Table 2.
Participant Sociodemographic Characteristics and Food Insecurity.a
| Bolivia, n = 70, n (%) | Dominican Republic, n = 160, n (%) | Honduras, n = 170, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 29 (42) | 110 (69) | 121 (71) |
| Age, mean (SD) [range] | 36.4 (11.2) [18–65] | 40.0 (10.6) [20–68] | 38.8 (11.7) [18–75] |
| Primary school or less | 16 (23) | 115 (72) | 100 (59) |
| Receives income | 54 (77) | 96 (60) | 105 (62) |
| Additional household members (excluding participant) (SD) [range] | 3.7 (2.4) [0–10] | 3.1 (1.4) [1–7] | 4.1 (2.5) [0–11] |
| Level of household food insecurityb | |||
| None (food secure) | 10 (15) | 19 (12) | 22 (13) |
| Mild food insecurity | 17 (24) | 32 (20) | 27 (16) |
| Moderate food insecurity | 19 (27) | 18 (11) | 44 (26) |
| Severe food insecurity | 24 (34) | 91 (57) | 77 (45) |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.
a
N = 400.
b
As measured by the Escala Latinoamericana y Caribeña de Seguridad Alimentaria.38