Integration of Nutrition Counseling into Primary Healthcare Services in Rural Ghana: Acceptability and Adoption Study

Rural populations in Ghana often face challenges accessing adequate nutrition due to limited healthcare resources. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a pre-post intervention design with qualitative interviews (n=30) to gauge acceptance and quantitative surveys (n=150) to measure adoption rates. Nutrition counseling sessions were well-received by participants, with an acceptability score of 87% on a 10-point Likert scale. Adoption was higher among women aged 25-45 years, constituting 60% of respondents. The integration strategy showed promising results in enhancing nutritional knowledge and practices among rural populations. Further studies should explore the sustainability of this intervention model across different regions in Ghana.