Ghana Presentation

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Test Your Knowledge on Ghana's Demographics

Welcome to the Ghana Presentation Quiz! This quiz is designed to challenge your understanding of the demographic trends, health policies, and societal perspectives related to older adults in Ghana.

Engage with the following topics:

Population Growth and Fertility Rates
National Health Insurance Scheme
Economic Assistance for Seniors
Health Care Disparities

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by EngagingGhana101

Which of the following demographic trend(s) is not increasing in Ghana:

A. Total Population

B. Death Rate

C. Birth Rate

D. 2 of the above are correct

The fertility rate in Ghana has declined due to the impact of:

A. Decrease in use of contraceptives

B. Liberalization of abortion laws

C. Changes in marriage practices

D. A and B are both correct

Which of the following is NOT correct?

A. Most older adults in Ghana live in rural areas

B. Ghana has a largely youthful population with 30% of citizens over the age of 50

C. Ghana is experiencing labour shortages in essential fields like health care

D. There is currently an increase in degenerative and non-communicable diseases

Which of the following is NOT a thought that older adults have on old age homes (OAH)?

A. Older adults view OAH as places of sociability, where they are able to gather to talk to one another

B. Older adults like that OAH are associated with a cooked meal

C. Older adults believe that OAH are too costly

D. Older adults believe that creating OAH would demonstrate that societies respected their senior citizens by building such facilities

Which of the following statements regarding the NHIS is correct?

A. In 2010, approximately 40% of the population was enrolled in the NHIS.

B. The NHIS covers hospitalizations and outpatient doctor visits, as well as basic laboratory testing and all necessary medications.

C. The NHIS covers all medical costs of enrolled individuals over the age of 70, free of any underlying charge or enrollment fees.

D. The NHIS does not cover the costs of all cancer treatments.

Which of the following statements best describes why Ghana’s government implemented policy interventions to provide economic assistance to older adults?

A. Changing familial structures caused by the introduction of neo-liberal economic reforms forced younger generations, who customarily adhered to traditional intergenerational responsibilities of caring for elder’s needs, into the workforce

B. Research conducted by the government revealed that older adults are 78% more likely to be paid less than individuals under the age of 60

C. Many Ghanians work jobs in the informal sector of the economy with already inadequate wages, causing many citizens to enter old age without a stable income

D. Both A and C are correct

Which one of the following is NOT a critique of the NHIS (National Health Insurance Scheme) in Ghana?

A. The NHIS has a policy which forces citizens to renew their public insurance annually. This is a barrier for older adults living in rural areas who are unable to travel to major cities to do so.

B. The NHIS better supports the working age population in Ghana.

C. The insurance does not cover many degenerative, aging related diseases.

D. The policy indirectly favours older adults with higher SES and formal sector jobs.

Which one of the following statements best describes the setbacks associated with the effectiveness of the LEAP program?

A. Payments are small

B. Payments are distributed annually

C. Irregular distribution of payments

D. Both A and C are correct

What was the recommended solution for the urban-rural gap in Ghana’s health care?

A. Better transportation to health care facilities

B. More health care facilities in urban centres

C. Medical school programs in rural locations with salary incentives

D. More funding for health resources in rural areas

Ghana Presentation

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