Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 345413 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi |
| NOMBRES | Sylvester |
| APELLIDO | Kyei-Gyamfi |
| FIRMA | KYEI-GYAMFI S |
| AFILIACIONES | Ministry of Health |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3058-5831 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 37 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 4 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 37 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2022 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Between Tradition and Rationality
Superstitious beliefs remain influential across many societies, particularly in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), where they intersect with indigenous knowledge systems, cultural traditions, and spiritual worldviews. This study examines the drivers, manifestations, and societal implications of superstitious beliefs in SSA through a qualitative narrative review of 120 interdisciplinary sources published between 1985 and 2026. Guided by Cultural Ecology Th…
Commercial Sex Work Among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Children’s Right to Participate in Ghana
Since the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), awareness of children’s inherent value and their right to participate in decision-making processes affecting them has grown significantly. Despite these advancements, the realisation of children’s participation rights remains limited in many contexts, including Ghana. This study, guided by the Evolving Capacities of the Child Theory (ECCT), focuses exclusively on the persp…
Teaching and learning challenges for children with visual impairments in Ghana
Education serves not merely as an individual benefit but as a significant instrument for societal transformation. For individuals with disabilities, including children with visual impairments (VIs), special education is essential in creating equal opportunities. This study aimed to examine teachers' perspectives on the barriers to teaching and learning for children with VIs and the coping strategies employed by teachers in teaching children with …
Unveiling Barriers to Justice
Human trafficking remains a global challenge, with children, especially in West Africa, forming a significant proportion of victims. Despite Ghana's Human Trafficking Act (2005), child trafficking prosecutions and convictions remain low. This study explores institutional, procedural and contextual factors affecting these outcomes. Using a qualitative approach, it integrates a desk review and 80 key informant interviews with justice and child prot…
Between Tradition and Transformation
This study explored the contemporary relevance of the Dipo womanhood rites among the Krobo people in Yilo‐Krobo Municipality, Ghana. Guided by interpretive and ethnographic approaches, the study employed semi‐structured interviews with 30 purposively selected participants, including traditional leaders, youth, women who had undergone the rite and other community members. Thematic analysis was informed by relevance theory and argumentation theory …
Corporal Punishment and Other Corrective Measures for Children in Domestic Settings in Ghana
A narrative review of the consequences of children’s participation in illegal mining in Ghana
Decentralization in Practice
This study examines how Ghana's decentralized governance system shapes public social welfare service delivery, with a specific focus on the Department of Social Welfare (DSW). In Ghana, decentralization involves the transfer of administrative and fiscal responsibilities for social services from the central government to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies, within which the DSW operates. Using a qualitative case‐study design, the stud…
Understanding Child Trafficking in Ghana
Child trafficking remains a significant child protection issue in Ghana, despite years of policy action and international cooperation. This study explores the causes, achievements, challenges and future directions related to addressing child trafficking in the country. Using a qualitative research design that combines a desk review with a phenomenological approach, the study draws on key informant interviews with 80 participants from government a…
Exploring Factors Enabling and Constraining Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Ghana
Parent–Child Relationships at Home in Ghana
This study examines the prevalence, key domains, and underlying drivers of parent-child disagreements in Ghana, with the aim of enhancing understanding of family interaction dynamics in a low- and middle-income context. Employing a cross-sectional, convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the study analyzed quantitative data from 5024 children aged 8-17, obtained from Ghana's Department of Children, alongside key informant interviews (KIIs) with…
Household chores and their effects on children
The performance of household chores is a critical component of children’s learning and development, yet it remains inadequately studied in Ghana. This study seeks to fill this gap by examining whether children perform chores, the types of chores they engage in, and their effects, both positive and negative. Using quantitative and qualitative secondary data, the study analyzed responses from 5024 children aged 8–17, comprising 51.1% boys and 48.9%…
Sex differences in gambling among Ghanaian children
Economic and social impacts of the livelihood empowerment against poverty program in Ghana
