The role of teachers in the prevention and management of childhood obesity among school-aged children in Ghana: a cross-sectional study
The results highlight the necessity for specific measures, including professional development initiatives, institutional policy modifications, and resource distribution, to improve teachers' ability to combat childhood obesity. Policymakers ought to incorporate comprehensive school health initiatives into the curriculum, prioritizing physical exercise and nutritious food.
Authors
- Princess Ruhama Acheampong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3161-6487)
- Nadia Tagoe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3229-8353)
- Catherine Kayitesi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1404-590X)
Institutions
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1724617
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00