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    Linking Female Adolescents’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Use of Contraceptives to Adolescent Pregnancy in Ghana: A Baseline Data for Developing Sexuality Education Programmes
    MDPI AG ; 2021
    In:  Healthcare Vol. 9, No. 3 ( 2021-03-03), p. 272-
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    In: Healthcare, MDPI AG, Vol. 9, No. 3 ( 2021-03-03), p. 272-
    Abstract: (1) Background: Nearly one out of ten Ghanaian female adolescents aged 15–19 has experienced childbearing in urban settlements compared to twice this number in the rural populations due to unintended pregnancies. This study assessed the linkages between knowledge, attitudes, and use of contraceptives and adolescent pregnancy in one of the highly affected Municipalities (i.e., Komenda-Edina-Eguafo Abrem [KEEA]) in Ghana. (2) Methods: Employing a facility-based sampling method, 378 female adolescents aged 15–19 were selected. Unadjusted odds ratio (uOR) and adjusted odds ratio (aOR) at 95% confidence intervals (CI) and p-values were used for significant variables at p 〈 0.05. (3) Results: Pregnant adolescents were 2 times more likely to indicate that the procedure of procuring contraceptives is quite uncomfortable (aOR = 2.42, 95% CI = [1.29–4.55]; p = 0.006). Also, pregnant adolescents were 5 times more likely to have ever used traditional contraceptive methods than their non-pregnant counterparts (aOR = 5.02, 95% CI = [2.60–9.71] ; p 〈 0.001). On the contrary, pregnant adolescents had lower odds of indicating that contraceptives are for only married people (aOR = 0.38, 95% CI = [0.20–0.70]; p = 0.002) and that it feels bad to receive contraceptive information from parents and relatives than non-pregnant adolescents (aOR = 0.42, 95% CI = [0.24–0.74] ; p = 0.003). Pregnant adolescents were less likely to use modern contraceptives than their non-pregnant adolescents (aOR = 0.18, 95% CI = [0.11–0.31]; p 〈 0.001). (4) Conclusions: The findings indicate that female adolescents’ use of traditional contraceptives is associated with the risk of pregnancy in KEEA Municipality within the Central Region of Ghana. However, adolescents who had the perception that contraceptives are for married people and those who used modern contraceptives were less likely to get pregnant. Government and non-governmental organizations in Ghana should implement educational policies and programmes aimed at educating sexually-active female adolescents on modern contraceptives and the need to use them to prevent pregnancies. The basis for such policies and programmes should be based on evidence that compared to traditional contraceptives, modern contraceptives are more effective. In addition, there is the need to provide accurate information regarding the use of contraceptives to adolescents that will help change their attitudes towards the use of contraceptives.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2227-9032
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9030272
    Language: English
    Publisher: MDPI AG
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Prevalence and psychosocial factors associated with serious injuries among in-school adolescents in eight sub-Saharan African countries
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2022
    In:  BMC Public Health Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2022-12)
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    In: BMC Public Health, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 22, No. 1 ( 2022-12)
    Abstract: Injury is one of the major causes of death and illness among children and adolescents worldwide. We sought to investigate the prevalence of serious injury and its associated factors among in-school adolescents in eight countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods A sample of 14,967 in-school adolescents was drawn from the Global School-based Student Health Surveys conducted from 2012 to 2017 in eight sub-Saharan African countries. Data were collected using self-administered structured questionnaires. The prevalence of serious injuries was calculated using proportions while multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was carried out to determine the factors associated with serious injuries. Results Approximately 45% of in-school adolescents had experienced serious injuries during the past 12 months to the survey in the eight sub-Saharan African countries, with variations from 32.3% in Mauritius to 68.2% in Liberia. Adolescents who experienced bullying [aOR = 2.37, CI = 2.10, 2.68], those who engaged in physical fight [aOR = 2.14, CI = [1.87, 2.44] , those who experienced an attack [aOR = 1.96, CI = [1.73, 2.22], those who felt anxious [aOR = 1.47, CI = 1.22,1.77] , those who attempted suicide [aOR = 1.38, CI = 1.14, 1.65], truants [aOR = 1.33, CI = [1.17,1.51] , current tobacco users [aOR = 1.42, CI = [1.01, 2.01] and current marijuana users [aOR = 1.78, CI = 1.08, 2.93] had higher odds of experiencing serious injuries. However, those whose parents or guardians respected their privacy had lower odds of experiencing serious injuries [aOR =0.78, CI = [0.68, 0.88] compared to those whose parents or guardians did not respect their privacy. Conclusion A relatively high prevalence of serious injuries among in-school adolescents was identified in the eight sub-Saharan African countries studied. Programs and interventions that target the reduction of injuries in educational institutions should take a keen interest in the factors identified in this study. To deal with injury victims, first aid services should be provided in school settings.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1471-2458
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13198-6
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Managing Overweight and Obesity in Ghana from a Cultural Lens: The Complementary Role of Behaviour Modification
    Open Access Pub ; 2018
    In:  Journal of Preventive Medicine And Care
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    In: Journal of Preventive Medicine And Care, Open Access Pub
