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Maternal Health and Floods

Flood events affect low-, middle-, and high-income countries and are becoming increasingly common and severe due to climate change. They affect access to, and the provision of, healthcare services. Those who are pregnant are vulnerable to these events during pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery. This can lead to adverse physical and mental health outcomes.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of flood events on maternal health in two coastal cities: Accra in Ghana and Kingston upon Hull (Hull) in England.

Key York Contact

Amanda Mason-Jones, Department of Health Sciences

Principal and Co-Investigators

Amanda Mason-Jones (Health Sciences, University of York)

Beth Mroz (Health Sciences, University of York)

Lindsay Stringer (Environment and Geography, University of York)

Samuel Adjorlolo (Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana)

Caroline Dinam Badzi (Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana)

External Partners