| Title: |
Multidisciplinary Investigation on Moringa stenpetala (Haleko): Experiences and lessons learned through One Health-Ecohealth Approach |
| Authors: |
Debella, Asfaw; Agedew, Eskeziyaw; Makonnen, Eyassu; Mekonnen, Yalemtsehay; Girmay, Wondwosen; Belay, Adamu; Bekele, Alemayehu; Tadele, Ashenif; Misker, Direselign; Jiru, Dechasa; Yakob, Getahun; Misgana, Daba; Gelibo, Terefe; Haielmariam, Tesfaye; Hamore, Desta; Anjelo, Agena; Bekele, Tesfaye; Walche, Azmeraw; Ugo, Yonas; Merawi, Edget; Challa, Feyissa; Worku, Solomon; Tsegaye, Deraje; Chauhan, Rajesh; Massebo, Fikadu; Kassaw, Seid; Lema, Birhanu; Adugna, Debela; Geda, Tariku; Awoke, Temsgen; Gemeda, Negero; Bashura, Tizazu; Woldeyes, Feleke; Misganaw, Manaye; Negash, Rahmeto; Gochera, Aynalem; Yirgu, Teshome; Tadesse, Shimelis; Woldetensi, Zeleke; Mesfin, Yared; Shiberu, Simon |
| Source: |
Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition (EJPHN); Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022); 61-80 ; Journal éthiopien de santé publique et de nutrition (EJPHN); Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022); 61-80 ; 2709-1341 ; 2523-1170 |
| Publisher Information: |
Ethiopian Public Health Institute |
| Publication Year: |
2022 |
| Subject Terms: |
One health- Eco health; multisectoral; Moringa stenopetala; interdisciplinary |
| Description: |
Background:Moringa stenopetala isa multipurpose plant in areas where it grows. This study aims to explore the health and nutritional values ofM. stenopetala, the interaction between the socioeconomic, environmental, aspects of cultivating and commercializing the tree products through One Health–Ecohealth approach. Methods:It is a multisectoral and interdisciplinary community-based study conducted inM. stenopetalaconsuming (Konso, Derashe, and Hammer) and non-consuming areas (Bonkey and Chencha) of Southern Ethiopia. The study also comprised of experimental trial sites, field areas and various laboratories-based studies to generate scientific information and technology packages. Results:Prevalence of vitamin-A deficiency inM. stenopetalaconsuming group was lower compared to the non-consuming group. Anterior neck mass in moringa consuming and non-consuming study sites did not reveal thyroid gland enlargement. Health facility-based prospective study on chronic care follow up for one year on voluntary participants showed that daily and weekly consumption ofM. stenopetalareduced blood pressure and fasting blood sugar level. The mean measurements of cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, triglyceride and systolic blood pressure had lower scores in the moringa-consuming areas. Vast integration of species diversity concerning 18 crops and 22 tree species in a piece of land was observed with a dominancy ofM. stenopetalatree. Maximum fresh leaves biomass (823g per tree) was recorded at a lower pollarding height (0.5meter). The highest fresh leaf biomass was recorded as 3110 Kg-1on 2m×2m spacing. Conclusion:Moringa stenopetalahas nutritional, health, agroforestry, environmental and socioeconomic benefits. Therefore, its use and conservation have to be properly exploited. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| File Description: |
application/pdf |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/71/46; https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/71 |
| Availability: |
https://ejphn.ephi.gov.et/index.php/ejphn/article/view/71 |
| Rights: |
Copyright (c) 2023 Ethiopian Journal of Public Health and Nutrition (EJPHN) ; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.EE62C73B |
| Database: |
BASE |