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  • Development Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Food insecurity is a critical issue in Afghanistan, exacerbated under the Taliban regime.
  • Limited research exists on the specific social determinants of severe household food insecurity (HFI) in this context.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for effective intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the social determinants of severe household food insecurity (HFI) in rural Afghanistan.
  • To identify household characteristics associated with increased vulnerability to severe HFI.
  • To inform targeted interventions for food security in Afghanistan.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the fifth-round survey of 6019 rural households across 25 provinces in Afghanistan (July-August 2022).
  • Employed binary logistic regression analysis to examine associations between household characteristics and severe HFI.
  • Analyzed factors including household head demographics, education, agricultural engagement, income, and household size.

Main Results:

  • Female-headed households exhibited significantly higher odds of severe HFI.
  • Formal education for household heads was associated with significantly reduced odds of severe HFI.
  • Engagement in agricultural activities, higher household income per member, and smaller household size were linked to decreased odds of severe HFI.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions should prioritize income-generating opportunities and skills development for female-headed households.
  • Targeted support is needed for households with low educational attainment, larger sizes, and limited agricultural engagement.
  • Addressing low income is critical for alleviating severe household food insecurity in rural Afghanistan.