| Title: |
Patterns of biochemical markers, metabolic syndrome and their predictors among adult population in Moringa stenopetala consuming and non-consuming areas in Southern Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study |
| Authors: |
Makonnen, Eyasu; Gelibo, Terefe; Agedew, Eskeziyaw; Bekele, Alemayehu; Misker, Direselign; Worku, Solomon; Tadele, Ashenif; Mekonnen, Yalemtsehay; Belay, Adamu; Challa, Feyissa; Awoke, Temsgen; Gemeda, Negero; Tefera, Nahom; Legesse, Adisu; Tadesse, Chere; Ashenafi, Nigat; Geto, Zeleke; Challa, Dawit; Kassaw, Seid; Shiberu, Simon; Debella, Asfaw |
| Source: |
Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition (EJPHN); Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023); 94-106 ; Journal éthiopien de santé publique et de nutrition (EJPHN); Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023); 94-106 ; 2709-1341 ; 2523-1170 ; 10.20372/ejphn.v6i2 |
| Publisher Information: |
Ethiopian Public Health Institute |
| Publication Year: |
2023 |
| Subject Terms: |
Moringa stenopetala; multipurpose application; biochemical parameters; community-based study |
| Description: |
Background: Moringa stenopetala has widely been used as food for humans, feed for livestock and medicine in Southern Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the effect of moringa in biochemical markers and risk for metabolic syndrome, in M. stenopetala consuming and non-consuming areas in Southern Ethiopia. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in selected M. stenopetala consuming and non-consuming woredas, Southern Ethiopia from August to September, 2016. WHO NCD Steps and locally constructed structured questionnaires were used for data collection. Physical measurements and clinical parameters were also determined. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the associated factors and p-value less than 0.05considered a significant association. Results: The normal BMI, total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides level for moringa consuming and non-consuming participants were 84.8% versus 84.3%, 95.5% versus 92.7%, 99.3% versus 95.4% and 75% versus 81.3%, respectively. No significant change was observed in total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyceride, BUN, creatinine, ALP, ALT and AST levels. On the other hand, fasting blood sugar and physical measurements i.e., BP, BMI and waist circumference also showed no significant changes in both study areas. Conclusion: From these findings, it may be concluded that consuming M. stenopetala may not have an advantage over non-consumption in avoiding the risks of metabolic syndrome. The results of the study, however, needs to be substantiated with prospective longitudinal follow up to ascertain the effects of the frequent use of M. stenopetala. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| File Description: |
application/pdf |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/208/156; https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/208 |
| DOI: |
10.20372/ejphn.v6i2.208 |
| Availability: |
https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/208; https://doi.org/10.20372/ejphn.v6i2.208 |
| Rights: |
Copyright (c) 2024 Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition (EJPHN) ; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.54352F5A |
| Database: |
BASE |