Prevalence of Food Insecurity and Associations with Academic Performance, Food Consumption and Social Support among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: FINESCOP Project in Iceland

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(6), С. 764 - 764

Опубликована: Март 7, 2024

(1) Background: Food insecurity (FI) among university students has received less attention in Europe than other regions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January March 2022 using an online questionnaire (n = 924). The addressed food security status; demographic, socioeconomic, educational variables; academic performance; consumption; social support networks. validated Insecurity Experience Scale used to measure security. Binary logistic regressions adjusted by age gender were applied identify FI-related factors. (3) Results: Just over 17% of living with some level FI, nearly one three reported having consumed few kinds food, 3.9% spent entire day without eating due a lack resources. associated higher likelihood negative performance, decreased consumption, lower large network, when compared food-secure respondents. (4) Conclusions: findings suggest that FI negatively impacts students' performance consumption. Future public health programs should be prioritized prevent from experiencing hunger financial or resource constraints.

Язык: Английский

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The Intersection Between Food Literacy and Sustainability: A Systematic Quantitative Literature Review

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(2), С. 459 - 459

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025

Achieving a sustainable global society is dependent on effective modern food systems and literacy competency. This study aimed to make visible the nature of intersection between sustainability (sustainable literacy) by employing systematic quantitative literature review reported through PRISMA principles. It explored representation intersectionality these research concepts reveal knowledge, skill, attitude/behaviour dimensions Education for Sustainable Development support SDG 4: Quality Education. The inclusion criteria English language, peer-reviewed, full-text articles where intersect minor, major, or focus article links yielded N = 114 articles. Although experiencing rapid growth 2013 2022, was identified as fragmented incomplete. reveals conceptualises 19 topics, including skills, attitudes/behaviours (86%), education (51%), (45%), consumers/consumption (44%), diets (34%). confirms that with foundational critical pivotal developing Eight propositions are provided guide further Education, focusing exploring teacher capacity, successful educational approaches, supportive policy.

Язык: Английский

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Is the Impact of Food Insecurity on Food-Related Behavior Moderated by Generation in South Korea?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 22(5), С. 766 - 766

Опубликована: Май 13, 2025

The purposes of this study were to determine whether perceived food insecurity significantly influences purchasing behaviors, preparation practices, and life satisfaction; verify the moderating effect generation in South Korea. Structural equation modeling multi-group analyses conducted confirm research model test hypotheses. Perceived positively influenced behaviors practices. In addition, verified presence a significant negative relationship between satisfaction. Notably, greater awareness Generation M increased impact on satisfaction was more strongly exhibited older than younger generation. This presents need pay attention issues at government level accelerate related future research. Specifically, it will be necessary establish structured educational environment support services for systematic security education. Also, rather educating people with high levels about why they should eat healthy food, proactive efforts first made remove barriers eating habits. As preventive measure against worsening insecurity, solutions prepared from macroscopic perspective addition implications microscopic mentioned so far.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and Predictors of Food Insecurity among Students of a Spanish University during the COVID-19 Pandemic: FINESCOP Project at the UPV/EHU

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(8), С. 1836 - 1836

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2023

Research related to food insecurity (FI) among European university student populations is currently limited, especially the studies carried out during COVID-19 pandemic. The present study aimed assess prevalence and identify possible predictors of FI students from a Spanish public university, University Basque Country UPV/EHU, A cross-sectional observational design was used, in which total 422 completed an online survey. Results were weighted according age field education. Binary logistic regressions adjusted by sex, age, campus applied predictors. 19.6, 2.6, 0.7% population mild, moderate, severe, respectively. three main decrease source income (OR, 2.80; 95% IC, 2.57–3.06), not receiving scholarships pandemic 2.32; 2.18–2.47), living arrangements before (not with parents/relatives) 2.03, 1.89–2.18). This found high surveyed, strongest this socioeconomic status. robust comprehensive policy response recommended mitigate population.

Язык: Английский

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Food insecurity, Mediterranean diet adherence, and psychosocial health among university students in Türkiye

International Journal of Environmental Health Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 34(1), С. 649 - 659

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024

The aim was to examine the relationship between food insecurity and adherence Mediterranean diet, academic achievement, depression, anxiety, stress among university students. This cross-sectional study conducted with 2039 students studying in Türkiye. Sixty-eight point two per cent of were insecure. Food security (FS) scores negatively associated MD positively scores. A 1-unit increase FS score resulted a statistically significant 0.458, 0.468, 0.400 units scores, respectively, decrease 0.140 screener score. Türkiye is very common, have low achievement high Financial support as well financial literacy provided play an important role managing insecurity.

