The socio-economic and health effects of COVID-19 among rural and urban-slum dwellers in Ghana: A mixed methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vulnerable populations such as rural and urban-slum dwellers are more likely to suffer greatly from the deleterious effects of the novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, in Ghana, most COVID-19 mitigating packages are not focused on vulnerable populations.

Methods

Concurrent mixed methods design was used to examine the socio-economic and health effects of COVID-19 among rural and urban-slum dwellers in Ghana. Four hundred respondents were sampled for the quantitative arm of the study, while 46 In-depth Interviews (IDIs) were conducted with community members and government officials. Sixty-four community members participated in Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and non-participant observation was carried out for three months. Quantitative data were analys

SUBMITTER: Aberese-Ako M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9286267 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature