Definition
The rCSI is used to assess the level of stress faced by the household due to a food shortage. It is calculated using of the five standard
strategies over a 7-day recall period.
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Description of five coping strategies based on consumption : |
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1 |
Resolve to buy the least favorite and cheapest foods |
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2 |
Borrowing food or relying on help from friends / family |
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Reduce the number of meals consumed in 1 day |
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Decrease consumption by adults to allow young children to eat |
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Decrease the amount of food during meals |
Justification
The rCSI measures the level of stress a household faces when exposed to a food shortage by assessing the frequency of adoption.
The higher the stress, the higher the behavioral responses and the index.
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