Table 2 Coping mechanism used by Fedis Woreda households for seasonal food shortage (multiple response is possible)
Coping mechanism | Frequency of insecure HH 427 (58.5%) | Frequency of secure HH 303 (41.5) |
|---|---|---|
Borrowed money/food from relatives/neighbors | 187 (43.8) | 96 (31.7) |
Family members went to other places in search of jobs/migration | 50 (11.7) | 44 (14.5) |
Sold asset | 28 (6.6) | 24 (7.9) |
Worked for payment in kind/cash | 15 (3.5) | 17 (5.6) |
Selling chat | 181 (42.4) | 101 (33.3) |