Influence Of Socio-economic Factors On Food Insecurity In Iriiri Sub-county, Napak District.
| dc.contributor.author | Amongin Gloria | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-17T06:06:35Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-10-17T06:06:35Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-08-19 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research report was undertaken to investigate the influence of socio-economic factors on food insecurity in Iriiri sub-county, Napak district and the literature is reviewed according to the three objectives which include; to establish the effect of household income levels on food availability and accessibility in Iriiri Sub-county, to assess the influence of educational attainment on food security strategies among households in Iriiri Sub-county, to examine the effect of employment opportunities on the ability of households to sustain a stable food supply in Iriiri Sub-county. The researcher used a sample size of 63 respondents and used questionnaires to collect data and later the data was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Results of the first objective showed that household income levels have a significant effect on food availability and accessibility in Iriiri Sub-county; 62% were positive to the statement that poor households may prioritize other basic needs over food, worsening accessibility; 61% of the respondents were positive to the statement that inadequate income reduces the ability to transport food from markets to homes. Results of the second objective revealed that educational attainment has a significant effect on food security strategies among households in Iriiri Sub-county. Supported by the following responses; 80% of the respondents were positive to the statement that educated household heads are more likely to adopt modern farming techniques, increasing food production, it can be observed that 57% were positive to the statement that households with higher education are more likely to diversify income sources, strengthening food strategies. Results of the third objective showed that employment opportunities have a significant effect on the ability of households to sustain a stable food supply in Iriiri Sub-county. 62% forming the majority of respondents were positive to the statement that job opportunities reduce dependency on food aid by empowering families to meet their own food needs. There is need for the government to invest in comprehensive economic empowerment programs targeting low-income households to improve food availability and accessibility. This should start with strengthening vocational training and creating more job opportunities, especially in rural and semi-urban areas where food insecurity is most pronounced. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3007 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | Influence Of Socio-economic Factors On Food Insecurity In Iriiri Sub-county, Napak District. | |
| dc.type | Thesis |