This paper examines women’s contributions to Ghana’s economic growth and well-being. Data for the... more This paper examines women’s contributions to Ghana’s economic growth and well-being. Data for the study were collected using interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with women operating in the informal sector of the Twifo-Hemang-Lower Denkyira District. The main findings of the study showed that even though women con-tribute to socio-economic growth and well-being, most of them do not have adequate ac-cess to the resources needed to expand their impact. The paper recommends policies aimed at addressing women’s issues regarding the socio-economic system, so that they can create wealth and improve well-being for themselves, their children, and society at large
Ghana, as a country, has been trying to promote tourism with the aim of achieving rapid socio-eco... more Ghana, as a country, has been trying to promote tourism with the aim of achieving rapid socio-economic development objectives, including employment creation, improvements in standard of living, diversification of economies and making the industry one of the main foreign exchange earners for the country. One way of realising these, is to ascertain the benefits that tertiary institutions and tourism establishments derive from the tourist activities and the challenges that they face. This paper, therefore, aims at finding out the level of collaboration between the tourism industry and educational institutions offering tourism and hospitality management, the benefits that they derive and the challenges they face in trying to collaborate with one another and recommendations for improving the level of collaboration. Data for the study were collected using an interview guide from five Lecturers and 20 management and staff from hotels, restaurants, tour operations and attractions. The study...
Traditional Medicine (TM) has been practised in Ghana from time immemorial and many Ghanaians sti... more Traditional Medicine (TM) has been practised in Ghana from time immemorial and many Ghanaians still patronise the services of traditional medical practitioners (TMPs). However, TM has not been integrated into the formal healthcare delivery system of the country. This might be partly due to attitudes and perceptions towards it. The aim of the study was to find out the attitudes and perceptions of Scientific Medical Practitioners (SMPs) towards TM in Ghana and then propose measures for the full integration of TM into Ghana’s healthcare delivery system. A descriptive survey methodology was used to solicit responses from all 33 SMPs practising in the Central Region of Ghana. An in-depth interview and self administered questionnaire were the main instruments used for data collection. The main result of the study is that, although SMPs would want the full integration of TM into the formal healthcare delivery system, when confronted with possible ways of working with TMPs they showed reluc...
Dutse International Journal of Social and Economic Research , 2021
This study was embarked upon to study the health care delivery practices in public hospitals for ... more This study was embarked upon to study the health care delivery practices in public hospitals for pregnant women with particular reference to Abura Dunkwa Government Hospital (ADGH). The study specifically sought to explore the health care delivery practices among pregnant women at the ADGH to examine the treatment given to pregnant women by health care professionals, namely doctors, nurses and midwives. Questionnaire was employed to collect data from 40 pregnant women who were randomly selected. Purposive sampling was used to obtain data from four (4) health care professionals. The data collected was analyzed using tables, charts and simple percentages using the SPSS version 18.0 software system analysis. The findings revealed that some health care professionals working at the hospital often times use abusive language on pregnant women. This was so because 40% of the pregnant women said they received unjust treatment from the caregivers. However, the four health care givers included in the study could not corroborate these findings. The study, therefore, recommends there should be a trained customer service point where clients with grievances and complaints could go to solicit help. This would help ensure that more pregnant women attend the facility to receive health care delivery, thereby reducing maternal mortality rates.
Women and children have been recognized the world over as victims of physical and sexual abuse. H... more Women and children have been recognized the world over as victims of physical and sexual abuse. However, the role they play in making peace, building peace and resolving conflicts has not been recognized. This study sought to explore whether women in Ghana perceive themselves as promoters of peace. Data were collected from 56 women in the Cape Coast Metropolis using interviews and focus group discussion (FGD). Sarah Ruddick’s theory on maternal thinking and peace politics formed the theoretical framework of the study. The majority of the women who participated in the study stated that women in general are not given the opportunity to contribute towards peace in Ghana, although they have the inherent capacity to do so. The paper recommends that more women should be involved in decision-making at all levels of the body politic, so that they can meaningfully contribute towards the peace and stability of the nation. Keywords: Peace; Peace-building; Peace-making; Cape Coast Metropolis; G...
