Body size estimation and weight management practices in urban poor communities in Ghana: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: Body size perception is a pertinent issue globally due to its implications for weight mana- gement. This study examined the influence of body size estimation on weight management behaviours in urban poor areas of Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used to collect data among...
Main Authors: | Grace Agyemang FREMPONG, John K. ANARFI, Delali Margaret BADASU, Samuel Nii Ardey CODJOE |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Edizioni FS
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Health and Social Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://journalhss.com/wp-content/uploads/jhss_559-572.pdf |
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