Язык: Английский

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Despite Food Insecurity, University Students Remain Committed to Achieving Their Academic Goals: Cross-Sectional Single-Center Study in Saudi Arabia

Societies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(7), С. 112 - 112

Опубликована: Июль 4, 2024

Food insecurity is a pressing global concern affecting individuals across all age groups. Despite its widespread impact, notable gap remains in the literature, particularly reference to literature concerning university students. This study aimed assess prevalence of food and examine associated factors, including mental general health academic performance, among students Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A total 421 from King Abdulaziz University participated this study, completing questionnaire that measured insecurity, health. About 40% respondents experienced some level which was categorized as mild (20.4%), moderate (13.0%), or severe (5.6%). Significant associations were observed between monthly household income (p < 0.001) 0.005), respectively. However, weaker perceived stress 0.066) impact COVID-19. Notably, no significant correlation found security socio-demographic characteristics performance. highlights Arabia emphasizes need for further research gain better understanding complexities. Such insights can empower universities policymakers implement targeted interventions, thereby enhancing learning experience future success

Язык: Английский

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Food insecurity prevalence among tertiary students in Ghana

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024

Abstract Background Food insecurity (FI) is a collective term for inadequate access to available, affordable, and safe nutritious food. FI could affect students’ health academic performance adversely. Currently, there paucity of research on food among tertiary students in Ghana. This study determined the prevalence an Eastern city Materials methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed. multistage sampling technique used select 411 respondents from four institutions. The United States Department Agriculture Adult Household Security Survey (HFSS) Module tool collect information status. Data were entered with Epi-data version 3.0 software then exported into Stata/MP 16.0 analysis. For all statistical tests, p-value < 0.05 considered significant. Results 61.0 %. Of these, 40.4 % had very low security 20.2% security. Multiple logistic regression showed that odds significantly higher who did not have family support [AOR=2.56 (95% CI:1.17 - 5.63), p= 0.019] as compared those whose fathers farmers employed [AOR=2.71 CI:1.49 4.92), 0.001]. Conclusion found high levels Hohoe. An insight this at-risk population group requires further investigation action. There urgent need better understand severity persistence education

Язык: Английский

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Adherence to the Gluten-Free Diet Role as a Mediating and Moderating of the Relationship between Food Insecurity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Celiac Disease: Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(14), С. 2229 - 2229

Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024

This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the relationship between food insecurity (FI) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with celiac disease (CD) assess whether this is mediated or moderated by adherence gluten-free diet (GFD). The results 1162 samples diagnosed CD showed that 8.3% individuals who have a combined score less than 13 exhibited excellent very good GFD. Furthermore, moderate fair poor GFD was demonstrated, respectively 71.9% had HRQoL levels. A significant positive correlation FI (r = 0.489) found, indicating 24% variance shared adherence. patients’ gender, marital status, monthly income made statistically contributions prediction (p < 0.05). Females significantly lower scores males (B −4.619, 95% CL: −6.08, −3.16) after holding all other variables constant. In conclusion, HRQoL. Moreover, total effect relation found both adherence, suggesting lowering symptoms complications associated may reduce impact on

Язык: Английский

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Food Insecurity during the Pandemic in South Korea: The Effects of University Students’ Perceived Food Insecurity on Psychological Well-Being, Self-Efficacy, and Life Satisfaction

Foods, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(18), С. 3429 - 3429

Опубликована: Сен. 14, 2023

This study examined the impact of university students' perceptions food insecurity on psychological well-being, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction observed that gender plays a moderating role in this causal relationship, based total 491 students who participated empirical study. used SPSS (Version 22.0) AMOS 20.0) for analyses. examines structural relationship model. Our findings suggest perceived negatively affects status their well-being self-efficacy. However, contrary to expectations, has no negative effects satisfaction. In addition, level positively influences satisfaction, while self-efficacy does not. The differences research were also disclosed. Limitations future directions are discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Food Insecurity Risk and Dietary Habits of International Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic Period

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2024

Background International students are at risk for food insecurity (FI), and it is believed that the COVID-19 pandemic has made this situation even worse. Objective This study was conducted to determine changes in (FI) dietary habits of international receiving education Türkiye during pandemic. Methods The data were collected using an online form included questions on demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, anthropometric measurements, habits. 10-item Adult Food Security Survey Module used assess FI. Results sample 451 university aged 18–36 years. mean FI score participants before 4.8 ± 2.95, period 5.2 2.86 (p < 0.01). prevalence prior contracting 74.7%, which increased 81.2% from Africa (87.3%) significantly greater than those Asia (77.4%) Europe (54.6%) 0.05). A percentage whose fathers graduates had security (FS) (22.7%) did primary school (12.2%), a lived with their friends (86.2%) It determined healthy who experienced consuming red meat, chicken, or fish; milk dairy products; vegetables; fruits; legumes; cereals; dried nuts decreased more these among FS Conclusions highly prevalent studying Türkiye, aggravated situation.

Язык: Английский

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