Volume 32 / Issue 2 / pp. 46-56 / DOI 10.4314/ifep.v32i2.5
The poor maternal health outcome in Oyo State suggests the existence of a gap in policy responses. Against this background, this study attempts a qualitative assessment of the extent of political commitment and multi-sector collaborations towards maternal health improvement in the state. Relevant data were sourced from in-depth interviews with stakeholders from the state ministries of health, women affairs, and finan...
Cecilia Tutu-Danquah, Priscilla Commey Mintah, Daniel Esson, John Sedofia
Volume 33 / Issue 1 / pp. 13-23 / DOI 10.4314/ifep.v33i1.2
Mental health challenges, coping strategies and interventions among Ghanaian university students living with disability are well-researched. However, little or no study exists in relation to pre-university students with disabilities (SWD) in the Special Need Schools (SNS). Therefore, this study explored the mental health challenges, coping mechanisms and available interventions of SWD in SNS. Purposive sampling was e...
Volume 32 / Issue 2 / pp. 40-45 / DOI 10.4314/ifep.v32i2.4
The paper examined the prevalence of substance abuse among the undergraduates in Osun State, Nigeria. This was with a view to underlining their belief, plights and challenges resulting from this practice. The study, as well, revealed the harmful effect of psychoactive substance consumption, in particular, its abuse in recent time and discussed the way out. Based on social learning theory, exploration was made on the ...
Volume 32 / Issue 2 / pp. 57-64 / DOI 10.4314/ifep.v32i2.6
This study examined the association between work environment, burden of care and mental health status of healthcare providers at neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos State. Using a multistage sampling technique 201 healthcare providers were selected for this study. Participants responded to Zarit Burden Interview, the Work Environment Scale (WES-10) and the Awaritefe Psychological Index. Burden of care significantl...
This study used the case of ten male undergraduate students at the University of Venda, to interrogate the experiences of male students parenting in South Africa’s institutions of higher learning. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews. Three main questions guided the study: What are the challenges faced by male student parents parenting their children while in the University of Venda? In what ways do ...
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22984-22989 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.11
The call for an Afrocentric feminist theory that will consider both gender and cultural issues, as it relates to the African woman came to be the impetus that led to the evolution of Womanism. Thus, this paper explores gender issues in the 21st century Nigerian literature. Mariama Ba’s So Long a Letter and Razinat T Mohammed’s The Travails of a First Wife are read using the African feminist theory of Womanism to asse...
Esther Gyamfi, Edwige Pauline Ngo-Henha Eyono, Albert Agbenyagah
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.27
This study investigates the readiness of Ghanaian technical universities for Human Resource Information System (HRIS) adoption, focusing on how existing human resource processes and practices shape digital transformation. Guided by the pragmatist research philosophy, a mixed-methods design was employed to capture both measurable trends and in-depth institutional perspectives. Quantitative data were collected from 306...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23681-23696 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.26
Forced migration in the Horn of Africa continues to disproportionately affect women and girls, subject-ing them to specific vulnerabilities such as gender-based violence, economic marginalization, and re-stricted access to health, education, and legal services. Despite increased humanitarian attention, there remains overwhelming evidence of the systemic neglect of gender-specific needs within national and in-ternatio...
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22906-22915 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.4
The intimate partner violence is so rife in and around the universities that it has tremendous public health and academic implications worldwide. This study investigated the occurrence and involvement of IPV on academic performance in the ambit of Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria. The study uses an explorative research design which integrates both qualitative and quantitative study methods such as in-depth inter...
The accurate pronunciation of English vowels is central to intelligible speech and academic success in multilingual higher education environments. This study examines the pronunciation challenges faced by foundation students at a South African university, focusing on how first language interference and limited phonetic training affect the production of English vowel sounds. The study is grounded in the Contrastive An...
AI Olugbenga-Bella, Ishaya Amegwa, OR Ilori, GK Osagbemi
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23922-23931 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.7
Introduction: Family planning is one of the most proven and cost-effective way to reduce unsafe abortions and maternal mortality. In times of humanitarian crisis, women are at risk of unwanted pregnancies and pregnancy related deaths due to lack of access to adequate family planning services in addition to other health care services Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among women of reproduct...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23799-23809 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.34
The battle among epochs, generations and world views orchestrated by the inevitable intraspecific com-petition among humans has resulted in fewer scientific solutions regarding what is and what should be allowed into modern approaches to health and wellness. In this qualitative study, the researchers inves-tigated the role of the Arts among humans and their wellbeing. They attempted to establish the innate health res...
Since the end of apartheid, land redistribution in South Africa has remained one of the most contested and complex policy arenas. Efforts to redistribute land are shaped by two parallel forces: the constitutional commitment to democratic principles and human rights, and the enduring authority of traditional leadership structures. While the Constitution often critiqued as a Western model perceived to be disconnected f...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23718-23729 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.29
The global high prevalence of depression among males often goes undiagnosed and untreated, which may explain the high suicide rates among men. Despite this, not adequate attention is paid to this public health challenge, thus, this study was aimed at determining the prevalence and associated fac-tors of depression among young men living in Soweto. A cross-sectional quantitative design was used to screen for depressiv...
Tinuoye Jamiu Uthman, Peter Olasunkanmi Oladele, Paul Awoniyi Oladele, Arrow John Bockarie
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23960-23969 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.11
The study examined the relationship between attachment styles and conflict resolution strategies among undergraduates in close relationships at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The objectives were to assess the levels of attachment styles and conflict resolution strategies, investigate gender differences, and explore the relationship between attachment styles and conflict resolution behaviours. A correla...
