Snapshots of food security status in Western Sydney post-COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional study
Alexandria Nivelle Mekanna, Kingsley Arua Kalu, Li Li · 2026
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Alexandria Nivelle Mekanna, Kingsley Arua Kalu, and Li Li present a 2026 cross-sectional study of food security in Western Sydney after COVID-19 lockdowns ended. They surveyed 548 adults in 2022 and early 2023 using a standard six-question household food security tool, and ran focus groups with 54 participants.
Only six percent said their food situation had improved after lockdown. Measured insecurity was low overall, yet women were far more likely than men to report cutting meal sizes. Group discussions blamed rising prices, fear of contamination while shopping, and changed shopping habits for lingering strain months later. The authors call for policies that respond during crises and support recovery afterward, with attention to women.
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| CREATOR | Alexandria Nivelle Mekanna, Kingsley Arua Kalu, Li Li |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 69599 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |