Marion Macortho Maltina Sesay

Assessment of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Pregnant Adolescent Girls in Three Districts in Sierra Leone

Marion Macortho Maltina Sesay, Rebecca Sombo Luseni-Kargbo & Marian Adama Amara · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health issue that affects both developed and developing countries, including Sierra Leone. Adolescent girls in Sierra Leone face distinct nutritional challenges that are sometimes exacerbated by socio-economic factors such as po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7894

Factors Associated with Recommended Nutritional Practices among Pregnant and Lactating Women in Rural Communities of Moyamba District, Sierra Leone

Sylvia Kercher Bangura & Marion Macortho Maltina Sesay · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Background: Maternal malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in Sierra Leone, particularly in rural communities where poverty, food insecurity, and inadequate access to health services negatively affect maternal dietary practices and health outcomes. Aim: This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9911