Occupant experience of domestic kitchen environments in low-energy social and affordable housing in Scotland

Building Research & Information, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 52(7), P. 799 - 816

Published: March 13, 2024

New housing design has changed rapidly due to legislative requirements for energy-efficiency improvements. While energy efficiency is improving, little attention given individual indoor spaces, such as a domestic kitchen and associated occupant well-being. This study used secondary data from building use survey (BUS) undertaken in 91 energy-efficient dwellings five new social developments Scotland assess the occupant's views experiences of their environments. The occupants' open-ended responses were explored using thematic analysis, identifying themes: architectural design, services, fixtures fittings, change diet outcomes. Satisfaction was reported higher ceilings, good daylight, positive engagement. Aspects considered poor related construction quality, high internal temperature, low daylight levels, artificial lighting, storage that negatively impacted occupier's lived experience. results highlight broad issues with environments can affect occupiers' physical mental health. an exploratory study, outcomes emphasize need focused research larger sample size explore impact kitchens on resident's health well-being modern housing.

Language: Английский

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Diet in food insecurity: a mediator of metabolic health?

Journal of the Endocrine Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(6)

Published: April 2, 2024

Abstract Objective Food insecurity (FI) is associated with poor metabolic health. It assumed that energy intake and diet quality underlie this association. We tested the hypothesis dietary factors (quantity quality) mediate association of FI excess weight, waist circumference glycemic control [glycohemoglobin (A1C)]. Methods A mediation analysis was performed on data from National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey using as an independent variable; body mass index (BMI), circumference, A1C outcome variables total intake, macronutrients, measured by Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) potential mediators. Results Despite a greater prevalence obesity in participants experiencing FI, daily reported similar food-secure -insecure subjects. In adjusted analyses overall cohort, none examined mediated associations between outcomes. race-stratified analyses, sugar consumption partial mediator BMI non-Hispanic Whites, while measures (HEI-2015 score added subscore) were mediators BMI, respectively, for those “other” ethnic group. Conclusion Dietary are not main underlying Future studies should investigate whether other social determinants health commonly present context play role

Language: Английский

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Associations between food insecurity in high-income countries and pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(9), P. e1004450 - e1004450

Published: Sept. 10, 2024

Background Maternal nutrition is crucial for health in pregnancy and across the generations. Experiencing food insecurity during a driver of inequalities maternal diet with potential infant consequences. This systematic review explored associations between outcomes. Methods findings Searches included 8 databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web Science, PsychInfo, ASSIA, SSPC ProQuest, CINAHL), grey literature, forwards backwards citation chaining, contacting authors. Studies high-income countries (HICs) reporting data on or health, from January 1, 2008 to November 21, 2023 were included. Screening, extraction, quality assessment carried out independently duplicate. Random effects meta-analysis was performed when suitable pooling, otherwise narrative synthesis conducted. The protocol registered PROSPERO (CRD42022311669), reported PRISMA checklist (S1 File). identified 24,223 results 25 studies ( n = 93,871 women) included: 23 North America 2 Europe. Meta-analysis showed that associated high stress level (OR 4.07, 95% CI [1.22, 13.55], I 96.40%), mood disorder 2.53, [1.46, 4.39], 55.62%), gestational diabetes 1.64, [1.37, 1.95], 0.00%), but not cesarean delivery 1.42, [0.78, 2.60], 56.35%), birth weight (MD −58.26 g, [−128.02, 11.50], 38.41%), small-for-gestational-age 1.20, 95%, [0.88, 1.63], 44.66%), large-for-gestational-age 0.88, [0.70, 1.12] 11.93%), preterm 1.18, [0.98, 1.42], neonatal intensive care 2.01, [0.85, 4.78], 70.48%). Narrative significantly dental problems, depression, anxiety, serum concentration perfluoro-octane sulfonate. There no significant other organohalogen chemicals, assisted delivery, postpartum haemorrhage, hospital admissions, length stay, congenital anomalies, morbidity. Mixed preeclampsia, hypertension, community/resilience measures. Conclusions some adverse outcomes, particularly mental diabetes. Most conducted America, primarily United States highlighting research gap contexts. Further HICs needed understand these within varied contexts, such as those without embedded interventions place, help inform policy requirements.

Language: Английский

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The impact of food aid interventions on food insecurity, diet quality and mental health in households with children in high-income countries: a systematic review

Public Health Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Objective: Households with children accessing food aid in high-income countries are often insecure. We aimed to review the evidence on interventions households and impact insecurity, diet quality mental health. Design: A systematic search was conducted using Web of Science, MEDLINE, CINAHL PsycINFO. Articles published from January 2008 July 2022 including cross-sectional, cohort interventional studies were eligible. Setting: Food is defined as use providing free items by community and/or charitable organisations. Participants: Two-parent, lone parent or a primary caregiver at least one child ≤ 18 years. Results: From total 10 394 articles, nine included. banks, mobile pantry combined meal for children, backpack provision during school term parcel home delivery evaluated. bank models offering additional support such programmes, health social services, cooking classes meals client-choice-based programmes convenient access associated improved security (increased intake wholegrains, fruit vegetables). One study reported an improvement end months but not earlier timepoints no change parents’ Conclusions: Accessing linked reduced insecurity some studies. Allowing clients choose services most effective.

Language: Английский

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Is urban growing of fruit and vegetables associated with better diet quality and what mediates this relationship? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey

Appetite, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 163, P. 105218 - 105218

Published: March 19, 2021

Language: Английский

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