Objective: Given that polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are a set of environmental pollutants which have been associated with major health issues such as cancer, jaundice, respiratory disease, and even disruption in foetal development; the need for awareness of the health effects of these compounds has been raised by previous studies. However this study specifically focused on uneducated women living in rural areas of Nigeria, to find out what knowledge they have of the health effects of PAH(s). Also to explore the women's ability to generate practical everyday solutions to reducing PAH exposure. Method: This work used a grounded theory approach, involving four focus group discussions in two
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