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Household food insecurity and associated factors in South Ari district, Southern Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study

2023; Public Library of Science; Volume: 18; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1371/journal.pone.0284252

1932-6203

Temesgen Mohammed Toma, Kassahun Tamene Andargie, Rahel Abera Alula, Bahiru Mulatu Kebede, Mintesinot Melka Gujo,

Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

Household food insecurity is a major public health problem in Ethiopia despite the presence of various interventions implemented by the government. However, there is a dearth of evidence regarding the prevalence and responsible factors in Ethiopia, specifically in the South Ari district. This study, therefore, aimed to assess household food insecurity and associated factors in South Ari district, Southern Ethiopia.