Determinants of Food Insecurity in Residences with Children from 0 To 36 Months
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v15i97p16266-16283Keywords:
Food insecurity, Early childhood, Households, Life conditions, HungerAbstract
Objective: To analyze the association of sociodemographic, economic, and living condition factors with the risk of food insecurity in households with children aged 0 to 36 months. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with households that had children born in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Data from 305 households, including information about caregivers and children, were analyzed. An adjusted logistic regression model was constructed. Results: One-third of the households were at risk of food insecurity. A higher risk was observed among individuals over 30 years of age and those who reported receiving Bolsa Família assistance (p < 0.05), while those with a stable union and an income above the Brazilian minimum wage (p < 0.05) had lower odds of food insecurity. Conclusion: The risk of household food insecurity was high, highlighting the need for strategies and actions to reduce this risk in low-income households.
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