A mixed methods study evaluating food insecurity and diet quality in households accessing food aid in England DOI Creative Commons
Nida Ziauddeen, E.J. Taylor, Nisreen A Alwan

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Abstract Background Food clubs are a higher-agency food aid intervention that charge small fee for set number of items. Some incorporate longer-term solutions such as budgeting support and cooking skills. These in place England to help address inadequate reliable access affordable, nutritious food. We used convergent parallel mixed methods design describe the insecurity households accessing experience assess diet quality wellbeing at start after least three months using South England. Methods Participants Wessex from March 31 November 3, 2022 were recruited providing informed consent. They completed survey recruitment collected data on health. security was assessed modified six-item US Department Agriculture (USDA) module, short form Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS). Follow-up surveys conducted participants months. invited take part semi-structured interview. Results Of 90 baseline, 52% aged 35–54 years, 74% female, 81% White ethnicity, 71% reported having one dependent child. status calculated 69 who answered all six questions USDA with 42% reporting low 43% very security. Among follow-up (n=52), 41% 18% follow-up. Eleven interviewed. Two themes explored impact experiences club. Impact illustrated how consumed more varied diet, experienced less financial pressure, improved health, social interaction. Experiences limitations time range clubs, developing sense community overcoming stigma. Conclusion This study is first UK explore potential impacts clubs. Ongoing evaluation will enable optimisation interventions populations they serve, inviting other organisations/groups attend/be available members.

Language: Английский

Understanding the barriers to purchasing healthier, more environmentally sustainable food for people living with obesity and varying experiences of food insecurity in the UK DOI Creative Commons
Rebecca Ann Stone, Paul Christiansen, Alexandra M. Johnstone

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Food Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 131, P. 102798 - 102798

Published: Jan. 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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A mixed methods study exploring food insecurity and diet quality in households accessing food clubs in England DOI Creative Commons
Nida Ziauddeen, E.J. Taylor, Nisreen A Alwan

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 27, 2025

Abstract Background Food clubs are a higher-agency food aid intervention that charge small fee for set number of items. Some incorporate longer-term solutions such as budgeting support and cooking skills. These in place England to help address inadequate reliable access affordable, nutritious food. We used convergent parallel mixed methods design describe the insecurity households accessing experience assess diet quality wellbeing at start after least three months using South England. Methods Participants Wessex from March 31 November 3, 2022 were recruited providing informed consent. They completed survey recruitment collected data on health. security was assessed modified six-item US Department Agriculture (USDA) module, short form Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS). Follow-up surveys conducted participants months. invited take part semi-structured interview. Results Of 90 baseline, 52% aged 35–54 years, 74% female, 81% White ethnicity, 71% reported having one dependent child. status calculated 69 who answered all six questions USDA with 42% reporting low 43% very security. Among follow-up ( n = 52), 41% 18% follow-up. Eleven interviewed. Two themes explored impact experiences club. Impact illustrated how consumed more varied diet, experienced less financial pressure, improved health, social interaction. Experiences limitations time range clubs, developing sense community overcoming stigma. Conclusion This study is first UK explore potential impacts clubs. Ongoing evaluation will enable optimisation interventions populations they serve, inviting other organisations/groups attend/be available members.

Language: Английский

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"Understanding the association between household food insecurity and diet quality: The role of psychological distress, food choice motives and meal patterning" DOI Creative Commons
Rebecca Evans, Paul Christiansen, Melissa Bateson

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Appetite, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 108007 - 108007

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity, obesity and the cost-of-living crisis: An Introduction to the Special Issue in Appetite DOI
Charlotte A. Hardman, Alexandra M. Johnstone

Appetite, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 107825 - 107825

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Towards measuring food insecurity stigma: development and validation of the Food Insecurity Self-stigma Scale and the Food Support Experiences Scale DOI Creative Commons
Natalie Taylor, E. Boyland, Paul Christiansen

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BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Nov. 30, 2024

Abstract Background Within high income countries, individuals experiencing food insecurity have become increasingly reliant on support to satisfy household needs. However, and accessing are highly stigmatised, negatively impacting psychological emotional wellbeing. Being able quantify this stigma may contribute towards reducing these impacts. This study aimed develop validate two novel scales enabling the quantification of concepts within context: (1) Food Insecurity Self-stigma Scale (FISS), which measures level self-stigma (and related constructs) that feel regarding their insecure status; (2) Support Experiences (FSES), psycho-social experiences (including experience self-stigma) when access a service. Methods English speaking participants who identified as completed new FISS ( N = 211) FSES 123) measures, alongside other validation measures. Exploratory (EFA) confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were carried out for both scales. Regressions using latent variables derived from CFA used test convergent divergent validity. McDonald’s Omega was assess internal reliability intra-class correlations between initial retest scores small number (FISS: 14; FSES: 8) test-retest reliability. Results EFA indicated three-factor structures best fit revealed good model (15 items; 3 factors: righteous anger, non-disclosure, stereotype endorsement). Meanwhile, an acceptable-to-poor (23 self-approval disclosure, dietary interpersonal satisfaction, perceived effectiveness impact). Importantly, validity only found non-disclosure subscale disclosure FSES. Conclusions The provide valid tools quantifying aspects relating respectively. Development important first step measuring stigma. developing interventions reduce burden, working promote wellbeing populations insecurity.

Language: Английский

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A mixed methods study evaluating food insecurity and diet quality in households accessing food aid in England DOI Creative Commons
Nida Ziauddeen, E.J. Taylor, Nisreen A Alwan

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Abstract Background Food clubs are a higher-agency food aid intervention that charge small fee for set number of items. Some incorporate longer-term solutions such as budgeting support and cooking skills. These in place England to help address inadequate reliable access affordable, nutritious food. We used convergent parallel mixed methods design describe the insecurity households accessing experience assess diet quality wellbeing at start after least three months using South England. Methods Participants Wessex from March 31 November 3, 2022 were recruited providing informed consent. They completed survey recruitment collected data on health. security was assessed modified six-item US Department Agriculture (USDA) module, short form Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS). Follow-up surveys conducted participants months. invited take part semi-structured interview. Results Of 90 baseline, 52% aged 35–54 years, 74% female, 81% White ethnicity, 71% reported having one dependent child. status calculated 69 who answered all six questions USDA with 42% reporting low 43% very security. Among follow-up (n=52), 41% 18% follow-up. Eleven interviewed. Two themes explored impact experiences club. Impact illustrated how consumed more varied diet, experienced less financial pressure, improved health, social interaction. Experiences limitations time range clubs, developing sense community overcoming stigma. Conclusion This study is first UK explore potential impacts clubs. Ongoing evaluation will enable optimisation interventions populations they serve, inviting other organisations/groups attend/be available members.

Language: Английский

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