Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the livelihood and food security of street food vendors and consumers in Nigeria

Oloko, Majing; Ekpo, Regina

doi:10.5897/jasd2021.0641

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“…Consumer trust (CT) in the context of Thai street food vendors during the pandemic is a critical aspect influencing public health, consumer behaviour and the street food industry, as highlighted by Oloko and Ekpo (2021). Heightened concerns about viral transmission have amplified the importance of cleanliness and food handling practices, significantly impacting consumers' perceptions of food safety (Wu et al, 2021).…”

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Consumer trust in Thai street food vendors: implications for the post-pandemic era

Teangsompong,

Yamapewan,

Sawangproh

2024

IJSSP

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PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of service quality (SQ), perceived value (PV) and consumer satisfaction on Thai street food, with customer satisfaction (CS) as a mediator for customer loyalty and repurchase intention (RI). It also explores how consumer trust (CT) in Thai street food safety moderates these relationships.Design/methodology/approachStructural equation modelling (SEM) was utilised to analyse the complex interrelationships between various constructs. Multi-group analyses were conducted to investigate the moderating effects of CT on the structural model, considering two distinct groups based on trust levels: low and high.FindingsThe findings revealed that SQ and PV significantly influenced CS and behavioural intention, while the perceived quality of Thai street food had no significant impact on post-COVID-19 consumer satisfaction. The study highlighted the critical role of CT in moderating the relationships between SQ, PV and CS, with distinct effects observed in groups with varying trust levels.Social implicationsThe research emphasises the importance of enhancing SQ and delivering value to customers in the context of Thai street food, which can contribute to increased CS, RI and positive word-of-mouth. Furthermore, the study underscores the critical role of building CT in fostering enduring customer relationships and promoting consumer satisfaction and loyalty.Originality/valueThis research offers valuable insights into consumer behaviour and decision-making processes, particularly within the realm of Thai street food. It underscores the significance of understanding and nurturing CT, especially in the post-COVID-19 landscape, emphasising the need for effective business strategies and consumer engagement.

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Consumer trust in Thai street food vendors: implications for the post-pandemic era

Teangsompong,

Yamapewan,

Sawangproh

2024

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“…Nigeria's local food economy was affected by state-imposed restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 in communities. Street food vendors and consumers are among local food actors impacted by such restrictions because their livelihood and sustenance were contingent on daily operations on the street (Oloko and Ekpo, 2021). According to Busiinge (2020), Uganda's street vendors became more vulnerable as a result of the government's implementation of such lockdown regulations.…”

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Livelihood resilience among street hawkers during Covid-19 lockdown in the Awutu Senya East Municipality, Ghana

Poku,

Sarkodie,

Mensah

et al. 2024

JHASS

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PurposeThe study assesses the livelihood resilience strategies among street hawkers during COVID-19 lockdown in the Awutu Senya East Municipality in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachUsing the explanatory case study approach, 12 participants (hawkers) were sampled with the aid of the purposive and convenience sampling techniques. An interview guide was used to collect data.FindingsThe study found that street hawking business, prior to the COVID-19 lockdown was a lucrative venture. The COVID-19 lockdown however had mental, psychological and economic effects on the street hawkers in ASEM causing stress, anxiety. loneliness, loss of business capital, and loss of jobs. Hawkers nevertheless demonstrated resilience in their psychological well-being by adopting strategies such as patronizing digital/social media platforms for funny content and entertainment. Hawkers also showed economic resilience through selling products on digital/social media platforms, relied on personal savings, received social support from family members and religious bodies. Government policies and interventions in the form of free water and electricity played a crucial role in building resilience of street hawkers during the COVID-19 lockdown.Practical implicationsThe study shows that hawking is a vital avenue for entrepreneurial engagement reducing barriers to entry in formal trading, hence should be considered as key economic venture in the country’s economy. Again, the findings of the study deepen the understanding of stakeholders on the effects of COVID-19 on the psychological and economic life of street hawkers and offers insights into managing both psychosocial and financial stress during crises, emphasizing the potential benefits of resilient strategies for more effective crisis management. The study findings provide insights for government and policymakers on the experiences and coping mechanisms of the vulnerable groups and communities, particularly hawkers during the pandemic.Originality/valueThe study qualitatively assesses the psychological and economic effects of the COVID-19 lockdown and the livelihood resilience strategies employed by street hawkers during the COVID-19 lockdown in ASEM, Ghana.

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“…Street food vendors encountered an economic crisis as a result of these severe COVID-19 control policies, which made it difficult for them to survive. The previous literature has analysed the impact of COVID-19 related to street food vendors in different regions of the world and discussed their survival techniques and capabilities to deal with the pandemic situation (Gaffar et al, 2022;Zeb et al, 2021), while some other studies also focus on coping skills (Nasution et al, 2021;Majing & Regina, 2021). In microenterprise sectors like vending businesses, crisis management practices during the pandemic helped them to deal with the crisis situation constructively (Fasth et al, 2021).…”

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Crisis management during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Street food vendors' perspectives from Bangkok

Zafri,

Sigdel,

Bhandari

2023

Contingencies & Crisis Mgmt

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In times of pandemic, today's informal sector's survival depends on the substantial implication of crisis management to reduce unforeseen barriers. This study explores deeper into street food vendors' crisis management practices, moving beyond the crisis's consequences by probing learning experiences throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) with 15 street food vendors from Bangkok city, this study identifies internal and external capabilities and internal migration factors in the initial survival stage while productive customer relationships, government guidance, and assistance along with community influence to develop the resilience with the aim of continuing business of street food vending during the crisis. Our findings highlight some predominant factors that can contribute to a theoretical understanding of crisis management for informal microenterprise street food vending, which can advance our conceptual understanding of future crisis preparedness during emergencies with practical implications.

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Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the livelihood and food security of street food vendors and consumers in Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Consumer trust in Thai street food vendors: implications for the post-pandemic era

Consumer trust in Thai street food vendors: implications for the post-pandemic era

Livelihood resilience among street hawkers during Covid-19 lockdown in the Awutu Senya East Municipality, Ghana

Crisis management during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Street food vendors' perspectives from Bangkok

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