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Sarfo, I.A.
Health Seeking Behaviour among People Suffering from Cardiovascular Disorders
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Degree: 2015, University of Ghana
URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21206 
► The study explores health seeking behaviour among people suffering from cardiovascular disorders in the New Juaben Municipality of Ghana, as a result of relationship between…
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▼ The study explores health seeking behaviour among people suffering from cardiovascular disorders in the New Juaben Municipality of
Ghana, as a result of relationship between their personal experiences and their cultural worldview. This study was undertaken in an environment predominantly inhabited by Akans who hold the notion that health is maintained when there is a harmonious relationship between the individual and the environment and that there is no distinction between the physical and the supernatural worlds. The worldview that guides the people is the supernatural attribution to various health-related issues and that helps them to deal with matters related to their health. This contrast the views held by western trained clinicians who use solely the biomedical approach to explain health and illness and that this approach fails to take cognizance of the cultural explanation and local explanations of diseases into consideration. Limited studies on how such cultural beliefs influence health seeking behaviour for cardiovascular disorders, and that the few that have been undertaken have heavily relied on western conceptualisations to explain health and help seeking. Using a concurrent mixed method design, this study set out to understand health seeking behaviour using both qualitative (study 1) and quantitative (study 2) approaches. Study 1, was made up of (n=46) participants, involving 33 participants for focus group discussions and 13 key informants. The study explored the cultural values and belief systems that influence health seeking behaviour for cardiovascular disorders. Participants were of diverse age, sex, educational and occupational background. Using the thematic content analysis, the study showed that cultural factors such as definition, aetiology, enemysm and sale of diseases, communality, spirituality, relational tensions and multiple health seeking influence health seeking behaviour for cardiovascular disorders. To cross validate the findings of the qualitative study a quantitative study (study 2) was undertaken to explore health seeking behaviour for cardiovascular disorders. Quantitative data was collected from a different sample of 560 respondents. Hierarchical and categorical multiple regression and t-test were used to analyse the quantitative data. Results corroborated the findings of the qualitative study that cultural values and beliefs including belief in the supernatural aetiology of cardiovascular disorders were found to significantly influence health seeking behaviour. Results further showed that local definition of a disorder influences that choice of healthcare. Again, the role of traditional healers in the provision of holistic care is significant because of their ability to provide culturally accepted service to clients. On the basis of the findings, a three dimensional linear decision making process namely causal attribution, social persuasion and spatial dimensions and a model for health seeking were proposed. The findings are discussed within the framework of existing theories.
Advisors/Committee Members: Danquah, S.A (advisor), Pappoe, M (advisor), Asumeng, M (advisor).
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APA (6th Edition):
Sarfo, I. A. (2015). Health Seeking Behaviour among People Suffering from Cardiovascular Disorders
. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21206
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sarfo, I A. “Health Seeking Behaviour among People Suffering from Cardiovascular Disorders
.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Ghana. Accessed February 20, 2019.
http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21206.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sarfo, I A. “Health Seeking Behaviour among People Suffering from Cardiovascular Disorders
.” 2015. Web. 20 Feb 2019.
Vancouver:
Sarfo IA. Health Seeking Behaviour among People Suffering from Cardiovascular Disorders
. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Ghana; 2015. [cited 2019 Feb 20].
Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21206.
Council of Science Editors:
Sarfo IA. Health Seeking Behaviour among People Suffering from Cardiovascular Disorders
. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Ghana; 2015. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21206
University of Ghana
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Otchere, Y.O.
Masculine Gender Role Conflict and its Psycho-Social Correlates: A Study among Homosexual Men in Ghana.
Degree: 2014, University of Ghana
URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21809
► Building on current knowledge, the primary aim of the present study was to assess psycho-social correlates of Masculine Gender Role Conflict (MGRC) among homosexual men…
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▼ Building on current knowledge, the primary aim of the present study was to assess psycho-social correlates of Masculine Gender Role Conflict (MGRC) among homosexual men and to posit and test a model by which the variables (psychological well-being, gay identity development and attitudes towards psychological help seeking behaviour) are related to MGRC. Guided by the Male gender role conflict theory, survey and interviews were used to collect data from 175 homosexual men. The data analysis methods used in the present study includes: descriptive statistics, pearson r correlation, regression and the Interpretative Phenomenological Analyses (IPA) to elaborate understandings on the relationships among the variables of interest.
Correlation analyses revealed that high scores on MGRC were associated with positive attitude towards seeking psychological help. Also, high scores on MGRC were associated with fewer problems with anger, anxiety and depression among homosexual men. On the contrary, Africentric coping strategies could not moderate the relationship between MGRC and psychological well-being. Consequently, no mediation path was detected between gender role conflict and Gay Identity development with, sex-role preference as a mediator variable. Data derived from the qualitative analyses suggest that homosexual men in the present study experience stressors associated with MGRC. However, the results showed that collective coping in terms of sense of sexual identity was more recognizable among homosexual men. Therefore, the present study suggested a contextual model to better understand Masculine Gender Role Conflict among homosexual men in Africa.
Advisors/Committee Members: Danquah, S.A (advisor), Opoku, J. Y (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Masculine Gender Role Conflict;
Psycho-Social Correlates;
Homosexual Men;
Ghana
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Otchere, Y. O. (2014). Masculine Gender Role Conflict and its Psycho-Social Correlates: A Study among Homosexual Men in Ghana.
(Doctoral Dissertation). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21809
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Otchere, Y O. “Masculine Gender Role Conflict and its Psycho-Social Correlates: A Study among Homosexual Men in Ghana.
” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Ghana. Accessed February 20, 2019.
http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21809.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Otchere, Y O. “Masculine Gender Role Conflict and its Psycho-Social Correlates: A Study among Homosexual Men in Ghana.
” 2014. Web. 20 Feb 2019.
Vancouver:
Otchere YO. Masculine Gender Role Conflict and its Psycho-Social Correlates: A Study among Homosexual Men in Ghana.
[Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Ghana; 2014. [cited 2019 Feb 20].
Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21809.
Council of Science Editors:
Otchere YO. Masculine Gender Role Conflict and its Psycho-Social Correlates: A Study among Homosexual Men in Ghana.
[Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Ghana; 2014. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21809
University of Ghana
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Larweh, E.
The Relationship between Self-Esteem, Needs Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being of Male Prisoners. A Case Study of the James Camp Prison, Accra.
Degree: 2016, University of Ghana
URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21426
► The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between the Self-Esteem, Needs Satisfaction and the Psychological Well-Being of prisoners. The study employed…
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▼ The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between the Self-Esteem, Needs Satisfaction and the Psychological Well-Being of prisoners. The study employed the correlation survey design method to solicit information from respondents who are prisoners in the James Camp Prison in Accra. The random sampling technique was used to select 155 male prisoners from an estimated population of 347 as at the time of data collection. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16. The findings in relation to the stated hypotheses revealed that, a significant positive correlation exists between self-esteem, needs satisfaction and psychological well-being. It was recommended that counselling should be strengthened on substance/drug-abuse treatment, anger management, decision making, sexual abuse and conflict resolution in our prisons to help reduce the psychological effects of imprisonment on inmates.
Advisors/Committee Members: Danquah, S.A (advisor), Bruce, D (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Self-Esteem;
Needs Satisfaction;
Male Prisoners;
James Camp Prison, Accra.
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Larweh, E. (2016). The Relationship between Self-Esteem, Needs Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being of Male Prisoners. A Case Study of the James Camp Prison, Accra.
(Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21426
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Larweh, E. “The Relationship between Self-Esteem, Needs Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being of Male Prisoners. A Case Study of the James Camp Prison, Accra.
” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed February 20, 2019.
http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21426.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Larweh, E. “The Relationship between Self-Esteem, Needs Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being of Male Prisoners. A Case Study of the James Camp Prison, Accra.
” 2016. Web. 20 Feb 2019.
Vancouver:
Larweh E. The Relationship between Self-Esteem, Needs Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being of Male Prisoners. A Case Study of the James Camp Prison, Accra.
[Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2016. [cited 2019 Feb 20].
Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21426.
Council of Science Editors:
Larweh E. The Relationship between Self-Esteem, Needs Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being of Male Prisoners. A Case Study of the James Camp Prison, Accra.
[Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2016. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/21426
University of Ghana
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Mensah-Sarbah, C.
An Evaluation of Various Contributions of the Nation’s Clinical Psychologists to Health Care In Ghana From 1972-2005.
Degree: 2005, University of Ghana
URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/6399
► The study focused on assessing the role and impact that Clinical Psychology as a profession has made on the delivery of health in Ghana since…
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▼ The study focused on assessing the role and impact that Clinical Psychology as a profession has made on the delivery of health in
Ghana since its inception in 1972. In order to achieve this objective, both quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed. The qualitative technique involving interviews and archival research helped reviewed the nature of health delivery that existed before 1972 when Clinical Psychology was not yet introduced, and the contribution it brought to bear on health provision after its introduction. To buttress the unique contribution of Clinical Psychology on health delivery, a pretest-posttest experimental design to investigate the impact of psychotherapy on neurosis was conducted with a sample of 42 patients of Pantang Hospital. Sample characteristics are mean age 31.04 years, SD=9.84 and gender distribution 24 to 18 male and female respectively. Psychotherapy, which is the main treatment approach used by Clinical Psychology was used to intervene with the experimental group. Statistical analysis using the Independent Samples t test revealed significant differences between experimental and control groups. The results showed a drastic reduction in the level of neurosis (anxiety, stress and depression) of the patients who were taken through psychotherapy. Furthermore, comprehensive interviews and archival research conducted reveals that more patients respond better when psychotherapy is integrated with chemotherapy. In conclusion, psychotherapy which was introduced to the health care landscape since 1972 by Clinical Psychology is still potent and valid as when it was first introduced. This finding makes it logical to have Psychologists working hand in hand with Medical Doctors, Psychiatrists, Social Workers and even Nutritionists in hospitals and other health centres as prescribed by the Bio psychosocial model.
Advisors/Committee Members: Danquah, S.A (advisor), Amponsah, B (advisor).
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APA (6th Edition):
Mensah-Sarbah, C. (2005). An Evaluation of Various Contributions of the Nation’s Clinical Psychologists to Health Care In Ghana From 1972-2005.
(Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/6399
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mensah-Sarbah, C. “An Evaluation of Various Contributions of the Nation’s Clinical Psychologists to Health Care In Ghana From 1972-2005.
” 2005. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed February 20, 2019.
http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/6399.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mensah-Sarbah, C. “An Evaluation of Various Contributions of the Nation’s Clinical Psychologists to Health Care In Ghana From 1972-2005.
” 2005. Web. 20 Feb 2019.
Vancouver:
Mensah-Sarbah C. An Evaluation of Various Contributions of the Nation’s Clinical Psychologists to Health Care In Ghana From 1972-2005.
[Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2005. [cited 2019 Feb 20].
Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/6399.
Council of Science Editors:
Mensah-Sarbah C. An Evaluation of Various Contributions of the Nation’s Clinical Psychologists to Health Care In Ghana From 1972-2005.
[Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2005. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/6399
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