Health concerns and use of biomass energy in households: voices of women from rural communities in Western Uganda

Abstract Background Over the years, there has been advocacy for use of improved cookstoves as one of the initiatives towards reducing overdependence on biomass energy. There is growing concern that the use of biomass energy may expose users to pollution which may be detrimental to their health. This...

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Autores principales:	Juliet Kyayesimira, Muheirwe Florence
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Publicado:	BMC 2021
Materias:	Health Biomass energy Women Uganda Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Energy industries. Energy policy. Fuel trade HD9502-9502.5
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:cc95aba839c64d5ca43be8ffcb286a9f2021-11-14T12:07:23ZHealth concerns and use of biomass energy in households: voices of women from rural communities in Western Uganda10.1186/s13705-021-00316-22192-0567https://doaj.org/article/cc95aba839c64d5ca43be8ffcb286a9f2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-021-00316-2https://doaj.org/toc/2192-0567Abstract Background Over the years, there has been advocacy for use of improved cookstoves as one of the initiatives towards reducing overdependence on biomass energy. There is growing concern that the use of biomass energy may expose users to pollution which may be detrimental to their health. This study aimed at examining the health concerns of women attributed to access and use of biomass fuel in rural areas of Western Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional study design was employed where 193 respondents and 10 key informants participated in the interviews. Four focused group discussions were held in the districts of Mbarara and Bushenyi in Western Uganda. Quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, while qualitative data were analyzed using the thematic approach. Results Dependence on biomass energy may expose users especially women to both physical and psychological health challenges. Findings suggest that the type of cookstove and cooking structure contribute to indoor air pollution. Women are exposed to pollution while preparing meals using biomass fuel which may lead to respiratory complications and other health-related challenges. Additionally, while gathering biomass fuel, women may be exposed to other risks and hazards that may lead to poor health and or trauma. Conclusion It is crucial for different stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to promote use of improved cookstoves through sensitization programs, promotional campaigns, and development of supportive regulatory frameworks for the well-being of women and their families.Juliet KyayesimiraMuheirwe FlorenceBMCarticleHealthBiomass energyWomenUgandaRenewable energy sourcesTJ807-830Energy industries. Energy policy. Fuel tradeHD9502-9502.5ENEnergy, Sustainability and Society, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2021)
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topic	Health Biomass energy Women Uganda Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Energy industries. Energy policy. Fuel trade HD9502-9502.5
spellingShingle	Health Biomass energy Women Uganda Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Energy industries. Energy policy. Fuel trade HD9502-9502.5 Juliet Kyayesimira Muheirwe Florence Health concerns and use of biomass energy in households: voices of women from rural communities in Western Uganda
description	Abstract Background Over the years, there has been advocacy for use of improved cookstoves as one of the initiatives towards reducing overdependence on biomass energy. There is growing concern that the use of biomass energy may expose users to pollution which may be detrimental to their health. This study aimed at examining the health concerns of women attributed to access and use of biomass fuel in rural areas of Western Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional study design was employed where 193 respondents and 10 key informants participated in the interviews. Four focused group discussions were held in the districts of Mbarara and Bushenyi in Western Uganda. Quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, while qualitative data were analyzed using the thematic approach. Results Dependence on biomass energy may expose users especially women to both physical and psychological health challenges. Findings suggest that the type of cookstove and cooking structure contribute to indoor air pollution. Women are exposed to pollution while preparing meals using biomass fuel which may lead to respiratory complications and other health-related challenges. Additionally, while gathering biomass fuel, women may be exposed to other risks and hazards that may lead to poor health and or trauma. Conclusion It is crucial for different stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to promote use of improved cookstoves through sensitization programs, promotional campaigns, and development of supportive regulatory frameworks for the well-being of women and their families.
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title	Health concerns and use of biomass energy in households: voices of women from rural communities in Western Uganda
title_short	Health concerns and use of biomass energy in households: voices of women from rural communities in Western Uganda
title_full	Health concerns and use of biomass energy in households: voices of women from rural communities in Western Uganda
title_fullStr	Health concerns and use of biomass energy in households: voices of women from rural communities in Western Uganda
title_full_unstemmed	Health concerns and use of biomass energy in households: voices of women from rural communities in Western Uganda
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Health concerns and use of biomass energy in households: voices of women from rural communities in Western Uganda

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