Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
Nutrients. 2021 Mar 15;13(3):945. doi: 10.3390/nu13030945.
Living free from hunger is a basic human right. However, some communities still experience household food insecurity. This systematic literature review explored different aspects of household food insecurity in Malaysia including vulnerable groups, prevalence, risk factors, coping strategies, and the consequences of food insecurity. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Thirty-three relevant articles were selected from scientific databases such as CINAHL, Pubmed and Google Scholar, scrutiny of reference lists, and personal communication with experts in the field. The prevalence of household food insecurity in Malaysia was unexpectedly reported as high, with affected groups including , low-income household/welfare-recipient households, university students, and the elderly. Demographic risk factors and socioeconomic characteristics included larger household, living in poverty, and low education. Coping strategies were practices to increase the accessibility of food in their households. Consequences of household food insecurity included psychological, dietary (macro- and micronutrient intakes), nutritional status, and health impacts. In conclusion, this review confirmed that household food insecurity in Malaysia continues to exist. Nevertheless, extensive and active investigations are encouraged to obtain a more holistic and comprehensive picture pertaining to household food security in Malaysia.
摆脱饥饿是一项基本人权。然而，一些社区仍然面临家庭粮食不安全问题。本系统文献综述探讨了马来西亚家庭粮食不安全的各个方面，包括弱势群体、流行率、风险因素、应对策略以及粮食不安全的后果。综述遵循系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目（PRISMA）指南。从 CINAHL、PubMed 和 Google Scholar 等科学数据库中选择了 33 篇相关文章，还仔细审查了参考文献列表，并与该领域的专家进行了个人交流。令人惊讶的是，马来西亚家庭粮食不安全的流行率报告很高，受影响的群体包括低收入家庭/福利接受者家庭、大学生和老年人。人口统计学风险因素和社会经济特征包括大家庭、生活贫困和低教育程度。应对策略是增加家庭粮食可及性的实践。家庭粮食不安全的后果包括心理、饮食（宏量和微量营养素摄入）、营养状况和健康影响。总之，本综述证实马来西亚的家庭粮食不安全仍然存在。然而，鼓励进行广泛而积极的调查，以更全面地了解马来西亚的家庭粮食安全情况。
