Prof. Kwadwo Ofori-Dua

Associate Professor

Dept: Sociology and Social Work
New Social Science Block
Room TF 22F
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Publications

    Journal Articles

    1. Moises P., Dwumah, P. & Ofori-Dua, K. (2009). Violent Attitudes and Mental Health Symptoms among Mutually Violent Ghanaian Couples. Journal of Aggression, Conflict, and Peace Research. Vol. 1, No. 2, July, 2009, 16-23.

    2. Akuoko, K. O. & Ofori-Dua, K. (2010). Supervisory Style and Workers’ Behaviour in Selected Organizations in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. African Administrative Studies Journal, No. 75, 2010, 135-159.

    3. Ofori-Dua, K. (2011). Child Labour: The Silent Thief of the Child’s Right in Ghana. Reflections: Narrative of Professional Helping. Volume 17, Number 3, Summer, 2011, Pp 60-65.

    4. Gerritsen-McKane, R. A., Hunter, R. & Ofori-Dua, K. (2012). Professional Perceptions of Social Work Impact on Developing Field Education: A Case Study in Kumasi, Ghana. Qualitative Social Work, Sage Publications, 1-17.

    5. Ofori-Dua, K. & Marfo, C. O. (2013). Behind the Box: A Sociological Analysis of Theft, Tampering and Mishandling of Postal Packets. Journal of Language, Technology & Entrepreneurship in Africa. Vol. 4, No 1, 2013, 31-43.

    6. Akuoko, K. O., Ofori-Dua, K. & Forkuo, J. B. (2013). Women Making Ends Meet: Street Hawking in Kumasi, Challenges and Constraints.Michigan Sociological Review, Vol. 27, Fall 2013, 25-43

    7. Ofori-Dua, K., Akuoko, K. O. & Kanwetu de Paul, V. (2015). Unanticipated Consequences of Imprisonment on the Families of Kumasi Central Prison of Ghana. In International Journal of Social Science Studies. Vol. 3, No. 3, 185-196. 

    8. Dwumah, P, Akuoko, K. O. & Ofori-Dua, K. (2015). Communication and productivity in Vodafone-Ghana, Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana. In International Journal of Business and Management. Vol. 10, No. 10, 116-128.

    9. Ofori-Dua, K., Akuoko, K. O., Barnie, A. J., & Kwarteng, J. Y. (2015). Prison Without Walls: Perception about Community Service as an Alternative to Imprisonment in Kumasi Metropolis, Ashanti Region, Ghana.In International Journal of Social Science Studies. Vol. 3, No. 6, 1-13.

    10. Nyarko, J. A.; Ofori-Dua, K. & Obeng B. (2017). Understanding Illness, Diagnoses, Prognoses and Treatments in Rural Households: A Case Study of Gomoa Manso in Gomoa East District in the Central Region. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science 20 (1), 1-11

    11. Forkuor, J. B.; Ofori-Dua, K.; Forkuor D. and Obeng, B. (2018). Culturally sensitive social work practice: Lessons from social work practitioners and educators in Ghana. Qualitative Social Work (Online). Sage Publications 0(0) 1-16.

    12. Ofori-Dua, K., & Asomaning, B. J. (2017). The Changing family system in rural Ashanti. Legon Journal of Sociology, 6(1)

    13. Kwadwo Ofori-Dua, John Boulard Forkuor & Nachinaab John Onzaberigu (2020). Finding solace behind bars: Experiences of inmates in Kumasi Central Prison. Journal of Victimology and Victim Justice, 1-19, 2020. DOI: 10.1177251660692065341, SAGE.

    14.  Kwadwo Ofori-Dua, Nachinaab John Onzaberigu (2019). Victims the forgotten party in criminal justice system: The perception and experiences of crime victims in Kumasi Metropolis in Ghana. Journal of Victimology and Victim Justice, 2(2), 109-128, 2019. DOI: 10.1177251660691885516, SAGE.

