Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Mobile Health Camps among Migratory Herders in Northern Ghana: An Effectiveness and Acceptance Study

Abubakari Adjei, University of Cape Coast Sani Samson, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18905175
Published: June 3, 2010

Abstract

Migratory herders in northern Ghana’s savannah regions face unique healthcare challenges due to their nomadic lifestyle and remote living conditions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including quantitative surveys (n=150) assessing satisfaction with camp services and qualitative interviews (n=20) exploring barriers and facilitators. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. Mobile health camps significantly improved access to healthcare services among herders, with a 78% satisfaction rate reported in surveys. Qualitative findings highlighted the critical role of camp staff training and cultural sensitivity in enhancing acceptance. Mobile health camps have effectively addressed healthcare needs for migratory herders in northern Ghana’s savannah regions, demonstrating high levels of service utilization and positive user experiences. Future initiatives should prioritise ongoing staff training and culturally tailored services to maintain high acceptance rates among mobile populations.

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Abubakari Adjei, Sani Samson (2010). Mobile Health Camps among Migratory Herders in Northern Ghana: An Effectiveness and Acceptance Study. African Speech and Language Therapy Research (Applied), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18905175

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Nomadicsavannahherd mobilitymobile healthoutreach clinicsqualitative assessmentacceptability studies

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