Prevalence and Social Determinants of Food Insecurity among College Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 12(9), С. 2515 - 2515

Опубликована: Авг. 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.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and correlates of food insecurity among U.S. college students: a multi-institutional study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 19(1)

Опубликована: Май 29, 2019

College students may be vulnerable to food insecurity due limited financial resources, decreased buying power of federal aid, and rising costs tuition, housing, food. This study assessed the prevalence its sociodemographic, health, academic, pantry correlates among first-year college in United States. A cross-sectional was conducted (n = 855) across eight U.S. universities. Food security status using Department Agriculture Adult Security Survey Module. Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Eating Attitudes Test-26 were used assess perceived stress, sleep quality, disordered eating behaviors, respectively. Participants self-reported their grade point average (GPA) completed questions related meal plan enrollment utilization on-campus pantries. Of participating students, 19% food-insecure, an additional 25.3% at risk insecurity. Students who identified as a racial minority, lived off-campus, received Pell grant, reported parental education high school or less, did not participate more likely food-insecure. Multivariate logistic regression models adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics indicated that food-insecure had significantly higher odds poor quality (OR 2.32, 95% CI: 1.43–3.76), stress 4.65, 2.66–8.11), behaviors 2.49, 1.20–4.90), GPA < 3.0 1.91, 1.19–3.07) compared food-secure students. Finally, while half (56.4%) with aware existence, only 22.2% endorsed utilizing acquisition. is highly prevalent has implications academic performance health outcomes. Higher institutions should screen implement policy programmatic initiatives promote healthier experience. Campus pantries useful short-term relief; however, use by suggest need solutions rights-based approach Retrospectively registered on ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT02941497.

Язык: Английский

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Food Insecurity among College Students in the United States: A Scoping Review

Advances in Nutrition, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 11(2), С. 327 - 348

Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2019

Язык: Английский

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Food Insecurity, Diet Quality, Home Food Availability, and Health Risk Behaviors Among Emerging Adults: Findings From the EAT 2010–2018 Study

American Journal of Public Health, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 110(9), С. 1422 - 1428

Опубликована: Июль 16, 2020

Objectives. To examine emerging adults' experiences of food insecurity in relation to measures diet quality, literacy, home availability, and health behaviors.Methods. We used EAT 2010-2018 (Eating Activity over Time) study data on 1568 participants who completed surveys as adolescents 2009 2010 follow-up 2017 2018 (mean age = 22.0 ±2.0 years; 58% female). At baseline, were recruited from 20 urban schools Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota. Food was defined by adult report both eating less than they thought should not when hungry because lack money.Results. The prevalence at follow up experiencing the past year 23.3% among adults. associated with poorer quality (e.g., vegetables whole grains, more sugar-sweetened drinks added sugars), lower availability healthy foods, skipping breakfast, frequently fast-food restaurants, binge eating, drinking, substance use (all P < .01).Conclusions. Assistance programs policies are needed address adults be coordinated other services protect health.

Язык: Английский

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Are estimates of food insecurity among college students accurate? Comparison of assessment protocols

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 14(4), С. e0215161 - e0215161

Опубликована: Апрель 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.

Язык: Английский

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Food Insecurity in Higher Education: A Contemporary Review of Impacts and Explorations of Solutions

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(10), С. 5884 - 5884

Опубликована: Май 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.

Язык: Английский

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Expenditure, Coping, and Academic Behaviors among Food-Insecure College Students at 10 Higher Education Institutes in the Appalachian and Southeastern Regions

Current Developments in Nutrition, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 3(6), С. nzz058 - nzz058

Опубликована: Апрель 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.

Язык: Английский

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Rates of and characteristics associated with food insecurity differ among undergraduate and graduate students at a large public university in the Southeast United States

Preventive Medicine Reports, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 14, С. 100836 - 100836

Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2019

The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence food insecurity and identify characteristics associated with security status separately for undergraduate graduate students. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis 4819 students from public flagship university in Southeastern US. Students completed an online questionnaire assessing over past 12 months using 10-item US Adult Food Security Survey Module self-reported demographics student characteristics. Data were collected October November 2016. Analyses stratified by (undergraduate or graduate). calculated frequencies categories used multinomial logistic regression assess association between rates 25.2% 17.8% Characteristics (p < .05) undergraduates only gender, year school, receipt financial aid, cooking frequency, perceived skills, having meal plan. For only, included age, marital status, dependent children, enrollment body mass index. across both groups race/ethnicity, health, international student, employment status. While most prior studies college look at combine into one group, we found differences It is important consider as two separate strategies that would be effective addressing may differ them.

Язык: Английский

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Struggling with the basics: food and housing insecurity among college students across twenty-two colleges and universities

Journal of American College Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 71(8), С. 2518 - 2529

Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2021

To quantify the number and type of students failing to secure basic needs.Students attending 22 postsecondary schools in United States Fall 2019.The Adult Food Security Module part #RealCollege Survey were used measure food housing insecurity, respectively. Logistic linear regression models assess relationship between selected factors needs insecurities.Participants (n = 22,153) classified as 44.1% 52.3% insecure insecure, Homeless or those who experienced childhood insecurity at greatest odds college insecurity. Year school was largest contributor being with PhD EdD 1,157% more likely experience compared freshmen.High prevalence insecurities remain. Current campus initiatives may be insufficient, calling for a holistic approach campus, state, national levels.

Язык: Английский

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Understanding the Why of College Student Food Insecurity

Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 16(5), С. 595 - 610

Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2019

This study sought to understand why college students are food insecure and what the impact is on their academics. A generic qualitative design was utilized that consisted of written surveys semi-structured interviews. Participants (n = 19) self-identified as based upon answers 6-item Short Form Food Security Survey Module. Two researchers independently coded data for themes patterns. Risk factors insecurity included finances, time, lack resources/skills provide healthy eating. Time money put commuter at risk insecurity. While within this convenience sample reported negative impacts academic achievement from insecurity, coping mechanisms prioritized cost over quality, possibly exacerbating situation.College a complex issue raw measurements may not paint complete picture. Conflicting priorities in addition income time pressures mean interventions should be tailored current approaches. Colleges need find unique ways ensure security financial aid packages and/or university programs student success.

Язык: Английский

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