    Abstract: Extant epidemiological and social diagnosis information shows an alarming upsurge in the prevalence of overweight and obesity over the last decade in developing countries including Ghana. Despite literature on the dangers and associated risk factors of these two health related constructs is well-written and documented, there seems to be a distinct knowledge gap on cultural influences that may trigger the onset of overweight and obesity, and related comorbidities. This review paper provides a general overview on overweight and obesity, and presents a supportive evidence of their rising prevalence as well as associated overall implications on public health in Ghana. Additionally, the paper explores how indigenous cultural perceptions, beliefs and norms impact on dietary and physical activity behaviours of the people. Based on available evidence, the complementary role of behaviour modification towards the management of overweight and obesity is suggested. The PEN-3 model as an appropriate cultural framework is proposed for future empirical investigations. This would afford programme planners to assess how to design culturally underpinned appropriate intervention programmes that would positively influence long term behavioural practices of the local people.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2474-3585
    URL: Journal
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.14302/issn.2474-3585
    DOI: 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-18-2059
    Language: English
    Publisher: Open Access Pub
    Publication Date: 2018
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    The Influence of Indigenous Culture on Sport Psychology Practice: Challenges and Prospects
    Juniper Publishers ; 2017
    In:  Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal Vol. 7, No. 4 ( 2017-11-28)
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    In: Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal, Juniper Publishers, Vol. 7, No. 4 ( 2017-11-28)
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2474-7688
    URL: Issue
    URL: Journal
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.19080/PBSIJ.7.4
    DOI: 10.19080/PBSIJ
    DOI: 10.19080/PBSIJ.2017.07.555719
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Juniper Publishers
    Publication Date: 2017
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    COVID-19 Pandemic Worsening Gender Inequalities for Women and Girls in Sub-Saharan Africa
    Frontiers Media SA ; 2021
    In:  Frontiers in Global Women's Health Vol. 2 ( 2021-7-29)
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    In: Frontiers in Global Women's Health, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 2 ( 2021-7-29)
    Abstract: Pandemics such as COVID-19 have often resulted in international, national and sub-regional crises, with considerable inequities across many societies. With the already existing structural and socio-economic inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa, the stay-at-home orders, lockdowns, and shutdowns across the sub-regional states could worsen and have a tremendous impact on vulnerable groups. Numerous studies across a variety of contexts have well-documented gender, and cultures on varied health outcomes. However, these have not been contextualized in sub-Saharan Africa in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This mini review discusses the ways by which COVID-19 has impacted the lives of girls and women across sub-Saharan Africa and the strategies that can help mitigate these challenges. The mini review specifically shares light on a wide array of dimensions where the inequities exist. These include the disproportionate areas affected by COVID-19; household inequities; educational inequalities; work/employment inequalities; disparities related to healthcare, sexual and reproductive health as well as housing inequities. Conclusively, the review accentuates the need for sub-Saharan African countries to adopt low-cost preventive measures such as discouraging mass gatherings (e.g., local community gatherings), and face masking with non-medical cloth like masks for the local populace as these are crucial in managing the spread of the virus among disproportionate women population. For localities with limited access to handwashing facilities, alternative strategies like alcohol-based hand rub solutions could be deployed. The complex interrelated disparities require a broad set of policy actions to lessen the current burden faced by many women in sub-Saharan Africa.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2673-5059
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2021.686984
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Gender digital health literacy gap across age: A moderated moderation effect on depression among in‐school adolescents in Ghana during COVID‐19
    Wiley ; 2023
    In:  Psychology in the Schools Vol. 60, No. 9 ( 2023-09), p. 3452-3468
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    In: Psychology in the Schools, Wiley, Vol. 60, No. 9 ( 2023-09), p. 3452-3468
    Abstract: The results revealed a nonsignificant gender‐age interaction on digital health literacy (DHL). However, significant gender and age main effects were found, indicating differences in the level of DHL. Further post‐hoc analysis showed that male participants demonstrated higher levels of DHL compared to female respondents. Likewise, older adolescents were found to have higher levels of DHL than younger ones. The moderation analysis revealed that gender and age independently moderated the link between DHL and depression.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0033-3085 , 1520-6807
    URL: Issue
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1002/pits.v60.9
    DOI: 10.1002/pits.22942
    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Examining the underlying latent structure of the sports emotion questionnaire: Insights from the bifactor multidimensional item response theory
    Frontiers Media SA ; 2022
    In:  Frontiers in Psychology Vol. 13 ( 2022-12-22)
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    In: Frontiers in Psychology, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 13 ( 2022-12-22)
    Abstract: Despite the widespread use of the sports emotion questionnaire (SEQ) in several studies, it is surprising that only a few have explicitly tested the validity and utility of the instrument in non-western populations. Besides, the issue of dimensionality and the latent structure of the instrument remain inconclusive given that several authors have revealed different factor structures across diverse populations. The central concern is whether the items on the various dimensions, proposed for the original SEQ, offer adequate information to their respective expected subscale or otherwise. This study assessed the underlying latent structure of the SEQ using confirmatory and bifactor multidimensional item response (MIRT) models. Methods Through a well-designed validation study 300 athletes from three West African countries, participating in the 2018 West African University Games were surveyed to respond to the SEQ. The data were analyzed using first, a 5-factor confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) via the MIRT model and second, a bifactor MIRT analysis. Results The results revealed that items on the SEQ were fairly good in measuring the construct under the respective domains of the instrument. However, the outcome of the bifactor model showed that the majority of the items on the SEQ explained common variance in relation to the general factor other than the specific domains (5-dimensions). Conclusion Findings of the bifactor model question whether the sub-dimensions of the SEQ are needed since most of the items on the SEQ explained larger variances in the general factor than any of the five domains. It is concluded that instruments like SEQ should be scored for a general factor and not as sub-dimensions. Further investigations are encouraged by scholars within the area to probe the dimensionality of the SEQ.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1664-1078
