Community perceptions of long-term mangrove cover changes and its drivers from a typhoon-prone province in the Philippines
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DOI: 10.1007/s13280-021-01608-9
Abstract: Mangrove forests are among the most productive ecosystems with important services such as food and livelihood provisions, recreations, and regulations (e.g., coastal protection) in local scales. At global scale, they are gaining salience for their… read more here.
Keywords: community perceptions; mangrove cover; long term; term mangrove ... See more keywords
Community perceptions towards the impacts of ecotourism development in the central highlands of Ethiopia: the case of Lake Wanchi and its adjacent landscapes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e08924
Abstract: Scientific studies harmonizing biodiversity conservation, ecotourism development, and local livelihoods in areas of natural endowments have significant importance in the welfare of society. The objective of this study was to investigate the local community's perception… read more here.
Keywords: development; impacts ecotourism; ecotourism; community perceptions ... See more keywords
Community perceptions and misconceptions of motorcycle accident risks in the Upper West Region of Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tbs.2019.03.001
Abstract: Abstract The Ghana National Road Safety Commission indicates that over 2,200 people were involved in motorcycle accidents (MCAs) nationwide in 2016 partly due to the increased usage of motorcycles for commercial and private purposes. Several… read more here.
Keywords: upper west; ghana; west region; community perceptions ... See more keywords
The viability of remote mining communities: insights from community perceptions and employment impact assessments
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DOI: 10.1080/14615517.2017.1354640
Abstract: Abstract This article examines community perceptions and employment impacts to assess ex ante the post-mining viability of two settlements in remote north-east South Australia. The results reinforce grave concerns over their future viability following mine… read more here.
Keywords: community perceptions; viability; perceptions employment; community ... See more keywords
Lay community perceptions and treatment options for hypertension in rural northern Ghana: a qualitative analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023451
Abstract: Objective Adherence to hypertension treatment is a major public health challenge for low and middle-income countries particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. One potential reason could be the discordance between lay and medical explanatory models of hypertension… read more here.
Keywords: community perceptions; community; hypertension; hypertension treatment ... See more keywords
Mechanisms of recovery: Community perceptions of change and growth following multiple disasters
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.991770
Abstract: Introduction and purpose The geographic location of the Gulf South leaves communities in continuous threat, response, and recovery disaster cycles. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 provided an opportunity to study disaster mental health. Less than 5… read more here.
Keywords: growth; mechanisms recovery; community; recovery community ... See more keywords
Power and Powerlessness in a Group Based Digital Story Telling Project-An Exploration of Community Perceptions of Health Concerns in Urban Malawi
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.826428
Abstract: Digital Story Telling (DST) is an art-based research method used to explore embodied experience of health and initiate dialogue with under-represented groups on issues affecting them. It involves engaging participants to create and share their… read more here.
Keywords: digital story; health; health concerns; community ... See more keywords
Community Perceptions of Zinc Biofortified Flour during an Intervention Study in Pakistan
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14040817
Abstract: Zinc-biofortified flour may be a cost-effective approach to improve zinc status of populations in low-resource settings. The success of biofortification programmes is subject to acceptability and uptake by consumers. This study explored community leaders’ and… read more here.
Keywords: zinc biofortified; biofortified flour; perceptions zinc; community ... See more keywords