Children's experiences of food insecurity, emotional and behavioural states in Masaka District, Uganda: A qualitative study using a multi-modal, interpretivist paradigm

SSM - Mental Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ibrahim Kasujja, Jacent Kamuntu Asiimwe, Hugo Melgar-Quinonez, Crick Lund, Tatiana Taylor Salisbury
DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmmh.2026.100650
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Abstract

• Food insecurity is experienced as a psychosocial, not only nutritional, condition. • Child-centred multimodal methods reveal emotional, behavioural, and learning impacts. • Hunger-related stress is the most salient driver of negative emotional and behavioural states. • Emotional–behavioural states align with graded levels of food insecurity. • Findings support the integration of nutrition and psychosocial support in schools.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Child Nutrition and Water Access Poverty Education and Child Welfare

Publication details

Journal / source
SSM - Mental Health
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
9
Pages
100650–100650
Publication date
14 May 2026
Language
EN