http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/641 2026-04-04T09:16:37Z 2026-04-04T09:16:37Z Taarique-Ahmad, Y. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3482 2026-02-23T10:27:33Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

The effect of computer assisted instruction on student performance on selected concepts in cell division Taarique-Ahmad, Y. This study was meant to enhance the performance of second year Biology students of T.I Ahmadiyya SHS in Wa on Cell Division using Computer Assisted Instructions (CAI). The sample population was made up of eighty (80) biology students, forty (40) from the Green Track and forty (40) from the Gold Track. Quasi-experimental design was used in the study and students were sampled purposively. The survey was conducted by using questionnaire and test items. The data was collected, organised and analysed using mean, standard deviation, percentages, frequencies, and t-test. The findings of the study revealed that students who were exposed to Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) performed significantly better than their counterparts who were taught with the conventional instruction. Again, the study showed that using Physics Education Technology (PhET) simulations in teaching cell division improved students’ knowledge and sustained their interest as it changed the abstract nature of the concept to concrete form for easy understanding. A thesis in the department of science Education, faculty of science, submitted to the school of graduate studies, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Science Education) In the University of Education, Winneba DECEMBER, 2022

2022-01-01T00:00:00Z Antwi, R. P. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3460 2026-02-23T10:26:55Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pre-service biology teachers' knowledge, cultural beliefs and attitudes towards persons with genetic related conditions Antwi, R. P. Despite the increasing scientific knowledge, cultural beliefs and attitudes of preservice biology teachers towards persons with genetic conditions still seems to be negative and the stigmatisation attached to it is worrisome. It was therefore the purpose of this study to explore pre-service biology teachers‘ knowledge, beliefs and attitudes towards persons with genetic-related conditions in the Central Region of Ghana. A descriptive survey design was employed in this study. An intact sampling technique was used to sample 162 final year pre-service biology teachers from OLA and Fosu Colleges of Education who participated in the study. A five-point Likert Scale item questionnaire was used to elicit information from pre-service biology teachers to answer the research questions. The data was processed using SPSS version 20. The influence of pre-service biology teachers‘ knowledge on their attitude towards persons with genetic-related conditions was determined through correlational analysis. The study found out that the final year pre-service biology teachers had moderate knowledge on genetic-related conditions, positive cultural beliefs and positive attitudes towards persons with GRCs. Correlational analysis of their knowledge against their attitude showed that their knowledge had a little influence on their attitude. The study recommended that further studies should involve all preservice biology teachers A thesis in the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Science Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of philosophy (Science Education) in the University of Education, Winneba JULY, 2021

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Sabastian, S. K. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3454 2026-02-23T10:26:46Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

Occupational health and safety practices among small scale mining workers in Ghana; a case study of Wassa Amenfi (West, East And Central) Municipals Sabastian, S. K. Small-scale mining is perceived as a benchmark for poverty reduction in developing countries. It contributes immensely to national income for countries with minerals reserves and mining activities. Despite the contribution of small-scale mining to Ghana, the industry pays little attention to health and safety practices among miners. This study investigated occupational health and safety practices among small-scale miners using a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. A total of 295 participants were selected from small-scale mining firms in the Wassa Amenfi (West, East, and Central) Districts, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Minerals Commission. Data were gathered from the study participants using structured questionnaires and interview guides whereas levels of heavy metals (mercury and arsenic) concentrations in water and water sediments, were determined by laboratory analysis. Results of the study revealed that 78.98% (233) of the respondents were aware of available regulations regarding workers’ safety. Safety measures adopted by the various mining companies were; safety training (35.00%), the use of PPE (33.00%), regular monitoring (28.00%), and prompt reporting of incidents (4.00%). Miners were exposed to various types of hazards and injuries sustained among miners included cuts, fractures, sprain, broken arms, and entrapment. The commonly used PPE was safety boots (37.00%) whilst the overall coat was the least (8.00%) used among miners. The use of technology was identified as the main factor affecting the implementation of health and safety practices. The mercury in water sediments and water was above the WHO Maximum Permissible Limit (MPL) whereas values of arsenic were below the WHO MPL. The study concluded that occupational health and safety were a priority in the small-scale mining companies within the study area. A thesis in the Department of Public Health Education, Faculty of Environment and Health Education submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Environmental and Occupational Health Education) University of Education, Winneba AUGUST, 2022

2022-01-01T00:00:00Z Amoako, P. A. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3355 2026-02-23T10:24:04Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

Operational hazards of the national ambulance service in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions of Ghana Amoako, P. A. Pre-hospital emergency care has had rapid progress in Ghana in terms of technology, treatments, staff strength, and fleet management. In Ghana, there is at least one Ambulance with trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to man a station in every constituency. The risk of occupational death is disproportionately high for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, largely because of the high incidence of transportation-related fatalities. A systematic review of the literature showed evidence that EMTs are susceptible to higher rates of injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, poor sleep, and a high rate of fatigue because of general and Ambulance-specific stressors. The aim of the research was to evaluate the operational hazards and risks associated with the National Ambulance Service. A total of 29 Ambulance Service Stations and 250 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) were sampled. The primary data for the study were collected from the respondents through questionnaire administration and interviews. The mean age in the study was 27.8±8.21 years. Out of the 250 respondents, 92.4% were aware of the operational hazards associated with their work, 84.7% had experienced biological hazards with 73.7% cuts and wounds constituting the main biological hazards. Sixty-two percent of responders had been injured during operations with back pain being the most identified injury to EMTs. Regular inspection, preventive maintenance of equipment and the ambulance was proposed by EMTs as one of the measures to control hazards. The study showed that the majority of EMTs had knowledge and have experienced exposure to operational hazards. EMTs with diploma educational level were 102.70 times more likely not to experience biological hazards as compared to those with BECE or no formal education (AOR=102.7 (CI: 1.97 - 5335.1), P=0.022). The study concludes that EMTs experience several hazards at their workplace with blood being the most biological substance they are exposed to. A thesis submitted to the Department of Public Health Education, University of Education Winneba, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy in Environmental and Occupational Health Education AUGUST, 2022

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