Essays about: "women in Ghana"

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  1. 21. Exclusive Breastfeeding and Family Influences in Rural Ghana: A Qualitative Study

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : SEIDU IDDRISU; [2013]
    Keywords : Exclusive breastfeeding; family; Ghana; influence; rural community;

    Abstract : Exclusive breastfeeding has been recognised as an important public health tool for the primary prevention of child morbidity and mortality. Consequently, the WHO and UNICEF have recommended exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after delivery, followed by introduction of complementary foods and continued breastfeeding for 24 months or more. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Socio-Economic impacts of Stigmatization on young women (16-24) infected with HIV in Accra, Ghana (Ridge hospital)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Charity Adjei; [2013]
    Keywords : psycho-social; discrimination; stigmatization; young women; economic; HIV AIDS; Accra Ghana ; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study sought to explore the socio-economic impacts of stigmatization on young women (16-24) infected with HIV in Accra, Ghana (Ridge hospital). Qualitative study was performed with five young women 16-24 infected with HIV attending HIV clinic at Ridge hospital. READ MORE

  4. 23. Energy poverty: exploring households energy constraints and coping strategies : case study of Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lord Aikins Adusei; [2012]
    Keywords : energy poverty; energy security; households; gender; charcoal; gas; electricity; Sekondi-Takoradi; Ghana;

    Abstract : Energy poverty has been recognised as one of the main impediments to achieving the Millennium Development Goals and reducing global poverty. In Africa two out of three households lack access to convenient, efficient and reliable forms of energy to satisfy their basic needs and to perform economic tasks. READ MORE

  5. 24. Women’s Role and Participation in Water Supply Management : The Case Study of the Republic of Ghana

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Karolin Svahn; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Female participation; Water Management; Water Supply Management; Ghana;

    Abstract : Women are increasingly being recognised internationally as essential actors in successful water supply management. Despite this, women are nevertheless still being excluded from water management activities which have proved to frequently result in water project failure. READ MORE

  6. 25. Intersectionality perspective in practice? A field study of intersectionality perspectives within Ghanaian NGOs’ health work

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Maria Ristinmaa; [2012]
    Keywords : intersectionality; NGOs; women’s health; applications; approaches; strategies; methods; identities; discrimination; inclusion; participation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Intersectionality is becoming an increasingly important concept within gender research, emphasizing that social inequalities should be seen in the light of other identities than gender alone. The theoretical perspective, suggesting that identities interact and shape people’s experiences and power positions, has also gained ground within the international community and development sphere. READ MORE