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Determinants of urban household vulnerability to food insecurity in southern Ethiopia

Abraham Woru Borku, Abera Uncha Utallo, Thomas Toma Tora

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A mixed-methods study in selected towns in Southern Ethiopia surveyed 310 households to identify determinants of urban household vulnerability to food insecurity. The results indicated that 41.3% of households were highly vulnerable, 48.3% moderately vulnerable, and 10.6% not vulnerable. Significant determinants included household ownership of houses, health status, urban agriculture, socio-cultural practices, asset ownership, age, and average monthly income.