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Title Understanding electricity nightmare and health implications among slum dwellers in Ghana
Full text https://doi.org/10.1108/HE-06-2021-0089; https://doi.org/10.1108/HE-06-2021-0089; http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/38062
Date 2022
Author(s) Agyabeng, A.N.; Ahwireng, P.O.; Bawole, J.N.; Mickson, M.K.; Ahenkan, A.
Abstract Research Article - 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.
Subject(s) Slums; Informal settlements; Health; Electricity; Ghana; Old Fadama
Language en
Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited
Type of publication Article
Format application/pdf
Repository Accra - University of Ghana
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