乌干达北部不同族群对食用昆虫的当地知识、认知和做法。

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背景:昆虫被广泛认为是蛋白质的宝贵来源和粮食安全的解决方案,特别是在乌干达等发展中国家。本研究记录了乌干达北部不同民族对食用昆虫的当地知识和做法,以及对食用昆虫的看法和态度。方法:这项横断面研究于2023年10月至2024年1月在乌干达北部的亚祖玛尼、恩沃亚、奥亚姆和赞博地区进行,在四个民族(阿乔利、兰吉、阿鲁尔和马迪)的24个村庄随机选择了600份问卷(60%为女性,40%为男性),其中包括封闭式和开放式问题。我们的目的是发现,在食用昆虫的种类上是否存在差异,以及根据种族、年龄、性别和教育水平,人们更喜欢哪种昆虫。结果:本研究发现,阿科利、阿鲁尔、马迪和兰吉蚊的食物食性昆虫共11种,隶属直翅目和等翅目2目、白蚁科、灰蝇科和蝗科4科。这些物种包括:大白蚁、迁徙巨白蚁、鳗鲡巨白蚁、亚透明巨白蚁、好战巨白蚁、michaelseni巨白蚁、军国巨白蚁、士兵巨白蚁、瓦雷莱巨白蚁和非洲巨白蚁。L. varelai,在Acholi当地被称为“Ocene-labolo”,是第一次被报道为可食用昆虫。此外,据报道,一种身份不明的可食用昆虫,在阿鲁尔被称为“Mumu”,在阿乔利被称为“Lakwinyekimo”,被用作食物。不同族群对食用昆虫的偏好存在差异,其中阿鲁尔(85%)和阿乔利(41%)的偏好程度最高。相反,在兰吉族和马迪族中最常见的分别是亚透明m.a hyalinus(33%)和bellicosus(64%)。受访者对食用昆虫作为传统蛋白质来源的替代来源(98%)持积极看法,特别是对于研究地区已知食用的昆虫。结论:研究区利用的食用昆虫多样性高,食虫行为在该地区普遍存在。因此,食用昆虫不仅是一种重要的美味和传统食品,还可以通过提供另一种蛋白质来源来改善家庭营养状况,缓解农村社区的粮食不安全和营养不良。
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Local knowledge, perception and practices regarding edible insects among different ethnic groups in Northern Uganda.

Local knowledge, perception and practices regarding edible insects among different ethnic groups in Northern Uganda.

Local knowledge, perception and practices regarding edible insects among different ethnic groups in Northern Uganda.

Background: Insects are widely recognized as a valuable source of protein and solution to food security, particularly in developing countries like Uganda. This study documents the local knowledge and practices of edible insects consumed and perception and attitudes towards edible insects by different ethnic groups in northern Uganda.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2023 to January 2024 in the districts of Adjumani, Nwoya, Oyam and Zombo in northern Uganda, where 600 questionnaires which comprised of both closed and open-ended questions were administered to randomly selected respondents (60% female, 40% male) in 24 villages spread across four ethnic groups (Acholi, Langi, Alur and Madi). We aimed to find out, whether differences exist in the types of edible insects consumed and which ones were preferred based on ethnicity, age, gender and education level.

Results: Our study revealed that eleven edible insect's species belonging to two orders (Orthoptera and Isoptera) and four families-Tettigoniidae, Termitidae, Gryllotalpidae and Acrididae were consumed as food among the Acholi, Alur, Madi and Langi. These species include: Ruspolia differens, Locusta migratoria, Kraussaria angulifera, Macrotermes subhyalinus, Macrotermes bellicosus, Macrotermes michaelseni, Pseudacanthotermes militaris, Syntermes spp. soldiers, Lanista varelai and Gryllotalpa africana. L. varelai, locally known as 'Ocene-labolo' in Acholi, is reported as edible insect for the first time. Additionally, one unidentified edible insect, locally known as 'Mumu' in Alur or 'Lakwinyekimo' in Acholi, was reported to be used as food. Preference for edible insects varied among the ethnic groups, with R. differens being the most preferred among Alur (85%) and Acholi (41%). Conversely, M. subhyalinus (33%) and M. bellicosus (64%) were the most popular among the Langi and Madi, respectively. The respondents had positive perception on edible insect's consumption as an alternative protein source (98%) to conventional protein source, particularly for insects that were already known to be eaten in the study areas.

Conclusions: The high diversity of utilized edible insects identified in our study area and the responses indicate that entomophagy is a common practice in the region. Therefore, along with being an important delicacy and traditional foods, edible insects can improve household nutrition status by providing an alternative protein source to alleviate food insecurity and malnutrition among rural communities.

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期刊介绍: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine publishes original research focusing on cultural perceptions of nature and of human and animal health. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine invites research articles, reviews and commentaries concerning the investigations of the inextricable links between human societies and nature, food, and health. Specifically, the journal covers the following topics: ethnobotany, ethnomycology, ethnozoology, ethnoecology (including ethnopedology), ethnogastronomy, ethnomedicine, ethnoveterinary, as well as all related areas in environmental, nutritional, and medical anthropology. Research focusing on the implications that the inclusion of humanistic, cultural, and social dimensions have in understanding the biological word is also welcome, as well as its potential projections in public health-centred, nutritional, and environmental policies.
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