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This research aims to address the complexities in measuring food security in South Africa and propose effective metrics.

Deconstructing the complexity of measuring food security in South Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2000–2024)

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This research aims to address the complexities in measuring food security in South Africa and propose effective metrics.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using PRISMA guidelines.
Utilized databases including Web of Science and Scopus to gather literature.
Analysed 82 eligible articles focusing on various food security indicators.
Employed tools such as Rayyan 1.6 for screening and Newcastle-Ottawa scale for quality assessment.
Performed meta-analysis on HFIAS and HDDS indicators.
Identified significant diversity in food insecurity prevalence estimates based on different indicators.
Noted limited heterogeneity and publication bias in meta-analysis results.
Recommended use of composite indicators and longitudinal studies for enhanced understanding.
Highlighted necessity for more inclusive national surveys to adopt comprehensive food security indicators.

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Systematic review examines food security measurement challenges in South Africa, suggesting improved indices and methods.

Masamha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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