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What's in the Data?

This dataset tracks food insecurity across different demographics starting 4/23/2020 to 8/23/2021. It contains fields such as Race, Education, Sex, State, Income, etc. If you're looking for a dataset to examine Covid-19's impact on food insecurity for different demographics, then here you are!

Data Source

This data is from the United States Census Bureau's Pulse Survey. The Pulse Survey is a frequently updating survey designed to collect data on how people's lives have been impacted by the coronavirus. Specifically, this dataset is a cleaned up version of the ' Food Sufficiency for Households, in the Last 7 Days, by Select Characteristics" tables.

The original form of this data can be found at: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/household-pulse-survey/data.html

What was done to this data?

The original form of this data was split into 36 excel files containing ~67 sheets each. The data was in a non-tidy format, and questions were also not entirely standard. This dataset is my attempt to combine all these different files, tidy the data up, and combine slightly different questions together.

Why are there so many NA's?

The large amount of NA's are a consequence of how awful the data was originally/ forcing the data into a tidy format. Just filter the NA's out for the question you want to analyze and you'll be fine.

Abstract

Assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security, livelihoods and local markets for refugees in urban areas.

Geographic coverage

Urban areas in Zimbabwe

Analysis unit

Household

Universe

Urban refugees

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Random sampling

Mode of data collection

Computer Assisted Telephone Interview [cati]

Vulnerable populations in urban areas globally have been among the worst hit by the global COVID-19 crisis. In South and South-East Asia, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased levels of vulnerability and food insecurity in cities through disruptions to food supply chains, increased food prices and loss of income.

As of February 2021, out of 1,238 people surveyed in Morocco, ** percent reported that having less income was a reason they had no access to food in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Lower-class households were the most affected in terms of lost sources of income in 2020. Furthermore, other barriers to food access indicated by the respondents included higher food prices, closure of food markets, and mobility-related restrictions, at **, **, and ** percent, respectively.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a “perfect storm” that is testing the resilience and functional stability of the food system, as it ultimately affects household food dynamics and consumer food experiences. This cross-national survey-based study examined in real time how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted food-centric matters in 1,732 Chinese and 1,547 U.S. households during the stay-at-home directives. Both cohorts reported increased efficiency in the use of food, families spending more time cooking and eating together, and more prudent use of food with less waste. Food purchasing patterns shifted from frequent trips to the store to dramatic increases in online ordering. A small proportion (2% U.S. and 11% Chinese respondents) reported clinically significant weight gains of >4.5 kg. Household food security weakened, with large increases in people worrying about or experiencing food shortage. Collective grocery-shopping experiences by survey respondents indicated that the functional stability of food supply systems remained steady; all food types were somewhat available, except for noticeably higher prices widely reported by the Chinese cohort. This study offers insights into food system resilience when facing the pandemic and sheds light on future food patterns as well as long-term questions for additional research about how people make decisions and food behavioral changes at times of crisis.

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is impacting families on an unprecedented scale across the state of Indiana. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state's unemployment rate for May climbed to 16.9 percent, which is the highest number ever recorded in Indiana. Lost or reduced wages have resulted in significant food insecurity, and several resources that residents normally would depend on have become unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food banks are being stretched to their limit. School closures have changed access to free and reduced-cost breakfasts and lunches for students. Food staples normally available at grocery stores have become scarce.In response to the quickly spreading outbreak, the state of Indiana turned to the Geographic Information Office (GIO), within the Indiana Office of Technology, to fast-track the new, mobile-friendly Food Assistance Availability Map._Communities around the world are taking strides in mitigating the threat that COVID-19 (coronavirus) poses. Geography and location analysis have a crucial role in better understanding this evolving pandemic.When you need help quickly, Esri can provide data, software, configurable applications, and technical support for your emergency GIS operations. Use GIS to rapidly access and visualize mission-critical information. Get the information you need quickly, in a way that’s easy to understand, to make better decisions during a crisis.Esri’s Disaster Response Program (DRP) assists with disasters worldwide as part of our corporate citizenship. We support response and relief efforts with GIS technology and expertise.More information...

