Urban physical food environments drive dietary behaviours in Ghana and Kenya: A photovoice study
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: We identified factors in the physical food environment that influence dietary behaviours among low-income dwellers in three African cities (Nairobi, Accra, Ho). We used Photovoice with 142 males/females (≥13 years). In the neighbourhood environment, poor hygiene, environmental sanitation, food contamination and adulteration were key concerns. Economic access was perceived as a major barrier to accessing nutritionally safe and healthy foods. Home gardening supplemented household nutritional needs, particularly in Nairobi. Policies to enhance food safety in neighbourhood environments are required. Home gardening, food pricing policies and social protection schemes could reduce financial barriers to safe and healthy diets.
Source: Health & Place
Authors: Rebecca Pradeilles, Ana Irache, Milkah N. Wanjohi, Michelle Holdsworth, Amos Laar, Francis Zotor, Akua Tandoh, Senam Klomegah, Fiona Graham, Stella K. Muthuri, Elizabeth W. Kimani-Murage, Nathaniel Coleman, Mark A. Green, Hibbah Araba Osei-Kwasi, Marco Bohr, Emily K. Rousham, Gershim Asiki, Robert Akparibo, Kobby Mensah, Richmond Aryeetey, Nicolas Bricas, Paula Griffiths
Institutions: Loughborough University, University of Warwick, African Population and Health Research Center, Université de Montpellier, Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems: social and nutritional sciences, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Nutrition et Alimentation des Populations aux Suds, University of Ghana, University of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Newcastle Australia, Newcastle University, University of Liverpool, University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,889
Funders: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, University of South Carolina, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Directorate for Biological Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Arts and Humanities Research Council, Medical Research Council, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, Natural Environment Research Council
OpenAlex ID: W3188040031