Abstract Objective: Undernutrition and anaemia (the commonest micronutrient deficiency), continue to remain prevalent persistent in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) alongside a rising prevalence of overweight obesity. However, there has been little research on the co-existence all three conditions same household recent years. The current study examines correlates different burden malnutrition across SSA. Setting: involved twenty-three countries SSA who conducted Demographic Health Surveys between...

We aimed to examine the association between women's empowerment and childhood nutritional status while accounting for mediating role of household headship structure. Cross-country, cross-sectional quantitative data from most recent Demographic Health Surveys (2015-2018) were used. Women's was measured as a composite index participation in decision-making, attitude towards domestic violence, asset ownership. Childhood nutrition measure anaemia (haemoglobin concentration < 110g/L), stunting...

Abstract Caregivers’ nutrition knowledge and attitudes may influence the variety of foods available in household quality children’s diets. To test link, this study collected data on caregivers’ ( n 608) feeding as well diets their 2–5-year-old children twelve rural communities nested three main agro-ecological zones Ghana. Household animal source (ASF) consumed past 7 d were categorised into one fourteen ten groups, respectively. About 28 % caregivers believed that needed to be fed only 2–3...

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasingly contributing to the morbidity and mortality burden of low and-middle income countries (LMIC). Social capital, particularly participation has been considered as a possible protective factor in prevention management chronic conditions. It is also largely shown have negative effect on well-being patients. The current discourse individuals with NCDs however focused more comparison those no without considering difference...

The mechanisms through which livestock ownership is associated with childhood anaemia are contested. Using a cross-sectional, community-based survey of 300 households in southern Ghana, we determined the associations household among children aged 2–5 years. Potential mediating effects animal-source food (ASF) consumption, microbial infections, and security were investigated. Data on each child's anaemia, malaria, intestinal infections collected for subset 221 households. Anaemia was defined...

AbstractPurpose: The article reports effects on livelihoods of a participatory technology development effort in Benin and Ghana (2001–2006), five years after it ended.Design: study uses data from all smallholders who participated seven experimental groups, each facilitated by PhD researcher. Baseline controls were not available. In their dissertations the researchers had made claims about impact work those involved. These guided group, referred to both impacts based superiority developed,...

Overweight/obesity (OWOB) often co-occurs with anemia or micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) among women of reproductive age (WRA) in Ghana; identifying the risk factors these conditions is essential for prevention. We aimed to examine prevalence OWOB, anemia, and MNDs their co-occurrence non-pregnant 15-49 years Ghana. Data were from a 2017 two-stage national survey 1063 women. estimated weighted single co-occurring malnutrition, used logistic regression explore factors. The ≥1 MND was 39%,...

While recent policy agendas have extensively addressed both energy poverty and risky sexual behavior separately, little research has explored their intersection. This pioneering study investigates the relationship between deprivation in female youth. Utilizing data from Demographic Health Survey Ghana employing robust methodologies, including Lewbel two-stage regression alternative thresholds, our findings reveal an 8.2-8.7% increase likelihood of youth engaging activities for each...

Abstract Background Fish smoking using biomass fuel is an important livelihood for women living in the coastal regions of Ghana and may contribute to anaemia risk. We assessed whether who smoke fish as their primary are at increased risk compared other livelihoods Central Region Ghana. Methods conducted a comparative cross-sectional study 330 randomly selected adult (18–49 years) whose was either (FSL) involving burning ( n = 175) or (OL) not firewood 155). Data on participants’ recent diet...

The co-occurrence of anaemia and stunting (CAS) presents acute development morbidity challenges to children particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Evidence on the effect child feeding recommendations CAS is scarce.We used data from 22 recent Demographic Health Surveys SSA countries examine association between caregivers' implementation infant young their 6- 23-mo-old children.Overall, multiple logistic regression models, feed index score, high wealth household, increasing household size,...

Galamsey, a popular name for small-scale mining in Ghana, is an important livelihood many rural Ghanaians. Although concerns have been raised the media about adverse effects of galamsey on environment, human health, and livelihoods, there representational paucity evidence regarding its links with local food systems, particularly, from perspective affected communities. The current study explored community perceptions experiences perceived security livelihoods East Akim Municipality Eastern...

Abstract Background In Ghana, there is an increase in contraceptive use for traditional and modern methods rural areas. This study seeks to examine the prevalence determinants of current any method among women reproductive age Eastern Region Ghana. Methods A community-based cross-sectional was conducted region structured questionnaire used interview Lower Manya Upper Krobo districts who were selected using a simple random sampling technique. The data analysed Stata version 16. Binary...

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major risk factor to cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we investigate the prevalence and associated risky behaviour of MetS in resource-poor urban communities Accra, Ghana. We analysed data on 111 persons with hypertension, screened recruited for therapeutic lifestyle intervention program August 2015. was measured using International Diabetes Federation (IDF) World Health Organization definitions. The 58.4% 16.8% by IDF WHO definitions respectively. More...

Childhood anaemia and stunting are major public health concerns in Ghana. Using the 2014 Ghana Demographic Health Survey, we evaluated whether childhood (Haemoglobin concentration < 110 g/L) (height-for-age z score -2) co-occur beyond what is expected Ghana, employed spatial analysis techniques to determine if their co-occurrence spatially correlated. There was no statistically significant difference between observed frequency of co-occurrence. Among 24-35 month 36-59-month-old children,...

Abstract Background Anaemia among children under age five is a major public health issue. Although anaemia prevalence declining in Ghana, the severity anaemic worsening. This study aims to investigate determinants of aged 6 59 months Ghana. Method The utilized weighted sample 1,258 with data obtained from 2019 Ghana Malaria Indicator Survey. predictor variables included maternal, household child and system characteristics. SPSS version. At multivariate level, three different multinomial...

Understanding the relationship between food access and welfare is critical in design of social policies, but literature on this scarce. Employing framework by Van Praag (1968) to a household survey data Ghana, we investigate monetary income required households with inadequate reach given level welfare. We observed that those not receiving any support require higher same verbal qualification as their counterparts adequate support, respectively.

Food security and human migration are both major developmental issues for governments, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. However, scholarship on the links between rural out-migration food insecurity remains ambiguous about migrants their destination lacks ample comparison with place of origin. Using data from nationally representative Ghana Living Standards Survey (Round 7), we employed multinomial logit functions to examine status relative non-migrant counterparts origins across Ghana’s...

Enhancing Child Nutrition through Animal Source Food Management (ENAM) project provided financial and technical support for caregivers’ Income Generation Activities (IGA) with the aim of increasing their access to Foods (ASF) improved child nutrition. Using baseline data from ENAM project, this study assessed relationship between type IGA -whether it is related ASF [ASF-R] or unrelated [ASF-U] - quantity diversity consumed by children. Structured questionnaire was used obtain on household...

Introduction . Hypertension is a major contributor to the global disease burden and mortality. Evidence suggests increasing hypertension prevalence in Ghana but there limited public awareness information on characteristics of those with disease. Objective To describe baseline adults who were randomized receive either related nutrition education plus hospital-based standard care or only (control group) Asesewa, semi-rural community Eastern Region Ghana. Only data used present analysis....

Objective Energy poverty contributes to the general well-being of households; however, there is representational paucity on its role in household nutrition across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study examined influence different domains energy and a Multidimensional Poverty Index (MEPI) burden malnutrition SSA. Setting Secondary data from most recent Demographic Health Survey conducted 18 SSA countries were analysed. Design A cross-sectional design was used examine relationship between...