Assessing the Level of Household Food Security Based on Their Income Level

Abstract

The goal of this study is to establish the level of food demand protection in Ukrainian households depending on the level of their income, taking into account the impact of other factors and their relationship with the level of food consumption. The survey methodology is based on a sample survey of 8,168 households in Ukraine. This thematic module survey was conducted during a quarterly interview in January 2017 using a special questionnaire. The research was conducted in the context of the following categories of households: place of residence; quantitative composition; number of children; number of adults; availability and number of working persons; on amount of per capita equivalent disposable income; and region. The results of the study showed that all of the identified factors have a significant impact on the level of food demand protection in Ukrainian households. It was found that the level of food consumption is influenced by, in addition to income, established traditions, the number of adults, status of employment, and the presence of children in the family. At the regional level, specialization and logistics are important factors in food demand protection. In general, a fairly high level of public awareness of the importance of food demand protection was established. Consideration of the identified factors while forming policy and developing the mechanisms of food demand protection will contribute to the achievement of SDGs 1 and 2.