Table 1.
Brazilian´s favela household characteristics after social distancing to prevent COVID-19, Brazil, April, 2020 (n 909)
| Brazilian´s favela | n | P50 | % | P25, P75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Householder characteristics | ||||
| Female, % | 796 | 88 | ||
| Age, years | 33 | 28, 39 | ||
| Monthly per capita income, USD | 70·2 | 46·6 | ||
| Bolsa família recipients | 236 | 26 | ||
| Occupation | ||||
| Cleaner, kitchen assistant and driver, deliveryman | 369 | 40 | ||
| Salesman, freelance and autonomous | 290 | 33 | ||
| Unemployed, housewife and retired | 211 | 23 | ||
| Household characteristics | ||||
| Number of dwellers | 4 | 3, 5 | ||
| Household with child under 10 years | 836 | 92 | ||
| Food insecurity | ||||
| Score at risk of food insecurity* | 3 | 2, 4 | ||
| No insecurity | 47 | 5 | ||
| Mild insecurity | 353 | 39 | ||
| Moderate insecurity | 426 | 47 | ||
| Severe insecurity | 83 | 9 | ||
| Uncertainty about food acquisition or receiving more | 807 | 89 | ||
| Ran out of food before buying or receiving more | 208 | 23 | ||
| Unable to eat healthy and nutritious food | 421 | 46 | ||
| Ate less than one should | 584 | 64 | ||
| Skipped a meal | 350 | 39 |
*
No insecurity (0); mild insecurity (1–2 points); moderate insecurity (3–4 points); severe insecurity (5 points).