Stakeholder Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators on the Implementation of the 1000 Days Plus Nutrition Policy Activities in Ghana

Bibliographic Data

ID15504988
AuthorsAnne Galaurchi (University Medical Center Groningen, corresponding author), Samuel Chatio (0000-0001-9998-748X, Navrongo Health Research Centre), Paula Beeri (Navrongo Health Research Centre), Abraham Oduro (0000-0002-4191-7419, Navrongo Health Research Centre), Winfred Ofosu (Ghana Health Service), Mark A Hanson (0000-0002-6907-613X, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust), Mark Hanson (0000-0002-8403-6275, Institute of Developmental Sciences and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton, Southampton SO17 1 BJ, UK), Marie-Louise Newell (0000-0002-1074-7699, University of Southampton), Shane A Norri (0000-0001-7124-3788, South African Medical Research Council), Kate Ward (0000-0003-1422-7938, University of the Witwatersrand), Kate A Ward (0000-0001-7034-6750, South African Medical Research Council), Engelbert A Nonterah (0000-0001-8491-6478, Utrecht University), Regien Biesma (0000-0002-5532-0242, University Medical Center Groningen)
Year2021
Volume18
Issue10
Pages5317-5317
Publication date2021-05-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph18105317
PMID34067735
OpenAlexW3163092288
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited20

Optimizing nutrition in the preconception and 1000 days periods have long-term benefits such as higher economic productivity, reduced risk of related non-communicable diseases and increased health and well-being. Despite Ghana's recent progress in reducing malnutrition, the situation is far from optimal. This qualitative study analyzed the maternal and child health nutrition policy framework in Ghana to identify the current barriers and facilitators to the implementation of nutrition policies and programs relating to the first 1000 days plus. Data analyzed included in-depth interviews and focus group discussions conducted in Ghana between March and April 2019. Participants were composed of experts from government agencies, civil society organizations, community-based organizations and international partners at national and subnational levels. Seven critical areas were identified: planning policy implementation, resources, leadership and stakeholders' engagement, implementation guidance and ongoing communication, organizational culture, accountability and governance and coverage. The study showed that, to eradicate malnutrition in Ghana, priorities of individual stakeholders have to be merged and aligned into a single 1000 days plus nutrition policy framework. Furthermore, this study may support stakeholders in implementing successfully the 1000 days plus nutrition policy activities in Ghana

Business · Environmental health · Political science · Public relations · Stakeholder · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Medicine · Nursing · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare