Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences, and Home Economics Education (FHASHEE)

Assessing the nutritional knowledge and practices of caregivers for the aged in the North Dayi District of Ghana

2026-05-11T11:24:26Z

Assessing the nutritional knowledge and practices of caregivers for the aged in the North Dayi District of Ghana Motte, M.G.A.A This research addresses the nutritional gap left between the studies on gerontological nutrition and nutritional studies of younger persons as administered by caregivers. It examines the nutritional knowledge and practices which influence the dietary wellbeing of older adults in three selected towns Wusuta, Vakpo, and Anfoega in Ghana's North Dayi District. These communities were chosen due to the observed retirees returning to these areas to spend their later years. Fifty (50) aged individuals and fifty (50) caregivers, were sampled, employing a qualitative research approach within a case study design. By providing insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in these communities, this study contributes to the global body of knowledge on gerontological nutrition and underscores the need for further localized research to inform policies and practices. Nutritional knowledge and its impact on nutritional practices are increasingly critical in today's world, where feeding challenges abound. Aging brings heightened vulnerability and diminished immune support, and this makes appropriate nutrition essential for older adults. It was revealed that although the caregivers had very little or no professional training or tutoring about aged caregiving and nutrition, they had acquired basic information through exposure; practice, observation, and by offering assistance to other caregivers of the aged at the household level which guided their nutritional practices in providing care for the aged. A thesis in the Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the awards of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Food and Nutrition Education) In the University of Education, Winneba NOVEMBER 2025

Management of dormant wardrobe among Female Youth of Winneba (Age 20-40)

2026-03-30T09:35:50Z

Management of dormant wardrobe among Female Youth of Winneba (Age 20-40) Hammond, R. This study sought to investigate the management of dormant wardrobe among the female youth of Winneba. Responses from three hundred and sixty female youth, 20- 40 years of age, who were members of the six congregations of the Methodist church in Winneba, were collected using a close ended questionnaire. They were all female youth of the six Methodist churches in Winneba and were selected based on their interest in changing clothes for almost every occasion which made the researcher wonder where they will keep all the clothes after some years and also to know if the respondents keep dormant wardrobe. The first objective was to examine the extent to which they keep dormant wardrobe, then to also find out the reasons for keeping dormant wardrobe, the effect of keeping these dormant wardrobes and finally to find out ways they manage their dormant wardrobe. The research instrument underwent pilot testing with female educators of Winneba Secondary School aged between 20 and 40 years in order to verify its validity and reliability. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, including mean and percentage usage. The investigation revealed that a significant proportion of young women in Winneba strongly endorse the practice of keeping items for specific events or occasions, such as dinner parties, while also acknowledging possession of clothing not worn for over a year. To find out why the female youth keep dormant clothes it was established that most of the respondents agreed to the fact that the nature of work demands more clothes. Always want to keep a “just in case” or as a back-up clothes and Sentimental reason (clothes that reminds you of past activities or ceremonies). The respondents again established by strongly agreeing that the effect of keeping dormant wardrobe was untidy room, and further agreed on difficulty in selecting clothes because of the number and time consuming (searching for clothes to wear). For ways by which the female youth manage their dormant wardrobe most of the respondents agreed on throwing away their wardrobe but least agreed on donation as a way of managing their dormant wardrobe. The researcher recommends that the female youth should be educated on the different ways of managing their dormant clothes in order not to experience the associated effects. Example having loads of out of fashion, unfitting or clothes that needs renovation in your room coursing untidy rooms which may lead to hoarding disorder. Throwing away of clothes should be discouraged because it adds to the landfill but rather renovated/remodelled to give them a renewed life. Renovation and remodelling centres should be established by the Ghana dressmaker’s association because most dressmakers do not want to waste time on old articles. This will go a long way to prevent the keeping of dormant clothes. A thesis in the Department of Clothing and Textiles Education, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Clothing and Textiles) in the University of Education, Winneba FEBRUARY, 2024

Perception of consumers towards locally produced convenience food products in Asikuma Odoben Brakwa

2026-03-16T13:48:08Z

Perception of consumers towards locally produced convenience food products in Asikuma Odoben Brakwa Aseidu, V.E. Convenience foods have become widely popular, especially among the working class, teenagers, students, bachelors and families in Ghana. Ghanaian consumers exhibit varied behavior toward locally produced convenience foods. While certain products in this category enjoy widespread acceptance and steady patronage, others fail to attract similar interest. In this context, the study aimed at assessing consumer behaviour towards locally produced convenience food products. Descriptive survey design was adopted. The consumers were sampled from the major markets in Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District in the Central Region. Based on the table developed by Krejcie and Morgan (1970), the sample size determined was 360. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted. A questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The study found that consumers' perception towards locally produced convenience food products is positive. The finding showed that price of convenience food, time saving in cooking process, and availability of convenience foods influenced consumers purchase of locally produced convenience food products. It was evident that the age group (F(df)=52.501, P=0.000<0.01), marital status (F(df) 77.839, P=0.000<0.01), and income (F(df)=23.746, P=0.000<0.01) were significantly related to consumers buying behaviour towards locally produced convenience food products. It was concluded that consumer perception has a direct impact on the buying behaviour of consumers towards locally produced convenience food product. It was recommended that Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) must ensure manufacturers to improve upon the quality of local convenience food products so as to raise the confidence level of local consumers and to also enable the industries fully compete with the international firms. Also, the government of Ghana should revamp its campaign on “buy made in Ghana goods” and local food industries must join hands with the government in this direction. A thesis in the Department of Food and Nutrition Education, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, Submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Food and Nutrition) in the University of Education, Winneba JANUARY, 2024

Hard skill challenges among students in fashion design and textiles Kumasi Technical University

2026-03-09T14:55:44Z

Hard skill challenges among students in fashion design and textiles Kumasi Technical University Abdul-Razak, S.Y This quantitative cross-sectional study examined hard skill competency challenges in garment construction among Fashion Design and Textile students at Kumasi Technical University, Ghana. The main objective of the study was to examine the skill challenges and the factors associated with these challenges, as well as the proficiency of sewing garments. Data collected from seventy-nine third-year Higher National Diploma fashion students through structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 27, employing descriptive statistics, Principal Component Analysis, and factor analysis. Results identified substantial skill deficiencies across three critical domains. Garment finishing demonstrated the highest difficulty with an overall mean of 3.30. Factor analysis revealed three primary impediments to skill acquisition: Individual Learner Attributes (33.8% variance), Learning Environment and Resources (23.2% variance), and Instructional Quality and Curriculum Design (18.7% variance). A descriptive analysis also revealed two critical domain factors that affect skill acquisition. That is Learning Resources and Environment Factors, with an overall mean of 3.35, and Curriculum and Instruction factors, with an overall mean of 3.28. Despite these constraints, students demonstrated moderate proficiency levels with an overall mean of 3.70. Notably, 64.6% completed six or more garment projects, indicating sustained practical engagement. The study concludes that while foundational competencies exist, systematic enhancement of instructional delivery, resource provision, and curricular frameworks is imperative for advancing garment construction expertise. The study recommends that the University implement targeted skill-development interventions, substantial infrastructure investment, and design specialized pedagogical models to address identified competency gaps in garment construction education. A thesis in the Department of Clothing and Textiles Education, Faculty of Home Economics Education submitted to the school of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Clothing and Textiles) in the University of Education, Winneba SEPTEMBER, 2025