http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1060 HPER 2026-04-14T23:26:46Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12238 Determinants of Physical Activity Levels and Health-Related Quality of Life among Retirees In Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana Awlime-Ableh, Eric The purpose of this study was to examine the determinants of physical activity levels and quality of life among retirees in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. A cross-sectional design with a multistage sampling technique was employed to recruit 234 participants in the Cape Coast Metropolis for the study. Questionnaires were used in gathering data for the study and the data was analysed using frequencies, means, standard deviation, and inferential statistics such as simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, and one-way MANOVA analysis. Results indicated 61.1% of the participants at low levels of physical activity, 8.5% at moderate levels, and 30.3% at high levels of physical activity respectively. Also, the study found that 70.9% of participants were at high risk for developing diabetes. Physical activity (β = .953, t = 8.61, p <0.001) was found to be a significant predictor of quality of life among retirees. Additionally, safe from crime (β =.122, t =2.598, p=.010), social support (β = .173, t= 3.320, p < .001), gender (β = .531, t=8.962, p < .001), age (β =149, t=2.449, p =.015), health status (β =.433, t=7.98, p < .001), and financial status (β =.484, t =.484, p <.001) were found to be significant predictors of physical activity among retirees. Furthermore, the study indicated that gender statistically predicted physical activity levels and quality of life, (t = 2.39, p = 0.011, Pillai's Trace (V) =0.038, ηp2 =0.038) and also predicted physical activity levels, (t = 4.14, p = .043, ηp2 =.018). It was recommended that retiree health promotion programmes be instituted in the metropolis to enhance the quality of life in every neighbourhood across the metropolis. x, 169p,;ill. 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12124 Treatment Adherence, Cognitive Function and Quality of Life Among People Living with Hypertension in Selected Health Centers in The Sunyani Municipality, Ghana Odriscoll, Serwaa Carolyn This study aimed to investigate the relationship between treatment adherence, cognitive function, and quality of life (QoL) among people living with hypertension in Sunyani Municipality, Ghana. A cross-sectional study was conducted in selected health centres (Bono regional hospital, municipal hospital, and SDA hospital). Participants living with hypertension (n = 600) completed questionnaires assessing treatment. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlations, and regression analysis. Overall, 81.6% of participants reported a high level of adherence. Also, 94% of the participants had a lower cognitive failure score. Whereas, QoL was reported as moderate within the physical, psychological, and environmental domains, except for the social domain, which was reported as high (M = 62.30, SD = 17.31), (M = 65.66, SD = 15.00), (M = 61.82, SD = 17.17) and (M = 73.67, SD = 18.14), respectively. Cognitive function showed a significant, negatively weak association with adherence (r = -0.184, P = 0.001). Higher QoL was also associated with better adherence (r = 0.283, P = 0.000). Cognitive function significantly correlated with QoL (r = -0.136, P = 0.004), even though the association was weak. Regression analysis revealed age, sex, alcohol consumption, exercise, employment status, and bodyweight control as factors affecting treatment adherence among the hypertensive (β = 0.21, p<0.005), even after controlling other factors. Interventions targeting QoL must consider cognitive health and treatment adherence in achieving positive overall health outcomes for individuals living with hypertension in Ghana. xv, 249p:, ill. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12086 Healthcare Worker Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control: A Case Study of Sunyani Regional Hospital, Ghana Liribu, Benjamin In recent times, hospital-related infection has become a meaningful threat to the lives of both clients and ordinary healthcare workers (HCWs). This study identified factors influencing clinical and non-clinical healthcare worker compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) at a regional hospital in Ghana. The study, guided by Cooper’s Reciprocal Safety Culture Model, adopted a quantitative approach, and a cross-sectional design. With confidence level of 95%, a predetermined sample size of 550 participants was randomly selected from a sample frame of 1400 HCWs. Data was collected with a questionnaire and analysed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Using frequency tables and percentages, descriptive statistics were used to examine research questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Mann Whitney U was used to determine gender differences among the categories (objective 6). The study found that Clinical HCWs with IPC were highly compliant (mean score = 3.23, SD 0.95). Barriers to IPC compliance among clinical and non-clinical HCWs included inadequate logistics, staff shortage, time constraints, and difficulty reporting safety concerns to management. In conclusion, it was realized that male and female clinical HCWs were not statistically different regarding IPC compliance; hence, continuous and regular training in IPC is recommended for all cadres of clinical HCWs, regardless of their gender. xi, 109p:, ill. 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/11988 Impact of Computer Usage on Safety and Health of Administrators at the University of Cape Coast Annim, Sarah The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of computer usage on the health and safety of administrators at the University of Cape Coast (UCC). A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used, and a questionnaire was administered both online and face-to-face to 281 administrators. Chi-square and logistic regression were used in addition to frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation, and other statistical methods to analyse the data that was gathered and processed in SPSS. The results showed that 94.66% of the administrators were aware of the health hazards associated with computer use. However, they did not have adequate knowledge about the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to follow which resulted in major computer-use-associated health challenges such as back pain, neck pain, and vision problems. The administrators‟ symptoms from these health challenges persisted for 1-2 years. Most of the administrators also agreed that the management of UCC provides screen protectors, appropriate workstations, and conducts training on computer usage. Socio-demographic factors like gender, educational level, designation, as well as years of work experience in using computers, have an influence on health and safety challenges of the administrators. It is recommended that management should educate and train administrators on computer-use SOPs and the health hazards associated with computers. They should also engage resource persons in occupational health and safety training xii, 132p:, ill. 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z