Int J Health Policy Manag December 2021 PMID 33619936

Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya.

Andrew Booth, Amy Barnes, Amos Laar, Robert Akparibo, Fiona Graham, Kristin Bash, Gershim Asiki, Michelle Holdsworth

Mentions

17
Peak: 11 in Feb 2021
across 2 sources since Feb 2021

Extended reach

37,234
potential audience

Total likes

39

Video views

1,985

Mentions per month

Feb 2021 – Sep 2023

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Comments demonstrate a high level of interest by mentioning key policy factors such as government capacity, stakeholder relationships, and social drivers, often using enthusiastic words like 'biggest' and 'probably the biggest' to emphasize the importance. Engagement is reflected in references to specific policy areas and research processes, showing meaningful participation, while the tone suggests these discussions could influence future policy considerations, indicating a high potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of policy action within African urban food systems, showing general support for the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Social discussions display high curiosity, with many references to the extensive research effort and critical factors influencing policy success.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively reference specific policy areas like trade regulation and stakeholder relationships, indicating moderate but involved engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight the potential for significant influence on food policies and health outcomes, emphasizing the importance of localized approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • Urbanization and changing food environments in Africa are driving an increase in obesity and nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases (NRNCDs), but policy responses have been limited and often influenced by high-income country models.
  • A realist synthesis of five key policy areas—such as regulating trade, marketing, labeling, food composition standards, and school food policies—was conducted using case studies from Ghana and Kenya to understand how these policies function within complex interconnected pathways.
  • Successful policy implementation depends on factors like coherent laws, government capacity, stakeholder relationships, existing social and economic contexts, and increasing consumer demand for convenience and healthy diets, all influenced by local demographic and sociocultural drivers.

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Andrew Booth
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Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya https://t.co/H4tYnareai Three collaborating countries, five mega PTs plus capacity building - probably the biggest realist synthesis I have ever TACLED!

Feb 12, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 2,998 followers View post →
MPH online at ScHARR
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ScHARRpubhealth: New paper: Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya https://t.co/NveRS5PWR5 from @ProfMHoldsworth @alaar @AndrewB007h @RobertAkparibo and team

Feb 12, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 174 followers View post →
Phillip Baker
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@IJHPM @JLacyNichols @whanbam1 @LabonteRonald Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya by @AndrewB007h Amy Barnes @alaar @RobertAkparibo @fee_graham @kristinbash @gershim_asiki @ProfMHoldsworth https://t.co/xbPEvZtwow

Nov 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,770 followers View post →
ScHARR Public Health
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New paper: Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya https://t.co/VyT2fMeYMG from @ProfMHoldsworth @alaar @AndrewB007h @RobertAkparibo and team

Feb 12, 2021 · 1 like · 4,391 followers View post →
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Sep 3, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,012 followers View post →
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Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya https://t.co/s77XwBokqI

Feb 9, 2021 · 1 like · 2,012 followers View post →

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Andrew Booth
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IJHPM
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Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy #FoodConsumption: A Realist Synthesis in #Ghana and #Kenya https://t.co/1hdGTQIXHY https://t.co/cWF8SKL6VG #Africa #FoodEnvironments #FoodPolicy #RealistReview #IJHPM #HealthPolicy @UniofNewcastle @aphrc https://t.co/fPvVidITvk

Sep 3, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,012 followers View post →
Amos Laar
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RT @PhilBakerNZ: @IJHPM @JLacyNichols @whanbam1 @LabonteRonald Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Cons…

Nov 23, 2021 · 1 share · 1,472 followers View post →
Phillip Baker
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@IJHPM @JLacyNichols @whanbam1 @LabonteRonald Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya by @AndrewB007h Amy Barnes @alaar @RobertAkparibo @fee_graham @kristinbash @gershim_asiki @ProfMHoldsworth https://t.co/xbPEvZtwow

Nov 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,770 followers View post →
MEALS4NCDs & Food Environment Research Network
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RT @MPHOnlineScHARR: ScHARRpubhealth: New paper: Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Rea…

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Amos Laar
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RT @MPHOnlineScHARR: ScHARRpubhealth: New paper: Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Rea…

Feb 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,472 followers View post →
Andrew Booth
@AndrewB007h · X

RT @MPHOnlineScHARR: ScHARRpubhealth: New paper: Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Rea…

Feb 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,998 followers View post →
The Drivers of Food Choice Program
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MPH online at ScHARR
@MPHOnlineScHARR · X

ScHARRpubhealth: New paper: Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya https://t.co/NveRS5PWR5 from @ProfMHoldsworth @alaar @AndrewB007h @RobertAkparibo and team

Feb 12, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 174 followers View post →
MPH online at ScHARR
@MPHOnlineScHARR · X

ScHARRpubhealth: RT @AndrewB007h: Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya https://t.co/eOgTqlIBUp Three collaborating countries, five mega PTs plus capacity building - probably the biggest reali…

Feb 12, 2021 · 174 followers View post →
ScHARR Public Health
@ScHARRpubhealth · X

New paper: Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya https://t.co/VyT2fMeYMG from @ProfMHoldsworth @alaar @AndrewB007h @RobertAkparibo and team

Feb 12, 2021 · 1 like · 4,391 followers View post →
ScHARR Public Health
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RT @AndrewB007h: Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Keny…

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Katarzyna Karolina Machaczek
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Andrew Booth
@AndrewB007h · X

Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya https://t.co/H4tYnareai Three collaborating countries, five mega PTs plus capacity building - probably the biggest realist synthesis I have ever TACLED!

Feb 12, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 2,998 followers View post →
IJHPM
@IJHPM · X

Policy Action Within Urban African Food Systems to Promote Healthy Food Consumption: A Realist Synthesis in Ghana and Kenya https://t.co/s77XwBokqI

Feb 9, 2021 · 1 like · 2,012 followers View post →