Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Colin J. Orr, Victor Ritter, Tumaini R. Coker, Eliana M. Perrin, Kori B. Flower
Summary: This study examined the impact of food insecurity on infant and maternal health outcomes. The results showed that food insecurity was associated with lower weight-for-length scores in male infants compared to female infants. It was also associated with lower ferritin concentrations in infants and higher rates of maternal depression.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Takele Gezahegn Demie, Getachew Tilahun Gessese
Summary: This study investigated the food insecurity and hunger status among households in Debre Berhan town, Ethiopia. The results showed that 32.4% of households experienced food insecurity, with 10.3%, 18.8%, and 3.2% classified as mild, moderate, and severe food insecurity, respectively. Additionally, 3.2% of households experienced hunger. The main factors associated with household food insecurity were the husband or male cohabitant's occupation and the literacy of the wife or female cohabitant.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Lendie Follett, Andrew Bryant, Daniel Beck, Sarai Rice
Summary: Approximately one out of ten households in the U.S. experienced food insecurity in 2019, with food pantries playing an important role in providing assistance. The Des Moines Area Religious Council implemented a Nutritional-Score program to encourage healthier choices among clients.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kaitlyn Harper, Laura E. Caulfield, Stacy V. Lu, Kristin Mmari, Susan M. Gross
Summary: This study found no significant differences in overall diet quality or components between adolescents with food security and those with food insecurity, except for seafood and plant proteins. Adolescents' dietary choices are influenced by their parents, home food environment, and workplace environments. Programs and policies aimed at improving healthy food access may positively impact adolescent food security and diet quality.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yitbarek Kidane Woldetensay, Tefera Belachew, Shibani Ghosh, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Hans Konrad Biesalski, Veronika Scherbaum
Summary: This study explored the longitudinal relationship of maternal depressive symptoms and other psychosocial factors with infant feeding practices (IFPs) in rural Ethiopia. The results indicated that postnatal depressive symptoms and intimate partner violence were associated with lower scores on the IFP index, while better maternal social support and active social participation were associated with higher scores. However, household food insecurity, severe food insecurity, and infant morbidity episodes were unexpectedly associated with higher scores on the IFP index.
INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elena Carrillo-Alvarez
Summary: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in food and nutrition insecurity in high-income countries, but its recognition in Europe is still developing. The prevalence ranges between 5% and 20% in the general population and is above 70% among food aid users. Current strategies are not successful in addressing the structural drivers of food and nutrition insecurity and ensuring diet quality.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chernet Worku
Summary: Food security is crucial and dependent on various factors such as agricultural production, food import, employment in the food industry, public policies, and household food security. Adequate food supply is essential for everyone, as long-term food scarcity can lead to hunger and starvation. Strategies to improve food security include small-scale irrigation schemes. A study of 400 rural households found that age, family size, market information, product price, non-farm income, irrigation participation, and education significantly impact food security. Governments and stakeholders should collaborate to disseminate irrigation industry data, enhance agricultural production, improve irrigation facilities, and provide training to extension agents to increase food security levels.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Alan J. McMichael, Bernadette McGuinness, Jinkook Lee, Hoang Van Minh, Jayne Woodside, Claire T. McEvoy
Summary: Food insecurity has been linked to increased likelihood of depressive symptoms and poorer global cognition. However, due to substantial heterogeneity in study populations and measurements, comparisons between studies are difficult. Further research is needed to determine if interventions to alleviate food insecurity can benefit brain health in vulnerable populations.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nicole Reeder, Terezie Tolar-Peterson, R. Hartford Bailey, Wen-Hsing Cheng, Marion W. Jr Jr Evans
Summary: A growing body of evidence suggests that food insecurity is associated with adverse mental health outcomes. This study examined the relationship between food insecurity and depression using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The results showed that food security status was significantly associated with various demographic factors and that adults with very low food security had a significantly greater odds of depression. These findings highlight the importance of addressing both food access and mental health in US adults.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yenesew Fentahun Gebrie
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of household food insecurity in the given district was 59%. Households headed by males, owning farmland, having fertile soil, and receiving agricultural training were less likely to experience food insecurity, while households with large family sizes, small farmland sizes, and few tropical livestock units were more likely to be food insecure.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kartik K. Venkatesh, Daniel M. Walker, Lynn M. Yee, Jiqiang Wu, Jennifer Garner, Becky Mcneil, David M. Haas, Brian Mercer, Uma M. Reddy, Robert Silver, Ronald Wapner, George Saade, Samuel Parry, Hyagriv Simhan, Karen Lindsay, William A. Grobman
