Household air pollution exposure and prevalence of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes among mothers in Ghana: Evidence from the 2022 Demographic Health Survey

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2026

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Authors: Michael Matey Mensah, Sampson Opoku, Promise Emmanuel Sefogah, Felix Aninagyei
DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.70819
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between household air pollution (HAP) exposure and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes among mothers in Ghana using evidence from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey. METHODS: A retrospective secondary analysis was conducted using data from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS). The study included women aged 15-49 years with a recent pregnancy outcome. HAP exposure was proxied using unclean cooking fuel. Outcomes assessed were maternal anemia (hemoglobin

Fields of Study & Subjects

Energy and Environment Impacts Global Maternal and Child Health Air Quality and Health Impacts

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume
174
Issue
1
Pages
405–415
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN