scholarly journals Food Security among Libyan Migrants Living in Australia: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13853
Author(s):  
Reima Mansour ◽  
Pranee Liamputtong ◽  
Amit Arora
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Food Labelling ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Disadvantaged Communities ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Migrant Families ◽  
Food And Nutrition

Food security among migrants and refugees is a concern across the globe, with the dearth of evidence on food labels and their influence on food security affecting disadvantaged communities especially. This paper discusses the experiences of food security among Libyan migrant families in Australia. The study is situated within the food and nutrition security framework. A qualitative approach was adopted with in-depth interviews conducted with 27 Libyan migrants. Thematic analysis identified three themes: food security, food label comprehension, and strategies for dealing with food insecurity and food labelling difficulties. Food security had different meanings to different individuals. Access to culturally appropriate (halal) foods was problematic for families in regional and rural areas due to a lack of availability outside the main cities. In terms of food labelling, the language and terms used were a common issue for most families in both rural and city environments. Many families attempted to find ways to counteract food insecurity; however, lower-income families found this more burdensome. It is crucial that health and social welfare providers consider means to reduce food insecurity among Libyan migrants to allow them to live a healthier life in Australia.

scholarly journals Examining the impact of COVID-19 and its related lockdown on food security and job losses: A case of Kumasi, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Adusei
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Time Range ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The COVID-19 and partial lockdown has brought significant effects on the entire economy, especially on food security and job losses. This study was carried out in Asokwa Municipal with the objective of examining the impact of COVID-19 disease and its related lockdown on food and nutrition security and job losses. The study site form part of the cities in Ghana to experience the partial lockdown, hence it qualifies for the selection. Both primary and secondary data were used. By means of purposive sampling technique, fifty respondents were selected as sample size. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive and narrative posture to the presentation, discussion and analysis of data. Open-ended questionnaire and a checklist were used for data collection through semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that, food and nutrition insecurity, job loss and income reductions are still very common, affecting participants livelihood. Disproportionally affected are households whose income comes from farming, transporters, informal labour, as well as marketers.It was concluded that food insecurity is not outside the impact of COVID-19 and its associated partial lockdown. Food and nutrition security are the global concern at present circumstances. The supply chain has been hit hardest by COVID-19, which causes food insecurity of most vulnerable segment of population which put them at risk. And also, most of the migrant, informal, seasonal farm workers were losing their jobs which may affect their demand for food. Therefore, the government should step-up the measures to control the pandemic without disturbing the food supply chain. The development and use of online marketing strategies where people can make orders of various produce and booked for purchases and or deliveries during a stated time range should be promoted.

scholarly journals Foodscapes in urban spaces of Africa: implications for food and nutrition security among the urban poor

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Fidelia A. A. Dake
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Sub Saharan

Food security has been a global development agenda for several decades, and rightly so: nearly 945 million people were food insecure in 2005 and a decade later, this number declined to 784 million in 2014, only to rise to 821 million three years later in 2017. These global figures, however, mask variations in the extent of progress in different regions of the world. Progress towards achieving food security has been much slower in sub-Saharan Africa, and the region continues to be the worst hit by food insecurity. Furthermore, it is increasingly being recognised that food insecurity is prevalent in urban, and not just rural areas, and that the urban poor rather than the rural poor are particularly vulnerable, and at increased risk of being food insecure. Additionally, nutrition insecurity, a closely related component of food insecurity, is common among the urban poor and contributes to malnutrition. While several factors have been explored in trying to address the issue of food security, the potential role of foodscapes in urban spaces of Africa has been less researched. Recent evidence, however, indicates that foodscapes in urban areas of sub-Saharan Africa potentially contribute to food and nutrition insecurity, particularly among the urban poor. Addressing food and nutrition insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa will thus first require reframing the discourse about these issues from solely a rural to also an urban problem, and secondly improving access, especially availability of healthy and nutritious options that are also economically accessible, for vulnerable and at-risk groups; in particularly, the urban poor.

scholarly journals Nature’s “Free Lunch”: The Contribution of Edible Insects to Food and Nutrition Security in the Central Highlands of Madagascar

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2978
Author(s):  
Jochen Dürr ◽  
Christian Ratompoarison
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Wild Harvesting ◽  
Central Highlands

Edible insects are a healthy, sustainable, and environmentally friendly protein alternative. Thanks to their quantitative and qualitative protein composition, they can contribute to food security, especially in Africa, where insects have been consumed for centuries. Most insects are still harvested in the wild and used for household consumption. So far, however, little attention has been paid to insects’ real contribution to food security in low-income countries. Entomophagy, the human consumption of insects, is widespread in many rural areas of Madagascar, a country, at the same time, severely affected by chronic malnutrition. This case study was carried out in a region where entomophagy based on wild harvesting is a common practice and malnutrition is pervasive. The data were obtained in 2020 from a survey among 216 households in the rural commune of Sandrandahy in the central highlands of Madagascar. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis were used to show the relative importance of insects for the local diet and to test various hypotheses related to food security. Results show that insects contribute significantly to animal protein consumption, especially in the humid season, when other protein sources are scarce. They are a cheap protein source, as much esteemed as meat by the rural population. There are no significant differences in the quantities of insects consumed by poorer versus richer households, nor between rural and urban households. Insect consumption amounts are strongly related to the time spent on wild harvesting. The importance of edible insects for poor, food-insecure rural areas and how entomophagy can be promoted for better food and nutrition security are discussed.