     15. Kwadwo Ofori-Dua & Joseph Asomaning Brenya (2018). The changing family system and care for the elderly in rural Ashanti: A case study of Bamang. Legon Journal of Sociology Vol. 6 No. 1

     16. Kofi Awuviry-Newton, Kwadwo Ofori-Dua & Abraham Newton (2021). Understanding transportation difficulty among older adults in Ghana from the perspective of World Health Organization’s Healthy Ageing framework: Lessons for improving social work practice with older adults. British Journal of Social Work, 1-21 doi:10.1093/bjsw/bcaa247/6126211.

     17. Kofi Awuviry-Newton, Kwadwo Ofori-Dua & Abraham Newton (2020). Correlates of older adult inpatients’ personal care provision to people with functional difficulties in Ghana. PLoS ONE 15(10). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238693, October, 2020

     18. Edward Asamoah, Kwadwo Ofori-Dua, Ebenezer Cudjoe, Alhassan Abdullah & Joy Ato Nyarko (2018). Inclusive education: Perception of visually impaired students, students without disability, and teachers in Ghana. SAGE Open, October-December, 2018,1-11. DOI: 10.1177/2158244018807791, SAGE

     19. Kofi Awuviry-Newton, Jacob Oppong Nkansah & Kwadwo Ofori-Dua (2020). Attribution of elder neglect: A phenomenological study of older people in Ghana. Health and Social Care Volume 28, Issues 6, December, 2020, pp2171-2178

     20. Jones Opoku-Ware, Kofi Osei Akuoko, Kwadwo Ofori-Dua & Jonathan Mensah Dapaaah (n.d.). Modelling the structural effects of residential instability, family disruptions, and social support on neighbourhood crime perceptions: A partial test of social disorganization theory. Accepted for publication by Deviant Behaviour

     21. Douglas Odongo Attoh, John Boulard Forkuor, Kwadwo Ofori-Dua, Jonathan Mensah Dapaah & Peter Dwumah (2021). The nature and extent of healthcare provision for people with intellectual disabilities in Ghana: A qualitative study. Journal of intellectual Disabilities, 1-20. DOI: 10. 1177/17446295211016171, SAGE.

     22. Manful Esmeranda, Azumah Dufie Francess, Mainoo Oheneba George, Forkuor John Boulard, Gyasi-Boadu Nelson & Kwadwo Ofori-Dua (2017). Gender differences of psychological implications of sexual abuse: A survey of victims in Ghana. Gender and Behaviour, 15(3), 2017, 9570-9583.

     

     Book chapters 

    1. Ofori-Dua, K. (2013). Chapter 2: Case # 1 of social work textbook- International Social Work Practice: Case Studies from Global Context. Edited by Joanna E. Bettmann, Gloria Jacques and Caren J. Frost, Routledge, London and New York, 2013. Three Children in a Home are Neglected: Response of a Social Worker from Ghana. 13-17.

    2. Ofori-Dua, K. (2013). Chapter 7: Case # 3 of social work textbook- International Social Work Practice: Case Studies from Global Context.Edited by Joanna E. Bettmann, Gloria Jacques and Caren J. Frost, Routledge, London and New York, 2013. Youth-Headed Household:  Response of a Social Worker from Ghana. 174-185.

    3. Ofori-Dua, K. (2013). Chapter 8: Case # 2 of social work textbook- International Social Work Practice: Case Studies from Global Context.Edited by Joanna E. Bettmann, Gloria Jacques and Caren J. Frost, Routledge, London and New York, 2013. A Gay Adolescent Coming Out: Response of a Social Worker from Ghana. 195-200.

     4. Kwadwo Ofori-Dua (n.d.). Changing family system and care preferences: Perspectives of older adults in Bamang, Ashanti region of Ghana. In Family Structure and Marriage Patterns in Ghana, edited by Steve Tonah (in Press).

    5. Kwadwo Ofori-Dua (n.d.). Elderly care in rural Ghana: Support system and survival strategies of elderly persons in Bamang, Ashanti region of Ghana. In Social Aspect of Aging in Indigenous Communities, edited by Jordan Lewis and Tuula Heinonen (In Press).

     

    Books in Area of Specialisation

    Ofori-Dua, K. (2009). Introduction to Sociology I & II Course Manual for the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Bachelor of Arts Sociology and Social Work Programme.

    Ofori-Dua, K. (2011; 2012). Social Psychology I & II. Course Manual for the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Bachelor of Arts Sociology and Social Work Programme.