Summary: This study found that nulliparous pregnant individuals living in a food desert were more likely to experience poorer periconceptional diet quality compared with those who did not live in a food desert.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Barbara A. Laraia, Ryan Gamba, Carina Saraiva, Melanie S. Dove, Kristen Marchi, Paula Braveman
Summary: Food insecurity was found to be common among low- and lower-income pregnant women in California, with 23.4% experiencing food insecurity and an additional 11.5% being marginally secure. Various severe maternal hardships were associated with different levels of food security status, with each additional hardship during pregnancy increasing the risk of reporting marginal, low, and very low food security. Services for pregnant women should address a wide range of social needs, including food insecurity, to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Temesgen Mohammed Toma, Kassahun Tamene Andargie, Rahel Abera Alula, Bahiru Mulatu Kebede, Mintesinot Melka Gujo
Summary: BackgroundHousehold food insecurity is a major public health problem in Ethiopia, and this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors in the South Ari district. The findings showed that a significant proportion of households were food insecure in this district, and factors such as larger family size, high and medium dependency ratio, poor wealth index, not using agricultural extension service, and non-beneficiary of productive safety net program were significantly associated with household food insecurity.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shailesh Chandra, Ramavattula Thirumaleswara Naik, Jose Torres-Aguilera
Summary: Food security is closely related to health and well-being. This study analyzes data from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey to investigate the status quo of food insecurity among people residing close to transit in the United States. The findings indicate that food insecurity increases for individuals under 65 years of age, with income below the national median, or with educational attainment below a bachelor's degree, particularly for those living in large central metro counties in the Northeastern, Southern, and Western states. Additionally, there is a significant association between food insecurity and the use of food stamps or SNAP among respondents living close to transit. Recommendations include implementing policies to reduce the cost of living near transit in order to alleviate food insecurity.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Matthew Lai, Anna Rangan, Amanda Grech
Summary: Despite sufficient food production, food insecurity continues to increase in developed countries. This scoping review focuses on Australia and identifies barriers to and enablers of harnessing food waste to address food insecurity. The findings highlight the need for policy advancements, including improving partnerships and subsidies, involving nutrition experts, and initiating interventions and campaigns aligned with personal values.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mehretu Belayneh, Eskindir Loha, Bernt Lindtjorn
Summary: This study in drought-prone areas of Sidama, Ethiopia, found seasonal patterns of household food insecurity, dietary diversity, and household characteristics influencing wasting and stunting among children. Severe food insecurity was higher in the pre-harvest season, while stunting showed seasonal variations with higher prevalence in December. Household characteristics like poverty level, education, occupation, and food insecurity were associated with subsequent wasting and stunting.
ECOLOGY OF FOOD AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Bernt Lindtjorn
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hiwot Hailu Amare, Bernt Lindtjorn
Summary: The study highlights the prevalence and risk factors of concurrent anemia and stunting among schoolchildren in southern Ethiopia, showing a moderate public health problem with various risk factors such as increasing age, poor hygiene practices, parasitic infections, and sanitation. It suggests that educating children on personal hygiene and providing safe drinking water could help reduce the burden of concurrent anemia and stunting in schoolchildren in rural areas of southern Ethiopia.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hiwot Abera Areru, Mesay Hailu Dangisso, Bernt Lindtjorn
Summary: This study aimed to assess health service utilisation and disease patterns in southern Ethiopia. The results showed a low utilisation rate, especially among rural residents, men, children, and the elderly. Febrile illnesses were among the most commonly diagnosed diseases.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Taye Gari, Tarekegn Solomon, Bernt Lindtjorn
Summary: This study revealed that households living closer to potential mosquito breeding sites, age group under 15 years, less educated household heads, and thatch/leaf roof housing were risk factors for P. vivax infection. The findings can be used to tailor interventions for malaria control by prioritizing those living close to breeding sites, improving bed net use in children under 15, and enhancing housing conditions.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Hiwot Hailu Amare, Bernt Lindtjorn
Summary: This study evaluated the occurrence and risk factors of skin infections among rural schoolchildren in southern Ethiopia by combining both frequentist and Bayesian approaches. Risk factors identified included unclean fingernails, inadequate washing habits, sharing personal items, and living in poor households. Daily washing of legs and feet with soap was found to be a protective factor against skin diseases.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Debritu Nane, Anne Hatloy, Bernt Lindtjorn
Summary: This study assessed the barriers to management of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) among children aged 6 to 59 months in Damot Pulassa, Wolaita, South Ethiopia. The results showed that both maternal-level barriers and service provider-level barriers negatively affected the management of MAM.
