Gloria Igihozo
Biographic Data
| ID | 9063534 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gloria Igihozo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gloria |
| FAMILY NAME | Igihozo |
| SIGNATURE | IGIHOZO G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Global Health Equity |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9641-2509 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
“My feet are no longer swollen”
Podoconiosis is a disabling neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by prolonged occupational exposure to alkaline red clay soil, disproportionately affecting female farmers in Rwanda. Although preventable through the consistent use of protective footwear, such as farming boots, high costs and limited availability at local markets impede rural farmers’ access to appropriate footwear. Among female farmers, gender norms and cultural expectations fu…
“We all think boots are meant for men”
Podoconiosis is a debilitating neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is possibly caused by prolonged exposure to irritant alkaline clay soil. It is endemic to East Africa and disproportionately affects rural female farmers. The condition can be prevented through foot hygiene and regular wearing of protective shoes. In Rwanda, there is limited information on the factors impacting rural female farmers’ access to and utilization of boots while farmi…
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“We all think boots are meant for men”
Podoconiosis is a debilitating neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is possibly caused by prolonged exposure to irritant alkaline clay soil. It is endemic to East Africa and disproportionately affects rural female farmers. The condition can be prevented through foot hygiene and regular wearing of protective shoes. In Rwanda, there is limited information on the factors impacting rural female farmers’ access to and utilization of boots while farmi…
“My feet are no longer swollen”
Podoconiosis is a disabling neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by prolonged occupational exposure to alkaline red clay soil, disproportionately affecting female farmers in Rwanda. Although preventable through the consistent use of protective footwear, such as farming boots, high costs and limited availability at local markets impede rural farmers’ access to appropriate footwear. Among female farmers, gender norms and cultural expectations fu…
Dermatological diseases and infestations (2 works) · Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment (2 works) · Business (1 work) · Citizen journalism (1 work) · Economic growth (1 work) · Environmental health (1 work) · Focus group (1 work) · Gender Studies (1 work) · Geography (1 work) · Hygiene (1 work)