Publications by authors named "Sergio Turra"
Article Synopsis
- Secondary data sources, like administrative records and Google Maps, are often used to understand access to food, but their reliability in non-WEIRD countries is unclear.
- This study examined the accuracy of these data sources in Montevideo, Uruguay, finding that out of 1200 food outlets identified through field validation, 463 were missing from the databases and 297 listed outlets were either closed or nonexistent.
- Results showed moderate overall validity of the data, with a notable variation based on the socio-economic status of the areas, indicating caution is needed when using these data sources, especially in lower-income regions.*
The aim of the present study was to critically analyze operational definitions of food deserts and food swamps included in empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals. A scoping review was conducted following the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews. A search of the scientific literature was performed on August 2023 to identify empirical studies including operational definitions of food deserts and/or food swamps in three databases: Scopus, PubMed, and Scielo.
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