Food Insecurity Risk and Dietary Habits of International Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic Period DOI Creative Commons
Saniye Sözlü, Kübra Esin, Emine Yassıbaş

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 29, 2024

Abstract Background International students are at risk for food insecurity (FI), and it is believed that the COVID-19 pandemic has made this situation even worse. Objective This study was conducted to determine changes in (FI) dietary habits of international receiving education Türkiye during pandemic. Methods The data were collected using an online form included questions on demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, anthropometric measurements, habits. 10-item Adult Food Security Survey Module used assess FI. Results sample 451 university aged 18–36 years. mean FI score participants before 4.8 ± 2.95, period 5.2 2.86 (p < 0.01). prevalence prior contracting 74.7%, which increased 81.2% from Africa (87.3%) significantly greater than those Asia (77.4%) Europe (54.6%) 0.05). A percentage whose fathers graduates had security (FS) (22.7%) did primary school (12.2%), a lived with their friends (86.2%) It determined healthy who experienced consuming red meat, chicken, or fish; milk dairy products; vegetables; fruits; legumes; cereals; dried nuts decreased more these among FS Conclusions highly prevalent studying Türkiye, aggravated situation.

Language: Английский

Development, validation, and reliability testing of the College Perspectives around Food Insecurity survey DOI Creative Commons

Jennette Kilgrow,

Edward B. Gamble,

Amanda Meier

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. e0317444 - e0317444

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

The objective of this study was to develop and test the validity reliability a survey aimed evaluate internal external factors associated with college food insecurity. Researchers used mixed methods approach College Perspectives around Food Insecurity survey. Survey items were constructed from interview data assigned social cognitive theory concept (environment, personal, or behavior). Two rounds expert reviews established content (Round 1, n = 3; Round 2, 2). evaluated face through two interviews students 18+ years old 9; 16) tested (n 105). descriptive statistics, test-retest Cronbach’s alpha scores for analysis. initial contained 143 items. After feedback reviewers interviews, final 99 Test-retest 0.99, 0.74 environment, 0.47 0.39 behavior. can be better understand insecurity in students, which inform interventions at assisting population.

Language: Английский

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The social cost of student food insecurity at an Atlantic Canadian university: exploring the relationship between social support and psychological distress DOI
Ken Fowler,

Jacqueline Hesson

Journal of Further and Higher Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

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 DOI

Jacqueline Hesson,

K. Fowler

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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“If the college adjusted the prices…”: comparing food secure and insecure college students during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI
Tanzina Ahmed, Jacob Shane,

Caitlin Chu

et al.

Journal of American College Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 12

Published: March 18, 2024

Objective: We examined how students' food insecurity related to their demographic information, academic experiences, use of programs, and reflections on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: 246 NYC undergraduates first 9 months Methods: Students reported (eg, USDA's 10-item AFSSM), household income, impact academics, GPA, programs. They wrote two narratives. Results: 135 (54.88%) participants high security; 51 (20.73%) low or very security. Compared security students, low-security students were more likely identify as Black first-generation immigrants, lower frequently used had a difficulties, often about financial programmatic difficulties food. Conclusions: Food-insecure need greater financial, academic, support public health crises.

Language: Английский

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Utilizing an Intersectional Approach to Examine Experiences of Hunger Among Adolescents During COVID-19: Considering Race/Ethnicity, Sexual Identity, and Employment Disparities in a Nationally Representative Sample DOI
Kathryn M. Janda, Dale S. Mantey, Catherine Bigbie

et al.

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 15, 2024

Language: Английский

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Food Insecurity Risk and Dietary Habits of International Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic Period DOI Creative Commons
Saniye Sözlü, Kübra Esin, Emine Yassıbaş

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 29, 2024

Abstract Background International students are at risk for food insecurity (FI), and it is believed that the COVID-19 pandemic has made this situation even worse. Objective This study was conducted to determine changes in (FI) dietary habits of international receiving education Türkiye during pandemic. Methods The data were collected using an online form included questions on demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, anthropometric measurements, habits. 10-item Adult Food Security Survey Module used assess FI. Results sample 451 university aged 18–36 years. mean FI score participants before 4.8 ± 2.95, period 5.2 2.86 (p < 0.01). prevalence prior contracting 74.7%, which increased 81.2% from Africa (87.3%) significantly greater than those Asia (77.4%) Europe (54.6%) 0.05). A percentage whose fathers graduates had security (FS) (22.7%) did primary school (12.2%), a lived with their friends (86.2%) It determined healthy who experienced consuming red meat, chicken, or fish; milk dairy products; vegetables; fruits; legumes; cereals; dried nuts decreased more these among FS Conclusions highly prevalent studying Türkiye, aggravated situation.

Language: Английский

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