scholarly journals Cartography And Management Of Food-Insecure Areas In Garut

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 458-463
Author(s):  
Rina Rifqie Mariana, Mohammad Efendi, Malizal Widaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
System 2 ◽  
Access To Food ◽  
Food Staples

The objective of this research was to investigate the situation of food insecurity and its handling in Garut District, West Java, Indonesia. An analysis based on the national food insecurity indicators and the Food Insecurity Atlas has identified food-insecure areas, resulting in nine indicators reflecting the three pillars of food security, i.e.,food availability, access to food, and use of food. Results on food insecurity status show that priority 1 belongs to the nine villages under study 1. The local government has imposed five policies to address food insecurity, i.e., 1) setting up a monthly program called the Food and Nutrition Security System, 2) direct assistance in the form of food staples, 3) developing the Food Security and Vulnerability Atlas, 4) improving food access, and 5) developing self-sufficient villages. These attempts are quite efficient. After three years, more areas have moved from Priority 1 to Priority 3 in food security.

scholarly journals Measuring Educational Intervention Impacts on Food Security and Nutrition among Rural Farmers in El Salvador: A Mixed Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 90-103
Author(s):  
Rafael Landaverde ◽  
Amy Boren Alpízar ◽  
Sarahi Morales ◽  
Matt Baker ◽  
John Rayfield
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Rural Farmers ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food And Nutrition

Food insecurity in rural El Salvador has been a long-standing problem. This mixed-methods study explored rural farmers’ perceptions of their food security situation, identified critical food security needs, and examined farmers’ intentions to adopt measures to enhance their food security after an educational intervention to combat food insecurity in the area. For this community, the results reveal that access and utilization are the food security dimensions in which farmers perceive the most significant challenges. To mitigate these challenges, farmers participated in an educational intervention that addressed food and nutrition security issues, including household food production, food safety, and drinking water treatments. Postintervention results show an increase in farmers' intentions to adopt new food production, processing, and preparation practices that improve household food and nutrition security. However, the results highlight farmers' need for continuing education to fully address all food problems in the community

scholarly journals Food Insecurity and Food Label Comprehension among Libyan Migrants in Australia

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2433
Author(s):  
Reima Mansour ◽  
James Rufus John ◽  
Pranee Liamputtong ◽  
Amit Arora
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Food Store ◽  
Food Labelling ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Store Location

Food security among migrants and refugees remains an international public health issue. However, research among ethnic minorities in Australia is relatively low. This study explored the factors that influence the understanding of food labelling and food insecurity among Libyan migrants in Australia. An online survey was completed by 271 Libyan migrant families. Data collection included the 18-item US Household Food Security Survey Module (for food security) and a question from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Consumer Label Survey (for food labelling comprehension). Multivariable logistic regression modelling was utilised to identify the predictors of food label comprehension and food security. Food insecurity prevalence was 72.7% (n = 196) while 35.8% of families (n = 97) reported limited food label understanding. Household size, food store location, and food affordability were found to be significantly related to food insecurity. However, gender, private health insurance, household annual income, education, and food store type and location were found to be significantly related to food labelling comprehension. Despite the population’s high educational status and food labelling comprehension level, food insecurity remained an issue among the Libyan migrants. Policy makers should consider the incorporation of food label comprehension within a broader food security approach for migrants.

scholarly journals Seasonality and food security among smallholder rural households in eastern Ethiopia: evidence from panel data analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanyalew Seyoum Aweke ◽  
Maria Sassi ◽  
Edward Lahiff ◽  
Muluken G. Wordofa
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Mobile Telephone ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food And Nutrition

Abstract Food insecurity remains one of the major challenges in Ethiopia. There is scanty empirical evidence regarding the contribution of seasonality to household food and nutrition security. This study was conducted in eastern Ethiopia with the aim of examining seasonal household food and nutrition security and factors influencing this seasonal variation. Data was gathered from randomly selected households during pre- and post-harvest seasons. A Random Effects Generalized Least Squares (GLS) regression was employed for analysis. The result indicated considerable variation between the two seasons in terms of dietary diversity and food security. Households producing more food groups, cultivating larger size of land, having higher household income, keeping more livestock, owning cell phone, having access to cooperatives, and having access to improved drinking water as well as education were more likely to be more food secure across seasons. However, households keeping livestock in their dwelling units and households who had access to credit were negatively associated with seasonal food insecurity. Future interventions aiming at ensuring food security should pay attention to seasonality and mechanisms of improving diversified food production and household income as well as expanding education opportunities and access to cooperatives, infrastructure (mobile telephone) and sanitation.

