International Journal of Health Policy Planning(IJHPP)
ISSN: 2833-9320 | DOI: 10.33140/IJHPP
Impact Factor: 1.08
Aishah Fadila Adamu
Institute of Health Research, University of Health and Allied Sciences, PMB 31, Ho, Volta Region of Ghana, Ghana
Publications
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Research Article
Trends and Predictors of Students’ Academic Performances by Levels of Study in University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana: A Longitudinal Surveillance Study Among a Cohort of 2020 Graduating Class of Undergraduates at the School of Allied Health Sciences in Ho North Campus
Author(s): Eric Kwasi Ofori, Abdul-Wahab Mawuko-Hamid*, Rosemary Dormenyo Amenuvor, Peace Fiadzomor, Israel Tordzro Agudze, Nurudeen Idrisu, Anthony Asempah, Emmanuel Osei Yaw Asubonteng, Geoffrey Kadeey, Philip Nyako, Aishah Fadila Adamu, Fidelis Mawunyo Kpodo, Mahamudu Ayamba Ali, Cedric Bobson Dorkenoo and Seth Owusu-Ageyei
Background: Ascertainment of trends and predictors of academic performances among Allied Health students is critical to United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4 and 8. This article assesses the dynamics and academic risk factors associated with students’ performances at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ghana. Method: This is a longitudinal cohort study, designed to evaluate retrospectively, the academic records of 180 students of the 2020 graduating class of undergraduates in the School of Allied Health Sciences. The published grades of each student from levels 100 to 400 were collated using a data extraction log that was quality controlled, double-entered and statistically analysed using Microsoft Visual Basic and STATA platforms respectively. The trends and predictors of academic performances .. Read More»