Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Solar Cookers and Food Security in Rural Ethiopia: User Satisfaction and Health Impacts

Mekonnen Assefa, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) Yosef Gebreab, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Addis Ababa
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18790848
Published: June 28, 2004

Abstract

Solar cookers have been introduced to rural communities in Ethiopia as a sustainable solution for cooking food, particularly in areas with limited access to traditional fuels and electricity. The study utilised surveys and interviews to gather data from a sample population. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Users reported an average increase of 15% in meal preparation time due to the need for sunlight, but this was balanced by an improvement in food quality as measured by sensory evaluation scores (mean score: 7.8 out of 10). Solar cookers have been well-received by users and demonstrate potential health benefits through improved cooking practices. Further research should explore long-term sustainability and broader socioeconomic impacts, including economic savings for households. Solar Cookers, Food Security, Rural Ethiopia, User Satisfaction, Health Impacts Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Mekonnen Assefa, Yosef Gebreab (2004). Solar Cookers and Food Security in Rural Ethiopia: User Satisfaction and Health Impacts. African Air Quality Research (Environmental Science), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18790848

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EthiopiaGeographicSolarCookingAnthropologySustainabilityNutritionEpidemiology

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