Dietary diversity and its correlates among pregnant adolescent girls in Ghana.

Linda Afriyie GyimahReginald Adjetey AnnanCharles AppreyAnthony EduseiLinda Nana Esi AdukuReginald Adjetey AnnanWisdom AzanuHerman Lutterodt

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Inadequate DD is common among pregnant adolescents in this study and is associated with rural living, food insecurity, poverty, and food craving. Livelihood support for pregnant teenagers and nutrition education are recommended interventions to improve dietary quality and limit the consequences of poor dietary diversity.

Keyphrases

physical activity
pregnant women
healthcare
young adults
quality improvement
south africa
risk assessment
human health