Wisconsin International University College, Ghana is one of the earliest established private universities in Ghana. It is located at Agbogba Junction near Kwabenya in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It was established in January 2000 and is accredited by the National Accreditation Board as a university college and affiliated to the University of Ghana, University of Cape Coast, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and University for Development Studies.
Background The postpartum period is accompanied by substantial physical, emotional, and social changes that can influence how women perceive and experience their bodies. Although postpartum body image has received increasing research attention globally, limited evidence exists on the experiences of women within the Ghanaian context. This study explored women's experiences of postpartum body image at Pentecost Hospital, Accra, with particular focus on their perceptions of body changes and the factors influencing these perceptions. Methods A qualitative phenomenological design was employed to explore the lived experiences of postpartum women. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 18 women who had given birth within the previous twelve months. Data were collected through in-depth interviews conducted in English, Twi, and Ga and analysed using thematic analysis. Objectification Theory provided the theoretical lens for interpreting the findings. Results Participants described postpartum body image as a complex and evolving experience. While many women reported dissatisfaction with changes such as weight gain, abdominal enlargement, stretch marks, breast changes, and caesarean section scars, others gradually developed greater acceptance of their bodies through an appreciation of bodily functionality and motherhood. Body identity disruption, reduced self-esteem, and frequent comparisons with pre-pregnancy bodies, peers, and social media images were common experiences. Perceptions of postpartum body image were shaped by multiple influences, including partners, family members, socio-cultural expectations, social media exposure, internalised appearance standards, workplace experiences, parity, and personal or religious beliefs. Conclusion Postpartum body image is a multidimensional experience shaped by the interaction of physical, psychological, social, cultural, and personal factors. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating body image and psychological support into postnatal care services to promote maternal well-being and facilitate positive adjustment during the postpartum period.
This article examines the current situation of legal education in Nigeria and identifies significant areas where AI can enhance learning outcomes, skill development, and practical training. Through the analysis of successful global models and assessing the unique challenges faced by Nigerian law faculties, the article proposes a comprehensive framework for curriculum reform that includes AI-driven legal research tools, automated drafting software, and simulations of AI applications in practice. The article highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, combining legal training with technology and ethics, to equip students with the competencies needed in a rapidly evolving legal environment. This initiative aims to raise a generation of lawyers who are not only proficient in legal principles but also skilled at using technology to improve access to justice and efficiency in legal services across Nigeria.
The theory of technology dominance was applied in demonstrating how AI can radicalize human rights protection and increase the detection accuracy of human rights violations in IDP camps. This theory, which was proposed by scholars Steve Arnold and Vicky Sutton, distinguishes between two important concepts: dominance and reliance. While dominance refers to a situation in which the technology assumes main control over decision-making, potentially ignoring user input, dependence refers to the degree to which users incorporate recommendations from decision aids into their judgments. It was argued that AI can open a world of possibilities to the detection, investigation, and assessment of human rights violations in IDP camps, and this could be extended to environments where human rights monitoring is difficult. It was concluded that AI can be tremendously helpful as a technological solution to human rights violations in difficult environments.
