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However, very few studies have explored the association between IDA and cognitive function among Ghanaians. We assessed the association between IDA and cognitive function among adolescents in the Ashanti region, Ghana.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional study involved 250 adolescents from Kumasi, Ghana. Sociodemographic and dietary data were obtained using a well-structured questionnaire. Blood samples were drawn for estimation of ferritin and complete blood count. The Test of Non-verbal Intelligence (TONI-4) was used to assess cognitive function. Binary logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of cognitive function.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The prevalence of IDA was 30.4%, which was higher among adolescents with poor cognitive performance test scores (CPTS) (71%). Being female [aOR\u2009=\u20090.32, 95% CI (0.10\u20130.99),\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.0480)], father having junior high education [aOR\u2009=\u20090.08, 95% CI (0.02\u20130.45),\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.0040)], being in a category B school [aOR\u2009=\u20090.26, 95% CI (0.09\u20130.81),\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.0200)] and C [aOR\u2009=\u20090.08, 95% CI (0.02\u20130.40),\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.0020)] and non-fruit consumption [aOR\u2009=\u20090.18, 95% CI (0.06\u20130.52),\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.0010)], were significantly associated with lower likelihood of having very good cognitive function. 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