Racial discrimination is associated with food insecurity, stress, and worse physical health among college students

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

Published: March 22, 2024

Abstract Background Students of color disproportionately experience racial discrimination and food insecurity, which both lead to poor academic health outcomes. This study explores the extent location experienced is associated with stress, physical grade point average among college students Methods A cross sectional design was implemented survey 143 from a racially diverse public university. Logistic regression models assessed if at various locations insecurity linear how health, stress Results Student’s experiencing security had an score 2.3 (1.23, 3.37), while those statistically significant ( P < 0.001) higher 7.3 (5.4, 9.21). Experiencing any increased odds when police (OR 11.76, 95% CI: 1.41, 97.86), in housing process 7.9, 1.93, 32.34) hiring 6.81, 1.98, 23.48) compared no after adjusting for race, gender, age income. Conclusion The student impacted status. Further research needed explore potential mechanisms may insecurity.

Language: Английский

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Current trends in household food insecurity, dietary diversity, and stunting among children under five in Asia: a systematic review

Journal of Global Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

Household food insecurity (HFI) and poor dietary diversity (DD) are major public health challenges in Asia, greatly contributing to stunting among children under five. While previous research has focussed primarily on African regions, this systematic review provides novel insights into the association between HFI, DD, within Asian context. We searched across six databases for studies published 2019 2023 exploring five Asia. then extracted their characteristics, evaluation methods, outcomes related analysis. From 3215 records, 37 met inclusion criteria. Most were from South Asia (n = 22), followed by Southeast 8), with fewer West 4), East 2), Central 1), highlighting geographical gaps. found high rates five, especially Stunting was strongly linked HFI suggesting that these factors critical addressing malnutrition. Socioeconomic factors, maternal education, access clean water also influence outcomes. Current shows substantial variation, highest Limited data highlights need more comprehensive regions. Addressing improving DD is reducing achieving global nutrition targets 2030.

Language: Английский

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The Effects of Food Security on Academic Performance of University Students at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(2), P. 266 - 266

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Several studies find that low food security has negative effects on academic performance in higher education the U.S., but samples for these often have percentages of Hispanic students. Consequently, it remains unclear if affects predominantly settings. Our study aims to analyze whether at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Using original survey data collected 2020 students enrolled large research-intensive HSI and cumulative logit models, we assess influences concentration graduation delays among an U.S.-Mexico border region. findings strongly suggest reduces increases HSI. The results important implications leaders who want improve student success, offer recommendations future programs investments build HSIs. Because is strong social determinant health, closely related topic addressing determinants health outcomes. When universities take action students, they simultaneously make investment

Language: Английский

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Exploring Financial Challenges and University Support Systems for Student Financial Well-Being: A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(3), P. 356 - 356

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Financial stress among university students has been widely documented, impacting academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. This scoping review explores synthesizes the existing evidence on extent impact of financial challenges experienced by in Australia New Zealand examines approaches implemented universities these countries to address challenges. The Arksey O'Malley framework was utilized for comprehensiveness, structure, reproducibility. Four scientific databases (Scopus, ProQuest, Web Science, Informit) were searched until 30 June 2024, 3542 articles identified. Following extensive screening, 19 studies included. summarized using a narrative synthesis approach. suggests that continues be Australian/New students. Some indicate over half (8-68%) face significant issues 96% report high emotional stress. groups are more vulnerable than others. Notably, from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds international have increased vulnerability due factors such as inadequate support limited access job opportunities services. Support services available included emergency grants, food pantries (including students), community gardens but with addressing underlying hardships. highlights persistent faced Zealand. It calls comprehensive strategies enhance structural government institutional policies. Addressing needs will enable improved student success physical well-being groups.

