Doctor William Nketsia

Journal Articles

• Akoto, Y., Nketsia, W., Opoku, M. and Opoku, E. (2023), 'Factors motivating students with disabilities to access and participate in university education in Ghana', Higher Education Research and Development, vol 42, no 2 , pp 261 - 274.
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Amponteng, M., Mprah, W. and Kumi, E. (2023), 'Attitudes and self-efficacy of preservice teachers toward teaching gifted and talented students', Journal for the Education of the Gifted, vol 46, no 2 , pp 167 - 193.
• Mprah, W., Duorinaah, J., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W. and Amponteng, M. (2023), 'Knowledge and attitudes of deaf persons towards safe abortion services in Ghana', PLoS One, vol 18, no 4 .
• Okwan, C., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W. and Mprah, W. (2023), '[In Press] Mothering children with visual impairment in Ghana : an exploration of expectations and challenges', Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, .
• Nketsia, W. and Carroll, K. (2023), 'Foreign language pre-service teachers' perceptions of concerns before and challenges experienced during the first teaching practicum', Heliyon, vol 9, no 7 .
• Opoku, M., Elhoweris, H., Amponteng, M., Nketsia, W., Torgbenu, E. and Saah, R. (2023), 'Pre-service healthcare professionals attitudes and self-efficacy towards individuals with intellectual disability in Ghana', BMC Medical Education, vol 23, no 1 .
• Okwan, C., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Kumi, E. and Mprah, W. (2023), '[In Press] Religion and faith : a coping strategy for parenting children with visual impairment in Ghana', Journal of Disability and Religion, .
• Kofi Opoku, E., Peprah Opoku, M., Frimpomaa, L., Nketsia, W., Kwadwo Wisdom, M., Akoto, Y. and Safi, M. (2023), 'Understanding adults with communication disorders in Ghana : accessing rehabilitation and support systems', Social Science and Medicine, vol 336 .
• Opoku, M., Kyeremateng, J., Elhoweris, H., Dogbe, J., Nketsia, W., Hammond, C. and Belbase, S. (2023), '[In Press] Caregivers' accounts of school searches for children with cerebral palsy in a developing sub-Saharan African context', Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, .
• Opoku, M., Belbase, S., Nsowah, F., Yeboah, K., Nketsia, W., Mohamed, A., Agyei-Okyere, E., Amponteng, M., Saah, R. and Safi, M. (2023), 'Coronavirus disease vaccination among persons with disabilities : understanding vaccine perceptions and hesitancy in Ghana', Linacre Quarterly, vol 90, no 4 , pp 452 - 471.
• Dogbe, J., Kyeremateng, J., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W. and Hammond, C. (2022), ''There is family tension, but they understand...' : familial and sibling relationships following the diagnosis of cerebral palsy in children in Ghana', International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, vol 68, no 1 , pp 35 - 46.
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Agyei-Okyere, E., Oginni, O. and Torgbenu, E. (2022), 'Inclusive education in West Africa : predictors of parental attitudes, knowledge and perceived social norms influencing inclusive practices in Ghana and Nigeria', International Journal of Inclusive Education, vol 26, no 2 , pp 124 - 142.
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Fianyi, I. and Laryea, P. (2022), 'Inclusive education for students with sensory disabilities in Ghana : views of students with disabilities about availability of resources in regular schools', Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, vol 17, no 6 , pp 687 - 694.
• Jiya, A., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Dogbe, J. and Adusei, J. (2022), 'Achieving financial inclusion for persons with disabilities : exploring preparedness and accessibility of financial services for persons with disabilities in Malawi', Journal of Disability Policy Studies, vol 33, no 2 , pp 92 - 101.
• Oginni, S., Opoku, M. and Nketsia, W. (2022), 'Crisis at the intersection of four countries : healthcare access for displaced persons in the Lake Chad Basin region', Ethnicity and Health, vol 27, no 7 , pp 1698 - 1717.
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Benefo, E. and Mprah, W. (2022), 'Understanding the parental experiences of raising deaf children in Ghana', Journal of Family Studies, vol 28, no 4 , pp 1235 - 1254.
• Opoku, M., Agyei-Okyere, E., Nketsia, W., Torgbenu, E. and Kumi, E. (2022), 'Perceived self-efficacy of students and its influence on attitudes and knowledge about HIV/AIDS in Ghana', International Journal of Health Planning and Management, vol 37, no 2 , pp 755 - 769.
