ABSTRACT This study examined factors that predispose adolescents to Human Immunodeficiency Virus! Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromel Sexually Transmitted Infections (HIV/AIDS/STIs) in the communities in and around the University ofCape Coast, Central Region, Ghana as a result of rising incidence of HIV/AIDS/STIs reported cases in the University Hospital, particularly among adolescents. Using an exploratory cross-sectional study design, a probability sampling method was used to select 450 ad...
ABSTRACT The research is a descriptive study that examined freshwater scarcity in the Builsa District and its socio-economic implications. The main objective of the study was to examine the phenomenon of freshwater scarcity in the Bulisa District and how it impacted socially and economically on the people. The specific objectives include, identifying the factors that were responsible for the scarcity of freshwater, the effects of freshwater on the socio-economic lives of the people and to a...
ABSTRACT This study focused on assessing the performance of the Ho Mutual Health Insurance Scheme and considered factors including; availability of administrative structures and logistical support, quality of care, attitude of hospital staff towards insured persons, claim processing, etc. There have been some concerns over the quality of treatment under the health reform compared to cash and carry system hitherto, practiced. For instance, questions have been raised about the attitude of hosp...
ABSTRACT The last two decades have witnessed a ‘paradigm shift’ in conservation and natural resource Management away from costly state-centered control towards approaches in which local people play a much more active role. The inefficiency of state control over natural resources use, has partly led to poverty, forest degradation and lack of participation by local actors in resource management. The purpose of this study therefore was to analyse the emergence and development of Community B...
ABSTRACT Wetlands play important role in the sustenance of humankind but it seems the reciprocal gesture of protecting this ecosystem is on the decline. The result is the loss of wetlands, especially in the urban areas. This study set out to examine the effects of urbanisation on coastal wetlands in the SekondiTakoradi Metropolis of the Western Region. Using a mixed-method research design, 358 respondents were sampled from the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis to respond to the data collection in...
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to investigate skilled labour placement and organizational efficiency in the Customs Excise and Preventive Service of Ghana (CEPS). To achieve this goal, questionnaires specially designed in line with the objectives of the study were administered to 200 officers of CEPS. Their responses were analyzed with the Predictive Analysis Software (PASW) version 17 and presented in the form of simple frequency tables. The results of the study suggest that CEPS measure...
ABSTRACT There have been continuing debates over the allocation of fewer funds for waste management by most metropolitan/municipal/district assemblies in the country. This work however, examines how waste management affects the economic base of the Assin North Municipal Assembly. The study also finds out; how the assembly generates its revenue, the types and volumes of waste generated, how the assembly funds waste disposal, other alternative means to fund waste disposal and how waste managem...
ABSTRACT Decentralised system of governance provides structures and legislations which promote community participation in decision-making which in turn affect service delivery and promote local development. This study examined local government structures and how they facilitate citizens’ participation in decision-making regarding service delivery in Ga West Municipality in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. A total of 393 respondents formed the sample; 345 community members, 18 community i...
ABSTRACT The study set out to assess the effectiveness of capacity building (CB) activities in three selected decentralised local government institutions in the Central Region of Ghana. In terms of methods, the descriptive survey design and mixed method approaches were employed. Multi-stage sampling procedures were used to select a sample of 417 respondents. Purposive sampling was used to select national and regional Directors, and Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly. Simple random sampling tec...
ABSTRACT Most African countries are noted for poor occupational health and safety practices. In spite of the numerous occupational health and safety advances in recent years, several occupational accidents, hazards and incidence plaque most African countries, including Ghana. This study examines problems and issues related to Occupational Health and Safety at AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Gold Mine Ghana Limited, Tarkwa. The findings revealed that though the occupational health and safety pol...
ABSTRACT The investigation centered on the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in mitigating gender based violence in Ghana, particularly in the Accra Metropolis. Descriptive survey design was employed for the study. In all, fifty (50) respondents comprising fifteen (15) NGO workers, fifteen (15) rape victims and twenty (20) wife battery victims were chosen for the study. The main instruments used in gathering relevant data were a semi-structured questionnaire and an interview gui...
ABSTRACT A very important role of local government is enabling local community members to take part in decision-making process in matters that affect their lives and also enhancing citizen’s participation. This formed the basis of this study. Women’s understanding of local governance and factors that affect women’s participation in local governance were sought. Qualitative approach was adopted with interview guide being the instrument used to elicit information from the participants o...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine gender stereotyping, self-concept and attitude of auto-artisans towards work. The cross-sectional descriptive survey design was used for the study. Stratified sampling, based on sex and areas of specialization, was used in the selection of the sample for the study. A total of 350 auto-artisans drawn from Siwudu, Kokompe and Suame took part in the study. A 76-item interview schedule was used for the data collection. The chi-square and the t-tes...
ABSTRACT Non-farm activities are widespread and thought of as an important source of income and employment for some rural and peri-urban dwellers. This study sought to investigate rural non-farm livelihood diversification among farmers in the Sunyani West District. Cross-sectional survey design was used and data were collected from 251 farmers for the purpose of analysis. An interview schedule and FGD guide were used for collection of the data. The data were analyzed with descriptive statis...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to examine how the socio-economic environment of home communities helped in the reintegration of return migrants in selected communities in the Northern Region of Ghana. The macro-methodological theory underlying the study was interpretivism. Mixed and multi-stage sampling techniques were used in selecting respondents in 30 communities from eight MMD Assemblies in the Northern Region of Ghana. The study used interview schedules in collecting quan...