Agartha Ohemeng
Biographic Data
| ID | 7745257 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Agartha Ohemeng |
| GIVEN NAMES | Agartha |
| FAMILY NAME | Ohemeng |
| SIGNATURE | OHEMENG A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ghana |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7986-1350 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Development and psychometric validation of a questionnaire assessing perception and acceptance of micronutrient-fortified bouillon cubes among non-index household members aged ≥ 15 years in northern G…
Micronutrient deficiencies remain a major public health issue in West Africa, contributing to anaemia, impaired cognitive development, and increased infection risk. Bouillon cubes, widely consumed in the region, offer a culturally appropriate means of micronutrient delivery. However, no validated instrument exists to assess the psychosocial and behavioural factors influencing household acceptance of fortified bouillon cubes. This study aimed to d…
Weight perception and risk of non-communicable diseases among women
Objective measures of overweight/obesity have shown consistent association with other key non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as type II diabetes and hypertension, but there is a gap in knowledge about the role of how people’s perceived weight in the aetiology of these diseases, especially in the African context. This study investigated the relationship between weight perception and NCD risk factors among women living in an urban setting in Gha…
Dietary practices of adolescents during Covid-19 and the perceived effect of the pandemic on nutrition-related behaviours
Our study found that food consumption among adolescents in Accra did not vary much with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the observed high intake of SSBs coupled with reduced physical activity levels call for concerted efforts from various stakeholders to address these habits to avoid an even faster increasing rate of obesity
Knowledge and nutrition-related practices among caregivers of adolescents with sickle cell disease in the Greater Accra region of Ghana
Our study findings indicate that it is important to incorporate appropriate nutrition education messages for caregivers as part of a holistic management of SCD
Sources of nutrition information and level of nutrition knowledge among young adults in the Accra metropolis
Online resources serve as a very common source of nutrition information for young adults. Thus, healthcare professionals may need to adopt this as a useful channel to circulate trustworthy nutrition information to this age group
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Sources of nutrition information and level of nutrition knowledge among young adults in the Accra metropolis
Online resources serve as a very common source of nutrition information for young adults. Thus, healthcare professionals may need to adopt this as a useful channel to circulate trustworthy nutrition information to this age group
Knowledge and nutrition-related practices among caregivers of adolescents with sickle cell disease in the Greater Accra region of Ghana
Our study findings indicate that it is important to incorporate appropriate nutrition education messages for caregivers as part of a holistic management of SCD
Weight perception and risk of non-communicable diseases among women
Objective measures of overweight/obesity have shown consistent association with other key non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as type II diabetes and hypertension, but there is a gap in knowledge about the role of how people’s perceived weight in the aetiology of these diseases, especially in the African context. This study investigated the relationship between weight perception and NCD risk factors among women living in an urban setting in Gha…
Dietary practices of adolescents during Covid-19 and the perceived effect of the pandemic on nutrition-related behaviours
Our study found that food consumption among adolescents in Accra did not vary much with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the observed high intake of SSBs coupled with reduced physical activity levels call for concerted efforts from various stakeholders to address these habits to avoid an even faster increasing rate of obesity
Development and psychometric validation of a questionnaire assessing perception and acceptance of micronutrient-fortified bouillon cubes among non-index household members aged ≥ 15 years in northern G…
Micronutrient deficiencies remain a major public health issue in West Africa, contributing to anaemia, impaired cognitive development, and increased infection risk. Bouillon cubes, widely consumed in the region, offer a culturally appropriate means of micronutrient delivery. However, no validated instrument exists to assess the psychosocial and behavioural factors influencing household acceptance of fortified bouillon cubes. This study aimed to d…
Biostatistics (4 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Cross-sectional study (2 works) · Disease (2 works)