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Assessing the readiness of small cities in Ghana to tackle overweight and obesity

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  • Noora-Lisa Aberman

    (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition)

  • Nick Nisbett

    (Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies)

  • Adjoa Amoafo

    (Independent Consultant)

  • Richmond Areetey

    (University of Ghana)

Abstract

The rapid rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and the associated health problems, is an emerging challenge in Ghana, and for women in particular. This study contributes to the understanding of this emerging phenomenon in Ghana by analyzing it from a community perspective, applying the Community Readiness Model in two small cities in Ghana. A series of Key Informant Interviews were undertaken and analyzed, using the model’s scoring structure and supplementary textual analysis. We find that communities are aware of overweight and obesity as a health issue, but that it is not prioritized or championed. Furthermore, the diet counseling and keep-fit programs put the responsibility on individuals to address, rather than considering the upstream and structural causes and solutions.

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  • Noora-Lisa Aberman & Nick Nisbett & Adjoa Amoafo & Richmond Areetey, 2022. "Assessing the readiness of small cities in Ghana to tackle overweight and obesity," Food Security: The Science, Sociology and Economics of Food Production and Access to Food, Springer;The International Society for Plant Pathology, vol. 14(2), pages 381-393, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ssefpa:v:14:y:2022:i:2:d:10.1007_s12571-021-01234-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s12571-021-01234-z
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    1. Backholer, K. & Beauchamp, A. & Ball, K. & Turrell, G. & Martin, J. & Woods, J. & Peeters, A., 2014. "A framework for evaluating the impact of obesity prevention strategies on socioeconomic inequalities in weight," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(10), pages 43-50.
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    1. Nicholas Nisbett & Jody Harris & Derek Headey & Mara den Bold & Stuart Gillespie & Noora-Lisa Aberman & Olutayo Adeyemi & Richmond Aryeetey & Rasmi Avula & Elodie Becquey & Scott Drimie & Elyse Iruhir, 2023. "Stories of change in nutrition: lessons from a new generation of studies from Africa, Asia and Europe," Food Security: The Science, Sociology and Economics of Food Production and Access to Food, Springer;The International Society for Plant Pathology, vol. 15(1), pages 133-149, February.

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