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Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies of Households With School-Going Children Enrolled in the Food For Education School Feeding Program in Nairobi County, Kenya

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: Objectives: To determine the level of food insecurity and coping strategies in households with school-going children in early childhood (4-6 years) and primary school (7-15 years) enrolled in the Food For Education (F4E) school feeding program (SFP) in three sub-counties of Nairobi County, Kenya.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.106293

Authors: Willy Kiboi, Eric Ohuma, Ellen Bradley, Zipporah Bukania, Vyolah Chuchu, Lucy Magige, Haron Mongare, Richard Mutisya, Evans Ochieng, Rodgers Ochieng, Stephen Onteri, Sara Strout, Violet Wanjihia

Institutions: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Kenya Medical Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty, Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000

Funder: Children's Investment Fund Foundation

OpenAlex ID: W4410839838

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