Risk and vulnerability to food insecurity among women in Savelugu-Nanton district of Northern Region, Ghana

Dealing with household food insecurity has become a serious challenge for policymakers in developing countries, including Ghana. A number of risk and vulnerability factors account for food insecurity among peasant women in Ghana and elsewhere. This study explored food insecurity vulnerability among low-income women in rural communities in Northern Region, Ghana, through semi-structured interviews with 28 participants. Despite the localized focus, the findings—covering income disparities, asset access, land tenure inequities, and burdensome domestic roles—contribute to broader discussions on gendered socioeconomic vulnerabilities in sub-Saharan Africa. The study highlights critical implications for research, policy, and practice addressing global gender inequality in food insecurity contexts.