Meat abstinence and its positive environmental effect: Examining the fasting etiquettes of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

Zellelew, Tilahun Bejitual

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“…Religion and duration of residence served as proxies for cultural and social practices. In Ethiopia, Orthodox Christians abstain from animal source foods and fats for 180 d throughout the year (23) . Given the differential association between animal source foods consumption and overweight risk, e.g.…”

Section: Double Burden Of Malnutrition Associated Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Household-level double burden of malnutrition in Ethiopia: a comparison of Addis Ababa and the rural district of Kersa

Bliznashka

Blakstad

Berhane

et al. 2021

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: To examine the prevalence of and factors associated with different forms of household-level double-burden of malnutrition (DBM) in Ethiopia. Design: We defined DBM using anthropometric measures for adult overweight (body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2), child stunting (height-for-age Z-score <-2 SD) and overweight (weight-for-height Z-score ≥2 SD). We considered 16 biological, environmental, behavioural, and socio-demographic factors. Their association with DBM forms was assessed using generalized linear models. Setting: We used data from two cross-sectional studies in an urban (Addis Ababa, January-February 2018), and rural setting (Kersa District, June-September 2019). Participants: 592 urban and 862 rural households with an adult man, adult woman, and child <5 years. Results: In Addis Ababa, overweight adult and stunted child was the most prevalent DBM form (9% (95% CI 7-12%)). Duration of residence in Addis Ababa (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.03 (95% CI 1.00-1.06)), Orthodox Christianity (aOR 1.97 (95% CI 1.01-3.85)), and household size (aOR 1.24 (95% CI 1.01-1.54)) were associated factors. In Kersa, concurrent child overweight and stunting was the most prevalent DBM form (11% (95% CI 9-14%)). Housing quality (aOR 0.33 (95% CI 0.20-0.53)), household wealth (aOR 1.92 (95% CI 1.18-3.11), and sanitation (aOR 2.08 (95% CI 1.07-4.04)) were associated factors. After adjusting for multiple comparisons, only housing quality remained a significant factor. Conclusions: DBM prevalence was low among urban and rural Ethiopian households. Environmental, socio-economic, and demographic factors emerged as potential associated factors. However, we observed no common associated factors among urban and rural households.

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Household-level double burden of malnutrition in Ethiopia: a comparison of Addis Ababa and the rural district of Kersa

Bliznashka

Blakstad

Berhane

et al. 2021

Public Health Nutr.

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“…Ethiopia is a society where religious fasting remains the most important spiritual aspect of life [56]. Fasting in the Ethiopian Orthodox church involves abstaining from meat, egg and dairy products for a total of 190-250 days in a year [57].…”

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Contextual and individual level factors influencing nutritional program effectiveness in HIV care setting in Tigray region, northern Ethiopia: Mixed methods study

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IntroductionAddressing malnutrition is one of the key components of HIV care among people living with HIV. Since 2010, a nutritional program has been implemented to address malnutrition amongst HIV patients in Ethiopia, with patients enrolled in the program for 3 months (for mild acute malnutrition) and 6 months (for severe acute malnutrition). However, utilisation and effectiveness of the nutritional programs remain unexplored. This study aimed to examine individual level determinants and contextual factors influencing the effectiveness of the nutritional program in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Methods and settingThe study employed a mixed-methods approach involving quantitative and qualitative research methods. In the quantitative phase of the study, records from 1757 adult patients, including socio-demographic characteristics, clinical and nutritional program outcomes were retrieved from three selected hospitals in the Tigray region, Ethiopia. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the individual demographic and socioeconomic, clinical and immunological, and anthropometric and nutritional determinants of nutritional outcomes. The qualitative study included 33 individual interviews with adult patients, health providers, and program managers. Interview data were analysed using a framework analysis approach. ResultsAmongst study participants, 55.3% (95% CI = 53.2-57.4) recovered from malnutrition, 19% (95% CI, 17.3-20.7) did not complete the program, and 21% (95% CI = 19.7-23.4) completed the program but failed to recover from malnutrition. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, those who were: living in urban areas (

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“…The 56-day Lent before Easter and the 40-day Lent before Christmas are the longest fasting periods. In addition, Orthodox Christians abstain from ASFs on Wednesdays and Fridays (Zellelew 2014).…”

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Changes and challenges in markets for animal source foods: a qualitative study among market vendors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Malnutrition is common in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in part due to suboptimal diets limited in essential nutrients. Despite previous dietary diversification efforts, animal source food (ASF) consumption remains low, potentially due to supply-side factors affecting ASF market vendors. This study sought to identify supply-side policies and interventions to support urban ASF market vendors and to alleviate the challenges they face. We conducted a qualitative study among 40 urban food market vendors (interviewed in February 2018) to investigate their perceptions of changes in ASF markets over time, the reasons behind these changes, and the challenges faced. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Findings showed that market vendors agreed that all ASF prices have increased in the past two years, driven by supply shortages, high input costs, consumer demand for ASFs and socio-economic status, among other less prominent causes. Vendors perceived their main challenges to be food supply, religious fasting, consumer demand, price increases and fluctuations, transportation, market infrastructure, and government policies. We identified several potential supply-side interventions and policies that can help optimize ASF markets and eliminate market inefficiencies, including: improving storage facilities to reduce dependability on seasonality; improving road infrastructure to reduce transportation costs and difficulties; stabilizing input costs; and improving the physical market infrastructure to ensure opportunities for business growth. These market-based policies and interventions can help support and stabilize ASF markets by alleviating the barriers faced by urban vendors.

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Meat abstinence and its positive environmental effect: Examining the fasting etiquettes of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church

Cited by 8 publications

References 11 publications

Household-level double burden of malnutrition in Ethiopia: a comparison of Addis Ababa and the rural district of Kersa

Household-level double burden of malnutrition in Ethiopia: a comparison of Addis Ababa and the rural district of Kersa

Contextual and individual level factors influencing nutritional program effectiveness in HIV care setting in Tigray region, northern Ethiopia: Mixed methods study

Changes and challenges in markets for animal source foods: a qualitative study among market vendors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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