Adequate maternal nutrition is essential for the health and well-being of both the mother and the developing fetus. However, poor dietary diversity and malnutrition remain important nutritional challenges among pregnant women, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i10920
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...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9911
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...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7894
Background: Maternal malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it contributes significantly to adverse maternal and child health outcomes. In Sierra Leone, especially in rural districts such...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7890
Background: In Mali, rapid urbanization has led to increasing food security challenges, but research on urban dietary patterns is limited. The objective of this analysis is to assess food security, dietary diversity and the associated socio-demographic determinants of Bamako hous...
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