Nutrition in Times of Crisis: A Qualitative Study in Siargao Island, Philippines, during the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Main Authors: Lasco, Gideon, Yu, Vincen Gregory, Compra, Julie Madelo, Leuangvilay, Phetdavanh, Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong, Zhang, Yunting, Javier, Charina
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2022
• Subjects: Nutrition; public health; rice; root crops; Siargao Island; COVID-19; Development Studies; Health Policy; Public Health
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/dev-stud-faculty-pubs/111; https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/4963
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Objectives. Despite the public-health significance of both malnutrition and crises, little has been done to explore the convergence of the two domains and develop ways to improve policies and practices, especially in rural communities. This article remedies that knowledge gap by focusing on nutritio...