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Abalem Juliana

Publications (3)

Influence of Culture on Obesity and Overweight among Ghanaian Adults

Osei Jonathan K., Brobbey Emmanuel O., Abalem Juliana, Panti Jesus S. & Appiah Nathaniel O. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Objectives: This study investigates the influence of culture on obesity and overweight among Ghanaian adults, aiming to identify key cultural practices that contribute to these health issues. Study Design: A descriptive survey research design was used to explore the relationship...

Open access Research Article

Socio-economic Factors as Correlates of Meal Skipping and Poor Eating Habits among Ghanaian Adolescents

Osei Jonathan K., Brobbey Emmanuel O., Appiah Nathaniel O., Panti Jesus S. & Abalem Juliana · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between socio-economic factors, meal skipping, and poor eating habits among Ghanaian adolescents, with a focus on identifying the prevalence of these behaviors and their underlying determinants. Study Design: A descriptive re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2024/v3i4214

Effects of Teenage Pregnancies on Child Malnutrition in Low and Middle-income Countries

Osei Jonathan K., Okoye Chinelo U., Ajaero Ugochi C., Brobbey Emmanuel O., Abalem Juliana, Abdulwahab Dhikrahllah A., Akindele Folasade D. & Nwachukwu Uju B. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Background: Teenage pregnancy is a major public health concern, especially in low- and middle-income countries, due to various social, economic and cultural influences on teenage girls. These pregnancies prove to have negative long-term effects on the health status of both the mo...

Open access Research Article