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Reaction time and speed as correlates of sports injury among students of football academics in Nigeria: Reaction time and speed as correlates of sports injury among students of football academics in Nigeria
No full textSports participation carries a risk for injuries, which may in some cases lead to permanent disability or death, hence; the need for attention on prevention. Physical fitness is a factor of sports injury. However, there is lack of sufficient evidence on relationship between specific components of physical fitness and sports injuries. This study therefore investigated reaction time and speed as they relate to sports injuries among students of football academies in Nigeria. Correlational research design was adopted for this study, and purposive sampling technique was used to select 128 students from three football academies. Standardised instruments and tests were used to measure the key parameters [i.e. speed and reaction time]. Physical characteristics that included weight, height, position of play, age, dominant leg and experience. Type of injury, part of body affected, event of injury and severity were also recorded. The data collection period was twelve weeks, and the data collected were analysed using percentage, mean, and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient [PPMC] statistical tools. WINKS SDA package was used for analysis and hypothesis were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of this study show that reaction time correlates with sports injuries sustained[r (107) =0.23, p = 0.02], while speed indicates no correlation[r (107) =0.12, p = 0.21]. It is concluded that the level of reaction time acquired and maintained by students of football academies influence the frequency of injury sustained as well as the severity of such injury; while speed level does not have any significant influence on sustenance of injury among the target group
Knowledge and perceived implication of lassa fever among residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State Nigeria: Knowledge and perceived implication of lassa fever among residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State Nigeria
No full textThis study investigated the knowledge and perceived implication of Lassa fever among residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State. The major occupation of the residents of Oke-Ero is farming. During the dry season, some farmers make use of bush burning method as a mean of clearing their lands, during which many of the rats from the bushes find their ways to neighbourhood houses to hide for safety. This gives them access to food stuffs kept by the residents. The purpose of the study was to investigate whether the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State have knowledge of transmission of Lassa fever and determine whether death is a perceived implication of Lassa fever among the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised of all the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State. Multi-stage sampling technique consisting of simple random, proportionate and convenience sampling techniques was used to select a sample size of four hundred and two (402) respondents for the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire validated by three (3) experts from the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental. Health Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria was used for the data collection. Split half method was used to ascertain the reliability of the instrument. A correlation coefficient (r) of 0.70 was obtained through the use of Cronbach alpha. Data collection was conducted by the researcher and three trained research assistants. Inferential statistics of Chi-square (χ2) was used to analyse the postulated null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance, using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0 software. The findings of the study showed that residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State significantly have knowledge on the transmission of Lassa fever. This was because cal. χ2 value (586.90) is greater than critical value (7.82). Death is significantly perceived as implication of Lassa fever among the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State. This was because cal. χ2 value (271.41) is greater than critical value (16.92). Based on the findings, it was concluded that residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area Kwara State have knowledge of the transmission of Lassa fever, and death is perceived as implication of Lassa fever among the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government area Kwara State. Therefore, the researcher recommended that residents should not leave food items open, so as not to give rats access to their food and cultivate the habit of cleanliness. It is also recommended that, further knowledge on Lassa fever and implication should be intensified and campaigns and health education should be carried out to improve the knowledge of residents about the Lassa fever disease
Tutor management support services in colleges of education in Ashanti region, Ghana: Tutor management support services in colleges of education in Ashanti region, Ghana
No full textThe availability of tutor management support services provide the needed guidance, direction and assistance to tutors in the performance of their duties and help overcome diverse challenges they face – professional, personal, material and emotional that can potentially affect their work. The study explored management support services in public colleges of education in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Four research questions and a hypothesis guided the study. Using the census sampling technique all tutors and all principals were used for the study. Data were collected using the questionnaire, and analysed using means and standard deviations, and chi square. Findings include existence of orientation for new tutors and performance appraisal. It was concluded that in-service programmes help tutors to improve upon their skills, and study leave is the preferred incentive for tutors. It is recommended that principals in colleges of education in the Ashanti Region should ensure that orientation programmes are organised for newly recruited tutors. Again, principals of the colleges should be encouraged to continually ensure that tutors are appraised on their performance
Factors influencing teenage pregnancy in Komenda, Edina, Eguafo Abirem Municipality: Factors influencing teenage pregnancy in Komenda, Edina, Eguafo Abirem Municipality
No full textAdolescents are the most important sexually active population in our societies, and given their size and characteristics, majority are exposed to early unplanned and unprotected sexual intercourse leading to unwanted pregnancy and sometimes unsafe abortions. Teenage pregnancy has become very common in the Ghanaian society, especially among adolescents at the Primary and Junior High School (JHS) levels of education. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of teenage pregnancy in the Komenda, Edina, Eguafo Abrem Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana from 2012-2016. The study employed descriptive survey design to purposively sample teenage mothers and pregnant teenagers seeking antenatal and postnatal care at the Elmina Urban Health Centre and Ankaful Leprosy/General Hospital. Questionnaire and secondary data was collected and analyzed using simple frequencies and percentages. The finding revealed 25% prevalence of teenage pregnancy among the adolescents between 2012 and 2016. Poverty, peer pressure, and the influence of the media (electronic and social) were found to be the major risk factors to influence teenage pregnancy among the participants. Birth complications and school dropouts were the major consequences of teenage pregnancy among the participants. It was concluded that the high prevalence of teenage in the municipality could also lead to high presence of sexually transmitted infections. It was therefore recommended that municipal assemblies establish trade schools as well as use successful indigenes as role models to increase students’ ambition for the future and decrease their engagement in the sexual activities. Also, condom usage should be highlighted in the schools to help those who cannot abstain to use protection
