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ERIC Number: EJ1342366
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0965-4283
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Understanding Electricity Nightmare and Health Implications among Slum Dwellers in Ghana
Nkrumah Agyabeng, Anthony; Ahwireng, Patience Obeng; Bawole, Justice Nyigmah; Mickson, Michael Kwame; Ahenkan, Albert
Health Education, v122 n5 p493-505 2022
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the electricity challenges confronting slums in order to understand the health implications thereof. Design/methodology/approach: The study utilized purposive sampling techniques supported by the convenience sampling method within the context of qualitative research to select 30 interviewees of varying demographics for in-depth interviews. Findings: The findings revealed that slums faced various forms of challenges that are attributable to lack of government support, stringent procedures and financial hardship, among others. The study also found that a lack of health education in the slums has resulted in health problems, such as skin diseases, stomach aches, cholera, typhoid and childbirth complications. Research limitations/implications: The outcome of this study cannot be generalized to represent the whole population of slums within context due to the qualitative approach. Practical implications: The study advanced the frontiers of slum literature to understand contextual issues that are important to policymakers and practitioners. Originality/value: This study revealed a country-specific understanding of the challenges confronting slum dwellers in accessing electricity through the perspective of the two-factor theory of motivation.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
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