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    Covid-19 Pandemic, Personal Hygiene and Dietary Behavior of Ghanaians: From the Perspective of Inhabitants of Burma Camp, Accra
    (African Journals Online (Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research), 2022-09-28) Osei-Brobby, Jessie; Odoom, Daniel; Opoku, Mensah Eric; Dick-Sagoe, Christopher
    COVID-19 has affected various aspects of life including education and health. This study examined how the pandemic has affected dietary behavior and personal hygiene of people in a descriptive survey. The study was underpinned by the human capital and social learning theories. A total of 133 inhabitants of Burma Camp who were conveniently selected responded to a set of questionnaire. Analytical techniques employed in the study included means, standard deviation and regression. The study found that COVID-19 has affected dietary behavior of people in many ways including paying much attention to their dietary behavior, not eating outside food, often eating warm food, and taking Vitamin C supplements. However, COVID-19 pandemic has not reduced consumption of alcohol, consumption of canned fruit juice, and overall consumption of canned foods. Again, because of the pandemic people now take their personal hygiene seriously, frequently use alcohol based hand sanitizer, wash their hands with soap routinely, observe physical distance at public places, and avoid crowded places. The regression analysis confirmed that COVID-19 has an effect on the dietary behavior and personal hygiene of inhabitants at Burma Camp. The findings have also been discussed in the context of their value for theoretical literature. As a way of recommendation, inhabitants are encouraged to continue to take their dietary behaviors and personal hygiene seriously so as to stay healthy amidst the spread of the virus.
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    Examining the Level of Public Awareness on the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: An Empirical Evidence from Ghana
    (Springer Link (Environment, Development and Sustainability), 2023-01-27) Odoom, Daniel; Opoku, Mensah Eric; Dick‑Sagoe, Christopher; Lee, Ka Yiu; Opoku, Ernest; Obeng‑Baah, Joseph
    Nations which are part of the United Nations are required to institute appropriate measures to fulfil the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, for this to be possible, all stakeholders including the general public need to be fully aware of the SDGs. This research examined the level of public awareness about the SDGs among Ghanaians based on the views of 431 respondents. Means, standard deviation, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal Wallis and Pearson Product-Moment Correlations were used for data analysis. The study found that awareness level on SDG 1 (ending poverty), SDG 2 (zero hunger, food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture), SDG 3 (health and well-being), SDG 5 (gender equality), and SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) was high among Ghanaians. However, awareness level on SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), SDG 14 (conservation of life below water), and SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions) was very low among Ghanaians. No significant difference manifested in the level of awareness among male and female Ghanaians. There were statistically significant differences in educational levels of respondents and their overall level of awareness of the SDGs. Also, there was a low, negative correlation between overall level of awareness and the effectiveness of the communication strategies used in creating awareness about the SDGs. Government should re-examine its communication strategies on the SDGs and put in place a more effective communication policy framework which involves grassroots populations and local communities.