Piloting Strategies to Reduce Anemia Among Women in the Fishing Industry in Ghana
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Key Information
More than a third of all women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa are anemic. Women from low-income communities involved in fish-smoking may be at increased risk because of inadequate diets, exposure to infectious pathogens, as well as particulate matter and other pollutants through smoke. Researchers are piloting three strategies to reduce anemia in fish-processing communities in Ghana: promoting anemia reducing lifestyle changes, improving market competitiveness and incomes, and introducing enhanced fish smoking technology and practices. This project aims to evaluate the feasibility and scalability of the programs, and to inform the design of a full randomized evaluation in the future.
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
Sub-Saharan Africa
Ghana
Activity URL
Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
2017 - 2019
Partner(s)
SNV Netherlands Development Organization, VOTO Mobile
Ministry Affiliation
UnknownFunder(s)
University of Ghana; University of Michigan
COVID-19 Response
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Education areas
Other skills
- Financial literacy
- Life skills/sexuality education
- Vocational training
Cross-cutting areas
- Economic/livelihoods (including savings/financial inclusion, etc.)
- Mentorship
- Nutrition
- WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene)
Program participants
Target Audience(s)
Other community members - female
Age
Not applicable or unknown
School Enrolment Status
Not applicable or unknown
School Level
Not applicable or unknown
Other populations reached
Not applicable or unknown
Participants include
- Other
Program Approaches Back to Top
Health and childcare services
- Malaria prevention
Learning while working
- Vocational training
Reducing economic barriers
- Financial literacy training
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
Not applicable or unknown
Cross-cutting goals
- Improved financial literacy and savings
- Improved nutrition
- More equal power in relationships
- More equitable gender attitudes and norms