Food Insecurity Among Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Trainees

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2), P. e2356894 - e2356894

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Importance Food insecurity on college campuses has emerged as an urgent public health priority; however, there been a lack of studies focused graduate students or postdoctoral trainees, particularly those enrolled at private academic institutions. Objective To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with food among trainees university in Boston, Massachusetts. Design, Setting, Participants In this cross-sectional survey study, was sent to 3 health-focused schools Harvard University during end spring 2023 term (April June). were studying medicine, dental health. Data analysis performed from July September 2023. Exposure Sociodemographic characteristics trainees. Main Outcomes Measures The primary outcome assessed using US Household Security Survey Module. also encompassed low very security. Bidirectional stepwise logistic regression models conducted for Results analytic sample included 1745 participants (response rate, 55%): 1287 458 median age respondents 29.0 (IQR, 7.0) years, more than half (1073 [61.5%]) identified female. A total 694 (39.8%) Asian, 625 (35.8%) White, 426 (24.4%) being other race ethnicity. 17.4% (224 1287) 12.7% (58 458) Among students, Asian (OR, 1.06 [95% CI, 1.01-1.11]) ethnicity 1.07 1.02-1.13]), receiving financial aid 1.09 1.05-1.13]), having housing instability 1.53 1.45-1.61]). Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits 1.59 1.28-1.97]), 1.33 1.22-1.45]), not owning car 1.11 1.04-1.18]). Conclusions Relevance substantial proportion institution experienced year. These findings underscore need national institutional interventions address complex, structural related these distinct populations.

Language: Английский

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Advancing college food security: priority research gaps

Nutrition Research Reviews, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 37(1), P. 108 - 120

Published: May 9, 2023

Abstract Despite over a decade of both quantitative and qualitative studies, food insecurity among US college/university students remains pervasive problem within higher education. The purpose this perspective piece was to highlight research gaps in the area college provide rationale for community focus on these going forward. A group researchers from variety education institutions across United States identified five thematic areas gaps: screening estimates insecurity; longitudinal changes impact broader health academic outcomes; evaluation impact, sustainability cost effectiveness existing programmes initiatives; state federal policies programmes. Within areas, nineteen specific were that have limited or no peer-reviewed, published research. These result understanding magnitude, severity persistence insecurity, negative short- long-term impacts health, performance overall experience, effective solutions prevent meaningfully address students. Research priority may help accelerate action interdisciplinary collaboration alleviate play critical role informing development refinement services better support student security needs.

Language: Английский

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Research trends and gaps concerning food insecurity in college students in the United States: a scoping review

Journal of American College Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 40

Published: June 13, 2024

Objective This scoping review explores the broad body of peer-reviewed research measuring food insecurity in post-secondary students U.S. to identify trends and gaps inform future research.

Language: Английский

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Position of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior: Food and Nutrition Insecurity Among College Students

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 55(10), P. 699 - 709

Published: Aug. 30, 2023

Language: Английский

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Food for Thought: Mental Health, Psychological Well-Being, Social Engagement and Campus Service Utilization of Students Experiencing Food Insecurity at a Large Atlantic Canadian University

Journal of College Student Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 19

Published: Oct. 8, 2024

The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and associated mental health characteristics food insecure (FI) students at an Atlantic Canadian University. Based on data from National College Health Assessment-third revision (NCHA-III, 2023) (N = 1694; mean age 26.6; 63.2% female), FI was 46.6%, with higher rates for male, international, undergraduate students, those low-income families. Food Insecure more likely report "serious" psychological distress, a state 'languishing,' greater frequency all forms suicidality, use university's bank services. Concomitant social issues also in terms lacking companionship, feeling left out isolated others, experiencing problems/challenges family peers, indicating less agreement that they belonged their university, health/well-being priority campus. Recommendations how institutions can address issue are considered.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and predictors of food insecurity among university students – Results from the Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany

Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36, P. 102526 - 102526

Published: Nov. 25, 2023

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of food insecurity (FI) among university students in Germany during COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a cross-sectional (n = 626) between November December 2021 at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany, using an online questionnaire. The analysis FI was based on Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) by Agriculture Organization (FAO). statistically validated our data Rasch model. Moreover, demographic, socio-economic educational variables were collected questionnaire developed European Students Pandemic (FINESCOP) consortium. Overall, 27.5% are insecure. proportion experiencing moderate or severe (FImod+sev) is 10.4% (FIsev) 0.9%. Results from logistic regression showed that have higher chance be insecure if they not born Europe their parents secondary lower level. further found association age FI. Also receiving student loan pandemic getting assistance increased likelihood being Our results show prevalent this particularly vulnerable population group. Thus, public health, as well policy efforts may need become more target group-specific accordance with identified circumstances specific characteristics avoid suffer

Language: Английский

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Food Insecurity Levels among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Societies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 174 - 174

Published: Nov. 26, 2022

Background: University students may be vulnerable to food insecurity (FI) due limited financial resources, lower purchasing power, and increasing housing costs. This study aimed assess the prevalence severity of FI its associated factors among university attending a public Portuguese university. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was designed, data were collected using self-reported online questionnaire validated for population. The population included from all levels assessments conducted during winter semester (December 2021 February 2022). Chi-square tests used determine associations between sociodemographic variables. Bivariate logistic regression further with FI. Results: From 284 participants, 17.3% classified as insecure, consisting 14.1% mild FI, 2.1% moderate 1.1% severe significantly nationality (p = 0.028) number unemployed household members 0.001). In comparison students, other nationalities 4.1 times more likely insecure (OR 4.089, 95% CI:1.057–15.821, p 0.041). Students in households higher 2.537, CI:1.231–5.230, 0.012) 3.192, CI:1.681–6.059, < 0.001) also 2.5 3.1 likely, respectively, insecure. Conclusions: provides an insight into Further future studies are needed use objective measures (availability, access, utilization food) explore interventions addressing this

Language: Английский

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Social Determinants of Health and College Food Insecurity

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(9), P. 1391 - 1391

Published: May 4, 2024

In recent years, many students have faced economic hardship and experienced food insecurity, even as universities strive to create more equitable pathways college. There is a need for holistic perspective that addresses the complexity of insecurity amongst college students. To this end, we examined relationship between social determinants health, including (CoFI) childhood (ChFI), their with well-being measures. The study sample was convenience included 372 at public university who responded an online survey in fall 2021. Students were asked report security status previous 30 days. We used following analytical strategies: chi-square tests determine differences secure (FS) insecure (FI) students; binary logistic regression CoFI on student demographics ChFI; ordinal or Black students, off-campus first-generation in-state humanities/behavioral/social/health sciences majors likely CoFI. FI ChFI lower scores all associated four measures its effects mediated by College health initiatives would benefit from accounting SDOH, experiences subsequent cumulative disadvantages during

Language: Английский

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Food Insecurity and Economic Hardship of College Students: Before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Poverty, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 28(2), P. 134 - 149

Published: Sept. 29, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming concerns regarding food insecurity and economic impacts for young adults. This study examined hardship before during the pandemic, using data from a cross-sectional survey with college students (N = 375). We employed two analytic approaches, Latent Class Analysis cumulative risk approach. findings suggest that increased and, more importantly, patterns of differ in nature pandemic. Economic significantly explained insecurity, intensified association.

Language: Английский

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Associations Between Food Insecurity and Diet Quality Among Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Trainees in the Health Sciences at a Private University in Boston: A Cross-Sectional Study

Current Developments in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(6), P. 102157 - 102157

Published: April 10, 2024

BackgroundFood insecurity is a pivotal determinant of health outcomes. Little evidence exists on the association between food and behaviors outcomes, including diet quality, among graduate students or postdoctoral trainees.ObjectiveExamine quality trainees at three health-focused schools (public health, medical, dental medicine) within Harvard University.MethodsBetween April-June 2023, 1,287 458 University completed web-based survey. The primary exposure was security status, assessed using U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module. outcome measured 30-day Prime Diet Quality Score screener (ranges from 0 to 126, with higher scores indicating healthier diets). associations were examined multivariable regression models, adjusting for sociodemographic covariates.ResultsAmong students, compared those high security, significantly lower experiencing marginal (β=-4.7, 95%CI=-6.5, -2.9), low (β=-5.4, 95%CI=-7.6, -3.3) very (β=-4.4, 95%CI=-7.4, -1.4). Poor included intake frequencies vegetables, fruits, beans/peas/soy products, nuts/seeds, poultry, fish, low-fat dairy, liquid oils, refined grains/baked sugar-sweetened beverages, fried foods. Among trainees, (β=-5.1, 95%CI=-8.8, -1.4) (β=-5.2, 95% CI=-10.2, -0.2). dark green leafy other whole grains.ConclusionsGraduate who experienced degrees reported quality. These observations underscore need policies interventions simultaneously reduce improve

Language: Английский

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