Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities · 6 authors, 4 centres
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This cross-sectional survey of 404 Haitian migrants in Brazil found high rates of food insecurity, with 64.4% worrying about food running out before they could buy more. The risk was significantly higher for women and for those who incurred debts to migrate.
This cross-sectional study used a probabilistic sample to assess food insecurity among 404 Haitian migrants in two Brazilian cities. Data were collected via a questionnaire translated into Haitian Creole, focusing on the first eight questions of the Brazilian Scale of Food Insecurity (BSFI). The analysis found high proportions of positive answers, with 64.4% reporting worry about food running out and 62.6% reporting it did run out. Chi-square tests showed significantly higher positive responses among women and among those who reported debts to finance their migration. Higher proportions were also observed in those living in Brazil for over a year. Limitations include the exclusion of questions about households with children and the use of an unvalidated scale for this population. The findings indicate a situation of social vulnerability and food insecurity, highlighting the need for inclusive public policies.
