Shifting the social determinants of food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic: the Australian experience.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to explore experiences of government-led actions on the social determinants of food insecurity during Australia's COVID-19 pandemic response (which included novel, yet temporary, social protection measures to support Australians facing hardship during state-wide lockdowns). During November-December 2020, we conducted in-depth interviews with 24 Victorians who received government income support (prior to COVID-19) and the temporary COVID-19 specific payments. Interviews were guided by a theoretical understanding of the social determinants of health and health inequities, which we aligned to the social policy context. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed, inductively coded, categorised and thematically analysed. Our sample included mostly women (n = 19) and single parents (n = 13).

SUBMITTER: Zorbas C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9483265 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature