Processes and challenges associated with informal electronic waste recycling at Agbogbloshie, a suburb of Accra, Ghana [PDF]
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 2019 Electronic waste (e-waste) is a worldwide problem in terms of increasing production rate in the global waste stream. Its recycling is known to be associated with adverse health outcomes. The recycling site at Agbogbloshie is a major e-waste recycling hub which presents enormous health threats to the residents in this community as a result of exposure ...
Augustine A, Acquah +9 more
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Work-related challenges and their associated coping mechanisms among female head porters (Kayayei) in Ghana [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundWhile internal migrants (Kayayei) in Ghana have been perceived as a vulnerable group facing various health-related challenges, there has not been enough research on the impact of their work on their health and well-being.
Joyce Komesuor +3 more
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Prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus infection and cervical lesions among female migrant head porters (kayayei) in Accra, Ghana: a pilot cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground Little attention has been given to the risk of high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) infection and cervical precancerous lesions among female migrant head porters (kayayei) in Ghana, as a vulnerable group, and to promote cervical screening ...
Ethel Tekpor +9 more
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Unravelling urban environmental (In)justice of e-waste processing activities in Agbogbloshie, Accra-Ghana [PDF]
, 2015 The aim of this thesis was to investigate and explain how e-waste management activities in Agbogbloshie, Accra-Ghana produce unjust conditions to the e-waste workers and the environ-ment. In view of this, the concept of environmental justice or injustice was thoroughly explored.
Amuzu, David
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Dietary patterns in Agbogbloshie and Ga Mashie, 2011 and 2013.
, 2023 Dietary patterns in Agbogbloshie and Ga Mashie, 2011 and 2013.
Richmond Aryeetey (3398471) +3 more
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Frequency of consumption of animal source foods in Agbogbloshie and Ga Mashie, 2011 and 2013.
, 2023 Frequency of consumption of animal source foods in Agbogbloshie and Ga Mashie, 2011 and 2013.
Richmond Aryeetey (3398471) +3 more
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Selected dietary behaviours in Agbogbloshie and Ga Mashie, 2011 and 2013.
, 2023 Selected dietary behaviours in Agbogbloshie and Ga Mashie, 2011 and 2013.
Richmond Aryeetey (3398471) +3 more
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Frequency of snack foods consumed in Agbogbloshie and Ga Mashie, 2011 and 2013.
, 2023 Frequency of snack foods consumed in Agbogbloshie and Ga Mashie, 2011 and 2013.
Richmond Aryeetey (3398471) +3 more
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Geographic mobility and potential bridging for sexually transmitted infections in Agbogbloshie, Ghana [PDF]
Social Science & Medicine, 2017 Short-term mobility can significantly influence the spread of infectious disease. In order for mobile individuals to geographically spread sexually transmitted infections (STIs), individuals must engage in sexual acts with different partners in two places within a short time.
Cassels, Susan +3 more
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Coital Frequency and Male Concurrent Partnerships During Pregnancy and Postpartum in Agbogbloshie, Ghana [PDF]
AIDS and Behavior, 2019 During pregnancy and postpartum, women in high HIV prevalence regions continue to be at high risk for acquiring HIV, due to both behavioral and biological mechanisms, despite declines in coital frequency as a pregnancy advances. We estimated differences in rates of partnership concurrency for men with and without pregnant or postpartum sexual partners.
Susan Cassels +2 more
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