    Ofori-Dua, K. (2012). Urban Sociology I & II. Course Manual for the Institute of Distance Learning (IDL), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Bachelor of Arts Sociology and Social Work Programme.

     

    Conferences/Seminars where Papers were Presented

    Ofori-Dua, K; Dwumah, P. & Moises P. (2008). Cross-Cultural Perspective of Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Paper presented at the 2008 Summer Institute in Human Service of College of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA, 11th – 13thJune, 2008.

    Ofori-Dua, K. (2009). Social Work in Ghana, Past, Present and the Future. Paper presented at the Department of Sociology and Social Work, KNUST, Kumasi and College of Social Work, University of Utah, USA Collaborative Workshop, 14th – 19th June, 2009 at the Engineering Guest House, KNUST Kumasi. 

     Gerritsen-Mckane, R. & Ofori-Dua, K. (2010). Developing Field Education: A Collaboration Between Two Universities. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, 17th -21st March, 2010, at Hilton Hotel, Atlanta Georgia, USA.

    Ofori-Dua, K. (2010).  Effect of Social Change on Drug and Alcoholic Abuse.  Paper presented at 2010 KNUST Local Council of Churches Christian Home Week, KNUST Catholic Church, Kumasi, 8th September 2010.

    Ofori-Dua, K. (2010). Understanding the Impact of Social Change on the Care for the Aged.  Paper Presented at 2010 KNUST Local Council of Churches Christian Home Week, Bethel Methodist Church, Ayigya, Kumasi, 9th September, 2010.

    Presenter on Health policies and practices in Ghana. Lecture delivered to Master of Social Work Students (Advanced Health Policy Class) of College of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA, on 20th September, 2012.

    Presenter on Domestic Violence and Women Empowerment in Ghana. Lecture delivered to Master of Social Work Students (International Perspective in Social Work Class) of College of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA, on 1st November, 2012.

    Presenter on Child Labour in Ghana. Lecture delivered to Master of Social Work Students (International Perspective in Social Work Class) of College of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA, on 15th November, 2012.

    Presenter, Social Work Collaboration between the University of Utah's College of Social Work and KNUST's Department of Sociology and Social Work. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA, on 4th December, 2012.

    Resource person, Two-Day Workshop on Gender Mainstreaming and Budgeting, Organized by the Department of Children, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, at Swiss Hall, Ghana Wildlife Society, 3rd – 4th April, 2013.

    Ofori-Dua, K. (2015). Changing family system and care for the elderly in rural Ashanti: A case study of Bamang. Paper presented at Ghana Sociological and Anthropological Association Conference, Yiri Lodge, University of Ghana, Legon, November, 26-27, 2015.

    Ofori-Dua, K (2016).Culturally sensitive social work practice:Experiences and strategies of social worker in Ghana. Paper presented at a Two-Day Conference on Building Networks and Frameworks for Global Social Work: Theories and Practices for Refugee Resettlement and Integration at University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland, 13th -14th October, 2016.

     Presenter, Caring for the intellectually disabled: Motivations, Challenges and Coping Strategies. Paper presented with John Boulard Forkuo, Amartefio Jessica, Odongo Attoh Douglas, Kwao Mariepearl Dekie and Antwi Agyei Brimpomaah at the College of Health Science, KNUST in partnership with AFRINEAD and Stellenbosch University Conference at Saarah Mensah Auditorium, KNUST, 7th -9th August, 2017.

    Presenter, Statistical Errors in Students’ Theses in the Faculty of Social Sciences, KNUST. Paper presented with Joy Ato Nyarko and Vicent De Paul Kanwetuu at the Second Ghana Sociological and Anthropological Association Conference, at Innovative Learning Centre, KNUST, 21st to 22nd September, 2017.

    Ofori-Dua, K., Forkuor, J. B., Azumah, F., & Nyarko, J. A. (2017). Women in Policing: CHallenges and Prospects. A case Study at the Ashanti Regional Command, Adum Central Police Station. Paper Presented at the 2nd Ghana Sociological and Anthropological Association Conference. International Centre for Innovative Learning. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, 21st to 22nd September, 2017.

