Children’s experiences of food insecurity, emotional and behavioural states in Masaka District, Uganda: A qualitative study using a multi-modal, interpretivist paradigm

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the emotional and behavioral effects of food insecurity among children in Masaka District, Uganda.
• Qualitative study using child-centered multimodal methods
• Focus on emotional, behavioral, and learning impacts
• Data collected from children experiencing varying levels of food insecurity
• Hunger-related stress is the primary driver of negative emotional and behavioral states
• Emotional and behavioral states correlate with levels of food insecurity
• Findings support the need for integrating nutrition and psychosocial support in educational settings