The influence of nutrition knowledge, attitude, practices, and dietary diversity on obesity among market women in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana: A cross-sectional study.

Charles AppreyMartina MensahDesmond AgyarkoYaa Asantewaa K KluSamuel Acquah

Published in: Health science reports (2023)

The prevalence of obesity and overweight was high among the market women. Poor NK and poor DD may have influenced this. A campaign on better dietary practices and delivery of nutrition education may help to minimize the prevalence of obesity among market women.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
polycystic ovary syndrome
weight loss
healthcare
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
physical activity
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
risk factors
primary care
health insurance
pregnancy outcomes
cervical cancer screening
south africa
breast cancer risk
skeletal muscle