Jacob Setorglo
Biographic Data
| ID | 7556331 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jacob Setorglo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jacob |
| FAMILY NAME | Setorglo |
| SIGNATURE | SETORGLO J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Coast |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2691-1764 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Associations between iron status and psychosocial wellbeing among pregnant women in Cape Coast, Ghana
Objective: To determine the associations among iron status, depressive/anxiety symptoms, and quality of life (QoL) throughout pregnancy. Design: This longitudinal study recruited participants in their 1 st trimester ( nd (n=71) and 3 rd (n=71) trimesters. Sociodemographic, food security, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and QoL questions were collected. Hemoglobin (Hb), ferritin (Ft), and transferrin saturation (TSAT) were determined. Women were cat…
High levels of depressive symptoms and low quality of life are reported during pregnancy in Cape Coast, Ghana; a longitudinal study
In this population of Ghanaian women, the levels of depressive symptoms and low QoL observed across pregnancy should be recognized as major public health problems and efforts to address these should be put in place. Addressing food insecurity may be a major step to solve not only the physical needs of the pregnant woman but also the psychological needs
Overnutrition and associated factors among adults aged 20 years and above in fishing communities in the urban Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Objective The study aimed to highlight the determinants of overnutrition (overweight plus obesity) in fishing communities and establish if these were the same as reported elsewhere in Ghana. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting The study was conducted in Idun, Ola and Duakor fishing communities in Cape Coast, Ghana. Subjects Adults ( n 252) aged 20 to 50 years. Results Results showed that 32 % of participants were overweight/obese (BMI ≥ 25·0 kg…
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Overnutrition and associated factors among adults aged 20 years and above in fishing communities in the urban Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Objective The study aimed to highlight the determinants of overnutrition (overweight plus obesity) in fishing communities and establish if these were the same as reported elsewhere in Ghana. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting The study was conducted in Idun, Ola and Duakor fishing communities in Cape Coast, Ghana. Subjects Adults ( n 252) aged 20 to 50 years. Results Results showed that 32 % of participants were overweight/obese (BMI ≥ 25·0 kg…
High levels of depressive symptoms and low quality of life are reported during pregnancy in Cape Coast, Ghana; a longitudinal study
In this population of Ghanaian women, the levels of depressive symptoms and low QoL observed across pregnancy should be recognized as major public health problems and efforts to address these should be put in place. Addressing food insecurity may be a major step to solve not only the physical needs of the pregnant woman but also the psychological needs
Associations between iron status and psychosocial wellbeing among pregnant women in Cape Coast, Ghana
Objective: To determine the associations among iron status, depressive/anxiety symptoms, and quality of life (QoL) throughout pregnancy. Design: This longitudinal study recruited participants in their 1 st trimester ( nd (n=71) and 3 rd (n=71) trimesters. Sociodemographic, food security, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and QoL questions were collected. Hemoglobin (Hb), ferritin (Ft), and transferrin saturation (TSAT) were determined. Women were cat…
Environmental health (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychosocial (2 works) · Anxiety (1 works) · Beck Anxiety Inventory (1 works)