An updated version of the food access and security during COVID-19 survey, based on experience with V2 nationally and throughout the US. Deployed in second national survey in Summer 2021. We are interested in collaborating with any individuals seeking to replication all or portions of the survey elsewhere.

Multivariable logistic regression: Factors associated with adherence to COVID-19 mitigation recommendations and food security.

The COVID-19 health crisis has brought on an economic crisis, and is rapidly exacerbating an ongoing food security and nutrition crisis. In a matter of weeks, COVID-19 has laid bare the underlying risks, fragilities, and inequities in global food systems, and pushed them close to breaking point.Our food systems have been sitting on a knife-edge for decades: children have been one school meal away from hunger; countries €“ one export ban away from food shortages; farms €“ one travel ban away from critical labour shortages; and families in the world’s poorest regions have been one missed day-wage away from food insecurity, untenable living costs, and forced migration

COVID-19 simulations based on the MIRAGRODEP CGE framework Country level results: Gross Nominal Income, Poverty, Diet Affordability, Food consumption Analytical framework explained in Laborde, Martin, and Vos 2021. https://doi.org/10.1111/agec.12624 Version September 2020 Extended results on macroeconomic impacts, food consumption, poverty and diets affordability. Supporting materials for Osendarp and al. (2021) https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-123716/v1 Laborde and al. (2021)

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has heightened food security risks in Asia and the Pacific. Disruptions to domestic and international food supply chains—caused as rising health risks led to major travel restrictions—have undermined food availability and accessibility. Domestically, disruptions in the upstream food supply chains have arisen from mobility restrictions and worker illnesses during planting and harvesting, in addition to hindered operations in processing, trucking, logistics, and trading. Losses of employment and income are also reducing food consumption, leaving vulnerable groups at risk of hunger and malnutrition. Basic food handouts are often limited and may not meet the nutritional needs of children and pregnant women. Internationally, border closures and export restrictions could imply limited availability and affordability of certain food items for countries that rely on imports.

The review is a component of the IDRC project with its primary objective to examine the existing evidence from the literature on the level of past and current vulnerability of the West African food system and the four pillars of food security. Food security of all countries can be considered vulnerable during times of crisis and pandemics. However, developing countries, such as those in West Africa, already struggle to meet the United Nations zero hunger goals prior to the onset of COVID-19. Many of these same countries had previously faced similar challenges during the recent Ebola virus outbreak, making it imperative for us to understand just how pandemics/epidemics affected, and continue affecting food security. The review will search for and include quantitative and qualitative research as well as opinion pieces and readily available grey literature (e.g. media reports). The review methodology follows PRISMA guidelines with the formal proposed protocol registered at doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/PKH98. A copy of the registered protocol is provided here.

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Supplementary information files for article Diet and food insecurity among mothers, infants and young children in Peru before and during COVID-19: a panel survey

The COVID-19 pandemic may impact diet and nutrition through increased household food insecurity, lack of access to health services, and poorer quality diets. The primary aim of this study is to assess the impact of the pandemic on dietary outcomes of mothers and their infants and young children (IYC) in low-income urban areas of Peru. We conducted a panel study, with one survey prepandemic (n = 244) and one survey 9 months after the onset of COVID-19 (n = 254). We assessed breastfeeding and complementary feeding indicators and maternal dietary diversity in both surveys. During COVID-19, we assessed household food insecurity experience and economic impacts of the pandemic on livelihoods; receipt of financial or food assistance, and uptake of health services. Almost all respondents (98.0%) reported adverse economic impacts due to the pandemic and 46.9% of households were at risk of moderate or severe household food insecurity. The proportion of households receiving government food assistance nearly doubled between the two surveys (36.5%–59.5%). Dietary indicators, however, did not worsen in mothers or IYC. Positive changes included an increase in exclusive breastfeeding

Univariate associations with participant food security.

