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Sadiq, A. Exploring the Relationship between COVID-19 Induced Economic Downturn and Women’s Nutritional Health Disparities. Preprints2023, 2023111465. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1465.v1
Sadiq, A. Exploring the Relationship between COVID-19 Induced Economic Downturn and Women’s Nutritional Health Disparities. Preprints 2023, 2023111465. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1465.v1
Sadiq, A. Exploring the Relationship between COVID-19 Induced Economic Downturn and Women’s Nutritional Health Disparities. Preprints2023, 2023111465. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1465.v1
APA Style
Sadiq, A. (2023). Exploring the Relationship between COVID-19 Induced Economic Downturn and Women’s Nutritional Health Disparities. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1465.v1
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Sadiq, A. 2023 "Exploring the Relationship between COVID-19 Induced Economic Downturn and Women’s Nutritional Health Disparities" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.1465.v1
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of the economic downturn induced by the COVID-19 pandemic on nutritional health disparities among women. The research aimed to understand how economic challenges have influenced dietary choices, access to nutritious food, and overall nutritional well-being in different socioeconomic groups of women.Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study combined quantitative data from national health and economic databases with qualitative insights from interviews conducted with a diverse group of women. The quantitative analysis focused on trends in nutritional health indicators and economic variables pre- and post-pandemic. Simultaneously, the qualitative component explored personal experiences and perceptions related to nutrition and economic hardships during the pandemic.The findings revealed a significant correlation between the economic downturn and worsening nutritional health among women, especially in low-income and marginalized communities. Women in these groups reported reduced access to healthy food options, increased reliance on less nutritious food due to budget constraints, and a general decline in dietary quality. This decline was less pronounced in higher-income groups, highlighting a clear disparity.Moreover, the study observed that the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing nutritional inequalities, with vulnerable groups experiencing a more pronounced impact. The research also noted that community support systems and public health interventions played a crucial role in mitigating some of these effects.In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only posed a direct health challenge but has also indirectly affected women's nutritional health through economic strain. The study underscores the need for targeted nutritional support and economic policies that prioritize the health of women, particularly those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Keywords
COVID-19 Economic Impact; Nutritional Health Disparities; Dietary Inequities; Socioeconomic Effects
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Immunology and Microbiology
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This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
