Differences in Perceived Stress and Depression among Weight (Dis)Satisfied Midwestern College Students during COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Cedric Harville, Ellen M. Santos

COVID, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(5), P. 757 - 772

Published: May 18, 2023

Background: Stress and depression are common mental health concerns among college students. Factors related to weight status stigma associated with poor outcomes. We sought describe the prevalence of dissatisfaction in relation stress students (n = 551). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted via a convenient sample between December 2020 February 2021. Mean differences Perceived Scale-10 scores Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale were examined using one-way analysis variance. Associations stress, depression, measured by logistic regression. Results: Weight dissatisfied (75.1%) had significantly higher mean compared satisfied. The 1.05 times more likely be depressed those who Significant and/or found gender, race, parental status, marital residence, U.S. citizenship. than that reported literature, possibly due influence social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions: Strategies reduce improved should explored, particularly efforts stigmatization expand access care.

Language: Английский

Consumer experiences of food environments during the Covid-19 pandemic: Global insights from a rapid online survey of individuals from 119 countries DOI Creative Commons
Lydia O’Meara, Christopher Turner, Denise Costa Coitinho

et al.

Global Food Security, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 32, P. 100594 - 100594

Published: Nov. 18, 2021

This study investigates consumer experiences of food environments and acquisition practices during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our rapid assessment online survey featured a convenience sample 2015 individuals from 119 countries, spanning Western Europe, North America, Latin Asia-Pacific, Africa. Data collection took place in April 2020 second month Participants were recruited via existing networks United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition, through social media, by snowballing. The majority participants female (71.9%), low- middle-income countries (51.0%), working nutrition or healthcare (39.3%). Qualitative thematic analysis descriptive statistics reveal series common global related to availability accessibility, prices affordability, practices, preparation consumption. importance community participation, sharing, resource allocation are highlighted, along with increasing awareness healthy diets waste. We identify ten synergistic policy entry points to: 1) build resilient equitable resistant stresses shocks; 2) harness positive dietary-related behaviors manifested pandemic; and, 3) mitigate projected crisis promote sustainable for all.

Language: Английский

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Food Insecurity in Higher Education: A Contemporary Review of Impacts and Explorations of Solutions DOI Open Access
Brittany M. Loofbourrow, Rachel E. Scherr

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(10), P. 5884 - 5884

Published: May 19, 2023

Food insecurity is a global phenomenon which impacts variety of social, economic, and life-stage groups. One such group affected by food college students, who tend to experience at prevalence exceeds the average their local communities. The in this population are multifaceted have implications for beyond. has been observed negative effects on student academic performance, physical health, mental health. This review explores solutions globally, with particular emphasis United States, specifically California.

Language: Английский

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Effect of COVID-19 outbreak on the diet, body weight and food security status of students of higher education: a systematic review DOI
Tony Jehi, Raihan Khan,

Reham Halawani

et al.

British Journal Of Nutrition, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 129(11), P. 1916 - 1928

Published: Aug. 10, 2022

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted college students’ lifestyles and placed them at a greater risk of obesity food insecurity. purpose the systematic review was to consolidate evidence for effect Covid-19 on dietary quality, habits, body weight security status. A comprehensive literature search conducted utilising various databases including Google Scholar, MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Embase Scopus identify relevant studies. To be incorporated in this review, studies had include higher education students, measure prevalence insecurity assess changes during pandemic. showed that diet quality students compromised many nations due decrease intake whole grains, dairy products, legumes, nuts, fruits vegetables increase consumption alcohol, confectionery products refined grains. There an frequency cooking, binge eating, breakfast skipping unhealthy snacking. These modifications, return, were associated with changes, no less than 20 30 % gaining also status over 30% being insecure worldwide. outbreak exacerbated habits under high gain Higher institutions governments should improve access nutritious foods incorporate nutrition interventions curricula.

Language: Английский

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Development of a Web-App for the Ecological Momentary Assessment of Dietary Habits among College Students: The HEALTHY-UNICT Project DOI Open Access
Martina Barchitta, Andrea Maugeri, Giuliana Favara

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 330 - 330

Published: Jan. 13, 2022

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a critical period for the development of healthy behaviors. Yet, it often characterized by unhealthy food choices. Considering current pandemic scenario, also essential assess effects coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) on lifestyles and diet, especially among young people. However, assessment dietary habits their determinants complex issue that requires innovative approaches tools, such as those based ecological momentary (EMA). Here, we describe first phases "HEALTHY-UNICT" project, which aimed develop validate web-app EMA data students University Catania, Italy. pilot study included 138 (mean age 24 years, SD = 4.2; 75.4% women), who used week before filling out frequency questionnaire with validation purposes. Dietary obtained through two tools showed moderate correlations, lowest value butter margarine highest pizza (Spearman's correlation coefficients 0.202 0.699, respectively). According cross-classification analysis, percentage classified into same quartile ranged 36.9% vegetable oil 58.1% pizza. In line these findings, weighted-kappa values 0.15 0.67 pizza, most categories above 0.4. This good usability students, assessed 19-item scale. Moreover, had potential evaluate effect COVID-19 students' behaviors emotions, showing impact sedentary activities, level stress, depression. These although interesting, might be confirmed next HEALTHY-UNICT aims characterize lifestyles, habits, relationship anthropometric measures emotions in larger sample students.

