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2000
Volume 21, Issue 5
  • ISSN: 1573-4013
  • E-ISSN: 2212-3881

Abstract

Objective

The utilization of dietary supplements has spiked in Sub-Saharan Africa despite no statistical evidence of their safety and effectiveness in disease protection, prevention and promotion. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence rate of the utilization of dietary supplements among female adults in Accra, Ghana.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was carried out with a sample size of 392 female adults in Accra, Ghana. Participants completed a valid and reliable online questionnaire (Cronbach's alpha = 0.776 and valid at 2-tailed significant value). Pie Chart and Chi-square analyses were used to determine the significant difference between variables.

Results

According to the study findings, 84% of female adults in Accra, Ghana, take some form of dietary supplements. 91% of female adults between the ages of 21-40 years old in Accra, Ghana, consume vitamins as a form of dietary supplement. In addition, there is a statistically significant association between age and the utilization of dietary supplements. Younger female adults utilize dietary supplements more than older female adults.

Conclusion

Health promotion and education are needed to provide knowledge and awareness on dietary supplements to ensure the safety and efficacy of dietary supplement consumption.

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