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Human-wildlife conflict and its impacts on livelihoods, health, and the environment in Chebera Churchura National Park, Southwest Ethiopia: a phenomenological study using a One Health approach with an urgent call for action

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s42522-025-00188-y

Published Online: 2026-01-17

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Authors

Guadu, Tadesse

Berhane, Anteneh https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5078-8703
Solomon, Tarekegn

Tafese, Ararso

Tesfay, Kissanet

Asgedom, Akeza Awealom

Abera, Berhanu

Debebe, Belete

Getachew, Melaku

Shibabaw, Agumas

Abiye, Alfoalem Araba

Abdurahman, Mukarim

Yadeta, Waktole

Tadesse, Yordanos

Lemma, Hailu

Theodore, Knight-Jones

Mor, Siobhan M.

Mereta, Seid Tiku

Kaba, Mirgissa
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Article History

Received: 22 September 2025

Accepted: 1 December 2025

First Online: 17 January 2026

Declarations

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: The ethical approval was obtained from the Jimma University Ethical Review Board (Ref No: JUIH/IRB/285/24). We obtained permission from park authorities and local administrative offices to conduct the research. Additionally, verbal informed consent was obtained from respondents before administering the survey. The purpose, objective, and procedure of the study were explained to each study participant. All participants participated voluntarily. Anonymity was ensured using secret identification numbers or codes for each study participant.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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