This paper examines women’s contributions to Ghana’s economic growth and well-being. Data for the... more This paper examines women’s contributions to Ghana’s economic growth and well-being. Data for the study were collected using interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with women operating in the informal sector of the Twifo-Hemang-Lower Denkyira District. The main findings of the study showed that even though women con-tribute to socio-economic growth and well-being, most of them do not have adequate ac-cess to the resources needed to expand their impact. The paper recommends policies aimed at addressing women’s issues regarding the socio-economic system, so that they can create wealth and improve well-being for themselves, their children, and society at large
Ghana, as a country, has been trying to promote tourism with the aim of achieving rapid socio-eco... more Ghana, as a country, has been trying to promote tourism with the aim of achieving rapid socio-economic development objectives, including employment creation, improvements in standard of living, diversification of economies and making the industry one of the main foreign exchange earners for the country. One way of realising these, is to ascertain the benefits that tertiary institutions and tourism establishments derive from the tourist activities and the challenges that they face. This paper, therefore, aims at finding out the level of collaboration between the tourism industry and educational institutions offering tourism and hospitality management, the benefits that they derive and the challenges they face in trying to collaborate with one another and recommendations for improving the level of collaboration. Data for the study were collected using an interview guide from five Lecturers and 20 management and staff from hotels, restaurants, tour operations and attractions. The study...
Traditional Medicine (TM) has been practised in Ghana from time immemorial and many Ghanaians sti... more Traditional Medicine (TM) has been practised in Ghana from time immemorial and many Ghanaians still patronise the services of traditional medical practitioners (TMPs). However, TM has not been integrated into the formal healthcare delivery system of the country. This might be partly due to attitudes and perceptions towards it. The aim of the study was to find out the attitudes and perceptions of Scientific Medical Practitioners (SMPs) towards TM in Ghana and then propose measures for the full integration of TM into Ghana’s healthcare delivery system. A descriptive survey methodology was used to solicit responses from all 33 SMPs practising in the Central Region of Ghana. An in-depth interview and self administered questionnaire were the main instruments used for data collection. The main result of the study is that, although SMPs would want the full integration of TM into the formal healthcare delivery system, when confronted with possible ways of working with TMPs they showed reluc...
Dutse International Journal of Social and Economic Research , 2021
This study was embarked upon to study the health care delivery practices in public hospitals for ... more This study was embarked upon to study the health care delivery practices in public hospitals for pregnant women with particular reference to Abura Dunkwa Government Hospital (ADGH). The study specifically sought to explore the health care delivery practices among pregnant women at the ADGH to examine the treatment given to pregnant women by health care professionals, namely doctors, nurses and midwives. Questionnaire was employed to collect data from 40 pregnant women who were randomly selected. Purposive sampling was used to obtain data from four (4) health care professionals. The data collected was analyzed using tables, charts and simple percentages using the SPSS version 18.0 software system analysis. The findings revealed that some health care professionals working at the hospital often times use abusive language on pregnant women. This was so because 40% of the pregnant women said they received unjust treatment from the caregivers. However, the four health care givers included in the study could not corroborate these findings. The study, therefore, recommends there should be a trained customer service point where clients with grievances and complaints could go to solicit help. This would help ensure that more pregnant women attend the facility to receive health care delivery, thereby reducing maternal mortality rates.
Women and children have been recognized the world over as victims of physical and sexual abuse. H... more Women and children have been recognized the world over as victims of physical and sexual abuse. However, the role they play in making peace, building peace and resolving conflicts has not been recognized. This study sought to explore whether women in Ghana perceive themselves as promoters of peace. Data were collected from 56 women in the Cape Coast Metropolis using interviews and focus group discussion (FGD). Sarah Ruddick’s theory on maternal thinking and peace politics formed the theoretical framework of the study. The majority of the women who participated in the study stated that women in general are not given the opportunity to contribute towards peace in Ghana, although they have the inherent capacity to do so. The paper recommends that more women should be involved in decision-making at all levels of the body politic, so that they can meaningfully contribute towards the peace and stability of the nation. Keywords: Peace; Peace-building; Peace-making; Cape Coast Metropolis; G...
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