Street Trading Activities and Maternal Health in Urban Areas of Nigeria
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Date
2012
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Global Journal of Human Social Science Arts and Humanities
Abstract
The study assessed the health risks associated with street trading activities among
selected mothers in urban centers of Nigeria. The data used was extracted from national survey
data among 3,873 street traders selected in various Central Business Districts (CBDs) across
three major cities of Nigeria, namely, Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt. The study showed that
street trading has provided job opportunities for mothers but the impact of the business on their
welfare is not visible considering their weekly income that is far below their weekly expenditure.
Respondents with primary, secondary and tertiary education are 0.879, 0.553 and 0.818 less
likely to be injured while trading on the street compared to individuals who have no formal
education. The authors suggest due recognition to be given to the activity and that street tradersgovernment partnership be established in order to safeguard the health of the operators.
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Staff Publication
Keywords
Street Trading, Women Health, Morbidity, Workplace Hazards, Traffic