Pub Date : 2017-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v10i1.545
Barbara Frimpong Manso, G. Awabil, Edward Kofi Ntim
Test anxiety is a serious problem for many students. It is a major obstacle to academic performance. In view of this, it is necessary to help students manage test anxiety through psychological interventions. This study investigated the combined effects of cognitive restructuring therapy and study skills counselling on test anxiety among senior high school students in Ghana. The population for this study was all second year senior high School students in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem Municipality. Quasi-experimental, pre-test, post-test control group design guided the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 40 respondents to participate in the study. Two research hypotheses were formulated for the study and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The data were analysed using independent samples t-test. The study revealed that cognitive restructuring and study skills counselling had significant effect on the test anxiety of participants in the experimental group at post-test when compared with the control. Again, the results showed that there was no significant influence of gender on the test anxiety scores of the participants in the experimental group at post-test. Based on the findings, it was recommended that counsellors should make use of cognitive restructuring and study skills counselling in order to reduce or manage test anxiety among senior high school students.
对许多学生来说，考试焦虑是一个严重的问题。这是学习成绩的主要障碍。因此，有必要通过心理干预来帮助学生管理考试焦虑。本研究调查了认知重组疗法和学习技能咨询对加纳高中生考试焦虑的联合效果。本研究的研究对象均为Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem市的高中二年级学生。准实验、前测、后测对照组设计指导研究。采用简单随机抽样的方法，选取40名受访者参与研究。本研究制定了两个研究假设，并在0.05水平上进行了显著性检验。数据分析采用独立样本t检验。研究发现，与对照组相比，认知重构和学习技能咨询对实验组测试后焦虑有显著影响。同样，结果显示，性别对实验组参与者测试后的考试焦虑得分没有显著影响。基于研究结果，建议辅导员应利用认知重构和学习技能咨询，以减少或管理高中学生的考试焦虑。
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Pub Date : 2017-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v10i1.543
O. Dominic, A. E. Talabi, E. Sarpong, I. Y. Seidina, N. Abubakar, S. T. Bakinde, M. Musa
The purpose of this study was to determine implication of weightmaking practice (WMP) on health of combat sport athletes. Descriptive correlational design was used. The population comprised 80 combat sports athletes who participated in Kongfu, Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Karate and Taekwondo in Kwara State of Nigeria. Sixty-four (64) of them (age range = 15 – 54 years; males n = 73.3% (44), weight 69.3 ± 10.6 kg and females n = 26.7% (20), weight 61.5 ± 11.6 kg) were selected using stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected using a researcher developed questionnaire, which was validated and tested for reliability (r = .86). The SPSS version 20.0-application software was used for statistical analyses. Frequency counts and percentage were used to describe demographic data; mean and standard deviation were used for describing body composition. Chi-square was used to analyse the association between WMP and health, one-way ANOVA for the effect of sport on WMP and health. Hypotheses were tested for statistical significance at 0.05 alpha level. There was significant association between WMP and general health 2 (1) = 4.158, p = .034; Cramer’s V = .27, p = .034; odds= 1.2. There was significant association between WMP and health. after competition 2 (1) = 8.531, p = .003; Cramer’s V = .38, p =.003; odds = 1.4. There was no significant association between WMP and health during competition 2 (1) = 2.347, p = .187. Type of sport significantly influenced WMP, F (5, 58) = 2.458, p = .004, 2 = 0.228(22.8%); general health F (5, 58) = 4.240, p = .003, 2 = 0.185(18.5%); and health after competition; F (5, 58) = 2.597, p =.035, 2 = 0.194 (19.4%). In conclusion, the participants’ WMP may lead to physiological deviations and long-term health consequences. It was recommended that combat athletes and their coaches should be educated about the long-term effects of WMP on health and sports performance of athletes. Input of Exercise and Sport Scientists is vital for best practices in weight making.
