http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/638 2026-04-19T23:17:50Z 2026-04-19T23:17:50Z Welbeck Jnr., D. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5183 2026-04-09T10:51:12Z 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

Adolescent motherhood and its support systems at the Bawjiase Senior High School Welbeck Jnr., D. The study explored the experiences of adolescent student mothers at Bawjiase Senior High School in the Central Region of Ghana. Using purposive and snowballing sampling technique, twelve teenage student mothers, five teachers, and five parents were sampled for the study. Data was collected using interviews guide and data collected was thematically analysed. The study findings highlight the absence of comprehensive sex education, economic pressure, negative peer influence, negative cultural norms, indecent exposure to social media and mental health issues as some of the factors contributing to adolescent pregnancy. Based on the research results, it was suggested that the provision of counselling, accommodation for teachers to help easy monitoring of students in the boarding house, peer support networks, stream-lined readmission processes and family collaboration to minimize the effect on adolescent mothers. It is suggested that Ghana Education Service through the heads of institution implement comprehensive sex education programs and use flexible timetable to make room for student mothers. Moreover, Non-Governmental organisations should collaborate with the Ministry of Education and The Girl Child Education of the Ghana Education Service to establish external support systems that provide the necessary assistance to adolescent mothers who return to school after child birth. A thesis in the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Social Science Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirement for award of degree Master of Philosophy (Social Studies) University of Education, Winneba JUNE, 2025

2025-06-01T00:00:00Z Ndakol, I http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5177 2026-04-08T11:28:00Z 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

A historical study of Konkomba medical practices since 1957 Ndakol, I This thesis examined the historical transformation of traditional medical practices among the Konkomba people of Northern Ghana from the post-independence period to the present. It employs a qualitative research approach, utilising descriptive and narrative strategies to examine how Konkomba healing traditions have adapted to shifting sociopolitical, environmental, and institutional contexts. The study draws on oral testimonies, archival records, and relevant secondary literature, all of which were analysed within a historical interpretive framework. The thesis argued that instead of being displaced by Western biomedicine, Konkomba's traditional healing systems have persisted and adapted through negotiation and selective incorporation. Central to these practices is a holistic worldview that links physical illness to spiritual causality, communal well-being, and cosmological balance. This worldview is expressed through ritual sacrifices, herbal treatments, and the roles of Uwumbor (the Supreme Being), ancestors (tiyajatiib), and local deities (nwa), all of whom remain essential to diagnosis and healing. The savannah environment, rich in medicinal flora, has shaped local pharmacological knowledge and informed therapeutic choices. This close relationship between ecological understanding and spiritual belief underscored the complexity and adaptability of Konkomba medicine. The study also examined state efforts to regulate traditional healing through policies such as the formation of the Ghana Psychic and Traditional Healers Association and the enactment of the Traditional Medicine Practice Act. While these initiatives recognised Indigenous healing, they often introduced institutional constraints. This thesis contributes to broader scholarly discussions on African medical pluralism, indigenous knowledge systems, and the flexibility of traditional practices in modern health contexts. A thesis in the Department of History Education, Faculty of Social Sciences Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (History Education) at the University of Education, Winneba

2025-07-01T00:00:00Z Sebore, L.K http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5175 2026-03-30T12:20:47Z 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z

Traditional religion and the fight against illegal mining in Ghana -A case study of Amenfi East Municipality Sebore, L.K The study explored the role of traditional religion in curbing illegal mining in the Amenfi East Municipality of Ghana. Illegal mining poses significant environmental, social, and economic threats across many parts of Ghana. While various governmental policies have attempted to regulate and eliminate the practice, enforcement remains inconsistent and often ineffective. The study adopted a qualitative approach to examine how traditional religious norms, beliefs, and leadership structures influence community responses to illegal mining. Using semi-structured interviews with 25 participants, including chiefs, elders, traditional priests, and assembly members, the study investigated the types of traditional norms observed in the municipality, the ways these norms deter illegal mining, and the potential for collaboration between traditional authorities and the Municipal Assembly. Aside demographic data which were analysed using frequency counts and simple percentages, Data relative to the research questions were thematically analyzed, and findings were categorized under four themes for each research question. The study revealed that traditional norms such as sacred forests, river taboos, prohibition days, and ancestral beliefs are still widely respected and serve as informal yet powerful tools for regulating land use and deterring environmentally destructive practices. Fear of spiritual sanctions, including illness and misfortune, continues to discourage mining in spiritually significant areas. Traditional justice systems, which emphasize restitution and public accountability, further reinforce compliance. However, the study also finds a disconnect between traditional and formal governance structures, with traditional leaders often excluded from official environmental policymaking and lacking the resources needed to enforce cultural regulations. The study concluded that traditional religion offers a culturally embedded and community-trusted framework for environmental governance. To enhance its impact, the study recommends formal recognition of traditional norms in local bylaws, capacity building for traditional leaders, logistical support for ritual and monitoring activities, and stronger collaboration with municipal authorities. These steps can help create a more integrated and effective approach to addressing illegal mining in Ghana. A Dissertation in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Education (Political Science) in the University of Education, Winneba SEPTEMBER, 2025

2025-09-01T00:00:00Z Arhinful, J. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5170 2026-03-30T10:12:32Z 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z

Nexus among value co-creation, customer satisfaction, trust, and customer loyalty- A case of Telecommunication customers in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana Arhinful, J. The study examines the interconnected relationships among value co-creation, customer satisfaction, trust, and customer loyalty in the telecommunications sector in Greater Accra- Ghana. Greater Accra is located in the southeastern part of Ghana, along the Gulf of Guinea.The quantitative research approach of the study affords the gathering of data from a sample of 384 active telecom users in the area. The analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique for the assessment of the direct associations and the influence of moderation and mediation of customer satisfaction on the various relationships. The results reveal that value co-creation sustains customer satisfaction, trust, and customer loyalty. Consequently, customer satisfaction serves as an important mediator between value cocreation and trust and loyalty. However, surprisingly, customer satisfaction negatively moderates the relationship between value co-creation and trust as well as loyalty. The results imply that telecom providers such as MTN, Telecel, and AirtelTigo should focus on customer involvement in all service design and innovation activities to nurture longterm relationships and loyalty. A thesis in the Department of Economics Education Faculty of Social Sciences, submitted to the school of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy (Economics) in the University of Education, Winneba MAY, 2025

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