Psychological functioning and well-being among Ghanaian women: A brief report |
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| Authors: | Ethel Akpene Atefoe Nuworza Kugbey |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Psychological Medicine and Mental Health, School of Medicine, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana;2. Department of Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana |
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| Abstract: | This study examined correlates of psychological well-being and distress among women in Accra, Ghana. A total of 200 women between 18 and 65 years completed measures of psychological well-being and distress. Independent t-test and One-way ANOVA F-test analysis of the data suggested differences among the women in their psychological well-being and distress levels by their religiosity, education, and monthly income. Christian women reported higher psychological well-being compared to non-Christians. Religiosity, higher education, and income appear to be protective resources against psychological distress among Ghanaian women. |
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| Keywords: | distress Ghana psychological well-being socio-demographics women |
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