Last to Sleep, First to Sweep ”
The phenomenon of domestic work extends globally, reflecting entrenched socio-economic inequalities, gender norms, and cultural practices. The purpose of this study is to inform targeted interventions that protect and empower Ghana’s vulnerable child domestic workers. It examines the lived experiences of 100 child househelps (40 boys and 60 girls) aged 14 to 17, using secondary qualitative data acquired from key informant interviews across all 10…
Navigating desire
This study explores the evolving dynamics of marital fidelity in Dagbon, a predominantly Islamic community in northern Ghana, where cultural and religious norms traditionally limit sexual relationships to marriage. Analysed through the lens of Social Exchange Theory (SET), the research investigates how left-behind spouses, 20 participants, evenly divided between women and men, navigate these expectations in the context of internal migration. Hist…
Childhood in Ghana
This study is part of a broader national investigation into the implementation of child rights in Ghana. Using a cross‐sectional, qualitative design, the study collected data through 20 focus group discussions with 254 participants (122 males and 132 females) and 100 key informant interviews with parents, comprising 50 males and 50 females. The findings reveal that culturally, in Ghana, childhood is defined more by behaviour and societal norms th…
Effects of Covid‐19 Lockdown on Children's Participation in Recreational Activities
Although some research has been conducted on the COVID‐19 pandemic's effect on a variety of population groups, the primary focus has been on the economic aspects. Very little research has been conducted on the pandemic lockdowns' effect on children's recreational activities, despite global recognition that play is an integral part of children's growth and development. Furthermore, there is scant evidence regarding the effects of the 3‐week confin…
Perspectives of Children on Corporal Punishment in Domestic Settings in Ghana
Despite substantial efforts to eliminate corporal punishment in schools, homes and other child‐related settings in Ghana, the practice persists. There have been varied views over whether to keep, alter or remove the subject of corporal punishment from Ghana's legislation, which is currently inadequate in prohibiting its application. In addition, children's perspectives on this national discussion have been sparse. Therefore, the purpose of this s…
Prevalence and Social Risk Factors of Sexual Abuse Among Children Aged 8–17 in Ghana
Fish-for-Sex Among Fishers in a Fishing Community in Ghana
Children’s Pornography Exposure and Associated Factors in Ghana
Relevance of Dipo Womanhood Rites as a Social Control Mechanism Among People of Yilo-Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana
This study based on Dipo rites was carried out in Yilo-Krobo Municipality in the Eastern region of Ghana among 350 young people aged 15-24, using mixed methods. The findings show that girls who have not done Dipo are less likely than their initiated counterparts to have sex before marriage. The study also shows that although Dipo is an old custom, it still influences sexual behaviours among young people in the study area. The study concludes that…
Parent-child conflicts, and punishment of children during the three-week Covid-19 lockdown in Ghana
The study examined the factors contributing to children’s conflicts with their parents, the causes of parental punishment, and the underlying reasons for such punishment during the three-week lockdown enforced in Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional mixed-methods approach was used to obtain data from a sample of 385 children aged 10–17 in the Ghanaian cities of Accra and Tema. Approximately 58% of the participants reported experi…
Childhood in Ghana
This study is part of a broader national investigation into the implementation of child rights in Ghana. Using a cross‐sectional, qualitative design, the study collected data through 20 focus group discussions with 254 participants (122 males and 132 females) and 100 key informant interviews with parents, comprising 50 males and 50 females. The findings reveal that culturally, in Ghana, childhood is defined more by behaviour and societal norms th…
Relevance of Dipo Womanhood Rites as a Social Control Mechanism Among People of Yilo-Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana
This study based on Dipo rites was carried out in Yilo-Krobo Municipality in the Eastern region of Ghana among 350 young people aged 15-24, using mixed methods. The findings show that girls who have not done Dipo are less likely than their initiated counterparts to have sex before marriage. The study also shows that although Dipo is an old custom, it still influences sexual behaviours among young people in the study area. The study concludes that…
Child Marriage in Ghana and National Responses to Curb the Practice
This study examined the trends in prevalence of child marriage and its causes and consequences in Ghana. It also examined the efficacy of government’s responses in curbing the practice. Three waves (2006, 2011 and 20217) of Ghana’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey were analysed using spss , while interviews with staff of government and non-government organisations and female victims of child marriage were analysed thematically. The study found t…
Children Must not Only be Seen But Heard”
