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Agrochemicals And Rural Women's Health In The Volta Region Of Ghana, Sedomda Kpikpitse
Agrochemicals And Rural Women's Health In The Volta Region Of Ghana, Sedomda Kpikpitse
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My study seeks to identify and evaluate the impacts of agrochemicals on the health of rural women who are pivotal in ensuring food security in Ghana. Particularly, women in the Volta Region accounted for the health risks and injuries; exposure to agrochemicals; and other experiences of women in agriculture through semi-structured interviews. Intending to promote a positive behavior towards the handling of chemicals, and especially among women, this study used health theories to explain the health demands of women in agriculture. The Health Belief Model was used to evaluate women’s perception of wearing Personal Protective Equipment using six constructs. The …