Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss trends in demographic ageing West Africa and asks the question what policy challenges are posed by increasing presence older persons subregion. We explore unique dimensions population subregion, including its rural‐urban gendered distributions, occupational history persons, among others with view identifying health, housing, income security implications ageing. discovers reviews initiatives being pursued respect suggests ways for their...

This study bridges a knowledge gap in existing literature by investigating correlates of male perpetrated intimate partner violence Ghana. Based on review literature, it was hypothesized that some sociodemographic factors would be associated with the experience physical, psychological, and sexual To examine this hypothesis, data were collected from convenience but nonreferral sample 443 women, using structured instrument. Descriptive statistics showed 27%, 62%, 34% sample, respectively, had...

Extant research, mostly in western countries, confirms the consequences of sexual violence against women, but academic scholarship on this topic remains scant for Ghana. This study built existing research by exploring married women Eastern Region Data were obtained from in-depth interviews purposely conducted with 15 survivors violence. The thematic analysis showed that was accompanied physical and emotional abuse. Following abuse, these experienced injuries, psychological problems,...

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the extent which background characteristics, students’ attitudes learning, and use social media influence academic performance among undergraduates in Ghana. It hypothesized that previous performance, hours study, family income, having a personal schedule, attending lectures regularly, participating class discussions, taking notes during lectures, alcohol, media, other factors will student’s grade point average (GPA). Questionnaires were...

What does it mean to grow older? This paper explored this question through discourse analysis. Life course and interpretive perspectives provided a theoretical framework for the study. Semi-structured interviews with purposive sample of 23 participants data on their aging experience which were analyzed as discourse. Initial analysis identified four narrative frames: accumulated age, wisdom; changed social status; onset health problems; increased likelihood death. Further introduced two...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess West African countries’ approach address the issue domestic violence (DV) in order identify limitations and suggest policy measures. situates DV Africa context international literature examines question: what are approaches combating way forward? focusses on Ghana as a case example efforts at addressing Africa. This because pioneer among very few countries that have developed legislative cum framework combat DV. A critical review Ghana’s...

By the year 2050, over 6 million of Ghana’s population will be people aged 60 years and above. Because increased health challenges that accompany aging, older Ghanaians have needs to address communicable chronic non-communicable diseases. This suggests now into future, adults in Ghana contact with care professionals. The aim this qualitative study was explore adults’ expectations experiences professionals generate information shape policy service delivery. Interviews were conducted a...

This paper examines the scope and potential impact of current child-focused policies in Ghana as a West Africa example. The assesses thrust Ghana's child protection policy terms its sound theoretical basis, congruence with Convention on Right Child (CRC) well African Charter Rights Welfare (ACRWC) promise socio-economic empowerment for families children. analysis efforts highlights what is currently happening needs to happen welfare Africa.

Economic abuse is a significant gender-based problem in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa, but few studies explore the consequences of this type on women's lives their coping strategies. This study examined narratives 16 Ghanaian women intimate relationships who experienced economic Greater Accra, Ashanti, Upper East regions Ghana. Results indicate negatively affected female survivors’ jobs, businesses, food security led to physical violence adverse health implications. Some coped by relying...

Safety is an essential public good, more so in urban locales, and it has become imperative to understand safety the city from perspectives of diverse dwellers. This paper explores young people’s on its promotion city, using a group people St. John’s, Newfoundland Labrador (NL). The study answers question, what are city? A conceptual framework discourse analysis methodology informed design conduct study. Following purposive sampling, 23 aged 15 24 years participated face-to-face interviews...

What do young people know about youth risky and antisocial behaviors (RASB) what they suggest could be done to address these behaviors? Although there is much literature on RASB, has been little qualitative exploration of the question stated here. The current study aimed broach fill gap. contributes extant by exploring types RASB among youth, reasons for behaviors, possible ways them from perspectives in Newfoundland Labrador (NL). Constructivist interpretive where reality determined through...

Globally, young people are a major demographic group and key constituency in socioeconomic policy considerations. However, neoliberal era, the social inclusion of youth is jeopardy. This qualitative study explored people’s connectedness to community opportunities for Newfoundland Labrador. The perspectives capital, exclusion, sense provided theoretical framework study. A purposive sample 23 aged 15 24 years data through interviews, which we analyzed inductively, using thematic analysis. We...