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1038217
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Integrating pre-game rituals and pre-performance routines in a culture-specific context: Implications for sport psychology consultancy
    Informa UK Limited ; 2019
    In:  International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology Vol. 17, No. 1 ( 2019-01-02), p. 18-31
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    In: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Informa UK Limited, Vol. 17, No. 1 ( 2019-01-02), p. 18-31
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1612-197X , 1557-251X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1080/1612197X.2017.1292301
    Language: English
    Publisher: Informa UK Limited
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Africa's COVID-19 Situation in Focus and Recent Happenings: A Mini Review
    Frontiers Media SA ; 2020
    In:  Frontiers in Public Health Vol. 8 ( 2020-12-17)
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    In: Frontiers in Public Health, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 8 ( 2020-12-17)
    Abstract: Given that COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) has crept into Africa, a major public health crisis or threat continues to linger on the continent. Many local governments and various stakeholders have stepped up efforts for early detection and management of COVID-19. This mini review highlights the current trend in Africa, history and general epidemiological information on the virus. Current ongoing efforts (e.g., improving testing capacity) and some effective ways (e.g., intensified surveillance, quick detection, contact tracing, isolation measures [e.g., quarantine], and social distancing) of preventing and managing COVID-19 in Africa are described. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for public health infrastructure development (e.g., laboratories, infectious disease centers, regional hospitals) and human capacity building for combating COVID-19 and potential future outbreaks. Additionally, regular public health educational campaigns are urgently required. Future epidemiological studies to ascertain case fatality and mortality trends across the continent for policy directions are necessary.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2296-2565
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.573636
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Understanding the association between exposure to family planning messages and consistent condom use among never married men in Ghana
    Public Library of Science (PLoS) ; 2021
    In:  PLOS ONE Vol. 16, No. 8 ( 2021-8-24), p. e0255325-
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    In: PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 16, No. 8 ( 2021-8-24), p. e0255325-
    Abstract: Despite considerable efforts to promote condom use, sexually active people in sub-Sahara Africa still engage in risky sexual behaviours, with condom use relatively low. With this high vulnerability of these persons to HIV and sexually transmitted infections, research related to exposure to family planning messages to help curb this trend remains sparse. This study examined how exposure to family planning messages in the midst of some socio-demographic factors is associated with consistent condom use among sexually active never married men in Ghana. Methods Data were obtained from the 2014 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) of Ghana. Only never married men (15–64 years) who have had sexual experience in the last 12 months were included in the analysis (N = 971). Frequencies, percentages, chi-square tests and binary logistic regression analyses were carried out. Results of the binary logistic regression analysis were presented using crude odds ratios (cOR) and adjusted odds ratios (aOR). Results The results showed that only 26.15% of sexually active never married men in Ghana consistently used condom during sex. Men who were exposed to family planning messages were 51% more likely use condom consistently compared to those who are not exposed [aOR = 1.51, CI = 1.04–2.18]. In terms of the covariates, the likelihood of consistent condom use among men in Ghana was lower among those aged 35 years and above compared to those aged 15–24 [aOR = 0.46 CI = 0.21–0.99] . The odds of consistent condom use among men increased with level of education, with men with higher level of education having the highest odds of consistent condom use compared to those with no formal education [aOR = 9.98, CI = 2.05–48.46]. Men of the richest wealth quintile were more likely to use condom consistently compared to those of the poorest wealth quintile [aOR = 2.62, CI = 1.30–5.27] . Higher odds of consistent condom use was found among men who dwelled in the Central, Northern, and Upper East regions compared to those of the Western region. Conclusion Our findings have established a strong association between exposure to family planning messages alongside age, educational level, wealth, and region of residence and consistent condom use. Men exposed to family planning messages were more likely to use condoms consistently. Designed programs should use intervention strategies that focus on interactive and participatory educational activities to improve sexually active men’s interpersonal communication on family planning messages, especially on consistent condom use with their sexual partners.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1932-6203
    URL: Article
    URL: Article
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255325
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255325.t001
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255325.t002
    Language: English
    Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
    Publication Date: 2021
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