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W. and Mohamed, A. (2022), 'The self-efficacy of private school teachers toward the implementation of inclusive education in Ghana : a mixed-methods study', Frontiers in Education, vol 7 .
• Mprah, W., Opoku, M., Duorinaah, J. and Nketsia, W. (2022), 'Level of satisfaction and sexual and reproductive health needs of deaf persons in Ghana : a sequential explanatory mixed method study', BMC Health Services Research, vol 22, no 1 .
• Nketsia, W., Side, A., Opoku, M. and Gemeda, F. (2022), 'Exploring the predictors of teacher retention among beginning teachers in Ethiopia', Education Policy Analysis Archives, vol 30, no 108 , pp 1 - 23.
• Owusu, G., Opoku, M., Dogbe, J., Mprah, W., Nketsia, W. and Karikari, V. (2022), 'Criminal justice in Ghana as experienced by people with disabilities : an analysis of the availability, accessibility, acceptability, and quality of services', Journal of Human Rights, vol 21, no 5 , pp 558 - 574.
• Mprah, W., Duorinaah, J., Opoku, M. and Nketsia, W. (2022), 'Barriers to utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among young deaf persons in Ghana', African Journal of Reproductive Health, vol 26, no 12 , pp 58 - 66.
• Okyere, E., Baah-Ennumh, T., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Amponteng, M., Saah, R. and Takyiakwaa, A. (2022), '"We are losing our identity as people" : the impact of mining on the sociocultural practices of people in mining communities in Ghana', International Journal of Sustainability in Economic, Social, and Cultural Context, vol 18, no 2 , pp 77 - 93.
• Nketsia, W., Mprah, W., Opoku, M., Juventus, D. and Amponteng, M. (2022), 'Achieving universal reproductive health coverage for deaf women in Ghana : an explanatory study of knowledge of contraceptive methods, pregnancy, and safe abortion practices', BMC Health Services Research, vol 22, no 1 .
• Opoku, M., Jiya, A., Kanyinji, R. and Nketsia, W. (2022), 'Retention and job satisfaction among rural primary school teachers in Malawi', Rural Society, vol 31, no 2 , pp 101 - 114.
• Torgbenu, E., Oginni, O., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W. and Agyei-Okyere, E. (2021), 'Inclusive education in Nigeria : exploring parental attitude, knowledge and perceived social norms influencing implementation', International Journal of Inclusive Education, vol 25, no 3 , pp 377 - 393.
• Odame, L., Osei-Hwedie, B., Nketsia, W., Opoku, M. and Nanor Arthur, B. (2021), 'University preparation and the work capabilities of visually impaired graduates in Ghana : a tracer study', International Journal of Inclusive Education, vol 25, no 11 , pp 1287 - 1304.
• Osam, J., Opoku, M., Dogbe, J., Nketsia, W. and Hammond, C. (2021), 'The use of assistive technologies among children with disabilities : the perception of parents of children with disabilities in Ghana', Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, vol 16, no 3 , pp 301 - 308.
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Alzyoudi, M., Dogbe, J. and Agyei-Okyere, E. (2021), 'Twin-track approach to teacher training in Ghana : exploring the moderation effect of demographic variables on pre-service teachers' attitudes towards inclusive education', Educational Psychology, vol 41, no 3 , pp 358 - 377.
• Odame, L., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W. and Nanor Arthur, B. (2021), 'University experiences of graduates with visual impairments in Ghana', International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, vol 68, no 3 , pp 332 - 346.
• Odame, L., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Swanzy, P., Alzyoudi, M. and Nsowah, F. (2021), 'From university-to-work : an in-depth exploration into the transition journey of graduates with sensory disabilities in Ghana', Disability and Society, vol 36, no 9 , pp 1399 - 1422.
• Opoku, M., Jiya, A., Kanyinji, R. and Nketsia, W. (2021), 'An exploration of primary teachers' attitudes towards inclusive education, retention, and job satisfaction in Malawi', International Journal of Whole Schooling, vol 17, no 1 , pp 30 - 61.
• Opoku, M. and Nketsia, W. (2021), ''Nothing about us, without us' : voices of leaders of disabled people's organisation in management of disability fund', Social Sciences and Humanities Open, vol 4, no 1 .
