Now that I’m heading back to Canada in only two weeks, I’ve been thinking about cultural differences that I’ve noticed during my time here. Something that took some adjustment was that in Ghana it’s considered impolite, even disrespectful to use your left hand in interactions with others. This is based off ...

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In Ghana, the husband is widely considered the decision-maker for the family. For this reason, it’s important that the baby's father is informed of the study when the pregnant woman is recruited for enrollment. This can be problematic when many of the fathers live in different communities and ...

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Taking blood from a baby can be a bit more difficult than taking candy from a baby. Especially when parents, grandparents, and community members have their say. One of the responsibilities of the fieldwork coordinating team is to meet with any participants who have repeatedly refused to allow the fieldworker to take the ...

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I’ve been in Ghana for two months now. Kintampo, the centre of Ghana and the universe (as a monument in town boasts), feels like a second home. I love hearing the “obruni koko maakye” (good morning white-red person) song from adorable children wherever I go, I like groundnut paste better ...

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