Relationship between Mothers’ Socio Demographic Characteristics and Food Security Status in Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea West Sub County, Kenya
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Date
2016
Authors
Mugambi, Rahab M.
Imungi, J.K.
Waudo, Judith N.
Ondigi, A.
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IISTE
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between mothers’ socio demographic characteristics
and food security status in Kangai and Mutithi Locations of Mwea West Sub County, Kenya. The design was
cross sectional survey while the data instrument was a structured researcher administered household
questionnaire. Sampling techniques included probability proportionate to population, The Socio Demographic
data were analyzed by the use of proportions and t-tests while food security status data were analyzed by the use
of Health Canada’s, Household Food Security Survey Model (Health Canada, 2012). Logistical regression model
was used to determine the relationship between Socio Demographics and Food Security Status. It was found out
that the socio demographics of the mothers in the two locations were significantly different. The house hold food
security status for the Sub County was that 39% of households were food secure, 21% were moderately food
insecure while 40% were severely food insecure. Gender of the household head, marital status, religion, age,
occupation, education, income sources, expenditure on food and land size were the most pronounced proxy
indicators for food security status in the Sub County and they underscore the poverty levels in the area. Further
research is suggested on possible interventions for food insecurity in the sub county.
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Research Article
Keywords
Food Security Status, Socio Demographic Characteristics, Socio Economic Characteristics, Poverty
Citation
Food Science and Quality Management Vol.58, 2016