Urban growth and health in the Wa municipality

Bachelor Thesis , 2015 , 70 Pages , Grade: A

Politics - Topic: Development Politics

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (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

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to investigate the underlying factors influencing urban growth and health within the Wa municipality. The research employs a case study design, utilizing structured questionnaires and interviews to collect data from 156 respondents. The study aims to identify and analyze the key factors that contribute to urban development and its associated health risks.

• Urban growth and health in Wa municipality
• Impact of socio-economic factors on urban development
• Health risks associated with urban growth
• Influence of infrastructure and environmental factors on urban health
• Recommendations for improving urban health and sustainability

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One provides an overview of the study's background, research questions, objectives, and methodology. It outlines the problem statement, highlighting the significance of understanding factors affecting urban growth and health in Wa. The chapter further details the research approach, data collection methods, sampling techniques, and the scope of the study.

Chapter Two delves into the geographical, demographic, socio-cultural, and socio-economic characteristics of the Wa municipality. It explores the location, size, relief, drainage, climate, vegetation, population, ethnicity, literacy rate, and key sectors contributing to the municipality's economy.

Chapter Three presents a literature review on urbanization, health, and the relationship between them. It examines existing knowledge and research findings on the impacts of urbanization on health, providing a theoretical framework for the study.

Chapter Four presents an analysis of the demographic characteristics of the respondents.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Urban growth, health, Wa municipality, case study, socio-economic factors, health risks, infrastructure, environmental factors, urban health, sustainability, urbanization, demographic characteristics, socio-cultural characteristics.

• College: University for Development studies
• Course: INTEGRATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
• Grade: A
• Author: Mansuru Ali (Author)
• Publication Year: 2015
• Pages: 70
• Catalog Number: V441842
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668803947
• ISBN (Book): 9783668803954
• Language: English
• Tags: urban