Food insecurity and gender-based violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review

Key Points

• Increased gender-based violence is associated with heightened food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• A systematic review was conducted to assess the relationship between food insecurity and gender-based violence against women.
• Findings suggest a direct link between food scarcity and rising incidents of violence against women amid the pandemic.
• Urgent attention is needed to address these intertwined issues for effective public health interventions.