Is there a link between financial literacy and financial behaviour? by Kwame Mireku, Francis Appiah, Joseph Akadeagre Agana

“…We tested our hypothesis by using the logistic regression technique on a cross-sectional sample of 3,932 students pursuing various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Ghanaian public and private universities. Notably, we selected our respondents from six (6) public and six (6) private universities. …”
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Tensile Strength and Micro-Hardness Properties of Common Roofing Sheets in Ghana. by Stephen Agyei, Kofi Owusu-Sekyere, Jerry John Kwoffie

“…Based on this it was concluded that AlZn3* is the best roofing sheet on the Ghanaian market due to its unmatched mechanical strength. …”
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Cardiovascular disease prevention: Community Based Asset Mapping within religious networks in a rural Sub-Saharan African neighbourhood. by Andrew Willis, Samuel Chatio, Natalie Darko, Engelbert A Nonterah, Sawudatu Zakariah-Akoto, Joseph Alale, Ceri R Jones, Ffion Curtis, Setor Kunutsor, Patrick O Ansah, Sam Seidu

“…This study aimed to identify and catalogue community-based assets for the purposes of developing and deploying a screening and education programme for cardiometabolic risk factors (diabetes and hypertension) within religious organisations in a local community in a rural Ghanaian context. We utilised a community-based form of participatory research made up of a number of different components including community-based asset mapping and stakeholder consultation, supplemented by 18 in-depth interviews and 10 focus groups with n = 115 service users, to map existing assets with relevance to cardiometabolic health in this setting and context. …”
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Use of microencapsulated iron(II) fumarate sprinkles to prevent recurrence of anaemia in infants and young children at high risk by Zlotkin Stanley, Antwi Kojo Yeboah, Schauer Claudia, Yeung George

“…METHODS: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled design was used to study 437 Ghanaian children aged 8-20 months who were not anaemic (haemoglobin 5100 g/l). …”
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Perceived organizational politics: Implications for nurses’ stress and job satisfaction by Yennuten Paarima, Asongo Akwobi Kisinna, Adelaide Maria Ansah Ofei

“…It is the first research to investigate organizational politics using nursing population in the Ghanaian context and makes significant contributions to theory and practice.…”
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Maternal hypertensive mother's knowledge, attitudes and misconceptions on hypertension in pregnancy: A multi-center qualitative study in Ghana. by Evelyn Tamma, Kwame Adu-Bonsaffoh, Adanna Nwameme, Phyllis Dako-Gyeke, Emmanuel Srofenyoh, Joyce Browne

“…This study therefore explored the knowledge, misconceptions and attitudes of Ghanaian women who were affected by hypertension in pregnancy. …”
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Powering Ghana’s future: unraveling the dynamics of electricity generation and the path to sustainable energy by Sampson Agyapong Atuahene, Qian Xu Sheng

“…The model examines the linear lead–lag relationships between variables in the Ghanaian electricity sector and power consumption, using data from 2002 to 2021. …”
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The role of farmers and organizational networks in climate information communication: the case of Ghana by Chidiebere Ofoegbu, Mark New

“…Originality/value – This paper provides a critical overview of key issues in influencing the relevancy and usefulness of climate information in the Ghanaian agriculture sector. Insights gained and recommendations made are essential for deploying effective climate services in Ghana and can be relevant for many African countries because of similar socioeconomic contexts.…”
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An exploratory study on excess weight gain: Experiences of Postmenopausal Women in Ghana. by Isaac Mensah Bonsu, Hellen Myezwa, Corlia Brandt, Adedayo Tunde Ajidahun, Monday Omoniyi Moses, Benjamin Asamoah

“…<h4>Aim</h4>The current study explored the experiences regarding excess weight (overweight and obesity) gain among Ghanaian postmenopausal women in Bono East (Techiman) region.…”
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Exploring the cultural perspectives and implications of infertility among couples in the Talensi and Nabdam Districts of the upper east region of Ghana by Anthony Kolsabilik Kuug, Sindiwe James, Jardien-Baboo Sihaam

