The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among market women in Kaneshie, Accra-Ghana

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common chronic condition that has become an important public health concern and considered a worldwide epidemic. MetS predisposes individuals to risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and coronary artery disease. The incidence of MetS could be remedied with education and lifestyle modification.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Gloria Achempim-Ansong
Amme Mardulate Tshabalala

Author Details

Gloria Achempim-Ansong, SN - Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana; Amme Mardulate Tshabalala, PhD, MPH, PHCN, RM, RN - Department of Nursing Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, South Africa

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Metabolic Syndrome, Market Women, Prevalence

Recommended Citation

Achempim-Ansong, Gloria and Tshabalala, Amme Mardulate, "The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among market women in Kaneshie, Accra-Ghana" (2019). Convention. 97.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/97

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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