Language: Английский

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Association between food insecurity and depressive symptoms in college students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of American College Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 7

Published: March 3, 2025

Examine the relationship between change in food insecurity status and depressive symptoms before during COVID periods undergraduates. Undergraduates (n = 850) surveyed for College Relationships Experiences project November 2019 (wave 1) May 2020 2). Multivariable logistic regression examined association (1) elevated at each wave (2) 2 from 1 to 2. Food insecure (FI) students had over twice odds of both timepoints compared their food-secure (FS) counterparts. Compared those who stayed FS, changed FI FS remained higher Pre-pandemic is a crucial factor influencing pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Educational inequality: A country-level comparison between OECD and non-OECD countries

Policy Futures in Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 21, 2025

This study investigates the determinants of educational inequality between OECD and non-OECD countries using data from PISA 2022 dataset. By focussing on factors such as parental education, perceived socioeconomic status, food security, access to digital devices, provides a comprehensive analysis how these variables impact student performance in mathematics, science, reading. The methodology includes multiple regression ANOVA analyses explore relationships independent attainment. findings suggest significant disparities: students generally achieve higher scores, have better experience less insecurity compared their counterparts countries. Correlation further highlight that while device is crucial across both regions, has pronounced negative effect underscores broader inequalities influence outcomes suggests targeted interventions address disparities. concludes by outlining theoretical practical implications suggesting directions for future research.

Language: Английский

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Frequency and Attributing Factors to Food Insecurity Experienced by Professional Athletic Training Students

Athletic Training Education Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1), P. 33 - 37

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Context Many college students struggle with food insecurity due to limited income and competing financial interests for tuition housing. Students in health care professions may be at an even higher risk of insecurity; instance, researchers have indicated that over 50% nursing experience insecurity. However, little is known about the frequency attributing factors professional athletic training students. Objective To investigate experienced by Design Cross-sectional study. Patients or Other Participants One hundred sixteen participants completed survey (11.6% completion rate). Twenty-four were males, 92 females. Main Outcome Measure(s) received e-mail a link online National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research Survey Services. US Household Food Security Module: Six-Item Short Form identify frequency, along demographic questions dietary habits, academic demands, mental contribute We used series χ2 tests determine if any significant group differences existed between security groups personal questions. Results survey; 35.3% reported having high marginal security, 37.1% low 27.6% very security. found more likely live family spouse. Conclusions Over 60% Professional programs should aware this create policies help ease challenges among their

Language: Английский

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Food Insecurity Among Australian University Students Is Higher and More Severe Across an Extended Period of High Inflation: A Repeated Cross‐Sectional Study 2022–2024

Health Promotion Journal of Australia, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 36(2)

Published: April 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction Increasing financial pressures, resulting from a period of high inflation in 2022 and sustained into 2024, may have exacerbated food insecurity among Australian university students. This study aimed to determine the change prevalence severity students between 2024. Methods Repeated cross‐sectional, online surveys measured using United States Department Agriculture Household Food Security Survey Module six‐item short form (USDA HFSSM) addition six demographic education characteristics. Students were categorised as being secure or marginally, moderately, severely insecure. Using binary variable (food vs. insecure), multivariate logistic regression identified at higher risk insecurity. Independent proportions regression, adjusting for relevant predictors insecurity, Results In ( n = 1249 students) 2024 1603), younger, on campus, international experienced significantly odds Marginal moderate unchanged Severe increased 17% 29% (95% CI −0.07, −0.13, p < 0.001), contributing an overall significant increase total 42% 53% (Adjusted Odds Ratio: 1.6; 95% CI: 1.3, 1.8; 0.001). Conclusion has worsening during inflation. So What? There is need immediate action, including health promotion initiatives policies uphold students' right food.

Language: Английский

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Student Hunger: How We Got Here and Solutions to Increase Persistence

New Directions for Community Colleges, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 14, 2025

ABSTRACT Student hunger directly impacts persistence rates and academic outcomes, ultimately yielding significant returns on investment through increased graduation rates, lifetime earnings, state revenues. This article examines the critical issue of food insecurity among college students, with particular focus community colleges where approximately one‐third students report experiencing insecurity. Drawing recent research demonstrating that food‐insecure have 42% lower odds graduating, authors detail work Swipe Out Hunger, a national organization addressing campus alongside 850+ institutions. The examine state‐level initiatives such as Hunger‐Free Campus legislation California's CalFresh outreach efforts, while advocating for federal policy reforms, particularly to SNAP eligibility requirements currently exclude many students.

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity, dietary intake, and their impact on mental health among university students in Bangladesh

Preventive Medicine Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103079 - 103079

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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