摘要本研究旨在探讨举重训练对格斗运动运动员健康的影响。采用描述性相关设计。人口包括80名在尼日利亚夸拉州参加武术、摔跤、拳击、柔道、空手道和跆拳道的格斗运动员。其中64人(64岁)，年龄15 ~ 54岁;采用分层随机抽样方法，选取男性44例(73.3%)，体重69.3±10.6 kg;女性20例(26.7%)，体重61.5±11.6 kg。使用研究者开发的问卷收集数据，并对其进行了可靠性验证和测试(r = .86)。采用SPSS 20.0版应用软件进行统计分析。频率计数和百分比用于描述人口统计数据;用均数和标准差描述身体成分。采用卡方分析WMP与健康之间的关系，采用单因素方差分析分析运动对WMP和健康的影响。假设检验在0.05 α水平上具有统计学显著性。WMP与一般健康有显著相关性2 (1)= 4.158,p = 0.034;克莱默氏V = 0.27, p = 0.034;= 1.2。WMP与健康之间存在显著关联。赛后2 (1)= 8.531,p = 0.003;克莱默氏V = .38, p =.003;赔率= 1.4。WMP与比赛健康无显著相关性2 (1)= 2.347,p = 0.187。运动类型显著影响WMP, F (5,58) = 2.458, p = 0.004, 2 = 0.228(22.8%);一般健康F (5,58) = 4.240, p = 0.003, 2 = 0.185(18.5%);和比赛后的健康;F (5,58) = 2.597, p =。035, 2 = 0.194(19.4%)。总之，参与者的WMP可能导致生理偏差和长期健康后果。建议对格斗运动员及其教练进行教育，使其了解WMP对运动员健康和运动成绩的长期影响。运动和运动科学家的投入对减肥的最佳实践至关重要。
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Pub Date : 2017-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v10i1.541
Thomas Hormenu, Patrick Kwasi Akutu, Stephen Oklu
Adolescents are the most important sexually active population in our societies, and given their size and characteristics, majority are exposed to early unplanned and unprotected sexual intercourse leading to unwanted pregnancy and sometimes unsafe abortions. Teenage pregnancy has become very common in the Ghanaian society, especially among adolescents at the Primary and Junior High School (JHS) levels of education. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of teenage pregnancy in the Komenda, Edina, Eguafo Abrem Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana from 2012-2016. The study employed descriptive survey design to purposively sample teenage mothers and pregnant teenagers seeking antenatal and postnatal care at the Elmina Urban Health Centre and Ankaful Leprosy/General Hospital. Questionnaire and secondary data was collected and analyzed using simple frequencies and percentages. The finding revealed 25% prevalence of teenage pregnancy among the adolescents between 2012 and 2016. Poverty, peer pressure, and the influence of the media (electronic and social) were found to be the major risk factors to influence teenage pregnancy among the participants. Birth complications and school dropouts were the major consequences of teenage pregnancy among the participants. It was concluded that the high prevalence of teenage in the municipality could also lead to high presence of sexually transmitted infections. It was therefore recommended that municipal assemblies establish trade schools as well as use successful indigenes as role models to increase students’ ambition for the future and decrease their engagement in the sexual activities. Also, condom usage should be highlighted in the schools to help those who cannot abstain to use protection.
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Pub Date : 2017-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v10i1.538
S. Adeoye, O. Dominic, A. Yusuf
Obesity became recognized in the classification of diseases 79 years ago (1948-2017). Since then, it has risen exponentially to become a global treat to health affecting different populations. The estimation of obesity prevalence cannot be overstressed. Therefore, this study investigated the prevalence of overweight and obesity among secondary school students in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria. A cross-sectional design was adopted for this study; the population for this study comprised all the secondary school students in the metropolis. Multistage sampling method comprising stratified; proportionate and simple random was used to select 1,569 participants for this study. Four research questions and hypotheses were answered and tested for this study. Frequency counts and percentage was used to answer the questions and independent sample t-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 significance level. Anthropometric measures of Body Mass Index. (BMI) and Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR) conducted for classifications into overweight and obesity using percentile ranking. The standardized instruments for data collection were weight scale (BF9015B model) and inelastic tape rule that provides 100g tension. All the measurements for this study were ISAK compliant. The four hypotheses were rejected and the percentage analysis of the data indicated that; 28.1% of the male students in the private schools were obese, 20.1% were obese in the public schools. In the female category, 23.0% were obese in the private schools while 21.8% were obese in the Public schools. The mean WHR for female in the private and public schools were 0.87 and 0.80 respectively. It was concluded that; overweight and obesity was prevalent in the schools but higher prevalent was recorded in the private schools. Regular participation in physical activity and routine assessment of overweight and obesity status of the students using BMI and WHR methods for monitoring and timely interventions were part of the recommendations.