Abstract The scope of this study was to investigate the prevalence of food insecurity in the context of COVID-19 and its association with the emergency aid income-transfer program and the collecting of food donations by the population in a situation of social vulnerability. A cross-sectional study was carried out with socially vulnerable families eight months after confirming the first case of COVID-19 in Brazil. A total of 903 families, living in 22 underprivileged communities of Maceió, in the state of Alagoas, were included. Sociodemographic characteristics were evaluated, and the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale was applied. The association of food insecurity with the variables studied was performed using Poisson regression with robust variance estimation, considering α = 5%. Of the total sample, 71.1% were food insecure, a situation associated with receiving food donations (PR = 1.14; 95%CI: 1.02; 1.27) and being a beneficiary of emergency aid (PR =1.23; 95%CI: 1.01; 1.49). The results show that the population in a situation of social vulnerability was strongly affected by food insecurity. On the other hand, the population group in question benefited from actions implemented at the outset of the pandemic.

IntroductionSmall Island Developing States have disproportionately high food insecurity rates, related to complex challenges and vulnerabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted that within these settings, crises often overlap. We aimed to assess the impact of the concurrent COVID-19 pandemic and volcanic eruption on food production and security in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).MethodsAn interpretive mixed-methods study was conducted among a convenience sample of consenting adults ≥18 years from 100 households in SVG through a cross-sectional survey and participant interviews (10 households) between September 2021 and March 2022. Food insecurity prevalence over the past year was assessed using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES; Rasch modeling) and impacts to livelihoods from the pandemic and volcanic eruption was assessed using an adapted Caribbean COVID-19 Food Security and Livelihoods Impact Survey (Caribbean COVID-19 FS&L Survey). Data were analyzed using logistic regression.ResultsDuring the pandemic, 59% of the participants reported decreased income, 63% had no access to markets, 81% had no access to food aid; 34% of the participants had a change in food sources, and 81% reported that food production was negatively impacted by the volcanic eruptions, of which 68% reported decreased food production. The interviews highlighted that access to markets were restricted by fear of leaving home and contracting the COVID-19 virus, and participants who received food aid stated that the number of items were not sufficient for larger families. Almost half of the participants were severely food insecure [48% (95% C.I. 31.2,57.8)]; almost two thirds were moderately to severely food insecure [64% (95% C.I. 50.0, 74.2)]; mean FIES score 5.31 (95% C.I. 5.0,5.6). After adjusting for gender, age, education, and household size, moderate to severe food insecurity was associated with no access to food aid during the pandemic and post-eruptions (odds ratio 3.7; 95% confidence interval 1.5, 9.1; p = 0.004).ConclusionFood insecurity rates were high during the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbated by volcanic eruptions and insufficient access to food aid. Our results suggest the need for the development of strategies and interventions aimed at increasing the resilience of food systems to mitigate the effects of future disasters.

This dataset comprises household farm survey data gathered through a phone-based survey in 2020 to generate insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural farm households in Tajikistan. Data collection occurred between September and October 2020 across 12 districts in southwest Khatlon, part of USAID’s Zone of Influence. The sample includes 1,200 households—1,047 of which were part of the baseline survey from IFPRI's 2018 Assessment of Nutrition-Sensitive Value Chains in the Feed the Future Zone of Influence, with an additional 153 new households added due to attrition. Households were randomly selected from the baseline survey’s respondent roster, but the sample is not intended to be representative of the Zone of Influence. The survey's questionnaire covers a range of topics at the household level, including household composition, income, expenditures, migration, mobility, dietary diversity, and intrahousehold relationships, with a strong emphasis on agriculture. The agriculture module focuses on changes in household participation in agricultural activities, land use, access to and costs of inputs, male and female labor, machinery, market access, and information.