| Title: |
Food Insecurity among University Students in the United States amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Helene Vilme; Naomi N. Duke (ORCID 0000-0002-6567-7376); Yussif Dokurugu; Elizabeth O. Akin-Odanye; Christopher J. Paul (ORCID 0000-0001-6096-044X); Ernest Kaninjing; Ivette A. López; Roland Matsouaka (ORCID 0000-0002-0271-5400); Joedrecka S. Brown Speights; Jessica De Leon; Derrick L. Sauls; Roland N. Ndip; Felix Amissah; Hayden Bosworth; Carol L. Warren; Charles Muiruri |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(5):1490-1495. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
6 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
COVID-19; Pandemics; Food; Hunger; College Students; Universities; Colleges; Access to Health Care; Social Capital; Eating Habits; Physical Activity Level; Retailing; Health Behavior; Financial Problems |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2022.2082840 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481; 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: |
Objective This study reports on food insecurity (FI) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants and methods College students in four regions of the US completed the two-item validated Hunger Vital Sign™ screening tool on Qualtrics. Results FI increased significantly after March 2020 among US students (worry about food running out: 25% to 35%; food did not last: 17% to 21%) with significant regional increase in the Midwest and South. An adjusted multivariable logistic regression model indicated students that ran out of food were significantly at greater odds of experiencing hardship with paying bills (AOR: 5.59, 95% CI =3.90-8.06). Conclusions The findings identified an increase in the prevalence of FI among college students during the pandemic. Suggestions of how to address FI are discussed. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1429037 |
| Database: |
ERIC |