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Table 1 Summary of awareness of pastoralists regarding risks of milk-associated health problem as a result of consuming milk (from in-depth interviews)

From: Milk handling practices and consumption behavior among Borana pastoralists in southern Ethiopia

Category of awareness

Number of informants

Consumption of milk in any form has no negative health impact

25

Consumption of soured milk or milk products exacerbates gastritis

3

Consumption of milk stored in non-smoked containers delays healing of wounds

2

Consumption of raw milk causes formation of curd in children’s stomachs and upon vomiting, may suffocate the child

1

Consumption of milk causes general gastrointestinal disturbance

6

Undetermined response

3