FOOD AND NUTRITION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Wondimagegn Paulos Kumma, Bernt Lindtjorn, Eskindir Loha
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence, magnitude, and factors associated with major modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in a rural area of southern Ethiopia. The results showed a high prevalence of major modifiable CVD risk factors in the study area, emphasizing the need for public health measures to prevent and reduce these risk factors.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tsigereda Behailu, Selamawit Mengesha, Bernt Lindtjorn, Ingunn Marie S. Engebretsen
Summary: This study describes the dietary practices, household food insecurity, and nutritional status of young children in Dale district, Sidama region, southern Ethiopia. The findings show that linear growth failure (stunting) is prevalent among young children in the rural Sidama region, and the majority of them are also anaemic. Factors associated with linear growth failure include older age, male sex, lower haemoglobin levels in children, and household food insecurity.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bereket Yohannes Kabalo, Bernt Lindtjorn
Summary: This study conducted in rural Ethiopia for a year found that seasonal household food insecurity was associated with child undernutrition. Participation in a social safety net program and access to protected drinking water enhanced the reduction of child undernutrition. Factors such as absence of a household latrine, lower maternal education level, larger family size, and lack of non-farming income were associated with increased child stunting.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aschenaki Zerihun Kea, Bernt Lindtjorn, Achamyelesh Gebretsadik, Sven Gudmund Hinderaker
Summary: This study aimed to measure maternal mortality, identify risk factors, and analyze district-level variations in Sidama National Regional State, southern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional population-based survey was conducted, and the results showed a high maternal mortality rate in the Sidama region, especially in Aroresa district. Low education level and low midwife to population ratio were identified as significant factors contributing to maternal deaths.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lava Abdullah, Sihaam. S. S. Alsulaiman, Maher Hassan, Hevy. S. S. Ibrahim, Nedal Alshamali, Sindebad Nizami
Summary: Abdominal pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic pregnancies, with less than 1% of all types of ectopic pregnancy. Its importance lies in the high morbidity and mortality rates. This case report describes a shocked patient with acute abdominal pain, who underwent laparotomy and was diagnosed with abdominal pregnancy implanted into the posterior wall of the uterus, followed by appropriate follow-up.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aschenaki Zerihun Kea, Bernt Lindtjorn, Achamyelesh Gebretsadik Tekle, Sven Gudmund Hinderaker
Summary: This study conducted in southern Ethiopia assessed maternal mortality rate and reduction. The results showed significant variations in maternal mortality rate and no reduction in districts far from the regional centre. Thus, interventions tailored to the local context are needed to save mothers and accelerate reductions in maternal mortality rate.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shilimat Ayele, Teklu Wegayehu, Nigatu Eligo, Girum Tamiru, Bernt Lindtjorn, Fekadu Massebo
Summary: This study found that maize pollen has a positive impact on the development, longevity, survival, and infectivity of malaria mosquitoes. This suggests that malaria transmission in maize-growing villages should be closely monitored.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tsigereda B. Kebede, Selamawit Mengesha, Bernt Lindtjorn, Ingunn Marie S. Engebretsen
Summary: This study assessed the nutritional status of mothers in a rural district of southern Ethiopia, focusing on haemoglobin levels and body mass index (BMI) after childbirth. The study found that a significant portion of mothers were anaemic and had a low BMI. Factors such as weight, dietary diversity, secondary school attendance, and household wealth were associated with the mothers' haemoglobin levels and BMI. The findings highlight the need for education and community-based nutrition interventions to improve household food security and the overall nutritional status of mothers.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2022)
