Search Results - "Boampong, Owusu"

The forgotten essential workers in the circular economy? Waste picker precarity and resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by Hartmann, Chris, Hegel, Christine, Boampong, Owusu

“…Globally, more than 60% of all workers work in the informal economy (ILO 2020). One sector, waste pickers, comprise 1-2% of workers in low- and middle-income…”
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Effects of digital agriculture solutions on smallscale wage workers and employment by Miine, Licarion Kunwedomo, Akorsu, Angela Dziedzom, Boampong, Owusu, Bukari, Shaibu

“…AbstractThe study examined how the use of digital agriculture solutions affected farm worker pay and on-farm employment. Data gathered, was from 1,199 randomly…”
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Drivers and intensity of adoption of digital agricultural services by smallholder farmers in Ghana by Miine, Licarion Kunwedomo, Akorsu, Angela Dziedzom, Boampong, Owusu, Bukari, Shaibu

“…The penetration of digital technologies to enhance market participation by farmers, and intensify farmers' access to support services such as finance, farm…”
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Effect of institutional mechanisms on micropension saving among informal economy workers in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana by Boyetey, Dominic Buer, Boampong, Owusu, Enu-Kwesi, Francis

“…The study investigated the effect of institutional mechanisms of micropension saving (MPS) schemes in extending coverage to informal economy workers. We used…”
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Commercial Surrogacy: Invisible Reproductive Workers in Ghana by Boampong, Owusu, Appiah-Boateng, Sabina, Yaw Osei, Nana, Ametefe, Richard

“…The issues facing surrogates are labour issues. However, there is scanty literature on the working conditions of surrogates in sub-Saharan Africa. This article…”
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Prevalence and determinants of malaria infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Ejisu government hospital in Ghana: A cross-sectional study by Dwumfour, Catherine Kroamah, Bam, Victoria Bubunyo, Owusu, Lydia Boampong, Poku, Collins Atta, Kpabitey, Rhoda Dewe, Aboagye, Priscilla, Ibrahim, Amshariatu Suntaa

“…Introduction Malaria in pregnancy is a global public health problem with the majority of its impact seen in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women with malaria…”
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Utilization of Research in Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Practice in Ghana: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Owusu, Lydia Boampong, Scheepers, Nicholin, Tenza, Immaculate Sabelile

“…The International Council of Nurses' 2021 code of ethics mandates nurses to provide evidence-informed care to patients. Globally, using research evidence has…”
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The predictors of unsuppressed viremia among PLHIV: a cross-sectional study in Ghana by Owusu, Lydia Boampong, Ababio, Christiana, Boahene, Selina, Zakaria, Abdul-Fatawu Suglo, Emikpe, Abigael Omowumi, Dwumfour, Catherine Kroamah, Appiagyei, Kofi Antwi, Apiribu, Felix

“…Unsuppressed viremia in HIV infected patients is generally associated with increased rates of disease transmission and poor patient survival. This study…”
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The role of social support and self‐management on glycemic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus with complications in Ghana: A cross‐sectional study by Adu, Frank Amankwah, Poku, Collins Atta, Adu, Amanda Parko, Owusu, Lydia Boampong

“…Background and Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) can result in detrimental complications which are connected with long‐term impairments and disabilities. Chronic…”
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Morbidity and outcomes of pregnancy among women with sickle cell Disease: A Cross-Sectional study AT Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana by Owusu, Lydia Boampong, Zakaria, Abdul-Fatawu Suglo, Fordjour, Priscilla, Dzangmah, Gifty Dede, Emikpe, Abigael Omowumi, Dwumfour, Catherine Kroamah

“…Sickle cell disease increases the risks of maternal and foetal complications during pregnancy and delivery. Sickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited…”
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Community Learning Centres (CLCs) for Adult Learning and Education (ALE): development in and by communities by Belete, Sonja, Duke, Chris, Hinzen, Heribert, Owusu-Boampong, Angela, Khau, Huu Phuoc

“…Institutionalised forms of adult learning and education (ALE) such as community learning centres (CLCs) and related models are found in most parts of the…”
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Prevalence and determinants of malaria infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Ejisu government hospital in Ghana: A cross-sectional study by Catherine Kroamah Dwumfour, Victoria Bubunyo Bam, Lydia Boampong Owusu, Collins Atta Poku, Rhoda Dewe Kpabitey, Priscilla Aboagye, Amshariatu Suntaa Ibrahim

“…IntroductionMalaria in pregnancy is a global public health problem with the majority of its impact seen in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women with malaria…”
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The motivational factors and the perceived effects of attaining higher education among post-diploma graduate nurses and midwives in Kumasi, Ghana: A cross-sectional study by Owusu, Lydia Boampong, Poku, Collins Atta, Kyei-Dompim, Joana, Dzomeku, Veronica, Bam, Victoria

“…Globally, there has been increased demand for higher education in nursing and midwifery to support evidence-based practice. It is believed that higher…”
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Market imperfections and the effectiveness of subcontracting and informal institutions in export market transactions in ghana by Boampong, Owusu

“…The study set out to explore how small exporting firms coordinate production functions and the extent to which the chosen path of institutional arrangements…”
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Care of the newborn’s umbilical cord: The perspectives of mothers in a developing country by Owusu, Lydia Boampong, Zakaria, Abdul-Fatawu Suglo, Agyapong, Sandra, Akokre, Renna, Adebanji, Atinuke Olusola

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Association between iron supplementation and anaemia in pregnant women in Ghana by Owusu, Lydia Boampong, Apprey, Charles, Diji, Abigail Kusi-Amponsah, Adebanji, Atinuke

“…Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess the association between iron intake and the incidence of anaemia during pregnancy as well as estimate the…”
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Innovation Policies and International Trade Rules: The Textile and Clothing Industry in Developing Countries by Boampong, Owusu

“…Innovation Policies and International Trade Rules: The Textile and Clothing Industry in Developing Countries, edited by K. Lal and P.A. Mohnen, is reviewed…”
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