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THE PROVISION OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING AMONG SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS OF THE MADINA-ADENTAN MUNICIPALITY
No full textAbstract: This study therefore seeks to explore the role of guidance and counselling in the life of students, in the Madina-Adenta Municipality in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is specifically seeks to assess the extent to which senior high schools in the Madina-Adenta Municipality have adopted guidance and counselling and evaluate the effect of guidance and counselling services on the students in the Madina-Adenta Municipality. The study used purposive sampling to select both private and a government school, who have form 3 students. A simply random sampling is employed in getting the students to responses to the survey questions. It became clear from the result that females sought counselling more than the male students. The students do not usually seek counselling from their teachers or dedicated staff but relied more on their peers. These negative forces of peer pressure drive them into most of the undisciplined behaviours that largely can affect their academic performance and gradually wade away their desire for a good future career. It is recommended that students are trained as peer counselling. More peer counselling programmes in the SHS schools.
Keywords: Counselling, Guidance, Evaluate, Dedicated, Peer.
Title: THE PROVISION OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING AMONG SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS OF THE MADINA-ADENTAN MUNICIPALITY
Author: JUDITH LARTELEY BOYE-LARYEA
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 10, Issue 3, July 2022 - September 2022
Page No: 1-12
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Published Date: 01-July-2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6788026
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Role of Self-Worth Contingencies on Sleep Quality Due to Discrimination and Depressive Symptoms
No full textRole of Self-Worth Contingencies on Sleep Quality Due to Discrimination and Depressive Symptoms
Victoria Cambar, Depts. of Psychology and Criminal Justice, Ruth Laryea, and Bianca Owens and Chelsie Dunn, Dept. of Psychology Graduate Students, with Dr. Kristina Hood, Dept. of Psychology
Scholars have well documented the association on discrimination experiences, negative implications for both physical and psychological symptoms (Gee et al., 2007; Williams et al., 2008). According to Stone and Carlisle (2018), the experience of racial discrimination at the workplace may increase the likelihood of negative emotions and sadness. In addition, the occurrence of perceived discrimination experienced by African American undergrad students in college settings has been associated with psychological and emotional problems including depression (Chao, Mallinckrodt, & Wei, 2012). Subtle forms of discrimination in both the school and the workplace are predictors of negative physical health conditions like low energy levels and fatigue (Nadal et al., 2017). A notable variable that may play an influential role in the relationship between discrimination and depressive symptoms is one’s self-worth; but more specifically their self-worth contingencies. Such that, self-worth may also play a role in the link between discrimination and depression. Orth and Robins (2013) suggest that individuals with low self-esteem/worth are more likely to feel sad, lonely, and dejected. Contingent self-worth, the fluctuation of one’s self-worth in response to positive or negative experiences including the perceived approval or lack thereof of peers, has also shown to be a vulnerability factor for depression and depressive symptoms (Crocker & Knight, 2005; Crocker et al., 2003). According to Zahn and colleagues (2015) low self-worth and feelings of worthlessness, often appear to occur consistently with lack of energy. Therefore, the present study sought to examine the moderating role of contingent self-worth (i.e., others’ approval) on the link between experiences of discrimination at work or school and depressive symptoms after controlling for age, frequency of gendered racial discriminatory experiences, and gendered racial socializations. The current study consisted of 206 Black/African American women between the ages of 18 and 55 (M=33.24, SD=8.46). Majority of the sample was employed (97%) and about 30% were enrolled in a two- or four-year university. Participants were recruited from Amazon Mechanical Turk and completed questions assessing their sleep quality due to discrimination, depressive symptoms (i.e., energy and emotion levels), and self-worth contingencies (i.e., self-worth based on others’ approval).
