University of Ghana

Interplay between online tertiary education, academic curriculum viability and students’ experiences: the dynamics of digital learning ecosystems

Purpose This study investigates the structural interplay among Digital Learning Ecosystems (DLE), Viability of Online Academic Curriculum (VOAC), Quality of Online Education (QOE) and Students’ Lived Experiences (SLE) within a tertiary education context in Ghana. Design/methodolo...

Disentangling gender stereotypes and gender inequality in Africa's digital sector

Purpose This paper investigates how gender stereotypes evolve in Africa's digital space and how digital gender inequality can be collaboratively tackled. Design/methodology/approach A two-phase qualitative study was undertaken, involving consultations with 21 experts and intervie...

The Response of Extensive Fungal Infections of the Soles of Feet, Palms, and Nails to Low-Dose Food-Grade Hydrogen Peroxide: A Case Report

Background: Due to its growing resistance to treatment, dermatophytosis remains a major global health challenge. Recent case reports of tinea unguium resolution using low-dose food-grade hydrogen peroxide (FGHP) in two patients with 25- and 52-year histories of the disease sugges...

Nurses’ and midwives’ ethical perspectives on euthanasia legalisation in advanced cancer care

BackgroundEuthanasia remains a highly debated issue in end-of-life care because it raises ethical concerns surrounding patient autonomy, relief of suffering, professional responsibilities, and the sanctity of life. Nurses and midwives frequently face these ethical challenges in c...

Problems facing local leadership in community development programs in Ghana: An exploratory study

Local leadership is crucial in the development of communities because it determines not only the direction of development efforts of its people but also ensures the success or otherwise of communities. Local leadership should be supported in various ways to facilitate the effecti...

Patterns of Orofacial Cleft Phenotypes and Their Associated Sequelae: A 3-Year Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in West Africa

Objective To determine the demographic distribution, anatomical patterns and associated complications of orofacial clefts (OFCs) at a major tertiary referral centre in Ghana. Design A retrospective cross-sectional review of patient records. Setting The Cleft Centre of the Oral an...

Shifting Dominant Air Pollution Sources in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Changing Urban Environment: Analysis of Elemental Composition and Source Contributions of Ambient Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Pollution in Accra, Ghana

Abstract Urban and economic expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) may be shifting the relative contributions of dominant ambient air pollution sources, influencing both pollutant concentrations and composition, along with their associated health risks. However, city-scale dat...

Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Infants Younger Than 6 Months in Zambia

This cross-sectional study compares rates of exclusive breastfeeding among infants aged 0 to 5 months in Zambia, using data from 2013 to 2024, and disaggregates changes by infant, maternal, and geographic factors.

A narrative review of oral manifestations, genotype–phenotype links, and management in pachyonychia congenita

Objective of study Pachyonychia Congenita (PC) is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis caused by mutations in keratin genes (KRT6A, KRT6B, KRT6C, KRT16, KRT17). Oral manifestations are seen in more than half of patients, most often as leukokeratosis, natal teeth, or laryngeal...

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women seeking antenatal care in Ho Municipality of the Volta Region of Ghana

Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii , is a globally prevalent zoonotic infection with significant maternal–fetal health consequences. In Ghana, regional studies have reported high seroprevalence among pregnant women, but data from the Volta Region remain limited. A cross-s...

Building Sustainable Neuroscience Systems in Africa: Evidence and Policy Lessons From GHANA

ABSTRACT Neuroscience research, education, and clinical care in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) remain underdeveloped compared to the burden of neurological disease. Despite the global recognition of this issue, comprehensive documentation of existing capacities and grow...

Serological and transcriptomic response of African fruit bats to immune challenge with recombinant vaccines expressing Ebola or Nipah virus antigens

Abstract Bats are hosts to diverse zoonotic viruses which can cause high case fatality rates in humans. Since detecting viruses in bats is difficult, antibodies are often used for surveillance, though their significance remains unclear in the absence of in vivo immunological stud...

Navigating the Policy-Practice Nexus: A Diagnostic Framework for Foundational Learning in Ghana

Foundational learning outcomes in Ghana remain persistently low despite significant policy attention and reform efforts. A critical gap exists in understanding the specific mechanisms through which national education policies are interpreted, adapted, or subverted during implemen...

Access to and use of improved water and sanitation facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of Demographic and Health Survey Data from 30 countries

Access to and use of improved water sources and sanitation facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains a significant public health concern, with notable variations across countries. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to water and sanitation require evidence on...

Digital financial inclusion, interoperability, and vulnerable population in Ghana: analysing the threshold effect of financial literacy

Purpose This paper investigates the interconnectedness of financial literacy, interoperability, and digital financial inclusion (DFI), and their impact on vulnerable populations in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on a unique panel household-level survey of 2,697 the st...

Navigating the Policy-Practice Nexus: A Diagnostic Framework for Foundational Learning in Ghana

Foundational learning outcomes in Ghana remain persistently low despite significant policy attention and reform efforts. A critical gap exists in understanding the specific mechanisms through which national education policies are interpreted, adapted, or subverted during implemen...

Negotiating Western Medicine and Ghanaian Sociocultural Practices During Pregnancy and Early Mothering

Western medical principles that inform pregnancy and early mothering often tend to contradict sociocultural, traditional Ghanaian beliefs and practices. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 42 early mothers, this study examines how Ghanaian mothers experience Western medica...

Code-switching and mother tongue influence: Analysing teachers’ assessment perspectives of language use among senior high school students in Ashanti Region, Ghana

The study investigates how teachers evaluate students within the selected case-study school, Kumasi Senior High Technical School (KSHTS), in Ghana's Ashanti Region with regards to their usage of English (L2) and their mother tongue (L1), notably Twi. Students usually display ling...

Lived Experiences of Young Mothers Parenting in Urban Slums: Evidence from Ghana

Abstract Parenting in urban informal settlements is shaped by intersecting economic, environmental, and institutional constraints. However, less is known about how young mothers experience and make sense of everyday caregiving under these conditions. This study explored the lived...

A retrospective mixed methods analysis of maternal psychosocial health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana: lessons for future public health crises

Observed impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in countries in the global north include increasing rates of maternal anxiety and depression. However, little research has been done in sub-Saharan Africa assessing the impact of the pandemic on maternal psychosocial stress. This study ai...