Health Risks through Flooding and Coping Strategies for Citizens of Dhaka

Medimorec, Nikola

doi:10.4172/2167-0587.1000114

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“…Floods are known to trigger outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria by creating new breeding grounds and increasing the mosquito breeding range, thus enabling them to multiply faster (Brown and Murray, 2013). After floods, the flood waters remain stagnant for a long period, especially in the informal settlements where there are insufficient or no drainage systems (Medimorec, 2013). Thus, in such areas, there is a long duration for mosquito breeding.…”

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Households’ perception of flood risk and health impact of exposure to flooding in flood-prone informal settlements in the coastal city of Mombasa

Okaka

Odhiambo

2019

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Purpose Mombasa City in Kenya is one of the most vulnerable towns to flood risk due to its low-lying coastal location. Those at the highest risk in the city are households living in the flood-prone informal settlements. However, little is known about the perception of these vulnerable households to the flood risks and its health impacts, which is important for developing effective long-term adaptation strategies. The purpose of this paper is to examine the general perception of the residents regarding flood risks, its impact on their health and their adaptation strategies. Design/methodology/approach This study surveyed 390 randomly selected households in three informal settlements in the city of Mombasa using a semi-structured questionnaire. This was supplemented with six focus group discussions (FDGs) and six key informant interviews (KIIs). Findings The majority of respondent households perceive future flooding as high risk or severe with high negative health impact. Despite this, many do not evacuate their homes because they do not have alternative places to move to. Flooding was indicated to have had a negative physical and mental health impact on members of households. Although majority of households had taken some adaptation measures, most of these were short term, mainly due to financial constraints, lack of knowledge and government support. Perception of flood risk and gender were found to have a strong influence on taking long-term adaptation measures at the household level. Practical implications Reducing flood risk and averting its health consequences in flood-prone informal settlements require empowering and supporting those living in these areas with ability to initiate long-term adaptation measures and creating awareness about future risks. Originality/value This study provides evidence about how residents of flood-prone informal settlements perceive flood risk and how the exposures to perennial flooding impact their health. The paper augments existing knowledge of flood risk in poor urban neighborhoods of developing countries.

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Households’ perception of flood risk and health impact of exposure to flooding in flood-prone informal settlements in the coastal city of Mombasa

Okaka

Odhiambo

2019

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Impact of Flooding on Nutritional Status among Early Childhood Development

Ghimire,

Mishra,

Jayashree

et al. 2023

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess and compare child nourishment in the communities affected by flood and non-affected households based on perception. Design/Methodology/Approach: The data was collected from flood-affected and non-flood-affected areas of households using a structured questionnaire consisting of both closed-ended and open-ended questions, followed by a face-to-face interview with the mothers or caretakers of children ranging in age from 3–5 years. A case study was also conducted in an exceptional case for further validation to dig deeper. A judgmental sampling technique was used to identify riverine flood-affected areas, and nearby communities was selected for non-flood-affected areas. Non-flood area selected from nearby communities with similar socio-economic backgrounds. The location of Bardiaya, Rajapur, is found to be victimized by the Karnali River of western Nepal every year. The focus group discussed and observation was also done. The research area was selected as highly affected by summer floods. Information was collected through a structured questionnaire and an in-depth interview with 3-5-year-old children's households’ mothers or caregivers. Findings/Result: Both areas found malnutrition, but the flood-affected area was more affected than the non-flood area. Every year, the deepest river in Nepal, Karnali, is affected one to three times annually. Its impact on society is to stay in safe places like community centers, school buildings, and Godam for one to four weeks (7 days to 30 days) annually. The main problem was monsoon flooding from June to September. When the Karnali River floods, the level rises and reaches 11 meters. In the riverbank area, residential people leave their homes and stay as refugees. Originality/Value: This is the Ex-post facto research to assure impact of flood on child nutrition which will be a guiding document for the creation of health society. Paper Type: Research paper

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Health Risks through Flooding and Coping Strategies for Citizens of Dhaka

Cited by 2 publications

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Households’ perception of flood risk and health impact of exposure to flooding in flood-prone informal settlements in the coastal city of Mombasa

Households’ perception of flood risk and health impact of exposure to flooding in flood-prone informal settlements in the coastal city of Mombasa

Impact of Flooding on Nutritional Status among Early Childhood Development

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