CE: Addressing Food Insecurity in Vulnerable Populations

AJN American Journal of Nursing, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 119(1), P. 38 - 45

Published: Dec. 15, 2018

: Food insecurity affects people of all ages, in every area which nurses work or volunteer. The U.S. Department Agriculture describes food as the lack "consistent, dependable access to adequate for active, healthy living." health effects include, but are not limited to, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, low birth weight, depression, and anxiety. is associated with single parenthood, socioeconomic status, having three more children, educational attainment, being a member racial ethnic minority, renting home, living city, disabled household member. Veterans military families; college students; members lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community; immigrants have also been identified at elevated risk. American Academy Pediatrics, Nutrition Dietetics, AARP called innovative programs universal screening tools identify those who experiencing risk connect them available resources. In addition patients intervening on their behalf, play vital role advocating food-insecure families supporting community involvement.

Language: Английский

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Differences in Health-Related Quality of Life and Health Behaviors Among Lesbian, Bisexual, and Heterosexual Women Surviving Cancer from the 2013 to 2018 National Health Interview Survey

LGBT Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 68 - 78

Published: Dec. 16, 2020

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and health behaviors contribute to cancer morbidity mortality, which are elevated in lesbian bisexual women (LBW). The purpose this study was assess differences HRQoL between heterosexual survivors.

Language: Английский

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Contextual factors associated with depression among urban refugee and displaced youth in Kampala, Uganda: findings from a cross-sectional study

Conflict and Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: July 10, 2020

Abstract Background Advancing mental health among refugee and displaced adolescents youth is critically important, as chronic psychological stress can have lifelong harmful impacts. These groups experience socio-environmental stressors that harm health. Informed by a social contextual framework, this study explored the prevalence of depression urban in Kampala, Uganda associations with symbolic (violence), relational (social support), material (food community insecurity) contexts. Methods We implemented cross-sectional survey adolescent girls young women boys men aged 16–24 living Kampala’s informal settlements. conducted peer-driven recruitment, whereby peer navigators shared information their networks turn participants were invited to recruit peers. gender disaggregated analyses, including stepwise multiple regression examine factors associated depression. then structural equation modeling (SEM) using weighted least squares estimation direct paths from violence, food insecurity, insecurity depression, indirect effects through support. Results Among ( n = 445), 333) reported significantly higher symptoms than 112), any (73.9% vs. 49.1%, p < 0.0001), mild moderate (60.4% 45.5%, 0.008), severe (13.5% vs 3.6%, 0.002). SEM results indicate latent violence factor (lifetime sexual physical violence) had on support, but support did not mediate path The model fit data well: χ2(3) 9.82, 0.020; RMSEA 0.08, 90% CI [0.03, 0.14], CFI 0.96). men, findings an effect mediating role Fit indices suggest good fit: 2.09, 0.352; 0.02, [0.000, 0.19], 0.99. Conclusions Findings reveal widespread disproportionately impacting women. Contextual factors, increase risks. Strategies reduce gender-based networks, potential promote youth.

Language: Английский

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The Measurement of Food Insecurity in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(18), P. 9829 - 9829

Published: Sept. 17, 2021

The measurement of food insecurity is essential to monitor the prevalence, risk factors, consequences and effects interventions policies implemented tackle it. Yet, how best apply it remains an unsettled issue due multifaceted context-dependent nature insecurity. We report a scoping review measures at individual household level in high-income countries with final purpose facilitating catalogue instruments be used by both researchers practitioners. was conducted following methodological framework Arksey O’Malley Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. included all types documents published between 2000–2020 using that estimate countries, respondents including adolescents, adults, elderly. identified total 23 strategies being 33 peer-reviewed publications 114 from grey literature. Our results show most focus on access dimension further research required develop incorporate aspects quality dietary intake relevant individual, social conditions related

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity and brain health in adults: A systematic review

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 62(31), P. 8728 - 8743

Published: May 28, 2021

Food insecurity has been associated with adverse effects on physical health and well-being in both high low-income countries, but brain are not clear. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the relationship between food important outcomes adults including depression, stroke, cognitive impairment dementia. Electronic databases were searched find studies which investigated relations predefined outcomes. Thirty met inclusion criteria for 23 conducted income countries seven low- or middle-income countries. Most (n = 24) cross-sectional, five prospective 1 a case-control design. Seven reporting relating performance 24 depression. No stroke There substantial heterogeneity populations studied as well measures made comparisons difficult. Overall, findings highlighted that individuals who insecure had increased likelihood depressive symptoms poorer global cognition than those secure. It is possible social support aid programmes attenuate symptoms. Future research needed whether interventions alleviate can benefit vulnerable populations.

Language: Английский

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