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Living in protracted communal conflict: Socioeconomic trends and household poverty in Ghana's Yendi area
No full textMotivation: The conflict in Yendi, which dates to the colonial period, was one of the major sources of conflict in northern Ghana. The conflict was partly attributed to the contention on whether it is a convention that succession to the Yendi throne must essentially rotate between the two warring royal factions or revert to the primogenital tradition of unilateral royal family succession to the Ya Na Skin. Purpose: This article provides a critical synthesis of the impact of communal conflict on household poverty and economic empowerment of the poor to achieve decent standards of living in Ghana's Yendi area. It is therefore necessary to answer the research question, what is the impact of the Yendi communal conflict on socioeconomic trends and household poverty?. Methods: We aimed to ascertain the impact of the Yendi conflict on 20 local government officials, NGO representatives, traders, parents, teachers, students, farmers, nurses, members of the traditional authority and security personnel. The average age of participants was 35. Unstructured interviews were conducted with key informants using in-depth interview techniques to gather the necessary data and purposively sampled across Ghana's Yendi. Interviews were recorded, transcribed using a framework approach. Results: The article finds that families that were rich in landed assets and had sufficient income but were most impacted by the conflict have seen their economic conditions deteriorate. This study further reveals that conflict impacts negatively on the welfare of families in different ways. Families endowed with more assets and higher education are identified as having better capacity to withstand economic shocks. Conclusion: There is a need for agricultural industrialization to offer spin-offs and the generation of backward and forward linkages. To create strong linkages within the agriculture industry, it must become a resourceful business environment that offers a steady supply of quality raw materials at low costs. Government must help transform the rural environment from its subsistence structure to a commercially appealing, feasible and active sector, one which is critical for the accomplishment of sustained equitable growth.No Full Tex
Expectations of and Challenges in Marriage among People with Disabilities in the Yendi Municipality of Ghana
Get PDFThe importance of marriage cannot be underestimated as it provides social, economic and emotional benefits to partners. This study was conducted to ascertain the challenges disabled people encounter in their marriage within the Yendi Municipality of Ghana. An exploratory design with qualitative approach was conducted in which 16 participants were selected through snowballing technique. Face-to-face in-depth interview was used to collect the data through audio recordings. Data-led thematic analysis was used to categorize the transcribed data into themes which have been presented as main findings. Their expectations have not been met as they are confronted with several challenges in their marriages from society, economic and domestic fields. People with disabilities within the Yendi Municipality who are married and facing challenges should form self-help groups to manage and deal with their challenges collectively. Keywords: Expectations and challenges in marriage, people with disabilities, Yendi Municipality, Ghan
The Government’s Role in the Development of Yendi Beach Tourism Destinations in Biak Numfor Regency
Get PDFTourism is a magnet of a region to realise a developing area. This study aims to clarify the role of the Government in the Development of Yendi Beach Tourist Attraction in Biak Numfor Regency. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are done through observation, interviews, literature studies, and documentation. The results showed that the role of the Tourism Office in developing Yendi Beach's tourism potential in Biak Numfor District was dominant as a Motivator compared to other roles, namely as a Facilitator and a Dynamicsator. This role as a facilitator is seen mainly in the form of: provision of facilities and infrastructure for tourist attraction objects, which are still largely borne by the Department of Tourism as the leading sector, facilitation in channelling stimulant financial assistance for people who want to develop tourism attractions, promotion of attraction objects tourism, as well as facilitation to third parties, such as investors and tourism entrepreneurs to develop Yendi Beach tourism business in Biak Numfor Regency
"Marrying is not only sin" - Ergebnisse einer Interviewstudie zum Ehe- und Familienleben in der Diözese Yendi
Get PDFDie vorgestellte Interviewstudie zum Familien- und Eheleben in der Diözese Yendi in Nordghana fragt im Anschluss an die Inhalte der Familiensynoden 2014/2015 nach Herausforderungen für christliche Familien und Eheleute sowie nach möglichen Umgangsweisen mit diesen Herausforderungen. Das Anliegen der Studie ist es, zur theologischen Reflexion des Familien- und Ehelebens aus einer weltkirchlichen Perspektive und aus Sicht der Beteiligten beizutragen. Der folgende Artikel stellt die zentralen Ergebnisse zusammenfassend vor.The study presented is about marriage and family life in the diocese of Yendi in Northern Ghana. Following the synod on the family, interviews were conducted to survey challenges for Christian families and Christian married couples as well as develop strategies on how to deal with these challenges. It is the purpose of this study to contribute to the theological dialogue about family life and married life seen from the perspective of the Church worldwide and the people involved. The main results are presented in the following article
