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The research aims to evaluate the impacts of community gardens on food security, public health, and community cohesion in urban Ghana.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Community Gardens in Urban Ghana: Impacts on Food Security, Public Health, and Community Cohesion

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Mixed-methods research shows community gardens improve food security and health in urban populations, indicating beneficial community effects.

The research aims to evaluate the impacts of community gardens on food security, public health, and community cohesion in urban Ghana.
Mixed-methods approach utilizing surveys, focus groups, and observational studies.
Conducted over one year in selected communities.
Data analysis involved descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.
Community gardens significantly increased consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables (p<0.05).
Improved dietary diversity and reduced reliance on processed foods reported.
Support from local governments for infrastructure and educational programs is recommended.

Boampongwa et al. (2009) studied this question.

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Mixed-methods research shows community gardens improve food security and health in urban populations, indicating beneficial community effects.