Hidden hunger: new survey reveals true food and water scarcity

NCT ID NCT04832243

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to better measure how many people experience food and water insecurity. Researchers surveyed 1,550 adults in a rural parish in Rwanda using a special technique called a list experiment to get more honest answers. The goal was to understand the true extent of hunger and thirst in the community, not to provide treatment.

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  • Mbarara University of Science and Technology

    Mbarara, Uganda