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Paper Id:
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IJARW1182
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Title:
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CAREER DECISION SURVEY ON AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPISTS IN GHANA, WEST AFRICA
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International Journal Of All Research Writings |
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IJARW |
| ISSN: |
2582-1008 |
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Volume 1 Issue 10 |
| Pages: |
6
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| Published On: |
4/14/2020 9:53:09 PM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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George Kweku Danful |
| Institute: |
Centre for Hearing & Services-University of Education, Winneba |
Co - Author Details
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| Priscilla Deede Hammond |
Centre for Hearing & Services-University of Education, Winneba |
Abstract
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Career, Audiology, Speech-Language Therapy, Profession |
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Audiologists and Speech-Language Therapists (SLTs) in Ghana are on the increase. This study evaluated factors influencing career choice in Audiology and SLT among Ghanaian Audiologists, SLTs, and students in the profession. An online survey via Google form link made up of 3 questions was employed to assess the factors that most directly affected career choice in the profession of Audiology and SLT among Audiologists, SLTs, MSc Audiology and MSc SLT students in Ghana. The link was sent to the “WhatsApp” platform of the Speech Therapists and Audiologists Association of Ghana (STAAG) with 66 members. Participation was voluntary and each respondent was limited to only one response. The identity of respondents was anonymous. A total of 41 individuals made up of 18 (44%) Audiologists, 11 (27%) SLTs, 5 (12%) MSc Audiology students, and 7 (17%) MSc SLT students responded to the questionnaire. Out of 41 respondents, 33 (81%) indicated that working in a helping profession most directly influenced their decision to pursue a career in Audiology and/or SLT. Concerning how participants first learned about the field of Audiology and/or SLT the majority (29%, n=12) indicated that they knew an Audiologist or an SLT. Ninety percent (n=39) indicated that they are more likely to recommend the profession to others. Working in a helping profession most directly influenced Audiologists and SLTs in their choice of career. Many Ghanaians including career counselors are unaware of Audiology and SLT. Awareness should be created to help qualified students to cultivate interest in the field. |
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IEEE
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George Kweku Danful, Priscilla Deede Hammond, "CAREER DECISION SURVEY ON AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPISTS IN GHANA, WEST AFRICA", International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol. 1, no. 10, pp. 86-91, 2020.
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MLA
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George Kweku Danful, Priscilla Deede Hammond "CAREER DECISION SURVEY ON AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPISTS IN GHANA, WEST AFRICA." International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol 1, no. 10, 2020, pp. 86-91.
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APA
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George Kweku Danful, Priscilla Deede Hammond (2020). CAREER DECISION SURVEY ON AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPISTS IN GHANA, WEST AFRICA. International Journal Of All Research Writings,
1(10), 86-91.
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