Essays about: "health research in ghana"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words health research in ghana.

  1. 1. A tuber for Ghanaian development: Influence of agro-processing activities in the lives and livelihoods of cassava farmers.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Cesar Gonzalo Davila Novoa; [2022]
    Keywords : agro-processing; lives; livelihoods; cassava; farmers; agricultural transformation; technologies; farm size; marketing; education; health; infrastructure; women; partnerships.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The study explores the influence of agro-processing activities in the lives and livelihoods of cassava farmers in five communities located in four districts in the Ashanti and Volta regions in Ghana. The qualitative research is done by performing thirty-six semi-structured interviews to farmers and stakeholders along the cassava value chain. READ MORE

  3. 2. Child and adolescent mental health intervention: The perspectives of social workers and religious healers in Ghana

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Queensley Joy Idanwekhai; [2021-08-13]
    Keywords : Child; Adolescent; Social worker. Religious healer; mental health; Ghana;

    Abstract : The involvement of social workers and religious healers in the treatment and management of child and adolescent mental health disorder (CAMHD) is not a new phenomenon in most African contexts such as Ghana. CAMHD is a global burden, and it is projected to be more in Low and medium-income countries (LMICs) than in High income countries (HICs) in the near future due to the lack of attention and support accorded mental health care in LIMCs. READ MORE

  4. 3. “The pain she feels, I don’t feel it, but I feel for her” : A case study of urban teenage schoolboys’ knowledge and attitudes towards menstruation in Ghana

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ella Bogren; [2019]
    Keywords : Menstruation; Male menstrual attitudes; Menstrual health management; Religion; Ghana.;

    Abstract : Menstrual health management can be a difficulty for menstruating women and girls, especially in low- and middle-income countries or other areas of poverty. Menstruation being characterized by stigmatisation, myths and taboo makes it especially troublesome, preventing women and girls to handle their menstruation safely and with dignity. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of strategic stockpoints for UNFPA using a facility location mode

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Erik Hansson; Dayanand Sagar; [2018]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Facility Location; UNFPA; Perishable Commodities; Pre-positioning; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Distribution and warehousing networks of Humanitarian Organizations has proven to be an area where cost reductions and shortened lead times can be achieved. Humanitarian organizations have also started pre-positioning goods in anticipation of disasters as a way to improve their disaster preparedness. READ MORE

  6. 5. From Europe, to the Agbogbloshie Scrapyard

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Strand Simon; [2018]
    Keywords : WEEE; e-waste; trade regulation; EU; Ghana;

    Abstract : The challenge of sound e-waste treatment is something that is a global concern when relating to good business practices, safe working conditions, information security and environment. This research applies a holistic view of the illegal trade of e-waste from Europe to Ghana by aiming to highlight some of its drivers. READ MORE