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A reading of Galatians 5 and its impact on Christians in the Anlo traditional area.

Godwin Kofi Deffor, Cool (University of Cape Coast, 2017-02)

The study concerns a reading of Galatians 5 and practices and its appropriation for Christians in the Anlo Traditional Area. The chosen text deals with a situation of intra-religious debate between two religious beliefs ...

Examining responsiveness of Ghana’s local government system to developmental needs of citizens in the central region.

Asare Bamfo, Charles (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09)

The study examined Ghana’s Local Government System’s responsiveness to the needs of communities in the Central Region. Specifically, the needs of households and communities, the extent of peoples’ participation in development ...

Evaluating capacity of geography departments for student employability skills’ development in three public universities in Ghana.

Tawiah Ababio, Bethel (University of Cape Coast, 2017-02)

Some studies posit that education is one of the key drivers of development (Psacharopoulos, 2007; Acheampong,2006; Boateng & Ofori, 2002). Relevant education provided to individuals in a nation is the hallmark for the ...

Overweight and obesity among women in Ghana.

Anamaale Tuoyire, Derek (University of Cape Coast, 2015-12)

Overweight and obesity are among the leading threats to global health because of their association with increased risk of mortality and morbidity. Based on the pragmatist philosophical stance, a mixed method design was ...

Managerial strategies for improving the quality of life of male single-parent families in the Central region of Ghana.

Augustina, Araba Amissah (University of Cape Coast, 2014-08)

The study investigated the managerial strategies for improving the quality of life of male single-parent families in the Central Region. The study used the descriptive and evaluative survey designs. Using a multi-stage ...

Effects of gold mining activities on health of households in the Obuasi municipality in Ghana.

Ametefee, Korbla Normanyo (University of Cape Coast, 2016-06)

Despite the significant contribution of gold mining to Ghana’s socio-economic development, it generates negative externalities which pose health hazards to residents near the source of extraction. The study estimates the ...

Factors determining maternal health care services in three selected districts of the Eastern Region, Ghana

Fosu-Amankwah, Agyapong (University of Cape Coast, 2014-01)

Worldwide, it is estimated that 1600 women die every day as result of problems they encounter during pregnancy and or child birth. This thesis therefore sought to examine factors that determine the utilization of safe-motherhood ...

Quitting the hotel job: empirical observation from the Eastern Region of Ghana

Amissah, Agnes (University of Cape Coast, 2014-09)

The voluntary quitting of a job, especially when it involves valued employees, has dire consequences for the affected organization and the industry as a whole. Consequently, identifying the factors that trigger quitting ...

Effect of remittances on child welfare in Ghana

Abdul-Mumuni, Abdallah (University of Cape Coast, 2017-12)

This thesis investigates the effect of migrant remittances on child welfare in Ghana. The specific objectives are to examine: (1) the effect of remittances and gender on child labour; (2) the effect of remittances on ...

Food safety knowledge and practices of food handlers in restaurants in the tamale metropolis, Ghana

Seidu, Judith Amma (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

This study assessed the food safety knowledge and practices of food handlers in restaurants in the Tamale Metropolis. A descriptive research design was employed for the study. Data were collected from 214 food handlers in ...

Factors influencing choice of hospitality careers by undergraduate hospitality students in Ghana

Anthony, Grace (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

There has been a tremendous increase in student enrolment on hospitality management programmes in recent years. However, industry practitioners consistently complain about shortage of skilled staff in the hospitality ...

Higher life: The rhetorical profile of the highlife song text

Unknown author (University of Cape Coast, 2018-05)

This study interrogates the highlife song text’s rhetorical profile as a layered proposition. The thesis of this research is that the rhetorical profile of the highlife song text is realizable in a multi- dimensional context ...

Motivation, satisfaction and post-purchase intentions of car rental users in Ghana

Nutsugbodo, Ricky Yao (University of Cape Coast, 2019-10)

Car rentals are one of the major forms of transportation services in the country (Ghana Tourism Authority, GTA, 2014). The main objective of the study was to assess the motivation, purpose of use, satisfaction and ...

Feeding practices and nutritional status of children under two years in Kwahu Afram Plains North and South Districts in Ghana

Nsiah-Asamoah, Christiana (University of Cape Coast, 2020-03)

Child undernutrition is a public health problem. In Ghana, less than one out of five children is fed on a minimum acceptable diet. However, less is known about the cultural dynamics of child feeding practices. Also, most ...

Tradition in transition: the habits of language in Ghanaian hiplife lyrics

Nkansah, Samuel Kwesi (University of Cape Coast, 2019-02)

The future of every nation is embedded in its youth. The older generation eats sour grape and sets the teeth of the youth on edge. A vibrant youth seeks a better future for itself since if one fails to comment on how one’s ...

Innovations in Bɔbɔɔbɔ of the Eʋe of Ghana

Fiagbedzi, Eyram Eric Kwasi (University of Cape Coast, 2019-07)

In the 1950s, Bɔbɔɔbɔ, a pan-ethnic dance-music genre emerged in Ghana and performed predominantly among the northern Eʋe in Ghana. Its development has been characterized by socio-political and religious nuances that ...

Women empowerment, nutritional status of children and household food security in Ghana

Essilfie, Gloria (University of Cape Coast, 2020-08)

This thesis investigates whether women’s empowerment, measured by education attainment relative to her partner, decision-making and acceptance of domestic violence, is related to nutritional status of children and household ...

Women and inheritance: a reading of Numbers 27:1-11; 36 & Joshua 17:1-6 from the perspective of gender advocacy

Darko, Gifty Effa (University of Cape Coast, 2020-02)

The narratives on the daughters of Zelophehad (Numbers 27:1-11; 36:1-13 & Joshua 17:1-6) have been widely read by literary and feminist critics. Feminists have hailed the daughters for their courage [Sakenfeld, 1995; ...

Effects of Ghana’s decentralization program and citizens’ participation in decision-making on service delivery in the Ga west municipality

i Anyagre, Sarah Naa Lanka (University of Cape Coast, 2020-02)

Decentralised system of governance provides structures and legislations which promote community participation in decision-making which in turn affect service delivery and promote local development. This study examined local ...

Factors influencing choice of hospitality careers by undergraduate hospitality students in Ghana

Anthony, Grace (University of Cape Coast, 2020-06)

There has been a tremendous increase in student enrolment on hospitality management programmes in recent years. However, industry practitioners consistently complain about shortage of skilled staff in the hospitality ...

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