In most cases, survivors experience psychosocial problems such as depression, anger and isolation after floods due to climate change. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the health effects of climate change in Ga-Mashamothane village, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, South Africa. Climate change is a statistical distribution of weather patterns over decades that can lead to droughts and floods (National Climate Change Response White Paper, 2011).
In countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, the health effects of climate change have been documented. In the Waterberg district of the Limpopo province, 43 cases of malaria have been recorded as a result of climate change (Department of Health, 2017). In the past two decades, several studies have been conducted to address the health effects of climate change in South Africa (Goodman, 2013; WHO, 2015; Mudau, Mukhola and Hunter, 2017).
The result of this study can contribute to public health knowledge about climate change. The aim of the study was to determine the health effects of climate change in the village of Ga-Mashamothane, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Assess the effects of climate change on the physical health of people in the village of Ga-Mashamothane.
Describe the effects of climate change on the psychological health of people in the village of Ga-Mashamothane.
- Introduction
- Background of the study
- Problem statement
- Rationale of the study
- Significance of the study
- Aim of the study
- Objectives of the study
- Theoretical framework
- Definition of key terms
- Outline of the dissertation
- Summary
The findings of this study revealed that some of the respondents did not agree that they experienced drought in the town. The findings of this study revealed that some of the study respondents disagreed that after experiencing heavy rainfall in the village, they drank contaminated water. The results of this study revealed that some of the study respondents disagreed that they drank polluted water after experiencing floods in the village.
The findings of this survey showed that respondents disagreed that they had contracted cholera after drinking contaminated water in the village. The results of this survey showed that of the respondents did not agree that they suffered from malnutrition after experiencing drought in the village. The results of this survey showed that the majority of the respondents were traumatized after heavy rainfall in the village.
The majority of survey respondents indicated that they suffered from malnutrition after experiencing drought in the village. The survey revealed that the majority of survey respondents disagreed that they have experienced flooding in the village.
Introduction
Physical effects of climate change on health
- Flood
- Drought
- High temperature
Psychological effects of climate change on health
Conceptual Framework
Epidemiological triad
Summary
- Introduction
- Study design
- Study Setting
- Study Population
- Sampling
- Inclusion Criteria
- Sampling size
- Sampling Procedure
- Data collection instrument
- Validity and Reliability of the study
- Validity
- Reliability
- Pre-test
- Procedure for data collection
- Plan for data management and analysis
- Ethical consideration
- Approval to conduct the study
- Permission to conduct the study
- Informed consent
- Confidentiality and anonymity
- Principle of justice
- Principle of beneficence
- Principle of respect
- Plan for dissemination and implementation of result
- Summary
Health effects: refers to communicable and non-communicable diseases that a person can get when exposed to a hazardous environment (Kampala and Castanas, 2007). In this study, health effects mean illness, injury, and death from exposure to a hazardous environment.
Introduction
Demographic characteristics of respondents
Relationship between heavy rainfall and injuries, and relationship between drought and
Physical effects of climate change on health
Psychological effects of climate change on health
Summary
Introduction
- Demographic Information
Physical effects of climate change on the health
Psychological effects of climate change on the health
Summary
Introduction
This is based on the findings of the study that were presented and discussed in the previous chapter.
Summary of the study
- Physical effects of climate change on health
- Psychological effects of climate change on health
The study further revealed that the majority of the survey respondents disagreed that they were traumatized after seeing people injured due to flood, while the majority of the survey respondents disagreed that they were traumatized after seeing people lose their lives due to flooding in the village. The survey results further revealed that the majority of survey respondents disagreed that they developed mood swings after seeing people get injured in the village.
Limitations of the study
Conclusions of the study
Is safe access to water and sanitation really affected due to climate change? - A cross-sectional study in the southwest coastal region of Bangladesh. Climate change and its effects on water resources: A case study in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Research Study Title: Health Effects of Climate Change: A Case Study of Ga-Mashamothane Village at Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
The aim of the study is to determine the effects of climate change on health in the village of Ga-Mashamothane, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Outline of Procedures: The study will use probability sampling which involves simple random sampling. The study will use this sampling to give all participants an equal chance to be selected into the study.
Benefits: The researcher will ensure that the study is available at the University of Venda's library. Costs of the study: Participants are not expected to cover any costs in connection with the study. I request you to participate in the study entitled “Health Effects of Climate Change: A Study at Ga-Mashamothane Village, Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
The aim of the study is to determine the health impacts of climate change in the village of Ga-Mashamothane. Potential participants will be told that they are voluntarily participating in the study and if they are willing to withdraw from participating in the study, they are free to do so. I have had sufficient opportunity to ask questions and (of my own free will) to file a report. prepared to participate in the study.
This questionnaire seeks to determine health effects of climate change: A case study of Ga-Mashamothane village at Fetakgomo Tubatse Municipality in South Africa. The study is part of the research Master of Public Health at the University of Venda and it will contribute to public health knowledge. The study will make policy makers aware of the health effects of climate change so that when they change climate change policies they can refer to my study.