Language: Английский

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College Campus Food Pantry Program Evaluation: What Barriers Do Students Face to Access On-Campus Food Pantries? DOI Open Access

Francilia Brito-Silva,

Wanyi Wang, Carolyn E. Moore

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(14), P. 2807 - 2807

Published: July 8, 2022

The purpose of this study was to explore barriers Texas Woman's University (TWU) students face in accessing on-campus food pantries. This cross-sectional, survey-based conducted Fall 2021. Students' use the pantries and utilization, including qualitative questions, were evaluated using descriptive statistics thematic analyses. Students (n = 529) completed survey. Despite a high prevalence insecurity (49.2%), most reported never (89.8%). Almost half unaware that these existed on campus (47.8%). More than one four believed there pantries, with time tissues, lack transportation, limited pantry hours operation, social stigma commonly cited as major access. Food remains an urgent problem at TWU since has remained 2019 despite institutions' efforts reduce it. One those resources not been utilized expected, which might impede improvements security among students. can findings address by offering after-hours access through libraries or police, partnering public normalizing assistance.

Language: Английский

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Ride-hailing app use for same-day delivery services of foods and groceries during the implementation of social activity restrictions in Indonesia DOI Creative Commons
Muhammad Zudhy Irawan, Prawira Fajarindra Belgiawan

International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 387 - 398

Published: March 21, 2022

This study investigates e-shopping behavior change through ride-hailing applications (RHAs) for grocery and food as an alternative way to minimize out-of-home activities during the pandemic. Exploratory factor analysis structural equation modeling were applied, which utilized data collected from a web-based questionnaire survey implementation of social activity restrictions in August 2021. The results show complementary effect between delivery services, where increase is followed by delivery, but not vice versa. Meanwhile, could substitute in-store shopping. frequency before pandemic also significantly affects deliveries more individuals avail services pandemic, they In contrast, less likely people are found that RHA use influenced latent variable enjoyment, whereas benefits delivery. Regarding socio-demographic effect, females well-educated tend millennials participate shopping dining out. findings provide valuable insights into suppression virus spread short term travel demand management medium term.

Language: Английский

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Research trends and gaps concerning food insecurity in college students in the United States: a scoping review DOI

Barbara Goldman,

Carolina Neves Freiria, Matthew J. Landry

et al.

Journal of American College Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 40

Published: June 13, 2024

Objective This scoping review explores the broad body of peer-reviewed research measuring food insecurity in post-secondary students U.S. to identify trends and gaps inform future research.

Language: Английский

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

Evaniya Shakya,

Courtney A. Whetzel,

Stephanie T. Lanza

et al.

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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The Effect of COVID-19 on Food Consumers’ Channel Purchasing Behaviors: An Empirical Study from Poland DOI Open Access
Bożena Kusz, Lucyna Witek, Dariusz Kusz

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(5), P. 4661 - 4661

Published: March 6, 2023

The aim of the research was to analyze consumer behavior regarding changes in place where food purchased during COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and frequency purchases specified retail outlets presented. Different reactions threats restrictions that resulted from pandemic were found. Gender had a statistically significant impact on purchase case supermarkets discount stores. Women reported be more cautious about risks associated with shopping Age grocery small local/rural stores, medium-sized self-service Among group respondents aged 46 over, greater trust larger commercial units observed. Education for groceries only supermarkets. In turn, residence change making stores results our own are not unambiguous, but they indicate certain tendencies perception health safety when among various social groups.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and mental health among college students in the southwestern United States DOI Creative Commons
Megan Lindsay Brown,

Claire E. Trotter,

Wen Huang

et al.

Journal of American College Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 72(9), P. 3095 - 3102

Published: Jan. 26, 2023

Objective: We examined COVID-19-related experiences, mental health, and future plans among US undergraduate graduate students in the initial months of pandemic. Participants: 72 (68% female; 51.4% white; age x– =24.4) from 21 colleges southwest concurrently enrolled a stress-reduction study. Methods: Between March June 2020, participants completed an online survey about demographics, personal vicarious COVID-19 mood, plans. Anxiety depression symptoms were assessed with GAD-7 PHQ-9, respectively. Results: Worry was associated anxiety experiences COVID-19. worry varied by illness severity level intimacy those impacted. Most reported changing educational (66.7%) life (55.6%) due to Conclusions: Given continued impact on physical/emotional health plans, universities should assist managing stress so they can continue learn grow.

Language: Английский

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