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY AT HOUSEHOLD LEVEL IN GARBA TULLA SUBCOUNTY

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Armara Macimiliam Galwab ◽  
Prof. Ininda Joseph M.
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: To assess the Impact of climate change on food and nutrition security at household level in Garbatulla sub-county. Methodology:The study was designed as a cross sectional survey. Findings: The analysis of rainfall and temperatures over the region of study indicates that there has been decreasing trend of yearly rainfall and increasing temperatures. Result also revealed that the area is highly dependent on food aid which is an indication of food insecurity in Garbatulla. The analysis of nutritional status in the region remains between poor and serious, requiring adequate attention which is an indication of deterioration in nutrition. The study also found out that the respondents were using arrange of coping mechanism which are at border on survival rather than adequacy. Further, the study findings indicated a number of barriers hindering the community from consuming more nutritious foods such as fish, eggs and tubers. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The widespread occurrence of food insecurity, the severity of the consequences and insufficient progress in reducing the numbers of the food insecure all point to the need for further urgent action. The findings of this study will come in handy by showing the extent to which climate change affects food security and nutrition. Hence, decision-makers at all levels, such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and NGOs, will use the study findings design effective policies and programs. The findings will also contribute to the body of knowledge in the academia and may provide insights on food security gaps for further academic research  

Is Nutritional Functional Diversity In The Rural Food And Nutrition System Associated With Food Security And Nutrient Adequacy? A Case Study of Rural Areas of Zahedan City, Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdieh Sheikhi ◽  
Nasrin Omidvar ◽  
Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei ◽  
Hassan Eini-Zinab
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Functional Diversity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Food System ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Anthropometric Indicators ◽  
Nutrient Adequacy ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
The City

Abstract Background: An often overlooked problem in food and nutrition systems analysis is assuring adequate diversity of nutrients for healthy diet. Ntritional functional diversity (NFD) is a metric that describes diversity in providing‎ nutrients from farm fields to markets and all the way to the consumption level. The objective of this study was to determine the NFD score at different stages of rural food system, from Household’s agricultural and home production, processing, to purchased food and diet, and to explore the association between NFD and nutrient adequacy, food security and anthropometric indicators. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 321 household‎’s‎ in 6 villages of Zahedan district. The NFD score was measured at three subsystems (production, processing and consumption) of food and nutrition system. To assess the association between NFD and food and nutrition indicators, such variables as household‎’s food security, mean adequacy ratio (MAR), and anthropometric indicators of household‎’s head were also measured. Different bivariate and multivariate statistical techniques were applied to study the association between variables. Results: In rural food and nutrition system, the foods purchased from the city play the main roles in the household‎’s NFD score. Their role in NFD was twice that of the foods purchased from village. As well, NFD score of homestead production and household‎’s processing were found to be five times less than those of foods purchased from cities. The food insecure household‎’s had significantly lower NFD scores of food purchased from the city as well as higher NFD score for purchased foods from the rural market and native plants consumption. Additionally, a strong and positive relationship was observed between NFD of household‎’s diet with that of household‎’s MAR. Of note, no significant association was found between NFD score of homestead production and processing and food insecurity, MAR, and household head anthropometric. Conclusion: NFD score can serve as a good indicator in assessing the food system, which can also be used by policy makers to identify gaps in the local food and nutrition system, and plan appropriate interventions for improving diversity and addressing food insecurity.

scholarly journals Examining the impact of COVID-19 and its related lockdown on food security and job losses: A case of Kumasi, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Adusei
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Time Range ◽  
Food And Nutrition Security ◽  
Nutrition Security ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The COVID-19 and partial lockdown has brought significant effects on the entire economy, especially on food security and job losses. This study was carried out in Asokwa Municipal with the objective of examining the impact of COVID-19 disease and its related lockdown on food and nutrition security and job losses. The study site form part of the cities in Ghana to experience the partial lockdown, hence it qualifies for the selection. Both primary and secondary data were used. By means of purposive sampling technique, fifty respondents were selected as sample size. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive and narrative posture to the presentation, discussion and analysis of data. Open-ended questionnaire and a checklist were used for data collection through semi-structured interviews. The results revealed that, food and nutrition insecurity, job loss and income reductions are still very common, affecting participants livelihood. Disproportionally affected are households whose income comes from farming, transporters, informal labour, as well as marketers.It was concluded that food insecurity is not outside the impact of COVID-19 and its associated partial lockdown. Food and nutrition security are the global concern at present circumstances. The supply chain has been hit hardest by COVID-19, which causes food insecurity of most vulnerable segment of population which put them at risk. And also, most of the migrant, informal, seasonal farm workers were losing their jobs which may affect their demand for food. Therefore, the government should step-up the measures to control the pandemic without disturbing the food supply chain. The development and use of online marketing strategies where people can make orders of various produce and booked for purchases and or deliveries during a stated time range should be promoted.

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