Growing your own in times of crisis: the role of home food growing in perceived food insecurity and well-being during the early COVID-19 lockdown

Household food insecurity and poor well-being have increased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and resulting lockdown measures. Home food growing has been associated with improved food access and well-being, but it is unknown what role it plays during food supply crises and loc...

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Published in:Emerald open research 2021-10, Vol.3, p.7
Main Authors: Mead, Bethan R., Davies, Jessica A. C., Falagán, Natalia, Kourmpetli, Sofia, Liu, Lingxuan, Hardman, Charlotte A.
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