The Long-Term Effect of Food Insecurity During College on Future Food Insecurity

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 61(6), P. 923 - 926

Published: Aug. 25, 2021

Language: Английский

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The HOME Study: Understanding How College Students at a Hispanic Serving Institution Coped with Food Insecurity in a Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(21), P. 11087 - 11087

Published: Oct. 21, 2021

College students represent a unique population of adults, who may be more likely to experience food insecurity due their transient circumstances, limited access resources, and increased educational expenses. But little is known about how college households mitigate insecurity, particularly during crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. The Household Observations Meals Environments (HOME) Study described in US utilized multilevel including an on-campus pantry, maintain security A convenience sample (n = 18) were recruited from pantry provided quantitative qualitative data through online surveys in-depth Zoom interviews. Survey analyzed describe sociodemographic characteristics. In-depth interviews recorded, transcribed, coded, thematically identify emergent themes. Social support use primary factors maintaining safety net. Students faced barriers when trying federal state assistance programs identified security, role social as facilitators perceptions status experiences. Findings highlight practical implications for research related interventions policies among students.

Language: Английский

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Investing in Research on Food Security Data Quality

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 123(10), P. S20 - S24

Published: Sept. 18, 2023

Language: Английский

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The Role of Campus Food Pantries in the Food Security Safety Net: On-Going or Emergency Use at a Midwest Campus Pantry

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(22), P. 4876 - 4876

Published: Nov. 18, 2022

Food pantries are an integral part of the food security safety net and were designed to distribute emergency alleviate short-term hunger. Given many rely on assistance long-term, may no longer meet nutritional needs typical pantry user. Less is known about extent college students use campus whether they seek ongoing support. A comprehensive analysis use, including reach, awareness, student satisfaction was conducted using a cross-sectional survey, observational data from logs collected August 2020 May 2022. During first year operation, 20.6% aware pantry, 3.1% reached, high. About half users visited once, while 15.4% 8 or more times during academic year. On average, that had larger span (6.5 months), frequently (2 weeks between visits), likely be graduate older. While most used in short-term, chronic increased 1 2. This suggests need growing additional policies programs warranted support with needs.

Language: Английский

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Persistent and Episodic Food Insecurity and Associated Coping Strategies Among College Students

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 54(11), P. 972 - 981

Published: Sept. 30, 2022

Language: Английский

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