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Pub Date : 2017-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v10i1.539
Yayra Kluboito, J. Babalola, Omoniyi M. Moses
Current research has shown varied results when comparing the effects of energy drink on anaerobic exercise measures. Athletes in Ghana have been using energy drink but hardly has any research been conducted on the effect this pre-exercise consumption has on their physical performance. The purpose of this study was to find out the effects of short-term consumption of energy drink on some blood pressure, heart rate, agility, lower body strength and upper body strength of athletes of the University of Cape Coast. To ascertain this, participants were taken through performance tests in a pre-test and a post-test. The intervention in this study was the consumption of 250ml of energy drink. Forty-four athletes (Age:22.32 ± 2.81 years, height: 167.2 ± 9.83 cm, weight: 61.12± 8.01 kg). Paired sample t test results showed no significant effect of energy drink consumption on systolic blood pressure (t = -0.78, p= 0.437), diastolic blood pressure (t = -0.91, p = 0.366), heart. rate (t = -030, p = 0.759) and lower body strength (t = 0.11, p =0.916). However, there were significant changes in agility (t =5.42, p = 0.001) and upper body strength (t = -2.79, p = 0.008). In view of this, athletes, trainers, and coaches could consider recommending the use of energy drink as a pre-exercise supplement, especially in events involving agility and upper body strength.
在比较能量饮料对无氧运动的影响时，目前的研究显示了不同的结果。加纳的运动员一直在喝能量饮料，但几乎没有任何研究表明这种运动前消耗对他们的身体表现有什么影响。本研究的目的是了解短期饮用能量饮料对Cape Coast大学运动员的血压、心率、敏捷性、下半身力量和上半身力量的影响。为了确定这一点，参与者在前测和后测中进行了性能测试。这项研究的干预措施是喝250毫升的能量饮料。44名运动员(年龄:22.32±2.81岁，身高:167.2±9.83 cm，体重:61.12±8.01 kg)。配对样本t检验结果显示，饮用能量饮料对收缩压(t = -0.78, p= 0.437)、舒张压(t = -0.91, p= 0.366)、心脏无显著影响。比率(t = -030, p = 0.759)和下体力量(t = 0.11, p =0.916)。然而，敏捷性(t =5.42, p = 0.001)和上肢力量(t = -2.79, p = 0.008)有显著变化。鉴于此，运动员、训练员和教练可以考虑推荐使用能量饮料作为运动前的补充，特别是在涉及敏捷性和上肢力量的项目中。
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Pub Date : 2017-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v10i1.537
Evelyn Asare Antwi
Food hygiene is one of the most pertinent issues in the food service industry today. This research sought to assess the personal and food hygiene practices of food handlers in the three boarding educational institutions in the Kwahu- East District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The study employed the descriptive survey design. The research instrument used was questionnaire. The data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Results showed that foods conveyed to the dining halls were uncovered and not served at the right temperature. Aprons and hair coverings were not worn at all times during food preparation. Only 6.6% of food handlers wore gloves while cooking. It is recommended that District Assemblies should monitor the personal and food hygiene practices of food handlers not only on the streets but also in our institutions. Hand washing basins should be fixed close to washrooms in institutions and detergent provided for proper hand washing immediately after visiting the washroom.
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Pub Date : 2017-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v10i1.544
S. Oniyangi, Rachael Omoniyepe Oladosu, A. Jamiu
This study investigated the knowledge and perceived implication of Lassa fever among residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State. The major occupation of the residents of Oke-Ero is farming. During the dry season, some farmers make use of bush burning method as a mean of clearing their lands, during which many of the rats from the bushes find their ways to neighbourhood houses to hide for safety. This gives them access to food stuffs kept by the residents. The purpose of the study was to investigate whether the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State have knowledge of transmission of Lassa fever and determine whether death is a perceived implication of Lassa fever among the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised of all the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State. Multi-stage sampling technique consisting of simple random, proportionate and convenience sampling techniques was used to select a sample size of four hundred and two (402) respondents for the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire validated by three (3) experts from the Department of Health Promotion and Environmental. Health Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria was used for the data collection. Split half method was used to ascertain the reliability of the instrument. A correlation coefficient (r) of 0.70 was obtained through the use of Cronbach alpha. Data collection was conducted by the researcher and three trained research assistants. Inferential statistics of Chi-square (χ2) was used to analyse the postulated null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance, using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0 software. The findings of the study showed that residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State significantly have knowledge on the transmission of Lassa fever. This was because cal. χ2 value (586.90) is greater than critical value (7.82). Death is significantly perceived as implication of Lassa fever among the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Kwara State. This was because cal. χ2 value (271.41) is greater than critical value (16.92). Based on the findings, it was concluded that residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area Kwara State have knowledge of the transmission of Lassa fever, and death is perceived as implication of Lassa fever among the residents of Oke-Ero Local Government area Kwara State. Therefore, the researcher recommended that residents should not leave food items open, so as not to give rats access to their food and cultivate the habit of cleanliness. It is also recommended that, further knowledge on Lassa fever and implication should be intensified and campaigns and health education should be carried out to improve the knowledge of residents about the Lassa fever disease.