This study examined children’s knowledge of child rights, reasons why children’s opinions should be sought or not on matters affecting them, and predictors of children’s knowledge of child rights. A convergent parallel mixed method was used to study children aged 8 to 17. The quantitative data was analysed using spss version 26, while the qualitative data was analysed thematically. The study found that 32.7 per cent knew children have rights. Chi…
Prevalence, predictors and consequences of gambling on Children in Ghana
This study demonstrated that socio-demographic characteristics (sex, age, educational attainment, ecological zone, persons taking care of children, living arrangement, engagement in paid work, radio access, mobile phone access) and gambling-related information (having friends who gamble) make children more susceptible to gambling. Researchers and policymakers should consider these socio-demographic characteristics and gambling-related information…
Fish-for-Sex (FFS) and risk of HIV Infection among Fishers in Elmina Fishing Community in Ghana
This paper is a follow-up to a cross-sectional study which employed mix-methods for data collection and analysis to investigate a relationship between mobility and HIV risks amongst 385 fishers in Elmina. It discusses the roles of men and women in fish-for-sex (FFS), reasons for such transactional sexual activity and its implications for HIV risk infection. The theory of gender and power has been utilized to explain gender dynamics in power inequ…
Efficacy of HIV and Aids education programs in the Elmina fishing community in Ghana
One of the most important steps in HIV prevention is the provision of education to raise awareness to ensure individuals have a sufficient understanding of HIV and AIDS and encourage them to apply that knowledge. The study is based on an earlier descriptive cross-sectional study that sought a link between fishers’ mobility and their risk of HIV exposure in the Elmina fishing community in Ghana. The current paper focuses on initiatives taken withi…
Knowledge and sources of information on Covid-19 among children in Ghana
The few works on COVID-19 in Ghana have a strong emphasis on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of adults regarding the disease. As a supplement to the inadequate knowledge, this study examined children’s knowledge and sources of information regarding COVID-19. It was a cross-sectional study that employed mixed research methods for data collection and analysis. The study utilized remote research methods, including a web survey and phone inte…
‘Where there is fish, is where I put my head’
Small‐scale fisheries are crucial for improving livelihoods by providing fisher employment, and food security. As part of their work, fishers frequently move to different fishing communities to catch and trade in fish. This paper analyses the living circumstances of artisanal fishers and discusses their mobility patterns, lodging arrangements, and the difficulties they encounter as they carry out their work. This paper is based on a study that in…
Assessment of prevalence, predictors, reasons and regulations of substance smoking among children in Ghana
Children who have ever engaged in smoking reported using cigarettes, marijuana, and shisha. Policymakers urgently need to strategise and strengthen their policies, programmes, and interventions to address smoking among children
Alcohol consumption and risky sexual behaviors among fishers in Elmina in Ghana
This study demonstrated that alcohol consumption was prevalent among fishers, especially among male fishers, which contributes to risky sexual behaviors among them as espoused by the AMT. It is recommended that fishers are targeted for alcohol use and risky sexual behavior programs and interventions since alcohol use is prevalent among them and most of them also engage in unprotected sexual intercourse after consuming alcohol
Parent-child conflicts, and punishment of children during the three-week Covid-19 lockdown in Ghana
The study examined the factors contributing to children’s conflicts with their parents, the causes of parental punishment, and the underlying reasons for such punishment during the three-week lockdown enforced in Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional mixed-methods approach was used to obtain data from a sample of 385 children aged 10–17 in the Ghanaian cities of Accra and Tema. Approximately 58% of the participants reported experi…
Internet usage, access, and supervision among Ghanaian children
Children’s access to and usage of the Internet has numerous benefits. However, their Internet access and use may pose risks to them, including cyberbullying, grooming, sexting, and exposure to dangerous materials. These risks may be exacerbated by inadequate supervision of children’s online activities. Therefore, this study examined the prevalence of Internet use, Internet access, and Internet use supervision among children aged 8–17 in Ghana. Th…
Loneliness and risky behaviours among mobile fishers in Elmina, Ghana
Loneliness and risky behaviours were common among fishers. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design interventions to help reduce loneliness and risky behaviour among fishers
Child Marriage in Ghana and National Responses to Curb the Practice
This study examined the trends in prevalence of child marriage and its causes and consequences in Ghana. It also examined the efficacy of government’s responses in curbing the practice. Three waves (2006, 2011 and 20217) of Ghana’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey were analysed using spss , while interviews with staff of government and non-government organisations and female victims of child marriage were analysed thematically. The study found t…
Children Must not Only be Seen But Heard”
This study examined children’s knowledge of child rights, reasons why children’s opinions should be sought or not on matters affecting them, and predictors of children’s knowledge of child rights. A convergent parallel mixed method was used to study children aged 8 to 17. The quantitative data was analysed using spss version 26, while the qualitative data was analysed thematically. The study found that 32.7 per cent knew children have rights. Chi…
The Benefits of Social Media Among Children Aged 8 to 17 in Tema Metropolitan Area in Ghana
In modern society, children actively engage with social media platforms, and Ghana is not an exception to this trend. People have, however, placed an excessive amount of focus on the negative implications of using social media, which has overshadowed the positive effects that it has on children. This study examines the use of social media by children, including their preferred platforms, as well as the positive and negative consequences associate…
Household chores and their effects on children
The performance of household chores is a critical component of children’s learning and development, yet it remains inadequately studied in Ghana. This study seeks to fill this gap by examining whether children perform chores, the types of chores they engage in, and their effects, both positive and negative. Using quantitative and qualitative secondary data, the study analyzed responses from 5024 children aged 8–17, comprising 51.1% boys and 48.9%…
Sex differences in gambling among Ghanaian children
Economic and social impacts of the livelihood empowerment against poverty program in Ghana
Last to Sleep, First to Sweep ”
The phenomenon of domestic work extends globally, reflecting entrenched socio-economic inequalities, gender norms, and cultural practices. The purpose of this study is to inform targeted interventions that protect and empower Ghana’s vulnerable child domestic workers. It examines the lived experiences of 100 child househelps (40 boys and 60 girls) aged 14 to 17, using secondary qualitative data acquired from key informant interviews across all 10…
Navigating desire
This study explores the evolving dynamics of marital fidelity in Dagbon, a predominantly Islamic community in northern Ghana, where cultural and religious norms traditionally limit sexual relationships to marriage. Analysed through the lens of Social Exchange Theory (SET), the research investigates how left-behind spouses, 20 participants, evenly divided between women and men, navigate these expectations in the context of internal migration. Hist…
Childhood in Ghana
This study is part of a broader national investigation into the implementation of child rights in Ghana. Using a cross‐sectional, qualitative design, the study collected data through 20 focus group discussions with 254 participants (122 males and 132 females) and 100 key informant interviews with parents, comprising 50 males and 50 females. The findings reveal that culturally, in Ghana, childhood is defined more by behaviour and societal norms th…
Effects of Covid‐19 Lockdown on Children's Participation in Recreational Activities
Although some research has been conducted on the COVID‐19 pandemic's effect on a variety of population groups, the primary focus has been on the economic aspects. Very little research has been conducted on the pandemic lockdowns' effect on children's recreational activities, despite global recognition that play is an integral part of children's growth and development. Furthermore, there is scant evidence regarding the effects of the 3‐week confin…
Perspectives of Children on Corporal Punishment in Domestic Settings in Ghana
Despite substantial efforts to eliminate corporal punishment in schools, homes and other child‐related settings in Ghana, the practice persists. There have been varied views over whether to keep, alter or remove the subject of corporal punishment from Ghana's legislation, which is currently inadequate in prohibiting its application. In addition, children's perspectives on this national discussion have been sparse. Therefore, the purpose of this s…
Prevalence and Social Risk Factors of Sexual Abuse Among Children Aged 8–17 in Ghana
Fish-for-Sex Among Fishers in a Fishing Community in Ghana
Children’s Pornography Exposure and Associated Factors in Ghana
Relevance of Dipo Womanhood Rites as a Social Control Mechanism Among People of Yilo-Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana
This study based on Dipo rites was carried out in Yilo-Krobo Municipality in the Eastern region of Ghana among 350 young people aged 15-24, using mixed methods. The findings show that girls who have not done Dipo are less likely than their initiated counterparts to have sex before marriage. The study also shows that although Dipo is an old custom, it still influences sexual behaviours among young people in the study area. The study concludes that…
Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare (11 obras) · Psychology (11 obras) · Medicine (9 obras) · Sociology (9 obras) · Political science (8 obras) · Developmental psychology (7 obras) · Sex work and related issues (7 obras) · Geography (6 obras) · Qualitative research (6 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (5 obras)