Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 2515 - 2515
Published: Aug. 20, 2020
The
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19)
pandemic
has
increased
unemployment
and
food
insecurity
in
the
United
States
(US).
Prior
to
pandemic,
college
students
exhibited
higher
rates
of
than
nonstudent
households.
objectives
this
study
were
assess
prevalence
determinants
among
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
We
administered
an
online
survey
651
on
three
diverse
campuses
at
a
state-funded
university
Texas,
US,
May
2020.
Food
security
was
assessed
using
multistep
approach
that
included
2-item
Sufficiency
Screener
6-Item
USDA
Security
Survey
Module
(FSSM).
Overall,
34.5%
respondents
classified
as
insecure
within
last
30
days.
strongest
predictors
change
current
living
arrangement
(OR
=
2.70,
95%
CI:
2.47,
2.95),
being
furloughed
3.22,
2.86,
3.64),
laid
off
4.07,
3.55,
4.66),
or
losing
part-time
work
5.73,
5.09,
6.46)
due
These
findings
highlight
high
with
who
experienced
housing
and/or
loss
income
impacted
most.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 1419 - 1419
Published: June 24, 2019
The
prevalence
of
food
insecurity
(FI)
among
college
students
is
alarmingly
high,
yet
the
impact
on
student
health
has
not
been
well
investigated.
aim
current
study
was
to
examine
simultaneous
relationships
between
and
health-related
outcomes
including
body
mass
index
(BMI)
overall
in
a
population.
Randomly
sampled
University
California
10
campus
system
were
invited
participate
an
online
survey
spring
2015.
analytic
sample
size
8705
graduate
undergraduate
students.
Data
collected
FI
past
year,
daily
servings
fruits
vegetables
(FV),
number
days
week
enough
sleep
moderate-
vigorous-intensity
physical
activity
(MVPA),
height
weight,
self-rated
health,
characteristics.
Using
path
analysis,
mediated
pathways
FI,
BMI,
poor
examined
through
FV
intake,
MVPA
sleep.
Analyses
controlled
for
Mean
BMI
23.6
kg/m2
(SD,
5.0),
average
good.
directly
indirectly
related
higher
three
pathways.
First,
fewer
sleep,
which
turn
increased
health.
Second,
MVPA,
Third,
FV,
associated
with
behaviors
students,
may
contribute
weight
status
These
findings
highlight
importance
security
healthy
experience.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. e0215161 - e0215161
Published: April 24, 2019
A
growing
body
of
literature
suggests
that
post-secondary
students
experience
food
insecurity
(FI)
at
greater
rates
than
the
general
population.
However,
these
vary
dramatically
across
institutions
and
studies.
FI
assessment
methods
commonly
used
in
studies
with
college
have
not
been
scrutinized
for
psychometric
properties,
varying
protocols
may
influence
resulting
prevalence
estimates.
The
objective
this
study
was
to
assess
performance
standard
security
evaluate
their
agreement
as
well
relative
accuracy
identifying
student
FI.
randomized
sample
4,000
undergraduate
were
invited
participate
an
online
survey
(Qualtrics,
LLC,
Provo,
Utah,
USA)
evaluated
sociodemographic
characteristics
2-item
sufficiency
screener
10-item
USDA
Adult
Food
Security
Survey
Module
(FSSM;
containing
abbreviated
6-item
module).
Four
hundred
sixty-two
eligible
responses
included
final
sample.
analysis
revealed
inconsistencies
response
patterns
on
FSSM
when
compared
national
evaluations.
Agreement
between
generally
high
(>90%)
but
lessened
a
protocol
incorporated
screener.
had
best
model
fit
(McFadden's
R2
=
0.15
Bayesian
Information
Criterion
-2049.72)
emerged
tool
providing
greatest
Though
yields
most
sample,
it
is
unknown
why
respond
items
differently
Further
qualitative
quantitative
evaluations
are
needed
determine
which
valid
reliable
use
accurately
U.S.
Food Policy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
101, P. 102031 - 102031
Published: Jan. 20, 2021
A
growing
body
of
research
among
college
students
has
estimated
remarkably
high
levels
food
insecurity
when
compared
to
estimates
from
the
general
population
over
past
decade,
with
recent
literature
reviews
reporting
average
prevalence
rates
33–51%
9.8%
U.S.
adults.
Given
these
insecurity,
policymakers
at
state-
and
federal-levels
are
considering
legislation
better
understand
ultimately
alleviate
in
student
population.
Further,
National
Postsecondary
Student
Aid
Study
will
soon
collect
national
surveillance
data
on
insecurity.
However,
emerging
suggests
that
existing
measurement
tools
may
not
perform
as
expected
used
students.
Indeed,
there
is
no
measure
been
validated
for
use
The
purpose
this
commentary
discuss
current
state
set
a
course
more
meaningful
college-student
produces
consistent
comparable
American Journal of Health Promotion,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
35(6), P. 818 - 834
Published: Feb. 22, 2021
A
student-specific
definition
of
basic
needs
for
higher
education
is
warranted
to
inform
programs
and
policies
underserved
students.
The
purpose
this
study
was
to:
1)
explore
how
students
define
needs,
2)
understand
experiences
housing
insecurity,
3)
food
insecurity
within
the
context
insecurity.Qualitative
research
elicited
student
perceptions
insecurity.Focus
group
discussions
were
conducted
at
5
University
California
campuses
between
February
March
2019.Undergraduate
(n
=
37)
graduate
21)
recruited
from
campus
centers.Each
completed
a
brief
survey.
Researchers
11
focus
groups
using
semi-structured
interview
guide.
Transcripts
coded
identify
themes.Students
female
(76%),
age
23.6
(SD
5.8)
years;
46%
Pell
grant
recipients;
52%
first-generation
college
Most
had
experienced
(98%)
26%
homelessness.
Eight
themes
identified:
as
more
than
minimal
shelter
responsibility
university,
encounter
multifaceted
issues,
affording
rent
priority
that
most
often
leads
experiencing
4)
transportation
barriers
interfere
with
meeting
students'
succeed
students,
5)
nontraditional
characteristics,
out-of-state
face
unique
challenges
in
6)
limited
financial
aid
lack
guidance
are
7)
fees
contribute
additional
8)
university
services
essential.A
student-informed
included
food,
housing,
mental
health,
sleep,
hygiene,
transportation.
This
understanding
can
future
research,
programs,
policy
address
education.
Early Intervention in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(2)
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
ABSTRACT
We
argue
that
while
a
substantial
proportion
of
emerging
adults
are
in
post‐secondary
education,
there
is
relatively
little
consideration
this
context
within
research
and
policy
around
youth
mental
health.
The
unique
challenges
young
face
education
overlay
underlying
risk
factors
experienced
by
adults.
While
facilitates
social
mobility,
it
also
introduces
stressors
such
as
academic
demands,
financial
insecurity
isolation.
As
we
increasingly
appreciate
the
determinants
health
influence
institutional
systems,
understanding
offers
promise
transforming
adulthood.
There
pockets
great
practice.
However,
targeted
efforts
now
needed
to
bring
together
students,
practitioners,
policymakers
researchers
drive
evidence‐informed
improvements
context.
Current Developments in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
3(6), P. nzz058 - nzz058
Published: April 24, 2019
A
number
of
studies
have
measured
college
student
food
insecurity
prevalence
higher
than
the
national
average;
however,
no
multicampus
regional
study
among
students
at
4-y
institutions
has
been
undertaken
in
Appalachian
and
Southeast
regions
United
States.
