Version 1
: Received: 29 April 2021 / Approved: 30 April 2021 / Online: 30 April 2021 (15:28:12 CEST)
Version 2
: Received: 2 September 2021 / Approved: 2 September 2021 / Online: 2 September 2021 (15:13:20 CEST)
Ogunji, J.; Iheanacho, S.; Ogunji, C.V.; Olaolu, M.; Oleforuh-Okoleh, V.; Amaechi, N.; David, E.; Ndukauba, O.; Ikegwu, T.M.; Biamba, C.; Chinonyerem, D. Counting the Cost: The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Households in South East Nigeria. Sustainability2021, 13, 12417.
Ogunji, J.; Iheanacho, S.; Ogunji, C.V.; Olaolu, M.; Oleforuh-Okoleh, V.; Amaechi, N.; David, E.; Ndukauba, O.; Ikegwu, T.M.; Biamba, C.; Chinonyerem, D. Counting the Cost: The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Households in South East Nigeria. Sustainability 2021, 13, 12417.
Ogunji, J.; Iheanacho, S.; Ogunji, C.V.; Olaolu, M.; Oleforuh-Okoleh, V.; Amaechi, N.; David, E.; Ndukauba, O.; Ikegwu, T.M.; Biamba, C.; Chinonyerem, D. Counting the Cost: The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Households in South East Nigeria. Sustainability2021, 13, 12417.
Ogunji, J.; Iheanacho, S.; Ogunji, C.V.; Olaolu, M.; Oleforuh-Okoleh, V.; Amaechi, N.; David, E.; Ndukauba, O.; Ikegwu, T.M.; Biamba, C.; Chinonyerem, D. Counting the Cost: The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Households in South East Nigeria. Sustainability 2021, 13, 12417.
Abstract
The present study measured household hunger in South-East Nigeria amidst COVID-19 lockdown. A total of 1209 households (urban and rural locations) were sampled. Household hunger was determined using Radimer/Cornel hunger scale, while Chi-square test was done with significance of P<0.05. Results of this study revealed 82.7% prevalence of hunger among households before Covid-19 pandemic, while during Covid-19 lockdown, hunger prevalence rose to 98.6%. It was also observed that covid-19 lockdown significantly affected food prices.The major coping strategy employed by households was relying on less expensive foods (81.14%). High household hunger was identified as a short term cost of Covid-19 lockdown in Southeast Nigeria. Only few households benefited from the food aid programs and other forms of palliatives by Government. It is recommended that the Government should setup a formidable unit which will develop physical and digital plans for effective implemention during Covid-19 lockdown situation or other emergencies.
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