Prevalence of household food insecurity and associated factors in drought-prone pastoralist communities in Borana, Oromia, Ethiopia

Conclusions: Household food insecurity was widespread in the pastoralist communities of Borana, Ethiopia, affecting a high number of households in all domains: food anxiety, food quality, and quantity of food at the household level. As there were factors that were linked to food insecurity in the study pastoralists, evidence-based innovative interventions via a combination of measures in a medium-to-long-term development plan are vital for sustained household food security. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2021; 35(1):38-49]Keywords: Pastoralist, resilience, food resiliency, food insecurity, Borana, Ethiopia

Source: Ethiopian Journal of Health Development - March 4, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Zewdie Birhanu , Argaw Ambelu , Abraraw Tesfaye , Negalign Berhanu, Wondwossen Kassahun, Teferi Daba , Kifle Woldemichael Source Type: research