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Pub Date : 2017-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v10i1.533
Iember Amua
In this paper, innovation is seen as a driver of growth and wellbeing. New technologies, products, services and organizations create jobs and rejuvenate industries. This also presents new opportunities for innovation and improvement in education systems. The paper, therefore, delved into some strategies for education innovation. It was explained that schools need to become places where diverse talents are recognized and nurtured and every student made to feel special. This will give each student opportunity to realize their full potential and succeed on their own terms. Again, innovative education brings about personality development since the creative capacity of students also manifest. Another strategy is that higher education must be developed to adapt and transform the status and ability of students to create the future. The paper further looked into some new strategies for physical education and sport. It was explained that since sports education is for all students, assessment should be a variety of sports and three-dimensional. In addition, the use and operation of multimedia design reflects the innovative aspect with the development of technology in physical education. Another new strategy is that physical educators must be engaged in high quality and sustainable professional development. This can be achieved through developing dynamic and high standard physical education programme that will consider content knowledge, instructional strategies and methods to create an individualized learning environment that meets the needs of your diverse student population. Another section in the paper looked at the teaching method and innovation of physical education. To enhance the implementation of innovative education, the people-centered education must make way for student-centered, teacher-led education which gives full play to the initiative of students. There is also the need to enhance students’ physique by exploring the teaching methods that will affect the students learning enthusiasm and initiative. The paper touched on the personalized sports teaching methods. Here, emphasis was placed on the fact that teaching method design should be changed from “teaching” to “learning method” and the teaching methods changed from “Professor” to “guide”. Some recommendations were made for the experts and appropriate stakeholders to take actions.
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Pub Date : 2017-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v10i1.540
A. Osafo-Acquah
Communities and cultures have a way of passing on their legacies to their young ones for preservation in order to keep the generation and lineage going. Many of these practices are passed on through dramatic or pretend play. Providing children opportunity to learn best should be done through a medium that children find to be interesting and child-friendly. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe dramatic and pretend play and their place in the education of children in early childhood care and development settings in Ghana. This will inform practice, to enable teachers use such dramatic and pretend play to enhance children’s learning. This manuscript is important for teachers, policy makers, and Non-Governmental Organizations who are interested in early childhood education in Ghana. Understanding the knowledge that the ecology within which the child lives and grows will be very crucial, to developing a curriculum and pedagogy that are context bound and therefore very appropriate for the children in that ecology.
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Pub Date : 2016-06-01DOI: 10.47963/gjohpersd.v9i1.551
O. Dominic, A. E. Talabi, B. Kayode, Ayodele.T Ongbinde, A. Ojoawo, O. Onifade
This study was carried out to evaluate the body composition of Basketball players in Kwara State, Nigeria. Physical characteristics of age, height and weight, the percentage body fat, fat mass, fat free mass and muscle mass were measured using standardized methods. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants made up of twelve (12) junior and fifteen (15) senior male basketball players. Portable Bathroom-type Hanson, scale (model B1801) was used to measure weight in kilogrammes, Holtain Stadiometre for height in centimetres and Slim-guide Skinfold callipers (model MI 48170, U.S.A). One-way ANOVA was used to analyse the difference in physical characteristics of the participants; t-test was used to determine difference in the body composition of the senior and junior basketball players. Significant difference was found in the body composition. The senior team had significantly higher fat free muscle mass and less fat and percentage body fat (4.69) that was too low for continuous vigorous intensity workout. However, there were no significant differences in the fat mass and fat free mass; while significant difference was found in percent body fat, BMI and muscle mass of both the senior and junior teams. This implies that the senior team has better musculature than the junior team. It was concluded that there is need for nutritional intervention and carbohydrate loading prior to performance to meet up the energy demand for daily training programme and during performance in order to improve performance ability of the senior basketball players.
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