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SUMMARY:Social Representations and Health Implications of Climate Change in Ganvié\, Benin
DESCRIPTION:Climate change poses a complex challenge\, impacting both the physical environment and human well-being. This study investigates how communities in Ganvié\, Benin\, construct and perceive climate change\, and how these perceptions might influence their health. Employing a qualitative approach\, the research involved:\n• Data collection:\no Twenty-five diverse households\, strategically chosen for socio-economic and gender representation\, participated in individual interviews.\no Five key informants from government and climate risk management organizations provided expert insights.\no Two focus group discussions were conducted with local male and female associations.\no Direct observation complemented data collection during household visits and community events.\n• Data analysis: Content analysis methods were employed to analyze data\, extracting key themes and patterns in representations and risk perceptions.\nFindings:\n• Limited awareness: Residents often held limited understanding of climate change’s specific health risks\, with some trivializing its potential impact.\n• Attribution mismatch : The primary causes of climate change were predominantly attributed to transgressions of social norms\, overshadowing the role of anthropogenic activities.\n• Subsistence-driven adaptation: Local coping strategies focused on immediate needs and securing livelihoods\, primarily addressing food security and water access\, and lacked a direct focus on mitigating health risks.\nImplications :\n• This disconnect between local perceptions and the actual health risks associated with climate change highlights the need for targeted awareness campaigns to educate communities about the potential health consequences.\n• Integrating health considerations into local adaptation strategies is crucial to ensure comprehensive resilience and protect the health and well-being of Ganvié’s residents.\n• The study’s findings contribute to a broader understanding of how social representations of climate change shape risk perceptions and influence local adaptation responses\, informing more effective public health interventions in vulnerable communities.\nKeywords: Climate change\, social representations\, health risks\, adaptation\, perception\, Ganvié\, Benin.
URL:https://test.whatworksclimate.solutions/presentation/social-representations-and-health-implications-of-climate-change-in-ganvie-benin/
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