Abdul Kasiru Shani
Biographic Data
| ID | 7548550 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abdul Kasiru Shani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abdul Kasiru |
| FAMILY NAME | Shani |
| SIGNATURE | SHANI A K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Southerners on New Ground |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
“Men are the head; women are the neck”
When conducting research in lower-income settings such as rural Ghana, it is vital to ensure that community entry activities are prioritised and local processes are followed. There are both formal and traditional systems to respect and engage with, and this can then allow for smooth progress and participant engagement. In this commentary, we explore the lessons observed and learnt from a recent study, where the study aims to empower female voices…
Depression and Quality of Life of People Accused of Witchcraft and Living in Alleged Witches’ Camps in Northern Ghana
In Northern and Northeast Ghana, women accused of witchcraft are banished from society to live in special locations designated “witches camps.” The processes leading to their banishment, admission, and living in the camps may affect their psychological wellbeing and quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of depression and assess the quality of life of 277 alleged witches in four camps located in these two regions in…
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Depression and Quality of Life of People Accused of Witchcraft and Living in Alleged Witches’ Camps in Northern Ghana
In Northern and Northeast Ghana, women accused of witchcraft are banished from society to live in special locations designated “witches camps.” The processes leading to their banishment, admission, and living in the camps may affect their psychological wellbeing and quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of depression and assess the quality of life of 277 alleged witches in four camps located in these two regions in…
“Men are the head; women are the neck”
When conducting research in lower-income settings such as rural Ghana, it is vital to ensure that community entry activities are prioritised and local processes are followed. There are both formal and traditional systems to respect and engage with, and this can then allow for smooth progress and participant engagement. In this commentary, we explore the lessons observed and learnt from a recent study, where the study aims to empower female voices…
Agency (philosophy) (1 work) · Cultural Differences and Values (1 work) · Demography (1 work) · Depression (economics) (1 work) · Dynamics (music) (1 work) · Environmental health (1 work) · Gerontology (1 work) · Government (linguistics) (1 work) · Health disparities and outcomes (1 work) · Health, psychology, and well-being (1 work)