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This study aims to determine the prevalence of household food insecurity in urban poor communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 31, 2026Philippine Journal of Health Research and DevelopmentOpen Access

Food security status of households with children aged 0-10 in an urban poor community in Quezon City, Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Descriptive cross-sectional study evaluates food insecurity in urban poor households, indicating high prevalence during the pandemic.

This study aims to determine the prevalence of household food insecurity in urban poor communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study
Surveyed 405 households with children aged 0-10
Evaluated food security status and experiences during COVID-19
59.5% of households were severely food insecure
Only 4.2% of households reported being food secure
31.6% of households experienced moderate food insecurity

Torres et al. (2023) studied this question.

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