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The Phenomenon of Child Marriage Among Muslims in Ghana: Focus on Wala Muslims within Wa Municipality, Ghana [PDF]

E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
This paper examined the phenomenon of child marriage among Wala Muslims within Wa Municipality in Ghana. The study was largely informed by the popular perception that the phenomenon of child marriage is more common in the northern parts of Ghana and that
Mohammed Damba
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When Aviation CSR Efforts Are Not Enough: How Do We Inspire Airline Passengers to Offset Their Travel Footprints?

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Voluntary carbon offsetting programs (VCOPs) are available for airline passengers who want to take action and offset their scope 3 emissions. Yet, their uptake is very limited. In this study, we propose an integrated theoretical model involving the norm activation theory and protection motivation theory to understand airline passengers ...
Eric Tchouamou Njoya, Michael Adu Kwarteng, Alex Ntsiful, Abderrahmane Sadou, Marina Efthymiou   +4 more
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On the Move Livelihood Strategies in Northern Ghana [PDF]

, 2011
The households who live in the rural areas of Northern Ghana base their subsistence on natural resources, which are threatened by the progressive desertification and increased frequency of extreme weather events in the region. We draw on a field work and on extensive secondary data sources to analyze how the rural population successfully adapted its ...
openaire   +4 more sources

Exploring the Socio‐Economic Toll of Non‐Communicable Diseases in Low‐Resource Settings: Novel Evidence From Mozambique

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The socio‐economic burden of increasingly prevalent non‐communicable diseases (NCDs) in low‐income countries is substantial and widely recognised. This study aimed to fill the remaining evidence gap for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension (HTN) patients in selected health facilities across two provinces in Mozambique.
Maria Verykiou, Paolo Belardi, Sandra Loureiro, Paolo Massaro, Fernando Chenene, Celina Mate, Celeste Amado, Armindo Daniel Tiago, Giovanni Putoto, Aleksandra Torbica   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies in sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic mapping of literature between 2012 and 2022

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 51-62, April 2025.
Abstract Background High maternal mortality rates in sub‐Saharan Africa necessitate the need for aligned research focusing on prevalent causes and neglected conditions in the region. Objective This mapping review aimed to describe the characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies between 2012 and 2022 in sub‐Saharan Africa and identify gaps ...
Ijeoma Solarin, Cherlynn Dumbura, Darshnika Pemi Lakhoo, Kshama Chande, Gloria Maimela, Stanley Luchters, Matthew Chersich, for the HE2AT Center   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The distribution of elephants in north-eastern Ghana and northern Togo

Pachyderm, 1998
This April-June 1996 study focused on the elephant populations in northern Togo and northeastern Ghana. Animals move between the two nations and into southern Burkina Faso. Interviews in Ghana involved people from 42 villages in 7 districts, in Togo from 24 villages in 6 districts (prefectures).
Kotchikpa Okoumassou, Richard Barnes, Moses Sam   +2 more
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of obstetrics residents towards cesarean delivery–sparing procedures

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Obstetrics and gynecology (ObGyn) trainees will impact future practice patterns and their cesarean rates. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of ObGyn residents have not been extensively studied. We aimed to assess KAP towards mode of delivery and cesarean‐sparing procedures among ObGyn trainees.
Lina Roa, Kaitlyn E. James, Hossam Fahem Abdel‐Rahim, Maclean Abonie, Kwame Adu‐Bonsaffoh, Onesmus Byamukama, Samantha DeAndrade, Rossana Pulcineli Vieira Francisco, Henry Mark Lugobe, Lars Ladfors, Saknan Manotaya, Jania A. Ramos, Sarrah Shahawy, Kasemsri Srisupundit, Emma Svensson, Adeline A. Boatin   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation and treatment of mental health symptoms among unaccompanied migrant children and adolescents in the United States: A systematic review

JCPP Advances, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Unaccompanied migrant youths are at elevated risk for exposure to trauma and related mental health challenges, but there is minimal evidence guiding best practices. We conducted a systematic review of quantitative studies that examined mental health evaluation and treatment services for unaccompanied migrant youths resettled in the ...
Natan J. Vega Potler, Sebastian Villegas, Dorice Vieira, Sarah M. Horwitz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Breast Self‐Examination and Associated Factors Among Female Nursing and Midwifery Trainees in Gushegu Municipality, Ghana

Health Science Reports
Background Breast cancer poses a significant global public health challenge. While breast self‐examination (BSE) is a valuable tool for early detection, a notable gap exists in the literature regarding its practice among nursing and midwifery students ...
Karima Mohammed, Gilbert Abotisem Abiiro, Robert Kokou Dowou, Frank Dadzie, Gifty Apiung Aninanya   +4 more
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