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MODELLING AND FORECASTING MATERNAL MORTALITY AND LIVE BIRTHS – USING VARX MODELS: CASE STUDY OF THE UPPER WEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL

The Wa Regional Hospital’s live births and maternal mortality were analysed and forecasted in this study. The data were o

MODERN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND TECHNOLOGIES ON MAIZE PRODUCTION: ASSESSING CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE LAWRA MUNICIPALITY OF THE UPPER WEST REGION OF GHANA

The main aim of the study was to examine the influence of modern agricultural practices and technologies on maize product

TRANSMUTED TYPE I GENERAL EXPONENTIAL FAMILY OF DISTRIBUTIONS

The Transmuted Type I General Exponential family of distributions as a new generator is proposed and studied. The new gen

TWEEDIE REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF BIRTH WEIGHT IN NAVRONGO

This study models infant birth weight and investigate maternal predictors using lifetime data by taking into account the

MARKOV REGIME-SWITCHING AUTOREGRESSIVE MODEL FOR MODELING RAINFALL IN THE UPPER EAST REGION OF GHANA

The economy of Ghana largely depends on agriculture for its growth. In Ghana, agricultural productivity largely relies on

THE CHIEFTAINCY INSTITUTION AS AN AGENT OF DEVELOPMENT AMONG THE DAGAABA IN THE UPPER WEST REGION: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Chieftaincy is perhaps the only indigenous institution which has been able to stand the test of time in the advent of ali

T-INVERSE EXPONENTIAL {Y} FAMILY OF DISTRIBUTIONS

Recently, statisticians have been exploring the generalization and extension of classes of distributions to make them mor

LARGE-SCALE LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENTS IN GHANA - IMPLICATIONS FOR LAND MARKETS AND SMALLHOLDER FARMERS

The participation of large-scale agricultural investors in African land transactions raises concerns about the impacts on

ASSESSING BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION IN PROMOTING SANITATION AND HYGIENE AMONG RURAL COMMUNITIES OF THE NANDOM DISTRICT IN THE UPPER WEST REGION.

The effects of poor sanitation and hygiene seep into almost every sphere of life. Interventions to tackle this menace in

URBANIZATION, LAND TRANSFERS AND ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOODS IN THE PERI URBAN COMMUNITIES OF THE WA MUNICIPALITY

Rapid urbanization coupled with the uncontrolled land use change is posing serious livelihood challenges to households in

MODELING THE CLIMATIC DETERMINANTS OF MALARIA CASES USING POISSON SWITCHING REGRESSION MODEL

Malaria has become a common disease that affects the health of every household. The canker is expected to continue with i

EFFECT OF THE MICROFINANCE AND SMALL LOANS CENTER (MASLOC) ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS

Poverty is a well-known canker in Africa, the West African sub-region and Ghana as a unit. The concept is defined by the

EFFECTS OF SECURITY OF TENURE TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS ON SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG WOMEN FARMERS IN WA WEST DISTRICT

The study explored women farmers’ access to agricultural lands and soil fertility management practices in a mixed patrili

MULTIPARTY ELECTORAL VIOLENCE AND DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE JIRAPA MUNICIPALITY

Ghana has witnessed significant democratic progress over the past two decades with remarkable success in the country’s el

COLLABORATION IN CUSTOMARY LAND GOVERNANACE IN THE UPPER WEST REGION OF GHANA: MOTIVATIONS, PROCESSES AND SUSTAINABILITY

This study explored the motivations, processes, sustainability factors and challenges involved in the establishment and o

MULTI-PARTY DEMOCRACY AND THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN WA CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY

The electoral process in Ghana is proving to be a tough challenge for the sustenance of multi-party democracy. This thesi

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND QUALITY HEALTH CARE IN THE LAWRA DISTRICT (#70900)

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has been designed to find a lasting, efficient, and acceptable solution to th

ROLE OF SOCIAL INVESTMENT FUND (SIF) IN POVERTY REDUCTION, A CASE STUDY OF CEDI FINANCE'S MICRO-FINANCE PROGRAMME IN THE ASHANTI REGION (#70899)

Poverty is one of the most captivating challenges facing most developing countries and Ghana is no exception. There seems

ASSESSMENT OF COMPOSITE BUDGETING IN DECENTRALISED PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT IN SELECTED DISTRICTS IN THE SAVANNAH AND NORTHERN REGIONS OF GHANA

Composite budgeting is an essential requirement for the effectiveness of decentralised governance. The study examined com

ACCESS TO SAFE SANITATION IN THE NADOWLI DISTRICT, THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION (CLTS)

Providing sanitation in rural communities in Ghana has become a huge challenge. Funds from the Government remains scarce

GHANA SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME AND LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION IN NADOWLI/KALEO DISTRICT IN THE UPPER WEST REGION

In 2005, the Government of Ghana started its own School Feeding Programme (SFP) along the lines of the Home Grown School

EXAMINATION OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY USE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN GHANA

Academic libraries are critical contributors to knowledge generation which serve a wide spectrum of knowledge seekers. Th

INTERNAL REVENUE MOBILISATION BY DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF THE WA MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

This thesis examines internal revenue mobilisation by the Wa Municipal Assembly. The major research objective of the stud

ROLES AND CHALLENGES OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES FOR FOOD SECURITY IN WA WEST DISTRICT

The Agricultural Sector is important for supplying foods to the world's population. A country's resourcefulness in develo

DETERMINANTS OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN BASIC SCHOOLS IN THE WEST GONJA MUNICIPALITY OF THE SAVANNAH REGION OF GHANA

Menstruation plays a crucial role in the reproductive lives of all women. This presents as one of the marked changes that

NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND NUTRIENT INTAKE ADEQUACY OF STUDENTS OF BOLE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE

Across the life cycle, energy and nutrient requirements vary depending on age, sex, physiological state, and physical act

ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF MATERNAL CARE SERVICES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN THE KUMBUNGU DISTRICT OF NORTHERN GHANA

Access and utilization of maternal health care services is still a challenge for some rural communities in Ghana. The stu

PREVALENCE AND RESISTANCE PROFILE OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MULTIDRUG RESISTANCE IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA

Problem statement: Bacterial infections caused by multidrug resistant organisms are a major global threat; however, there

DETERMINANTS OF VIROLOGICAL FAILURE IN HIV PATIENTS ON HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (HAART) IN THE UPPER EAST REGION OF GHANA, 2022

Background: The UNAIDS target for the 3rd 90% stipulated that; 90% of HIV patients on ART attained VS by end of 2020 (Ans

PERSPECTIVES OF MIDWIVES ON THE USE OF KALIGUTIM (LOCAL OXYTOCIN) FOR INDUCTION OF LABOUR AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE THREE MAJOR GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN TAMALE

The use of herbal medicine and/or its products is common throughout the world. In Tamale metropolis, pregnant women frequ