Poverty, household food insecurity and nutrition: Coping strategies in an informal settlement in the Vaal Triangle, South Africa

Oldewage‐Theron, Wilna; Dicks, Emsie; Napier, Carin

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2006.02.009

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“…Although food aid users generally had much lower consumption of these foods than the general French population (Castetbon et al, 2009), this observation underlines the fact that, irrespective of their common highly precarious situation, some food aid users considered themselves to be food sufficient. Various strategies may be used by individuals when confronted with the problem of food insufficiency, including dietary changes, food-seeking strategies and rationing strategies, such as skipping meals and skipping eating for entire days (Oldewage-Theron et al, 2006). Food aid would appear to be insufficient for overcoming food insufficiency, as almost half of food aid users skipped one of the three daily meals (BellinLestienne et al, 2006).…”

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Associations of socioeconomic factors with inadequate dietary intake in food aid users in France (The ABENA study 2004–2005)

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Background/Objectives: Few studies in Europe have examined the relationship of sociodemographic and economic factors with diet in deprived populations. We analysed the association between socioeconomic characteristics and consumption of different food groups in food aid users. Subjects/Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among food aid users in four urban French zones (n ¼ 1664). Associations of sociodemographic and economic factors and food aid use with frequency of consumption of the main food groups were tested using multivariate logistic regression models accounting for sampling weights. Results: Both migrant status and consumption of fewer than three daily meals were associated with risk of low frequency of starchy food consumption (o3 times per day). Migrant status was also associated with low frequency of consumption of fruits and vegetables (o3.5 times per day) and dairy products (o2 times per day). Subjects with severe food insufficiency were more likely to be low consumers of fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood and eggs (o1 time per day), and dairy products. A low monthly food budget, temporary housing in a shelter and no source of household income were all associated with risk of low frequency of seafood consumption (o2 times per week). Finally, duration of food aid use, type of food aid distribution and perception of poor health status were associated with low consumption of meat, seafood and eggs. Conclusions: Economic level and other social characteristics were associated with an unhealthy diet within this deprived French population.

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“…It becomes very difficult for most households, especially low-income households, to consume a more diverse diet with a diverse range of foods as the majority of South African households are struggling to sustain a decent income [2] and many cannot afford to purchase fruits and vegetables. Therefore, households reduce the consumption of more expensive food items as well as dietary diversity, portions and frequency of meals [49,62]. As was hypothesised, reducing the quality, quantity and frequency of meals consumed per day was mentioned by the focus group participants as one of the ways they cope with food shortages.…”

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Voices of the hungry: a qualitative measure of household food access and food insecurity in South Africa

Chakona

Shackleton

2017

Agric & Food Secur

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Background: South Africa is rated a food secure nation, but large numbers of households within the country have inadequate access to nutrient-rich diverse foods. The study sought to investigate households' physical and economic access and availability of food, in relation to local context which influences households' access to and ability to grow food which may affect the dietary quality. We sought to understand self-reported healthy diets, food insecurity from the perspective of people who experienced it, barriers to household food security and perceptions and feelings on food access as well as strategies households use to cope with food shortages and their perceptions on improving household food security.Methods: Focus group discussions were conducted along a rural-urban continuum in three South African towns situated along an agro-ecological gradient. Participants were asked about their knowledge of healthy diets, factors influencing their food consumption, their perceptions regarding food insecurity, barriers to food security, coping strategies and solutions to improve access to nutrient-rich foods.Results: A total of 91 people participated in 11 focus groups, with 76% females. The majority of participants aged between 31 and 50 years. Participants were knowledgeable about healthy diets but had limited access to it hence consumed monotonous diets. The perceptions provided insights into the pressing issues of inadequate access to food, food insecurity, coping strategies and ideas on improving food security. The majority of participants reported on experiencing food insecurity and female-headed households, unemployed and orphaned children were most vulnerable. Focus group participants highlighted the complexity of the food system in their communities which relies on own production, collecting from open spaces, donations and to a larger extent purchase, in the context of unemployment, low income, water and land shortages as well as theft. Conclusion:The results provide a significant contribution from a needs assessment perspective from the communities, identify "hidden" constrains in household food access and provide effective future solutions for improving food security in the communities. Government should assist with capacity building, employment creation and providing resources (especially, land and water) for communities to practise agriculture which they all agreed can improve food security.

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“…It is evident from Table V that for the period 1979-2010, studies of adult black urban subjects, usually living in poor socioeconomic conditions such as informal settlements and squatter camps, increased from one 25 to four studies, 61,62,64,72 while studies of adult black rural subjects showed a simultaneous decrease from four studies 17,23,32 , personal communication) to only one study (Bester et al, 2009, personal communication) in the last decade. Studies of black urban children increased from three 37,38,39 to six studies 1,61,68,69,70,71 (including the NFCS-I-1999 and Bt20), while studies of black rural children decreased from five 28,30,31,38,39 to a single study 1 in the last 10 years.…”

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“…Studies of black urban children increased from three 37,38,39 to six studies 1,61,68,69,70,71 (including the NFCS-I-1999 and Bt20), while studies of black rural children decreased from five 28,30,31,38,39 to a single study 1 in the last 10 years.…”

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The lack of food intake data and the consequences thereof

Heerden

Schönfeldt

2011

South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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Poverty, household food insecurity and nutrition: Coping strategies in an informal settlement in the Vaal Triangle, South Africa

Cited by 138 publications

References 5 publications

Associations of socioeconomic factors with inadequate dietary intake in food aid users in France (The ABENA study 2004–2005)

Associations of socioeconomic factors with inadequate dietary intake in food aid users in France (The ABENA study 2004–2005)

Voices of the hungry: a qualitative measure of household food access and food insecurity in South Africa

The lack of food intake data and the consequences thereof

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