotany of taro, possible causes of taro endangerment and remedies to combat them from farmers, traders and consumers. Results The survey revealed different vernacular names for taro, and the corm was the main part used as food. The corms were usually boiled before eaten. Major recipes of taro identified were “Puree and Ampesi.” The study revealed that taro was mainly cultivated on marginal soils as well as near water bodies. Taro was largely cultivated on subsistence scale. The study also revealed that utilization as food and tool of trade has reduced drastically. Major causes of taro extinction reported included: lack of healthy planting materials, unavailability of consumable corms and disease [Taro leaf blight disease(TLBD)] of the crop. Conclusion It was suggested that the release of cultivars which are resistant to the TLBD and publication of the nutritional benefits of the crop could revive the cultivation and utilization of the crop.
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Banahene, Jonathan, Baozhen Dai, Jonathan Kissi, and Maxwell Opuni Antwi. "Examine the Extrinsic Mechanism of Service Quality Factors and it Effect on Patient Retention in Ghanaian Private Hospitals, Using Trust and Patient Satisfaction as Mediator." International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology, January 1, 2021, 255–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.32628/ijsrst207563.
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For any private hospital to retain most of their patients they should be able to provide their patients with quality service quality that will convince their patients that the hospital is not just about only the shareholders benefit only. The main aim of this research paper is to examine the impact of extrinsic mechanism of service quality by choosing one of the constructs of the original HEALTHQUAL model (tangible) and add two additional constructs that are corporate social responsibility and collaborative network will have on patient retention in private hospitals in Ghana. The study will also assess the mediating role of trust and patient satisfaction between the extrinsic mechanism of service quality factors and patient retention. The sample size of the study was 880 patients. Data collection was done among inpatient and outpatients of four selected private hospitals Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The questionnaires used for the study were made up of 26 items that include 13 items on extrinsic mechanism, three items were service quality, two items on trust and 4 items of patient satisfaction were use as mediators of service quality factors and patient retention, lastly, 4 items on Patient retention. The validity and reliability of the data was confirmed. WarpPLS software was use to analysis the data. The study revealed that there is a positive relation between the three of the extrinsic mechanism and service quality. The study also shows that there is significant association between service quality and patient retention. The mediation role of Trust and patient satisfaction also showed positive and statistically significant between the factors of service quality and patient retention. This study recommends that if private hospitals involve themselves in corporate social responsibilities and collaborative network activities they will win more patients to their hospital and even retain them. This study also suggest that in order to retain most of your patients at your private hospital, the hospital should be equipped with modernizes medical equipment and also the environment of the hospital should be very attractive. This paper further stress that trust and patient satisfaction should be the benchmark of every private hospitals to retain their patients.