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The Concordance Between Xpert Mtb/rif, Microscopy and Culture for Presumed Tuberculosis Patients at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

Brenya, Francis Obeng (University of Cape Coast, 2022-11)

Sputum Smear Microscopy (SSM) is time-honoured tuberculosis (TB) detection tool in resource-constrained settings such as Ghana. However, sensitivity and specificity are low. The purpose of this retrospective study, which ...
Menstrual Hygiene Management Practices Among Adolescent Girls in the Kassena Nankana East Municipality

Dery, Joseph Sobie (University of Cape Coast, 2022-10)

Adolescent girls may enter into menarche without any basic information about menstruation. This can make it challenging for them to efficiently manage their periods. It can also result in low confidence levels and deny ...
Cytokine Gene Polymorphisms and Parasite Drug Resistance Mutations Among Malaria Gametocyte Carriers and Non-carriers in Southern Ghana

Ayensu, Bright (University of Cape Coast, 2018-09)

Malaria is a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the Plasmodium spp. The transmission of the parasites is influenced by human and parasite factors that initiate specific immune response. IL10, IFN-γ, and nitric oxide ...
Biopsychosocial Experiences of Men Living With Prostate Cancer

Kakraba Kaitoo, Derrick (2021-11)

The attention men‘s health is receiving recently, specifically, prostate cancer, can be largely attributed to the World Health Organisation‘s efforts to create awareness and invest in research on prostate diseases. Of ...
Influence Of Customer Care On Customer Satisfaction: A Study Of Clients Of Atl Fm

Donkor, Jonathan (University of Cape Coast, 2021-07)

The study sought to examine the influence customer care elements have on customer satisfaction at ATL FM. The study employed a quantitative research approach using explorative factor analysis in assessing customer care ...
Influence of Adolescents’ Perception of Parental Treatment Practices on School Belongingness and Academic Engagement Among S.h.s Students in Central Region

Ansah, Benjamin Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2022-12)

Adolescents’ perceptions of parental treatment practices and their influence on school belongingness and academic engagement were examined in this study. A cross-sectional survey design was used for the study. Data was ...
Relationship Between Organisational Climate and Retention of Tutors in Colleges of Education in Central Region, Ghana

Mensah, Benedicta (University of Cape Coast, 2021-10)

his study examined the relationship between organisational climate and retention of tutors in Colleges of Education in Central Region of Ghana. A concurrent embedded mixed-methods and descriptive designs were adopted. ...
Relationship Between Organisational Climate and Retention of Tutors in Colleges of Education in Central Region, Ghana

Mensah, Benedicta (University of Cape Coast, 2021-10)

This study examined the relationship between organisational climate and retention of tutors in Colleges of Education in Central Region of Ghana. A concurrent embedded mixed-methods and descriptive designs were adopted. ...
Effects of Stress on the Job Performance of Psychiatric Nurses at Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana

Baidoo, Benedicta; Baidoo, Benedicta (University of Cape Coast, 2022-05)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of stress on job performance of psychiatric nurses in the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital in Cape Coast. Descriptive survey design was adapted for the study. A sample ...
Efficacies of Counselling Theories in Reducing Suicide Ideation Among Undergraduate Students of University Of Cape Coast, Ghana

Ackon, Benedicta Ama; Ackon, Benedicta Ama (University of Cape Coast, 2022-05)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relative efficacies of two counselling theories [Individual Psychology (IP) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)] in reducing suicide ideation among regular undergraduate ...
Employability of University Graduates With Physical Disabilities in Ho Municipality

Abdoul, Aziz Bashiru (University of Cape Coast, 2022-03)

The purpose of the research was to explore the employability of university graduates with physical disabilities in Ho municipality. Specifically, the study was conducted to explore the lived employment experiences of ...
Church And State: The Involvement Of The Methodist Church In Ghana‘s Political Dispensations And Nation building (1957-2017)

Dzakpasu, Christina Ama (University of Cape Coast, 2021-07)

This study looked into the role played by the Methodist Church Ghana and some of its well-known individuals in the country's political growth. The research examined the contributions made by the Methodist Church and ...
Experiences of Registered Nurses in Carrying Out Their Role as Patients’ Advocates

Nsiah, Comfort (University of Cape Coast, 2017-01)

Patient advocacy plays a critical role in promoting patient safety and quality care. Yet, there is little or no data documenting the practice of patient advocacy among nurses in Ghana. This study explored and provided ...
Continuous Professional Development and Its Perceived Impact on Teacher Professional Practice: an Exploratory-sequential Analysis

Anastasia Nana Ama, Kumi-Korsah; Anastasia Nana Ama, Kumi-Korsah (University of Cape Coast, 2021-10)

Teacher professional development for teachers has gained prominence for its role in maintaining and enhancing teacher knowledge and skills required for teachers’ professional practise. This study explored Continuous ...
Paediatric Patients Dose Optimisation and Risk Assessment in Computed Tomography Examination

SACKEY, THEOPHILUS AKUMEA (Universtity of Cape Coast, 2022-04)

The aim of the study was to establish and utilize national diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) of dose length product (DLP) and computed tomography dose index (CTDI) for routine computed tomography (CT) paediatric ...
Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae from Tuberculosis Patients

Ayoola, Elizabeth (University of Cape Coast, 2021-09)

Antimicrobial drug resistance is a global issue that affects health, economic, and social development. This study therefore set out to determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) in bacteria ...
Career Development and Employee Commitment at Ghana National Association of Teachers (Gnat) Offices

BAIDOO, CHARLES KWAKYE (University of Cape Coast, 2021-10)

The study examined the influence of career development and employee commitment at the Ghana National Association of Teachers’ offices. Specifically, three research objectives were investigated, to: assess the perception ...
Assessing the Utilization of the Nursing Process in the 24-hour Nursing Reports at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital

Menya, Asantewaa Amma (University of Cape Coast, 2020-08)

Nurses are expected to provide quality care to their patients and families using the nursing process and document as such. However, it is unclear whether the content of the 24-hour nursing reports reflects the nursing ...
The Role of Internal Audit Function in the Detection and Prevention of Material Weaknesses: a Case Study of Agotime-ziope District Assembly in the Volta Region

ATTIPOE, DIVINE (University of Cape Coast, 2021-07)

The purpose of setting up an internal audit unit in an organization is to expose or correct its material weaknesses to ensure that its specific goals and objectives are achieved. This study therefore focused on the ...
Unsafe Abortion: the Experiences of Selected Young Women in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana

ADOWAA, PATIENCE PENSANG (University of Cape Coast, 2022-07)

Unsafe abortion is considered to be a widely underestimated issue in reproductive health care, and it poses a significant danger to the health of young women. The study sought to explore unsafe abortion: The experiences ...

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