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Food Science & Technology
Koyachew Enkuahone Kassie, Bamlaku Alamirew Alemu
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of the Koga irrigation development project on household food security in Ethiopia. The results show that while irrigation has a positive impact on household annual income, it does not significantly affect household food security. The study also found that increasing income in irrigation agriculture may not necessarily ensure multidimensional household food security.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
He Wen, Xiaona Niu, Lang Hu, Nan Sun, Ran Zhao, Qiuhe Wang, Yan Li
Summary: This study found that increased dietary copper intake is associated with a lower risk of myocardial infarction. This association is particularly significant in elderly-aged women, overweight individuals, smokers, individuals with hypertension, and diabetic patients.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Chiu-Wen Yeh, Yuan-Ting C. Lo, Yi-Chieh Chen, Wei-Chih Chen, Yi-Chen Huang
Summary: This study in Taiwan found that food insecurity among children and adolescents from economically disadvantaged families was associated with lower dietary quality and a higher frequency of unfavorable food consumption, such as fried food and sugar-sweetened beverages. Adolescents who reported food insecurity and financial constraints also had a higher likelihood of poor dietary diversity. Recommendations were made for health policies to include nutrition education to improve the dietary quality of vulnerable children and adolescents.
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Agronomy
Babu Mideksa, Gezahegn Muluken, Ndemo Eric
Summary: Severe erosion in major agricultural sectors and areas of concentrated intense rainfall highlights the need for a more environmentally friendly agricultural model. This research evaluates the impact of soil and water conservation practices on food consumption and intake at the household level. The results show that the adoption of these practices can significantly increase the food consumption score and calorie intake at the household level.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Weidong Zhu, Chunying Wang, Jianping Wu, Shuqiu Chen, Weipu Mao, Yu Chen, Ming Chen
Summary: This study found a negative correlation between dietary copper intake and kidney stone prevalence, suggesting that increasing copper intake may reduce the risk of kidney stones.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Tiatite Noufe
Summary: This study aims to assess the impact of land tenure security on agricultural productivity in Burkina Faso. The results suggest that household land security can improve agricultural productivity. Therefore, it is recommended for authorities to promote comprehensive land policies by recognizing customary institutions for rural land management.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Susan Kisaakye, Nicholas Matovu, David Guwatudde, Richard Kajjura
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of adequate dietary intake among T2DM patients attending health facilities in Kampala is very low, with only a small proportion meeting the criteria. Unmarried individuals, salaried or self-employed individuals had lower dietary intake compared to their counterparts. Patients attending Nsambya hospital diabetes clinic had significantly higher dietary intake compared to those receiving treatment in Lubaga hospital. More efforts are needed to educate patients on better dietary choices aligned with disease management.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
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Economics
Abera Alemu, Zerhun Ganewo
Summary: This study found that formal microcredit has a positive and significant impact on the income of borrowers in rural areas. It suggests that microcredit plays an important role in improving the livelihood of the poor. Therefore, it is necessary to expand financial services to rural households in poverty, with support from microfinance institutions, government, and non-governmental organizations.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2023)
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Pediatrics
Wondwosen Molla, Dirshaye Argaw Adem, Ruth Tilahun, Seid Shumye, Robel Hussen Kabthymer, Daniel Kebede, Nebiyu Mengistu, Getnet Melaku Ayele, Dawit Getachew Assefa
Summary: The study aimed to assess dietary diversity among children aged 6-23 months in Gedieo Zone, Ethiopia. Results showed that only one out of four children met the minimum requirements for dietary diversity. Factors such as age, educational status, number of families, and household wealth index were significantly associated with dietary diversity of children.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yohannes Halefom Gebretsadik, Kahsay Gebru Tesfay
Summary: Weather events in Ethiopia pose a threat to food security. The introduction of weather-index crop insurance (WICI) has had a positive impact on smallholder farmers' multidimensional food security, particularly in availability, access, utilization, and food stability. To further progress in food security, it is recommended to improve access to affordable WICI products for smallholder farmers, establish a comprehensive crop insurance program, and address issues related to weather database and farmers' willingness to pay.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Chanyalew S. Aweke, Jemal Y. Hassen, Muluken G. Wordofa, Dereje K. Moges, Getachew S. Endris, Debbebe T. Rorisa
Summary: The study found that households adopting improved agricultural technologies had higher Food Consumption Score (FCS) and Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS) compared to non-users, indicating better food security. Therefore, promoting improved agricultural technologies in the study area can enhance household food and nutrition security.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH
(2021)
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Thomas Lemma Argaw, Euan Phimister, Deborah Roberts
Summary: The study shows that gender differences can affect the dietary diversity of rural households, with female-headed households at a disadvantage in terms of dietary diversity. Gender differences in the relationship between production diversity, price, income, and dietary diversity are the main drivers. Female preferences are more focused on ensuring greater dietary diversity in the household.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Adugna Eneyew Bekele, Liesbeth Dries, Wim Heijman, Dusan Drabik
Summary: Proximity to large scale land investments can increase the daily food intake of pastoral households, but does not significantly impact coping strategies regarding food security. For households near large scale land investments, access to roads and markets is positively associated with food consumption.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aklilu Abrham Roba, Nega Assefa, Kedir Teji Roba, Yadeta Dessie, Elena Hamler, Wafaie Fawzi
Summary: This study investigated the association between dietary protein intake and overweight and obesity, finding that women who consumed moderate to high amounts of protein had lower odds of being overweight or obese.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fei Men, Valerie Tarasuk
Summary: Food insecurity affects one-sixth of Canadian households, and unemployment and Employment Insurance (EI) have significant effects on household food insecurity. Unemployment is associated with a 48% higher likelihood of food insecurity, while EI receipt is associated with a 23% lower likelihood of food insecurity.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
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Economics
Kindineh Sisay, Tessema Toru
Summary: This study aimed to estimate households' willingness to pay for forest restoration intervention as a priority for sustainable management. Data was collected from 226 households in Haramaya district, Ethiopia, and analyzed using statistical and econometric models. The majority of households were willing to contribute to the restoration, and the mean willingness to pay was 439 Ethiopian birr per year. The estimated welfare gain from the intervention was 23,269,634 Ethiopian birr per year. Variables such as sex, extension contact, land certificate, livestock holding, and land slope positively affected willingness to pay, while variables such as age, off/non-farm income, initial bid value, land size, and farm experience negatively affected willingness to pay.
COGENT ECONOMICS & FINANCE
(2023)
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Economics
Kindineh Sisay
Summary: This study assessed the saving status of rural households in Ethiopia and identified several factors that influence their decision to save and the intensity of their saving. The research found that a majority of households did not engage in saving and that factors such as education level, distance from financial institutions, farm income, financial literacy, and participation in non-farm activities significantly affected the saving behavior of households. Recommendations were made to expand financial institutions to improve access and to address the various factors that influence rural households' saving behavior.
COGENT ECONOMICS & FINANCE
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Kindineh Sisay, Melkamu Girma
Summary: This study investigates the status and determinants of food and nutrition security in the Kaffa zone of Southwest Ethiopia. The findings suggest that factors such as household size, education level, land size, irrigation, livestock holding, and off-farm and non-farm activities significantly affect food and nutrition security. Improving access to irrigation, promoting family planning, and enhancing livestock veterinary services can help improve both food and nutrition security in the study area.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH
(2023)