“…Considering the cultural inclination of most Ghanaian communities, especially the current study setting, it is imperative that policymakers and public health practitioners should consider fertility interventions that are culturally sensitive. …”
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Going Down Memory Lane in the Application of Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behaviour Model to Measure Entrepreneurial Intention: An Sem-Pls Approach by Kwaku Amofah, Ramon Saladrigues

“…One of the theoretical implications of our study relates to evidence of the consistency of the theory of planned behavior in explaining entrepreneurial intention in the Ghanaian context. Future studies could replicate this research by sampling more technical universities in Ghana and other settings. …”
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Female students' perspectives on cervical cancer screening inclusion in pre-admission university requirements in Ghana. by Evans Osei Appiah, Stella Appiah, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Boateng Susana Agyekum, Janet Acquah, Anna Nyamekye Addo Gyasi, Cindy Ofori-Appiah

“…In conclusion, the study found that students were willing to undergo CCS if made mandatory for admission and suggested it be included in pre-admission screening requirements to encourage more Ghanaian women to participate. As CCS is effective in reducing cervical cancer incidence and burden, the proposal of including it in pre-university screening should be considered to increase uptake.…”
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Infection prevention and control in neonatal units: An ethnographic study of social and clinical interactions among healthcare providers and mothers in Ghana. by Gifty Sunkwa-Mills, Kodjo Senah, Britt Pinkowski Tersbøl

“…This study explored care practices and the interactions between healthcare providers and mothers in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in two Ghanaian hospitals and discusses the relevance for IPC.…”
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Going Down Memory Lane in the Application of Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behaviour Model to Measure Entrepreneurial Intention: An Sem-Pls Approach by Kwaku Amofah, Ramon Saladrigues

“…One of the theoretical implications of our study relates to evidence of the consistency of the theory of planned behavior in explaining entrepreneurial intention in the Ghanaian context. Future studies could replicate this research by sampling more technical universities in Ghana and other settings. …”
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Perceptions about the causes and treatment of cancer – A cross-sectional survey of university students in Ghana by Martin Gameli Akakpo, Evelyn Owusu Roberts, Rachel Annobil, Abigail Serwaah Aboagye

“…Using standardized scales deployed in a survey, the study measured student perceptions about the causes of cancer, stigmatization, and opinion about the possibility of treating cancer. 225 students were sampled from two universities in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. The study used multiple linear regression and a logistic regression to answer two research questions. …”
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The Global Land Rush and Agricultural Investment in Ghana: Existing Knowledge, Gaps, and Future Directions by John Anku, Nathan Andrews, Logan Cochrane

“…Contrary to the perception of large-scale land acquisitions being undertaken by foreign investors, the review shows there is a significant role of Ghanaian investors. Additionally, we found the negative impact of these acquisitions, specifically biofuel projects, which featured predominantly in the literature captured in this study. …”
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Macroeconomic Uncertainty and Private Investment in Ghana: An Empirical Investigation by William Bekoe, Philip Kofi Adom

“… In spite of the progress made in economic performance over the years, the Ghanaian economy continues to be bedevilled by a host of constraints. …”
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Improving the reading proficiency of mature students through a task-based language teaching approach by Susana Adjei-Mensah, Naomi Y. Boakye, Andries Masenge

“…Background: Mature age admission at universities is increasing rapidly all over the world and Ghanaian universities, both private and public, are no exception. …”
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African foods for deep learning-based food recognition systems dataset by Grace Ataguba, Rock Ezekiel, James Daniel, Emeka Ogbuju, Rita Orji

“…In addition, the list of Ghanaian foods we collected are: Jollof Rice, Palm-nut Soup and Waakye. …”
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Physico-chemical characterization of selected feedstocks as co-substrates for household biogas generation in Ghana by Blissbern Appiagyei Osei-Owusu, Martina Francisca Baidoo, Richard Arthur, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng

“…Consequently, this study examined the physico-chemical properties of Human Excreta (HE), Food Leftovers (FLO), Kitchen Residue (KR) and Cow Dung (CD) of Ghanaian origin adhering to recommended standards. …”
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