49 research outputs found
The Ghana Dance Ensemble in Perspective
With the aim of preserving traditional music and dance through contemporary, theatrical and creative presentation, the Ghana Dance Ensemble in 1962 was initiated as an experiment between Ghana’s educational and governmental systems. This paper is a historical account of the Ghana Dance Ensemble from the perspective of an ‘insider’ and historicity. The paper chronicles the evolution, successes, challenges and the role of the Ghana Dance Ensemble in Dance Education in Ghana. It also discusses the relationship that existed between the Ghana Theatre Movement and the Ghana Dance Ensemble in the realization of cultural consciousness in Ghana. The paper is more of a reflective study by someone who has been with the Ghana Dance Ensemble for over thirty years as a practitioner and a researcher. Key words: Ghana Dance Ensemble, Ghana Dance Company, University of Ghana, traditional dances, choreography. DOI: 10.7176/JCSD/63-05 Publication date: January 31st 202
Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities: prevention, assessment and management
This guideline covers preventing, assessing and managing mental health problems in people with learning disabilities in all settings (including health, social care, education, and forensic and criminal justice). It aims to improve assessment and support for mental health conditions, and help people with learning disabilities and their families and carers to be involved in their care
Understanding the causes of breast cancer treatment delays at a teaching hospital in Ghana
Poor outcomes for breast cancer in Ghana have been attributed to late presentation of symptoms at biomedical facilities. This study explored factors accounting for delays in initiation of breast cancer treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Focus group discussions were conducted with 20 women with breast cancer. A theory-driven thematic analysis identified three multilevel factors influencing treatment seeking delays: (1) patient (e.g. misinterpretation of symptoms, fear), (2) healthcare provider (e.g. negative attitudes) and (3) health systems (e.g. shortage of medicines). Addressing treatment delays will require multilevel interventions, including culturally congruent education, psychosocial counselling/support and strengthening health systems
Work in Progress: The Bamaya Dance Suite, a Tale of Dagbamba
In Dagbon, the traditional state of the people of Dagbamba in northernGhana, dance is used by the people as one of their media for expressing social organization, validating institutions, perpetuating values and promoting group solidarity. One common social form of the Dagbamba is the Baamaya dance suite. The role this dance plays is very vital to the growth and development of the people. The Baamaya dance suite is performed in remembrance of a calamity that once befell Dagbon in the middle of the 17th century. The performance of the dance reminds the people about a severe drought that befell the land, when in an attempt to find out the cause of the drought, the land gods were consulted. The paper provides a description of the dance and the main features of its performance.RésuméChez les Dagbon, la tradition du peuple Dagbamba qui se trouvent au nord du Ghana, est de pratiquer la danse Bamaaya comme moyen pour exprimer l'organisation sociale, valider les institutions, perpétuer les valeurs et promouvoir la solidarité du groupe social. La forme sociale commune des Dagbamba est la pratique de la danse Bamaya . Cette danse joue un rôle très important dans la socialisation et dans le développement du peuple Dagbamba. Les Dagbamba pratiquent la danse Bamaya pour se souvenir d'une calamité qui est arrivée une fois au Dagbon au milieu du 17e siècle. La pratique de la danse sert a rappeler le peuple d'une sécheresse sévère qui est arrivée sur la terre. Dans une tentative de trouver la cause de la sécheresse, les Dagbamba ont consulté les dieux de la terre. Cet article fournit une description de la danse et les traits principaux de sa pratique
Effect of low temparature on the ventricular myocyte ultrastructure of the syrian hamster (Mesocricerus auratus): A morphometric study
No Abstract. Journal of the Ghana Science Association Vol. 2 (2) 1999: pp.52-5
Entomological surveillance on Aedes aegypti during covid 19 period in Cape Coast, Ghana: Risk of arboviral outbreaks, multiple insecticide resistance and distribution of F1534C, V410L and V1016I kdr mutations.
BackgroundThe study assessed the risk of transmission of Aedes-borne arboviruses in a community at Cape Coast during the Covid-19 restriction period in 2020 based on entomological indices. The spatial distribution of insecticide resistance was also assessed in Ae. aegypti population from Cape Coast.MethodsThree larval indices were calculated from a household larval survey in 100 randomly selected houses. WHO susceptibility bioassay was performed on female adult Ae. aegypti that were reared from the larvae collected from household containers and other receptacles located outside houses against four insecticides. The mosquitoes were also screened for F1534C, V1016I, and V410L kdr mutations.ResultsThe estimated larval indices in the study community were House index- 34%, Container index- 22.35%, and Breteau index- 2.02. The mosquito population was resistant to Deltamethrin (0.05%), DDT (4%), Fenitrothion (1%), and Bendiocarb (0.1%). A triple kdr mutation, F1534C, V410L and V1016I were detected in the mosquito population.ConclusionThe study found the risk of an outbreak of Aedes-borne diseases lower in the covid-19 lockdown period than before the pandemic period. The low risk was related to frequent clean-up exercises in the community during the Covid-19 restriction period. Multiple insecticide resistance couple with three kdr mutations detected in the study population could affect the effectiveness of control measures, especially in emergency situations. The study supports sanitation improvement as a tool to control Ae. aegypti and could complement insecticide-based tools in controlling this vector