The moderation model was assessed via the PROCESS macro (Hayes, 2017) within SPSS v.26 using 5,000 bootstrapped samples. Moderation analysis revealed a statistically significant interaction between sleep quality due to discrimination and others’ approval-contingent self-worth on depressive symptoms (i.e., energy and emotions), b=-.07,SE=.04, 95% CI [-.14, -.01], p=.04. To interpret the statistically significant moderation effect, we used Hayes’s PROCESS v.3 (2017) Johnson-Neyman and bootstrap analysis. Findings revealed that others’ approval-contingent self-worth is a significant moderator of the link between sleep quality due to discrimination and depressive symptoms at higher levels of self-worth contingencies only (b=-.20,SE=.07, 95% CI [-.33, -.06], p=.00). More specifically, among those who higher self-worth contingencies, those who reported poor sleep quality due to discrimination reported greater depressive symptoms compared to those with better sleep quality. Findings could potentially enhance existing mental health interventions by increasing awareness of how discriminatory events impact sleep quality and depressive symptoms.https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/uresposters/1301/thumbnail.jp
Is the international safety management code an organisational tool to discipline the human element
No full textThe birth of the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships andfor Pollution Prevention (hereinafter ISM Code) is said to a reaction to the sinkingof the Herald of free Enterprise on 6th March 1987.The human element is said to bea generic term used to describe what makes humans behave the way they do and theconsequences that result. The author would seek to analyse the ISM Code if, it is amanagement tool that disciplines the human element. Though, the ISM Code leads moretowards structured safety measures and to an upgraded concern for the responsibilitiesinherent in every rank and functions of the shore staff and vessel crew, can it be said tobe a management tool to discipline the human element? Since it has limitations, suchthat the personnel onboard and ashore, who are involved in its implementation througha Safety Management System (hereinafter SMS), should understand, be motivated,willing to own and implement the SMS, just to mention a few. Again the ISM Code doesnot prescribe punitive actions against the person who fail to follow a company's SMS.Again, it's been said that, the completing of checklists and paper work that comes withthe SMS does not necessarily prove actual physical action taken. The ISM Code maybe a good management tool to discipline the human element, if the personnel involvedwould own the system and willingly make it work by giving a purposeful attention to theperformance of assigned tasks
An Epidemiological Study of Organized-Crime in Contemporary Ghana and its Impact on Society
No full textPURPOSE:
This paper sets out the reasons for the prevalence of organized-criminal activities in Ghana. This study is based on an epidemiological qualitative study conducted by the author on his visits to Ghana.
METHODOLOGY:
The approach adopted in this paper involves discussing the use of qualitative research in organized-crime, and focusing in particular on the causes, distribution, control and recommendation.
FINDINGS:
The paper delineates the need for more research and offers prescription to remedy the rise of organized criminal networks in Ghana
Placental DEPTOR as a stress sensor during pregnancy
No full textThe author(s) has paid for this article to be freely available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Copyright @ 2012 Portland Press. The article has been made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund.DEPTOR [DEP-domain-containing and mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin)-interacting protein] is a modulator of mTOR signalling that binds to mTORC (mTOR complex) 1 and mTORC2. However, to date, the precise functions of DEPTOR are not fully elucidated, particularly in reproductive tissues where mTOR acts as a placental nutrient sensor. Pregnancy is associated with major physiological and psychosocial changes and adaptation to these changes is crucial for normal fetal development. In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that maternal stress can affect mTOR signalling at term, and, as a result, influence placental growth. We first investigated the expression of DEPTOR, mTOR, rictor (rapamycin-insensitive companion of mTOR) and raptor (regulatory associated protein of mTOR) from human placentas (n=23) using Q-PCR (quantitative PCR), and correlated these data to days of pregnancy and maternal stress, as well as placental and fetal weight. Maternal and fetal cortisol levels were also measured. JEG-3 and BeWo cells, used as placental in vitro models, were treated with cortisol and DEPTOR expression was assessed using Q-PCR. DEPTOR appears to be the predominant transcript in the human placenta compared with mTOR, rictor and raptor in both term (n=13) and preterm (n=10) placentas as assessed by Q-PCR. There was a significantly lower level only of log-DEPTOR gene expression in the high stress group (-1.34) than in the low stress group (0.07; t₂₀=2.41, P=0.026). Interestingly, mothers with high stress had significantly elevated levels of cortisol (8555 pg/ml) compared with those with low stress (4900 pg/ml). We then tested the hypothesis that cortisol can directly affect DEPTOR expression. When BeWo cells were treated with cortisol 10, 100 and 1000 nM, the expression of DEPTOR was significantly down-regulated by 50, 41 and 39% (all P<0.05) respectively when compared with basal levels. Treatment of JEG-3 cells with cortisol, led to a significant decrease of DEPTOR expression at 100 nM (39%, P<0.05) and at 1000 nM (73%, P<0.01). These novel findings are indicative of a higher order of complexity of DEPTOR signalling in the human placenta that is affected by maternal stress, which could affect pregnancy outcome
Human Rabies in Kumasi: A Growing Public Health Concern
No full textRabies is a source of concern for Public Health Officials. It is known to have a case fatality of 100% worldwide. Of all cases reported, 95% occurred in Africa and Asia put together. The Ghana Office of Rabies in West Africa (RIWA) suggests that the numbers in Ghana maybe underreported due to ineffective surveillance systems. The study therefore reviewed medical records of all suspected rabies cases and case-based forms filed by Disease Control Officers to the Disease Surveillance Unit of the Ghana Health Service. Twenty-one cases of suspected human rabies cases were reported in the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) from January 2013 to January 2015. A little of 50% of cases were males. A third of the cases did not receive PEP though they reported to a health facility. On the average cases were reported 2 months after the exposure. This study also reported 100% fatality with 60% dying within 24 hours post admission. It is recommended that there is effort aimed at Public Education and also to control stray dogs. Governments are also admonished to make available PEPs at health facilities.</jats:p
Multi-Disciplinary Stroke Care in Developing Countries – Lessons from the Wessex-Ghana Stroke Partnership
No full textStroke disease in Ghana has been of increasing concern since the mid to late 20th century, in association with the increasing westernisation of diet and lifestyle [1]. Two thirds of world-wide mortality cases from stroke occur in sub-Saharan Africa [2], and in the Ghanaian capital city region of Accra, stroke is now attributed as the second largest cause of death [1]. The burden of stroke in sub-Saharan Africa is significant [3].