Impact of school feeding programme on access to basic education: the case of South Tongu district of the Volta region, Ghana: Impact of school feeding programme on access to basic education: the case of South Tongu district of the Volta region, Ghana
No full textThe study examined the influence of the school feeding programme on access to basic education in the South Tongu District in the Volta Region, Ghana. Mixed method research approach was employed to conduct the study. Stratified random sampling and purposive sampling procedures were used to select 213 respondents for the study. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect the data for the study. Data gathered through questionnaires were analysed using descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies while interview data analysis was done using the thematic approach. The results of the study showed that the school feeding programme has a significant influence on increased enrolment, attendance and retention of pupils in the South Tongu District. However, the implementation of the programme has put pressure on teaching and learning resources as well as increased teacher-pupil ratio. The study therefore, recommended that the government, implementation ministries and agencies should increase the existing human, physical and financial resources for the school feeding programme to be sustained
Study habits, locus of control and gender as determinants of academic achievement of students with hearing impairment in two south-western states, Nigeria: Study habits, locus of control and gender as determinants of academic achievement of students with hearing impairment in two south-western states, Nigeria
No full textThe study examined study habits, locus of control and gender as determinants of academic achievement in English Language among students with hearing impairment in Lagos and Oyo States, Nigeria. Senior secondary students with hearing impairment in inclusive and integrated schools in the two states constituted the population of the study. The sample size of 258 participants was selected through multistage technique. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Study Habit Inventory, English Language Achievement Test and Locus of Control Scale with reliability of 0.73, 0.81 and 0.79 respectively were the instruments used to gather data for the study. The three research hypotheses raised were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Data gathered were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-test, Analysis of Variance and multiple regression analysis. The study revealed that study habits and locus of control have influence on the academic achievement of students with hearing impairment. In addition, locus of control contributed mostly to the academic achievement of students with hearing impairment. It was recommended that students with hearing impairment should be helped to develop good study habits and locus of control
Internal/external frame of reference: exploring the paradoxical relations between mathematics and self-concept across 29 countries: Internal/external frame of reference: exploring the paradoxical relations between mathematics and self-concept across 29 countries
No full textStudents’ self-concept is an important construct in explaining achievement-related outcomes. The study examined the theoretical and methodological issues underpinning the Internal/External (I/E) frame of reference model. This model posits a paradoxical relation between “distinct” school subjects, for example, mathematics and verbal. Also, achievement in each domain is deemed to positively affect self- concept in the matching domain but negatively in the nonmatching domain. The investigation is based on 29 countries (N= 181,745) using the TIMSS–2011 data set. The data supported the assumptions associated with the I/E model. Result indicates a negative achievement effect on non-corresponding self-concepts (internal) and positive effects achievement on the corresponding self-concepts (external). The findings contribute to a better understanding of how students form self-concept across domains cross-culturally
Foreign direct investment and export performance in Ghana: Modeling uncertainty using Bayesian Model Selection Approach: Foreign direct investment and export performance in Ghana: Modeling uncertainty using Bayesian Model Selection Approach
No full textThis paper employs the Bayesian Model Selection (BMS) to determine the link between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and export performance in Ghana. The BMS enables us to consider a large number of potential explanatory variables and deal with the issue of model uncertainty. The study revealed positive effect of FDI on export performance but not as a major driver of export growth in Ghana. However, the effect of domestic savings, trade liberalisation and infrastructure development are found to have stronger effect on export performance than FDI inflows. The study recommends government policies should be geared towards improving domestic savings and the liberalization of the economy towards international trade
Early sexual relationships and age mixing among older adolescents living in an urban slum in Ghana: Early sexual relationships and age mixing among older adolescents living in an urban slum in Ghana
No full textUnderstanding Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health behaviour is paramount if the attainment of improved health outcomes and ultimately, the realisation of Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved. However, the extant literature appears to be disproportionately focused on adolescents in the rural context. Using both qualitative and quantitative data collected from adolescents aged 15-19 years living in Kwesimintsim zongo – an urban slum, this paper attempts to examine early sexual relationships and age mixing among older adolescents. The results point to the presence of risky sexual behaviour among the respondents. Specifically it was found that about a fifth of the respondents were engaged in both early sexual relationships and age mixing. These findings provide useful insight on urban adolescents and their sexual reproductive health in Ghana and it is recommended that preventive measures such as educational campaigns be deployed to dissuade adolescents from engaging in these risky behaviours whose resultant social, psychological and economic costs affect the wider society
Determinants of Capital Flight In Ghana
Get PDFThe study investigated the short-run and long-run determinants of capital flight in Ghana using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) estimation technique. The long-run and short-run results show that real GDP growth rate, higher domestic real interest rate over foreign interest rate, financial development, good governance and strong property rights reduce capital flight, while external debt to GDP leads to increase in capital flight in Ghana. However, lagged external debt to GDP and lagged financial development had negative and positive effect respectively in the short-run. The study recommends that government should adopt more pro-growth policies and resort to domestic borrowing to reduce external debt. The Central Bank of Ghana should improve on the development of the financial sector and ensure competitive domestic interest rates. It is also recommended that Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Ghana should continue to ensure accountability and transparency to strengthen the interest of domestic investors