From early sexual debut to later overweight and obesity: a multilevel analysis of Ghanaian women
This study suggests that early sexual debut, a key life course event, may be linked to long-term health consequences including higher risk of overweight/obesity. The results underscore the importance of addressing early-life factors in the prevention of obesity. Public health interventions aimed at delaying sexual initiation could be vital in mitigating the growing burden of obesity in Ghana.
Authors
- Castro Ayebeng
- Kwamena Sekyi Dickson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3152-2317)
- Precious Adade Duodu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4965-6302)
- Joshua Okyere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4080-7522)
Institutions
- Australian National University (AU)
- University of Cape Coast (GH)
- University of Huddersfield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine and Health
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00753-1
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.99