ArticlePloS one2022
Barriers and facilitators of weight management: Perspectives of the urban poor in Accra, Ghana.
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- Barriers and facilitators to the adoption of healthy lifestyles for cardiovascular disease prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa: a mixed method systematic review of evidence.Systematic reviews · 2026Pooled it
- Associations of lifestyle factors and stress levels on abnormal body weight among Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors in Ga Mashie, Accra, Ghana: a cross-sectional CARE Diabetes community-based survey.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Living with technological challenges: does socioeconomic status affect people's health?BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundObesity is rising in sub-Saharan Africa and globally, and is a highly significant public health problem that needs urgent attention. To reduce the obesity prevalence levels and associated challenges, public health interventions highlight healthy eating and increased physical activity, which are key elements for weight management.
aimThis study explored perceived factors that hinder or facilitate weight management in an urban poor context in Accra, Ghana.
methodsA cross-sectional qualitative data was obtained from eight focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted among community members. The FGDs were audio recorded, transcribed, and analysed using thematic analysis.
resultsThe findings indicate that weight management is mainly inhibited by the perception that healthy foods are expensive and not satisfying, laziness, lack of time to engage in physical activity, and social representation of being fat or slim. On the contrary, personal decision to manage weight and social support facilitated engagement in weight management.
conclusionThe findings indicate that weight management is influenced by individual, community, and structural factors. These findings have programmatic implications in terms of health education strategies and messaging.
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