A multivariate decomposition analysis of drivers of overweight and obesity among Ghanaian women
Our findings reveal that socio-demographic changes in society, beyond individual behavioural factors, drive the rising overweight and obesity prevalence among Ghanaian women of childbearing age. These findings highlight the dynamic factors influencing weight outcomes and the need for tailored strategies addressing the diverse and evolving determinants of overweight and obesity in Ghanaian women.
Authors
- Robert Akparibo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3751-2432)
- Isaac Boadu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2703-7391)
- Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8942-0460)
- Maxwell Bisala Konlan
- Laura Ann Gray
- Joseph Prince Mensah
- Richmond Aryeetey
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- University of Sheffield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Communications Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-026-01391-2
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Wellcome Trust
- University of Ghana