The study sought to establish the underlining factors affecting urban growth and health in the Wa municipality. The study employed a case study research design in gathering data through structured questionnaire and interview guide from 156 respondents. Cluster sampling, accidental and purposive sampling techniques were used in selecting respondents for the study. The field data was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Tertiary education, economic activities, health care, regional capital, early marriage, polygamy, lack of routine collection of solid waste, lack of toilet facilities and poor drainage system were the results of the study. The study concluded that this findings leads to urban growth and health risk. The study recommends that management should try and convey the skips (containers) on time. The Wa municipal Assembly should construct enough drainage systems.
Table of Contents
Chapter One
1.0 Background of Study
1.1 Problem Statement
1.2 Research Questions
1.2.1 Main Research Question
1.2.2 Specific Research Questions
1.3 Research Objectives
1.3.1 General Objective
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Methodology
1.5.1 Research approach
1.5.2 Methods of data collection
1.5.3 Sampling
1.5.3.1 Sample size
1.5.3.2 Sampling techniques
1.6 Scope of the study
1.7 Organisation of the Study
Chapter Two
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Geo-physical characteristics
2.1.1 Location and size
2.1.2 Relief, drainage and topography
2.1.3 Climate and vegetation
2.2 Demographic characteristics
2.2.1 Population
2.3 Socio-cultural characteristics
2.3.1 Ethnicity
2.3.2 Literacy Rate
2.4 Socio-economic characteristics
2.4.1 The Agriculture Sector
2.4.2 Trade/commerce
2.4.3 Industry
2.4.4 Services
Chapter Three
3.0 Literature review
3.1 Urbanization
3.2 Health
3.3 Urbanization and Health
Chapter Four
4.0 Introductions
4.1 Demographic characteristics of respondents
4.1.1 Age of respondents
4.1.2 Sex of respondents
4.1.3 Level of education
4.1.4 Marital status of respondents
4.1.5 Religion of respondents
4.2 Urban growth situation
4.2.1 Causes of urban growth in Wa municipal
4.2.2 Early marriage and population
4.2.3 Polygamy marriage and population growth
4.2.4 Traditional control and urban growth
4.2.5 Opinion on measures to curb urban growth
4.3 Relationship between urban growth and sanitation services and water quality services
4.3.1 Opinion on urban growth and health
4.3.2 Houses with toilet facilities
4.3.3 Disposal of solid waste
4.3.4 Rate at which one falls sick
4.3.5 Common diseases experienced
4.3.6 Drainage system
4.3.7 Source of water
4.3.8 Cleaning of surrounding
4.4 Management of poor sanitation and water quality services
4.4.1 Improving sanitation and water quality services
4.4.2 Recycling of waste material
Chapter Five
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Summary (of major findings)
5.1.1 Demographic characteristics of respondents
5.1.2 Urban growth situation in Wa municipal
5.1.3 Relationship between urban growth and sanitation services and water quality services
5.1.4 Management of poor sanitation and water quality services
5.2 conclusion
5.2.1 Demographic characteristics of respondents
5.2.2 Urban growth situation in Wa municipal
5.2.3 Relationship between urban growth, sanitation services and water quality services
5.2.4 Management of poor sanitation and water quality services
5.3 Recommendations
5.3.1 Demographic characteristics of respondents
5.3.2 Urban growth situation
5.3.3 Relationship between urban growth, sanitation services and water quality services
5.3.4 Management of poor sanitation and water quality services
Research Goals and Core Themes
The study aims to investigate the factors driving urban growth in the Wa Municipality and analyze its subsequent impact on public health, specifically concerning sanitation and water quality services. The research seeks to identify how rapid urbanization contributes to health risks and suggests management strategies to mitigate these problems.
- Urbanization dynamics and population growth factors in Wa Municipality.
- Health risks associated with unplanned urban growth and poor infrastructure.
- Evaluation of sanitation practices, including solid waste and toilet facilities.
- Assessment of water quality and drainage systems within the urban environment.
- Management strategies and recommendations for improving urban sanitary conditions.
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1.0 Background of the study
In today’s increasingly global and interconnected world, over half of the world’s population (54 %) lives in urban areas although there is still substantial variability in the levels of urbanization across countries. The coming decades will bring further profound changes to the size and spatial distribution of the global population. The continuing urbanization and overall growth of the world’s population is projected to add 2.5 billion people to the urban population by 2050, with nearly 90% of the increase concentrated in Asia and Africa. At the same time, the proportion of the world’s population living in urban areas is expected to increase; reaching 66 % by 2050 (United Nations, 2014).
There is great diversity in the characteristics of the world’s urban environs: close to half of urban dwellers reside in relatively small settlements of less than 500,000 inhabitants, while nearly one in eight live in the 28 mega-cities of 10 million inhabitants or more (United Nations, 2014). The number of mega-cities has nearly tripled since 1990; and by 2030, 41 urban agglomerations are projected to house at least 10 million inhabitants each (United Nations, 2014).
Ghana’s population is becoming increasingly urbanized. The statistical definition of an urban center in Ghana is any settlement with a population of 5000 or more persons. Today more than four out of every ten Ghanaians live in a city or town of more than 5,000 people, If current trends continue, by the year 2020 more than half of all Ghanaians will live in urban areas” (Nabila, 1988:1).
Summary of Chapters
Chapter One: Provides an introduction to global urbanization trends and sets the context for the study in Wa Municipality, defining the research objectives and methodology.
Chapter Two: Profiles the Wa Municipality by examining its physical, demographic, socio-cultural, and socio-economic characteristics.
Chapter Three: Reviews existing literature on urbanization, global health standards, and the link between urban development and public health.
Chapter Four: Presents and analyzes the data collected through questionnaires and interviews regarding demographics, urban growth factors, and sanitation services.
Chapter Five: Summarizes the key findings of the study, draws final conclusions, and provides specific recommendations for policymakers and relevant authorities.
Keywords
Urbanization, Wa Municipality, Public Health, Sanitation, Waste Management, Water Quality, Population Growth, Drainage Systems, Socio-economic Development, Hygiene, Infrastructure, Disease Control, Malaria, Case Study.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on establishing the factors contributing to urban growth in the Wa Municipality and determining how this growth correlates with health risks and poor sanitation services.
What are the main research themes covered in the study?
The core themes include urban population dynamics, the socio-economic profile of the region, the status of sanitation and water infrastructure, and the health implications for local residents.
What is the core research question?
The main research question is: "How does urban growth lead to poor sanitation services and water quality in Wa municipality?"
Which methodology was employed to gather data?
The study used a case study research design, utilizing structured questionnaires for households and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders and government agencies.
What topics are discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body covers the theoretical background of urbanization, a detailed profile of the study area, data presentation on demographic and sanitation variables, and a discussion of findings regarding health risks.
What are the key terms that define this work?
Key terms include urbanization, Wa Municipality, sanitation, water quality, public health, and urban growth management.
How does polygamy influence population growth in Wa, according to the study?
The study highlights that 16% of respondents believe polygamy contributes to population growth, attributing this to specific cultural and religious beliefs dominant in the local Muslim community.
What is the most frequently reported illness among the residents?
According to the findings, 66% of the respondents reported that malaria is the most common illness experienced in the municipality.
- Citation du texte
- Mansuru Ali (Auteur), 2015, Urban growth and health in the Wa municipality, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/441842
