African Occupational Therapy Research (Clinical)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017)

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Analysis of Youth Perspectives on Medicine Futures in Africa in Ghana: An African Perspective

Mrs Michelle Moore, Department of Public Health, University for Development Studies (UDS) Sarah Matthews, Department of Pediatrics, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-Ghana) Brian Thompson, Accra Technical University Kieran Thomas-Arnold, Water Research Institute (WRI)
Published: March 15, 2017

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Youth Perspectives on Medicine Futures in Africa in Ghana. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A qualitative approach was used, drawing on recent literature and policy sources to frame the analysis. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Youth Perspectives on Medicine Futures in Africa, Ghana, Africa, Medicine, replication study This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Mrs Michelle Moore, Sarah Matthews, Brian Thompson, Kieran Thomas-Arnold (2017). Analysis of Youth Perspectives on Medicine Futures in Africa in Ghana: An African Perspective. African Occupational Therapy Research (Clinical), Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017), 46-53.

Keywords

Youth Perspectives on Medicine Futures in AfricaGhanaAfricaMedicine

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