تحلیل چالشهای امنیت غذایی در بین خانوارهای روستایی)دهستان هفت آشیان، شهرستان کرمانشاه(

Attention to food security in Iran has always been a primary objective of rural and agricultural development programs. In this regard, rural households, as the main providers of the country's food, should have adequate access to the food they need. However, this issue has always faced numerous challenges. Therefore, the purpose of this qualitative study conducted in 2021 was to analyze the challenges of food security in rural households. The study focused on the heads of rural households in Haft Ashian District, Kermanshah Township, with a sample size of 375. In-depth interviews were conducted with key informants using purposeful sampling and snowball method, resulting in a sample size of 35. The data collected was analyzed through content analysis using MAX-QDA12 software, leading to the identification of 44 concepts categorized into four main categories. Based on the findings, the primary challenges to food security in the study area, in order of importance, include: financial and credit challenges (frequency: 212), weak management and legislation (frequency: 190), sociocultural challenges (frequency: 183), and the complex nature of agriculture and environmental conditions (frequency: 181). Therefore, improving the income of rural households will have significant and impactful effects on enhancing food security. It is crucial for authorities to prioritize and address the financial and credit challenges to make meaningful progress in this regard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]