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Odame, L. and Agyei-Okyere, E. (2021), 'Predictors of the attitudes of preservice teachers toward teaching students with Down Syndrome in regular schools in Ghana', Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, vol 18, no 3 , pp 229 - 239.
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., J-F, .., Mprah, W., Agyei-Okyere, E. and Safi, M. (2021), 'The interaction between typically developing students and peers with autism spectrum disorder in regular schools in Ghana : an exploration using the theory of planned behaviour', Frontiers in Psychology, vol 12 .
• Opoku, M., Torgbenu, E., J-F, .., Nketsia, W., Mprah, W. and Edusei, A. (2021), 'Living with HIV in Ghana : disclosure of status and experiences of persons receiving antiretroviral therapy', African Journal of AIDS Research, vol 20, no 3 , pp 204 - 213.
• Opoku, M., Elhoweris, H., Jiya, A., Ngoh, N., Nketsia, W., Kumi, E. and Torgbenu, E. (2021), 'Cross-national study of communal attitudes toward individuals with intellectual disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa : Cameroon vs. Ghana', PLoS One, vol 16, no 9 .
• Nketsia, W., Opoku, M., Mohamed, A., Kumi, E., Twum, R. and Kyere, E. (2021), 'Preservice training amid a pandemic in Ghana : predictors of online learning success among teachers', Frontiers in Education, vol 6 .
• Amoako, S., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Edusei, A., Afriyie, S. and Badu, E. (2020), 'Inclusivity in neo-liberal policy environment : preparedness of mass media to support disability awareness campaigns in Ghana', Disability and Rehabilitation, vol 42, no 21 , pp 3015 - 3023.
• Opoku, M., Asare-Nuamah, P., Nketsia, W., Osei Asibey, B. and Arinaitwe, G. (2020), 'Exploring the factors that enhance teacher retention in rural schools in Ghana', Cambridge Journal of Education, vol 50 , pp 201 - 217.
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Banye, M., Mprah, W., Dogbe, J. and Badu, E. (2020), 'Caregiving experiences and expectations of parents with in-school children with intellectual disability in Ghana', Research in Developmental Disabilities, vol 96 .
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Oginni, O., Alupo, B. and Saka, B. (2020), 'Societal perceptions of counterterrorism in Cameroon : the voices of those far from the battlefield', Journal of Human Rights, vol 19, no 2 , pp 220 - 237.
• Nketsia, W., Opoku, M., Saloviita, T. and Tracey, D. (2020), 'Teacher educators' and teacher trainees' perspective on teacher training for sustainable development', Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability, vol 22, no 1 , pp 49 - 65.
• Agyei-Okyere, E., Nketsia, W., Opoku, M., Torgbenu, E., Alupo, B. and Odame, L. (2019), 'Sustainable employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in Ghana : exploring perceptions and participation in agriculture', Business Strategy and Development, vol 2, no 2 , pp 68 - 76.
• Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Agyei-Okyere, E. and Mprah, W. (2019), 'Extending social protection to persons with disabilities : exploring the accessibility and the impact of the Disability Fund on the lives of persons with disabilities in Ghana', Global Social Policy, vol 19, no 3 , pp 225 - 245.
• Agyei-Okyere, E., Opoku, M. and Nketsia, W. (2019), 'An assessment of the living conditions of disabled people in mining communities : a case study of Ghana', Extractive Industries and Society, vol 6, no 4 , pp 1215 - 1223.
• Kyeremateng, J., Edusei, A., Dogbe, J., Opoku, M., Nketsia, W., Hammond, C. and Afriyie, S. (2019), 'Experiences of primary caregivers of children with cerebral palsy across the trajectory of diagnoses in Ghana', African Journal of Disability, vol 8 .
• Nketsia, W. (2017), 'A cross-sectional study of pre-service teachers' views about disability and attitutdes towards inclusive education', International Journal of Research Studies in Education, vol 6, no 3 , pp 53 - 68.
• Nketsia, W., Saloviita, T. and Gyimah, E. (2016), 'Teacher educators' views on inclusive education and teacher preparation in Ghana', International Journal of Whole Schooling, vol 12, no 2 , pp 1 - 18.
• Nketsia, W. and Saloviita, T. (2013), 'Pre-service teachers' views on inclusive education in Ghana', Journal of Education for Teaching, vol 39, no 4 , pp 429 - 441.