RESEARCH
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Title : Female Genital Mutilation and Adolescent Health Perceptive of female porters at Makola market.

Author: Naa – Amoa Dodoo

Department: School of nursing, university of Ghana.

Supervisor: Miss Bernice Goka

Date: June 1999

Abstract

In this study, the perspectives of female porters at the 31st December, Makola Market about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was examined being particular with the teenagers.  It was to explore their knowledge about FGM, what they think the reasons are for which It is done, the effects it has on people who have gone through it and their possible suggestions.

Primary data was collected through an interview schedule.  Thirty adolescent porters were interviewed accidentally.  Customs and tradition was the main reason for which FGM is practiced. 

Title: The Attitudes and behaviors towards Alcohol Intake of undergraduate students, University of                 Ghana.

Author: Barbara Birikorang


Department: School of nursing, university of Ghana.


Supervisor: Mrs Faustina Oware-Gyekye

Date: May 2001

Abstract

This research as an exploratory one, which was conducted on the university of Ghana campus, specifically in commonwealth hall, to explore attitudinal and behavioural issues associated with chemical use among undergraduate student Six (6) out of twelve (12) blocks were randomly chosen.  Data was collected from these six (6) blocks on the attitudes and behaviour towards alcohol intake among the undergraduate students in that hall.  In all, sixty (60) subjects were used.

Most of the undergraduate students indicated that they drink alcohol and beverages on special occasions. For example birthday party, hall week celebrations, among others. Most of the students fall wining the age group of 20-25.

The result indicated that, students do not think the intake of alcohol affects their studies. Thus, they need to be seriously educated on the negative effect of the use of the these chemicals.

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Title: Attitude and perception of University students on Voluntary HIV testing: A case of the University           of  Ghana.

Authors: Helen Mawusi Gordon and Farida Inusah

Department: School of nursing, University of Ghana

Supervisor: Mrs Faustina Oware-Gyekye

Date: June 2003

Abstract

This is descriptive research on the attitudes and perception if students about voluntary HIV testing and counseling.  All the subjects were students of the university of Ghana.  A total sample of fifty students was selected purposefully and at random so that all categories of students were represented.  The respondents answered questionnaires made up of 25 items.  Questionnaire elicited from respondents their knowledge about VCT, situations under which they will go for VCT

Findings revealed that comparable number of students will undergo voluntary testing under some mandatory conditions such us marriage and employment. It was also evident that most students even though had knowledge about VCt they did not known where to locate a VCt centre. They result further indicated that majority of students have not done voluntary HIV testing.  Finding also revealed that cost of VCT service and location of Vat centre could be a barrier to testing.

It has been recommended that HIV/AIDS education on campus be intensified.  For any generalization to be drawn on the research, it is recommended that the sample size must cover all tertiary instructions in Ghana.

Title: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the youth towards Sexually Transmitted Infections at           Madina.

Authors: Gloria Edem Asonkey and Betty Mensah

Department: School of nursing, University of Ghana.

Date: June 2005

Abstract

This study was a non-experimental research to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the youth of Madina (Action Progressive Institute) towards STIs.

The sample consisted of fifty respondent who were selected by convenience sampling.  The purpose of the study was explained to respondents and whoever was interested was given the chance to participate in the study.  The study found that 50% of the respondents had engaged in premarital sex without any protection.  It was also found that parents especially do not play any significant role in educating the youth on reproductive health issues especially STIs.  The youth also engage in risky behaviour due to misconception about STIs and sex which make them vulnerable.  This study confirmed views in the literature that there is early provision of youth friendly clinic service for the youth for treatment of STIs and counseling are highlighted.

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Title: Socio-Economic and Cultural practices among the adolescents of Korle-Gonor that causes             teenage pregnancy in the area.

Author: Mercy Awwal et al

Department: School of nursing, University of Ghana.

Supervisor: Mrs. Faustina Oware-Gyekye.

Date: May 2006

Abstract

In modern times the school has become the major tool by which societies educate and prepare their members, both male and female, the play their adult roles effectively.  But in Ghana in general, and Korle-Gonno in particular, statistics indicate that the education of women fall far behind that of men,  one major factor responsible for this shortcoming is teenage pregnancy which causes high drop out rate among girls.

The purpose of this study is to establish factors that lead to teenage pregnancy in Korle-Gonno.  It further assesses the effect of teenage pregnancy on the teenage parents in Korle-Gonno.

A sample of 60 respondents made up of 20 teenage mothers some of whom dropped out whiles 3 were fortunate to go back to school after delivery 30 teenage boys and girls, 10 focus groups of which 5 were health workers and the remaining 5 were opinion leaders.  Among the major factors identified as accounting for teenage pregnancy is lack of parental care and control and local of financial support form parents.

The home and the school need to come together in the education and socialization of children.  In this way the school will be able to understand and appreciate the problems that dace children and parents.  This is partly the work of the welfare officers.

The target group  suggested that harmful cultural practices should be stopped.  Some of the girls are so stubborn and such a policy should be formulated to deal with girls who become pregnant below the age of 19 years despite the care, support and protection given to them by their parents.

Again, they suggested that stricter punishment should be given to the boys/men who impregnate teenagers or they should be sentenced to life imprisonment. 

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