Assessment of prevalence and severity of food insecurity among parents/guardians of students in Basrah Province, Southern Iraq DOI Creative Commons
Mohanad Faris Abdulhameed,

Mohanad Musa AL-Farhan,

Firas Alhasson

et al.

International Journal of One Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 153 - 160

Published: June 1, 2024

Background and Aim: An individual’s ability to obtain enough nutritious healthy food sustain a lifestyle is crucial indicator of security. This study estimated insecurity’s prevalence levels among parents/guardians secondary school students in Basrah describe its consequences. Materials Methods: The Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) was implemented through questionnaire survey evaluate insecurity. relationship between financial factors, attitudes, psychological impacts regarding accessibility affordability studied detail. eight insecurity questions’ responses were measured using the Rasch model approach. Results: Two hundred fifty-two took part survey. as 24% (with 95% confidence interval 18.9%–29.8%). Around 50% stated that their typical income middle-income. 28% respondents reported having sufficient but not preferred choices, while 35% paired shortage with instability, 32% could afford nutritionally balanced meals, 21% parents admitted cut or skipped meals other family members. affected by inadequate supply during COVID-19 pandemic. level included exhibited mild insecurity, 19.4% had moderate 4.3% classified severe According analysis FIES data, likelihood experiencing linked consuming unhealthy food, run out, eating unbalanced meals. Conclusion: found constraints, safety concerns, limited access explain widespread reported. Significant efforts are required alleviate chronic shortages Basrah, including job creation, strengthening agricultural production, implementing safety-net policies for families. Keywords: accessibility, parents/guardians, model.

Language: Английский

Assessment of prevalence and severity of food insecurity among parents/guardians of students in Basrah Province, Southern Iraq DOI Creative Commons
Mohanad Faris Abdulhameed,

Mohanad Musa AL-Farhan,

Firas Alhasson

et al.

International Journal of One Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 153 - 160

Published: June 1, 2024

Background and Aim: An individual’s ability to obtain enough nutritious healthy food sustain a lifestyle is crucial indicator of security. This study estimated insecurity’s prevalence levels among parents/guardians secondary school students in Basrah describe its consequences. Materials Methods: The Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) was implemented through questionnaire survey evaluate insecurity. relationship between financial factors, attitudes, psychological impacts regarding accessibility affordability studied detail. eight insecurity questions’ responses were measured using the Rasch model approach. Results: Two hundred fifty-two took part survey. as 24% (with 95% confidence interval 18.9%–29.8%). Around 50% stated that their typical income middle-income. 28% respondents reported having sufficient but not preferred choices, while 35% paired shortage with instability, 32% could afford nutritionally balanced meals, 21% parents admitted cut or skipped meals other family members. affected by inadequate supply during COVID-19 pandemic. level included exhibited mild insecurity, 19.4% had moderate 4.3% classified severe According analysis FIES data, likelihood experiencing linked consuming unhealthy food, run out, eating unbalanced meals. Conclusion: found constraints, safety concerns, limited access explain widespread reported. Significant efforts are required alleviate chronic shortages Basrah, including job creation, strengthening agricultural production, implementing safety-net policies for families. Keywords: accessibility, parents/guardians, model.

Language: Английский

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