Feed handling practices, aflatoxin awareness and children's milk consumption in the Sidama region of southern Ethiopia

• DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100672
• Publication Date: 2024-01-02T17:52:02Z
• Authors: Anchamo Anato; Derek Headey; Kalle Hirvonen; Ashish Pokharel; Masresha Tessema; Felicia Wu; Kaleab Baye
• Keywords: Consumption; Food contaminant

Consumption of milk is linked to improved nutrient intake and reduced risk child malnutrition in low middle-income countries. However, these benefits are contingent on the safety quality milk. Milk consumption may alleviate widespread rural Ethiopia, but milk-borne contaminants also compromise health. We aimed to: i) identify types dairy feeds used, their storage conditions, potential aflatoxin contamination; ii) assess stakeholders' knowledge about contamination along value chain; iii) parental practices feeding infants young children. This qualitative study was conducted Sidama region, southern Ethiopia. In-depth interviews (