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Background <p>Studies in Ethiopia highlight persistent food insecurity, especially affecting women of reproductive age and children.This study aimed to evaluate food consumption scores among women from UPSNP beneficiary and non-beneficiary households in Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia, in 2024.</p> Methods <p>We conducted a cross-sectional study with 422 reproductive-age women in Hawassa City. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Food consumption scores, a proxy for food security, were assessed via a seven-day dietary recall, scoring each food item from 0 to 7 based on consumption days. Scores were categorized as “acceptable” (above 35) or “unacceptable” (below 35). Regression analysis provided adjusted prevalence ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) at <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05.</p> Results <p>Acceptable food consumption scores were 53.6% (95% CI 49–59%) for UPSNP beneficiaries and 63.5% (95% CI 59–69%) for non-beneficiaries. Significant factors for beneficiaries included education (AOR 3.74, 95% CI: 1.82–7.68) religion status, being an Orthodox (AOR 1.7, 95% CI: 1.48–3.56). Family size (AOR 0.23, 95% CI: 0.044-098), and daily consumption (AOR2.4, 95% CI: 1.82–7.68).For non-beneficiaries, education (AOR 2.466, 95% CI: 1.48–3.56), abortion history (AOR 1.97, 95% CI 1.01–3.18) and having more than five children were factors associated with food consumption score.</p> Conclusion <p>The food consumption score among UPSNP beneficiaries is significantly low, indicating a high level of unacceptable consumption. This underscores the urgent need for targeted policies aimed at improving food security for users of the Safety Net program.</p>

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Comparative Study of Food Consumption Scores and Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age in Hawassa City, Ethiopia

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    2026年2月21日

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  • Yewlsew Woldeyes,
  • Bethlehem Yemane

摘要

Background

Studies in Ethiopia highlight persistent food insecurity, especially affecting women of reproductive age and children.This study aimed to evaluate food consumption scores among women from UPSNP beneficiary and non-beneficiary households in Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia, in 2024.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study with 422 reproductive-age women in Hawassa City. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Food consumption scores, a proxy for food security, were assessed via a seven-day dietary recall, scoring each food item from 0 to 7 based on consumption days. Scores were categorized as “acceptable” (above 35) or “unacceptable” (below 35). Regression analysis provided adjusted prevalence ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) at p < 0.05.

Results

Acceptable food consumption scores were 53.6% (95% CI 49–59%) for UPSNP beneficiaries and 63.5% (95% CI 59–69%) for non-beneficiaries. Significant factors for beneficiaries included education (AOR 3.74, 95% CI: 1.82–7.68) religion status, being an Orthodox (AOR 1.7, 95% CI: 1.48–3.56). Family size (AOR 0.23, 95% CI: 0.044-098), and daily consumption (AOR2.4, 95% CI: 1.82–7.68).For non-beneficiaries, education (AOR 2.466, 95% CI: 1.48–3.56), abortion history (AOR 1.97, 95% CI 1.01–3.18) and having more than five children were factors associated with food consumption score.

Conclusion

The food consumption score among UPSNP beneficiaries is significantly low, indicating a high level of unacceptable consumption. This underscores the urgent need for targeted policies aimed at improving food security for users of the Safety Net program.