Do COVID-19 and Food Insecurity Influence Existing Inequalities between Women and Men in Africa?

ABSTRACT: This review sought to understand what is currently known about how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and restrictive measures are affecting food security and equality between women and men in all of Africa. A review of both the academic and grey literature was performed by following PRISMA guidelines. Results showed that a general disparity exists in gender-inclusive/-sensitive research. Most reported increases in inequalities between women and men were predictive only. Evidence-based articles found were mainly conducted online and target tertiary educated populations, among which neutral effects were found. A general lack of disaggregated data (e.g., women vs. men) was found to be a barrier in gaining a complete understanding of the situation on-the-ground. Furthermore, documents reporting on

SUBMITTER: VanVolkenburg H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8871765 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature