'Whatever we have is what we eat': How marginalised urban populations in the Philippines and Thailand experienced their food environments, food security and diets through COVID-19.
Health Place
; 88: 103279, 2024 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-38833848
ABSTRACT
This qualitative cross-country comparative study investigated the lived experience of marginalised urban populations (unemployed, daily wage earners/street vendors, and internal/external migrants) in Manila (Philippines) and Bangkok (Thailand) on food environments, food security and diets during COVID-19. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals (n = 59) in April-May 2022. Thematic analysis revealed loss of income and strict mobility restrictions (Philippines) as key drivers of dietary changes and hunger. Common narratives included financial hardship, loss of personal agency, and daily survival. Coping strategies included drawing on social networks, cash and food aid, and 'scheming' around restrictions. Contextualised crisis policy planning should explicitly consider the lived experience of marginalised populations for future shocks.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
População Urbana
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Pesquisa Qualitativa
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Dieta
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Segurança Alimentar
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COVID-19
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Health Place
Assunto da revista:
EPIDEMIOLOGIA
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido