Household Food Insecurity and Parenting Confidence and Stress among Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Spartan Medical Research Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Laasya Koduri, Noor Msallaty, Michael Boivin, Desire Tshala, Itziar Familiar-Lopez
DOI: 10.51894/001c.163953
Cited by: 1

Abstract

BACKGROUNDHousehold food insecurity remains a major global public health challenge and has been linked to increased psychological distress.Less is known about how food insecurity affects parenting stress and sense of confidence in low-and middle-income countries. OBJECTIVESTo examine the relationship between household food insecurity and parenting stress, parenting confidence, and mental health symptoms among women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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
Spartan Medical Research Journal
Publisher
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Statewide Campus System
Volume
11
Issue
2
Publication date
30 July 2026
Language
EN