     Presenter: Culturally Sensitive Social Work Practice: Experiences of Social Work Practitioners and Educators. Paper presented at a Two-Day Conference on Building Networks and Frameworks for Global Social Work: Theories and Practices for Refugee Resettlement and Integration at University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland, 13th -14th October, 2016.

     Presenter: Caring for the intellectually disabled: Motivations, challenges and coping strategies. Paper presented at a Two-Day Conference organized by College of Health Science, KNUST in partnership with AFRINEAD and Stellenbosch University on the theme “Disability and Inclusion in Africa: The role of Assistive Technology”, Saarah Mensah Auditorium, KNUST, 7th-9th August, 2017.

     Co-Presenter: Women in Policing, Challenges and Prospects: A Case Study of The Ashanti Regional Command, Adum Central Police Station. Paper presented at Ghana Sociological and Anthropological Association (GSAA) Conference on theme Discourses and Debates in Contemporary Africa: The Social Scientist and Sustainable Development, Innovative Learning Centre, KNUST, Kumasi, 21st-22nd September, 2017.

     Co-Presenter: Statistical Error in Students’ Theses in the Faculty of Social Sciences (KNUST): A Review of Common Pitfalls. Paper presented at Ghana Sociological and Anthropological Association (GSAA) Conference on theme Discourses and Debates in Contemporary Africa: The Social Scientist and Sustainable Development, Innovative Learning Centre, KNUST, Kumasi, 21st-22nd September, 2017.

     Presenter: An analysis of problem statement for social work policy, research and education in Ghana. Paper Presented with A. Saah at 2018 National Conference on Social Work and Social Development, at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania 10th to 12th October, 2018.

     Presenter: An application of standards in technology mediated and managed social work practices to enhance social welfare in Africa. Paper Presented with A. Saah at the 2018 National Conference on Social Work and Social Development, at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania, 10th to 12th October, 2018.

     

    Workshops / Seminars Participated

    Participant in a seminar for Newly Employed Lecturers, Organized by Quality Assurance and Planning Unit, at the Great Hall Conference, KNUST, Kumasi, August, 2006.

    Resource person, seminar for Second Year Student on Programme Selection, 2nd- 4th April, 2007, at KNUST, Kumasi.

    Participant and rapporteur, Joint Research Retreat of Department of Sociology and Social Work and the Department of Religious Studies at the Kessben Resort, Kumasi on 12th-14th April, 2007

    Participant, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and College of Social Work, University of Utah, USA Collaborative Workshop, 11th – 15th June, 2007 at Treasure land Hotel, Kumasi.

    Participant, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and College of Social Work, University Of Utah, USA Collaborative Workshop, 9th -10th June, 2008 at University of Utah, Salt Lake City.

    Participant and presenter,  Summer Institute , College of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA, 11th – 13th June, 2008.

    Participant, One-Day Workshop on the Role of China in Africa: Organized by Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) on 12th September, 2008, at CDD Conference Room, Accra.

    Participant,  Workshop for Course Writers in Distance Learning Manual,  Organized by the Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST on 29th January – 3rd February, 2009, at Nimaks Hotel, Agona Ashanti.

    Participant and presenter,  Department of Sociology and Social Work, KNUST, Kumasi and College of Social Work, University of Utah, USA Collaborative Workshop, 14th – 19th  June, 2009 at the Engineering Guest House, KNUST Kumasi.

    Participant, Department of Sociology and Social Work, KNUST, Kumasi and Penn School of Social Policy and Practice, University of Pennsylvania, USA, 22nd – 26th June, 2009 at Engineering Guest House, KNUST, Kumasi.

    Participant, 26th Summer Institute in Human Services, at the College of Social Work, University of Utah, USA, 1st -11th June 2010.

    Participant, workshop for Provosts, Deans and Heads of Departments, Organized by the Human Resources Development Division (HRD), at the Great Hall Conference Room, 12th-14th April, 2011.

    Participant, one day workshop on research and methodology organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences , KNUST at Anita Hotel, on 14th April, 2016.

    Participant and presenter, a Two-Day Conference on Building Networks and Frameworks for Global Social Work: Theories and Practices for Refugee Resettlement and Integration at University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland, 13th -14th October, 2016.

     

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