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Technological changes in shea butter production in Ghana: A case study of shea butter production in the Yendi District of the Northern Region of Ghana
Get PDFThis study investigated technological changes in shea butter production in the Yendi District of Ghana and how processing could further be improved. A qualitative research and analysis of six communities and 36 sheabutter processors in the Yendi District indicated that shea butter processors have changed from roasting whole kernels to crushing the kernels before roasting. Shea butter processors have mechanised the milling of roastedkernels and abandoned manual milling. Crushing of kernels and ‘beating’ of shea kernel paste have also been mechanised; however, only few processors are using this method. Shea butter processors need improvement inthe areas of cooking shea kernels, ‘beating’ of shea paste, and packaging of shea butter
Evaluation of the enhanced meningitis surveillance system, Yendi municipality, northern Ghana, 2010–2015
No full textAbstract Background Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges of the brain and or spinal cord. Global mortality rates vary from 2% to 30%. Epidemic meningitis remains a public health concern along the meningitis belt of Africa. Despite the operation of an enhanced meningitis surveillance system in Ghana, institutional mortality rates are estimated to range from 36% to 50%. In 2014, Yendi recorded 83 confirmed cases; with focal epidemics in some sub-municipals. We evaluated the system over a five-year period to find out whether it was achieving its objectives of systematic collection and analyses of data for the prevention or early detection of meningitis epidemics. Methods We used cross-sectional design. Both qualitative and quantitative data from Yendi Municipality between January 2010 and December 2015 were collected and analyzed. The updated guidelines for evaluating surveillance systems from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were used. Content analysis was performed on the responses of key informants. Surveillance data was analyzed using MS-Excel. Results Fifteen healthcare workers were interviewed. For the period under evaluation, the annual incidence of meningitis ranged from 1.6/100,000 in 2012 to 62.6/100,000 in 2014. The average case fatality rate for the period was 8.3%. The system was sensitive, representative, and acceptable. The predictive value positive was 100% from 2010 to 2014 and 63.3% in 2015. Data quality was good, but timeliness of reporting was poor. Conclusions The enhanced meningitis surveillance system in Yendi Municipality is achieving most of its objectives. However, financial constraints and poor personnel motivation pose threats to the sustainability of the system
Knowledge and determinants of infection prevention and control compliance among nurses in Yendi municipality, Ghana.
No full textBackgroundKnowledge of and compliance to infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines are crucial to curbing hospital acquired infections (HAIs). Globally, about 7-10% of patients suffer HAIs. However, there is limited evidence on nurses' knowledge and adherence to IPC guidelines. Therefore, this study assessed the knowledge and determinants of IPC compliance among nurses in Yendi Municipality, Northern Ghana.MethodsWe conducted a quantitative cross-sectional study among 209 nurses of the Yendi Municipal hospital, using an adapted questionnaire. We collected and analysed data using SPSS version 26. Socio-demographics, knowledge level and compliance to IPC guidelines were assessed using descriptive statistics. The minimum scores for knowledge and compliance were 0 each with maximum scores being 10 and 8 respectively. Using binary multivariate logistic regression, the determinants of IPC compliance were analysed and odds ratios reported at 95% confidence intervals.ResultsThe nurses had high mean and standard deviation scores for knowledge (7.26 ± 1.4) and compliance to IPC guidelines (5.41 ± 1.5). Females (aOR: 0.33; 95%CI: 0.17-0.64; p = 0.001) were significantly less likely to comply to IPC guidelines. Nurses working in Maternity/Labour wards (aOR: 8.31; 95%CI: 2.46-28.15; p = 0.001) and Outpatient Department (OPD)/Psychiatry (aOR: 5.00; 95%CI: 1.42-17.62; p = 0.012) were associated with higher odds of complying to IPC guidelines. Availability of IPC guidelines (aOR: 3.48; 95%CI: 1.13-10.72; p = 0.030) in a working department influenced compliance to IPC measures.ConclusionThe study revealed high knowledge and high compliance regarding IPC among nurses in the Yendi Municipal Hospital. A person's working department and the availability of IPC guidelines were key determinants for high compliance to IPC measures. However, knowledge of IPC did not influence compliance to IPC guidelines. The Municipal and Regional Health directorates, should therefore ensure adequate logistic flow, provision of IPC guidelines and proper supervision to ensure maximum compliance with IPC guidelines, particularly among paediatric, medical and surgical wards nurses as well as degree holding nurses
First Bishop of Yendi breaks bread with Notre Dame community
No full textThe challenges of spreading the Word of God in a community beset by poverty and ethno-religious violence was recently discussed by Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yendi, Ghana, at The University of Notre Dame Australia\u27s Fremantle Campus.
A partnership between Notre Dame and Catholic Mission saw Most Reverend Vincent Boi-Nai SVD speak and interact with guests at the Conversations on Tap event on Wednesday, October 31.
He discussed the breaking of bread with the dead from a personal context in the lead up to the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls during the Catholic Church\u27s month of remembrance.
Called by Pope John Paul II to be the first Bishop of the newly established diocese of Yendi in 1999, Bishop Vincent paid homage to the Church\u27s brothers and sisters who laid the foundations of faith, peace and justice which are present in the Catholic community today.
He said breaking bread with the dead was about recognising the faithful legacy of the Church\u27s ancestors and sharing their special gifts with others.
These ancestors of faith are dedicated men and women who are inspired by God to dedicate their lives in striving to establish the reign of God\u27s peace, love, justice, mercy and compassion here on Earth, Bishop Vincent said.
These are the people who have given up their lives for the sake of humanity and to give the community an opportunity to hear God.
Yendi, a majority Muslim town located in north-eastern Ghana close to the Togolese border, was the site of an inter-ethnic conflict between two native groups – the Dagombas and Konkombas – in 1994. The Church was accused of supporting the Kokombas and, as a result, the Yendi Cathedral was vandalised and three of the church\u27s vehicles were incinerated.
Several years after Bishop Vincent\u27s arrival, Yendi was embroiled in another conflict after the ruler of the Dagomban group, Ya Naa Yakubu Andani II, was murdered along with 30 other people in clashes between rival factions.
In order to establish a culture of peace, he devised a program based on progressing communication and understanding between the cultural groups of Yendi. Bishop Vincent was awarded the 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Peace and Social Justice by the US Embassy for his work in this area.
While the landscape has calmed somewhat over the past decade, Bishop Vincent said struggles against disease, illiteracy and poverty still existed, and the evangelisation of God\u27s message was still a daily challenge.
What I realised was that I could not preach the Word of God to people who were fighting and did not have peace of mind, Bishop Vincent said.
Because the majority of students attending Catholic schools comprise different faiths, evangelisation needs to be delivered very carefully given the tensions that could be aroused when certain groups have a perception that the schools may pose a threat to their cultural structures.
These challenges are still present and we\u27re trying to tackle them step by step.
Fremantle Campus Minister, Tom Gannon, said the University was privileged to have had a distinguished and well respected member of the Catholic community speak at Conversations on Tap.
It is remarkable to have the first bishop of a diocese come to Notre Dame and share stories of what it is like to be a foundation bishop, Mr Gannon said.
Five years ago, Ghana founded a Catholic university and the challenges and hope that is associated with that creation reminds our community that God\u27s goodness comes from sharing resources. We were delighted to collaborate with Catholic Mission on this discussion and to increase the profile of the good work that is going on in Catholic institutions and missions around the country.
The Conversations on Tap events at Notre Dame seek to create a forum to discuss topics of interest with community members based on the thoughts, dialogue and personal accounts of special guests.
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