Okoro, Chioma, Adediran, Abdulrauf and Umeokafor, Nnedinma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4010-5806 (2023) Health and wellbeing characteristics and impacts in informal settlements: thematic and priority research areas. In: Digital Transformation of Health and Safety in Construction. University of Porto, Portugal, 21st - 22nd June 2023. CIBW099W123 . CIB International Council for Research & Innovation in Building & Construction, Kanata, ON Canada, pp. 399-408. ISBN 978-9727523092

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Abstract

Informal settlements are characterised by congested living conditions, environmental and inequality impacts, illegal or unplanned housing structures and lack of essential and basic services. The objective of the study was to identify priority areas in research on the characteristics and socio- economic impacts of informal settlement conditions on the health and wellbeing of the citizenry. A systematic review involving bibliometric and content analyses was conducted. The study revealed that most studies about health and wellbeing in informal settlements originate from the United Kingdom, Kenya, and United States. There are three priority knowledge areas: marginalisation experiences affecting livelihoods; neighbourhood and housing impacts; and community and social environment. Further findings include that provision of adequate infrastructure and services in an equitable manner, local level health initiatives, attention to neighbourhood characteristics, housing, community, and social environment/networks/relationships would alleviate some informal settlements’ wellbeing impacts. In addition, community engagement and intersectoral collaborations will enhance conscientiousness regarding wellbeing and health in informal settlements. The research emphasises the economic and social impacts of informal settlements on the wellbeing of inhabitants. More discussions and streamlined interventions could be initiated to improve conditions and thus health, safety, and wellbeing in informal settlements. The findings are useful to support future research and decision-making on informal settlements.

Item Type:	Conference Proceedings
Title of Proceedings:	Digital Transformation of Health and Safety in Construction. University of Porto, Portugal, 21st - 22nd June 2023
Uncontrolled Keywords:	health; housing; H&S; infrastructure; informal settlements; safety; wellbeing
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software T Technology > TH Building construction
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > School of Engineering (ENG)
Related URLs:	Organisation
Last Modified:	07 Aug 2023 08:18
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/43051

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