Browsing by Author "Boateng, F.A."

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Circulating tumor DNA is readily detectable among Ghanaian breast cancer patients supporting non-invasive cancer genomic studies in Africa
(Springer Nature, 2021) Ahuno, S.T.; Doebley, A-L.; Ahearn, T.U.; Yarney, J.; Titiloye, N.; Hamel, N.; Adjei, E.; Clegg-Lamptey, J-N.; Edusei, L.; Awuah, B.; Song, X.; Vanderpuye, V.; Abubakar, M.; Duggan, M.; Stover, D.G.; Nyarko, K.; Bartlett, J.M.S.; Aitpillah, F.; Ansong, D.; Gardner, K.L.; Boateng, F.A.; Bowcock, A.M.; Caldas, C.; Foulkes, W.D.; Wiafe, S.; Wiafe-Addai, B.; Garcia-Closas, M.; Kwarteng, A.; Ha, G.; Figueroa, J.D.; Polak, P.; Ghana Breast Health Study Team
Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) sequencing studies could provide novel insights into the molecular pathology of cancer in sub- Saharan Africa. In 15 patient plasma samples collected at the time of diagnosis as part of the Ghana Breast Health Study and unselected for tumor grade and subtype, ctDNA was detected in a majority of patients based on whole- genome sequencing at high (30×) and low (0.1×) depths. Breast cancer driver copy number alterations were observed in the majority of patients.
Cultural Values and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Conflict Management Styles: A Study of Teachers in Accra.
(University of Ghana, 2019-06) Boateng, F.A.
The study examined the influence of cultural values and emotional intelligence on conflict management styles. Three hundred and ninety – two (392) respondents were randomly sampled from six (6) Senior High Schools and two Technical Schools in the Accra Metropolis. The study used a cross-sectional survey design with participants completing questionnaires on cultural value dimensions, emotional intelligence, and conflict management styles. Multiple Linear regression and the multivariate analysis of variance were used to analyse the data. The results revealed that long-term orientation positively predicted both integrating and compromising conflict management styles. Power distance negatively predicted both integrating and compromising conflict management styles, but positively predicted dominating conflict styles. Masculinity positively predicted both obliging and dominating conflict management styles. Long term orientation, collectivism, and power distance predicted a higher amount of integrating, obliging and dominating conflict management styles respectively compared to the other cultural value dimensions. Uncertainty avoidance accounted for higher prediction of avoiding and compromising conflict management styles compared to the other components of cultural values. Emotional intelligence positively predicted integrating, compromising and obliging conflict management styles but negatively predicted avoiding and dominating conflict management styles. Emotional intelligence accounted for higher variance in integrating conflict management style compared to the other styles of conflict management. Analysis of the data produced significant research findings, hence theoretical and practical implications are discussed as well as limitations and suggestions for future research.
Influence Of Psychosocial Factors On Marital Satisfaction Among Married Couples At Accra Metropolitan Area
(University Of Ghana, 2020-09) Boateng, F.A.
The study assessed how psychosocial factors affect marital satisfaction among married couples living within Accra. Based on this, hypotheses formed included whether there would be a significant difference among respondents in age at marriage, premarital counselling, level of education, gender, each on marital satisfaction, and whether parental stress will negatively correlate with marital satisfaction. Convenient sampling was used to sample 389 married persons. Instruments used were Marital Satisfaction Inventory and Parental Stress Scale. Hypotheses was tested using Univariate analysis and Pearson Correlation tests. A significant difference was found among respondents in gender, age at marriage and level of education. Parental stress was negatively correlated with marital satisfaction. No significant difference was found among respondents who had premarital counselling and those who did not. Recommendations are made for improved stakeholder engagement and knowledge about the negative effects of psychosocial factors on marital satisfaction among married couples and strategies to reduce it.