Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

View Issue TOC

Nutrition Interventions in Northern Ghanaian Schools: A School-Based Programme for Adolescent Boys' Health Enhancement

Idahosa Ogunbiyi, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) Olamilekan Idowu, University of Calabar Taiwo Agboola, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Bamidele Adekanye, Department of Clinical Research, University of Calabar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18905034
Published: September 3, 2010

Abstract

Nutrition deficiencies are prevalent among adolescent boys in Northern Ghanaian schools, leading to poor health outcomes such as stunted growth and increased susceptibility to infectious diseases. The study will employ a mixed-methods approach, including baseline assessments of nutritional status through anthropometric measurements (e.g., height-for-age Z-score) among the target population, followed by a six-month intervention period involving nutrition education sessions and provision of fortified foods. Data collection will be supplemented by qualitative interviews to gather insights on participant experiences and perceptions. Anthropometric data indicate that baseline mean heights-for-age Z-scores were significantly below normal (<-1 SD), suggesting widespread stunting among adolescent boys in the study area. Participants reported increased awareness of healthy eating practices after intervention sessions, with a notable increase (p<0.05) in consumption of fruits and vegetables compared to pre-intervention levels. The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive nutrition education programmes tailored to adolescents' dietary habits and preferences within school settings. Schools should establish regular monitoring systems for student nutritional status, collaborate with local health authorities for resource allocation, and integrate evidence-based nutrition interventions into existing curricula. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

How to Cite

Idahosa Ogunbiyi, Olamilekan Idowu, Taiwo Agboola, Bamidele Adekanye (2010). Nutrition Interventions in Northern Ghanaian Schools: A School-Based Programme for Adolescent Boys' Health Enhancement. African Nursing Education, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18905034

Keywords

African GeographySchool-Based InterventionsAdolescent HealthNutrition EducationMicronutrient SupplementationGrowth MonitoringEpidemiology

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)
Current Journal
African Nursing Education

References