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

This study offers support for strengthening crisis‒response systems across socio-ecological levels that incorporate gender-sensitive food security and violence prevention strategies during public health emergencies. New policies are needed to create effective support systems to promote women's health, especially marginalized groups, who experience the greatest vulnerability.

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BMC Public Health
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2026-01-27
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26253-3
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Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
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Food insecurity and gender-based violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review

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

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This study offers support for strengthening crisis‒response systems across socio-ecological levels that incorporate gender-sensitive food security and violence prevention strategies during public health emergencies. New policies are needed to create effective support systems to promote women's health, especially marginalized groups, who experience the greatest vulnerability.

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Food insecurity and gender-based violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review — Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, Yamikani Nkhoma-Mussa, et al. · BMC Public Health (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS