ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026
Factors Influencing Water and Sweet Beverage Purchasing Decisions and Behaviours Among Low-Income Households in Four Peri-Urban Communities in Accra: An Exploratory Study.
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- Predictors and Prevalence of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Consumption Among Health Care Professionals in Tamale, Ghana.Public health challenges · 2026Article
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backgroundIn May 2023, Ghana implemented a 20% ad valorem tax on bottled water and sweet beverages (SBs), replacing a 17.5% tax; sachet water remained untaxed. The effect on low-income consumers' purchasing decisions and consumption patterns remains poorly understood.
objectiveWe aimed to explore factors influencing water and SB purchasing behaviours among low-income households in four peri-urban Accra communities.
methodsThis study employed a convergent parallel mixed-methods design. Four focus group discussions (
resultsOf 43 participants, 67% were female and 65% had junior high school education. Water insecurity was common (60%), and sachet water was the main drinking source (77%). SB purchasing was driven by taste and convenience, while sachet water choices were linked to perceived safety, price, and availability. Tax awareness was moderate (56%); many perceived bottled water taxation as unfair and reported intentions to switch to cheaper local alternatives.
conclusionsLimited tax awareness and perceived inequities suggest the need for policy refinements to better align fiscal measures with public health objectives.
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