Experts recommend a three-prong approach to dealing with the burden of non-communicable disease (NCD): epidemiological surveillance; primary prevention (preventing disease in healthy populations); and secondary prevention (preventing complications and improving quality of life in affected communities) [4]. This paper outlines the development of a specialist stroke service in Accra, Ghana. This work therefore broadly relates to the secondary prevention aspect, achieved through the development of a dedicated and specialised stroke service. Whilst this project took place in Ghana, the learning could be applied to the development of a stroke service in any resource poor setting, such as South Sudan. Indeed, because the focus is on establishing the fundamentals of organised stroke care, the principles are also entirely relevant to more developed health care systems
Coverage and predictors of full measles-rubella immunization among children aged 24–59 months in Northern Ghana: a post measles outbreak assessment
No full textAbstract Introduction Vaccination plays a critical role in ensuring the health, survival, and well-being of children worldwide. It is one of the most cost-effective and scientifically proven public health interventions that protect children from severe and life-threatening diseases. Despite efforts to improve measles vaccination coverage in the five Northern regions of Ghana, less than 70% complete vaccination coverage leaves these areas vulnerable to outbreaks. To fill this gap, our study explores the predictors of complete measles immunization coverage among children aged 24–59 months in Northern Ghana. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to September 2023. Data was collected from caregivers of children aged 24–59 months. A sample size of 636 children with a multistage sampling technique was used. We collected data from the caregivers using a semi-structured questionnaire and a data abstraction tool. Logistic regression was used to assess the factors associated with measles vaccine uptake at a 5% significance level. Results Among the 617 children, 61.1% (0.57–0.65) were fully vaccinated against measles. The first dose of the measles-rubella vaccine was received by 87.7% (95% CI: 0.84–0.90) of the children. After adjusting for potential confounders, regression models showed that the awareness (aOR = 2.91, 95% CI:1.35–6.25), high knowledge level (aOR = 8.27, 95% CI:3.02–22.71), ANC (aOR = 2.48, 95% CI:1.11–5.52), side effects (aOR = 0.04, 95% CI:0.02–0.08) and receiving other childhood vaccines (aOR = 3.27, 95%CI:1.80–5.94) were significantly associated with the uptake of measles-rubella vaccines in Northern Ghana. Conclusion The uptake of the second dose of the measles-rubella vaccine in Northern Ghana was below the recommended 95% by the WHO. Awareness of the vaccine, knowledge level, ANC attendance, receiving other vaccines, and perceived side effects were the main predictors of measles vaccine uptake in the region. Ghana Health Service should intensify sensitization and awareness creation at the community level
Brain Drain or Brain Exchange?
No full textThis paper explores the “brain drain” hypothesis – the idea that New Zealand is losing many of its most talented citizens to other countries. We conclude that we are experiencing more of a brain exchange than a brain drain. There have been net outflows of New Zealand citizens for forty years, and we have been replacing those leaving with non-New Zealand citizens. On the basis of the data available, our immigrants appear to be more skilled than our emigrants (and than our general population). But there may be some cause for concern if immigrants cannot get jobs to make use of their skills. Migration flows to and from Australia are different from those with the rest of the world. New Zealand consistently loses its citizens to Australia, but they are not just the highest skilled. Instead, they are representative of the general population of New Zealand. That is, there is no brain drain to Australia either, but what might be called a “same drain”. This is likely to be a consequence of the common labour market. Policy responses could focus on both outflows and inflows. Limited policy levers exist for attracting and retaining New Zealand citizens within the country, other than making the country a more attractive place to work, and live. The key policy issue for inflows is the improvement of the selection, settlement, and integration of immigrants. The paper ends by calling for a more sophisticated debate on immigration and emigration, and a more accurate conception of what will be an ongoing trend – that is, the increasingly free flow of people (including New Zealanders), around the globe.International migration, brain drain
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