Association Between Food Insecurity and Serious Psychological Distress Among Hispanic Adults Living in Poverty

Becerra, Benjamin J.; Sis-Medina, Reacheal Connie; Reyes, Alexa; Becerra, Monideepa B.

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“…Not only is depression more prevalent in adults with food insecurity, but food insecurity is also a risk factor for depression and worsened depressive symptoms . Prior studies have established an association between food insecurity and depression that is present in many subgroups, especially in gender and racial minority populations . Becerra and colleagues used data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) during years 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2012 to investigate food security status and psychological distress in impoverished Hispanic adults.…”

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“…Becerra and colleagues used data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) during years 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2012 to investigate food security status and psychological distress in impoverished Hispanic adults. Serious psychological distress was measured with the Kessler‐6 scale, a validated survey measuring anxiety and depressive symptoms . From the data, they found a positive correlation between severity of food insecurity and levels of serious psychological distress …”

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“…Serious psychological distress was measured with the Kessler‐6 scale, a validated survey measuring anxiety and depressive symptoms . From the data, they found a positive correlation between severity of food insecurity and levels of serious psychological distress …”

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Emerging trends and the clinical impact of food insecurity in patients with diabetes

Flint

Davis

Umpiérrez

2019

Journal of Diabetes

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Food insecurity is a major public health concern in the United States affecting 15 million households according to data in 2017 from the US Department of Agriculture. Food insecurity, or the inability to consistently obtain nutritious food, disproportionately affects socioeconomically disadvantaged households, as well as those with chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus (DM). This review article explores the literature over the past 10 years pertaining to the complex relationship between food insecurity, social determinants of health, and chronic disease with an emphasis on diabetes and glycemic control. Those with diabetes and food insecurity together have been shown to have worse glycemic control compared to those who are food secure, but it remains unclear exactly how food insecurity affects glycemic control. Prior interventional studies have targeted aspects of food insecurity in patients with diabetes but have reported variable outcomes with respect to improvement in glycemic control despite effectively reducing rates of food insecurity. Additionally, few data exist regarding long‐term outcomes and diabetes‐related complications in this population. It is likely that many factors at both the community and individual levels impact glycemic control outcomes in the setting of food insecurity. Further studies are needed to better understand these factors and to create multifaceted targets for future interventional studies aimed at improving glycemic control in this population.

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Emerging trends and the clinical impact of food insecurity in patients with diabetes

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Davis

Umpiérrez

2019

Journal of Diabetes

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“…Depression may also impact a pregnant woman’s work productivity and, in turn, her wages (Stewart, Ricci, Chee, Hahn, & Morganstein, 2003). Although less research has been conducted investigating the impact of stressful life events and psychological distress on perceived household food insecurity, one can hypothesize that the process may be similar to depression and perceived household food insecurity (Becerra et al, 2015; Jebena et al, 2015). Childhood trauma has also been shown to negatively impact a pregnant woman’s ability to procure food because of its lifelong income consequences caused by poor schooling and job performance (Chilton, Knowles, Rabinowich, & Arnold, 2015) as well as also being a significant risk factor for mental disorders in adulthood (Norman et al, 2012).…”

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Investigating tangible and mental resources as predictors of perceived household food insecurity during pregnancy among women in a South African birth cohort study

Pellowski

Barnett

Kuo

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Social Science & Medicine

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Rationale Food insecurity during pregnancy is concerning given the increased nutritional needs of the mother for proper fetal development. However, research is lacking within the South African context to investigate the association of economic and psychosocial factors and food insecurity among pregnant women, using comprehensive, conceptually driven models. Objective This study applies the Network-Individual-Resource (NIR) Model to investigate individual, intimate dyadic, and family level predictors of perceived household food insecurity for pregnant women. Methods 826 pregnant women enrolled in the Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS), a birth cohort in two communities in a peri-urban area of South Africa. Hierarchical logistic regressions were used to investigate the impact of household/family, intimate dyads, and individual tangible and mental resources on perceived household food insecurity during the critical period of pregnancy. Perceived household food insecurity was assessed through an adapted version of the USDA Household Food Security Scale – Short Form. Results Among 826 pregnant women in South Africa, individual-level tangible resources (e.g. income, social assistance, HIV status) and mental resources (e. g. depression, childhood trauma) predicted perceived household food insecurity and these predictors differed by community. Intimate dyadic and family level resources did not predict household food insecurity. Conclusions Our findings of the economic and psychosocial predictors of perceived household food insecurity among pregnant women in South Africa, mirror findings in general populations. This study provides support for the extension of the NIR model to perceived household food insecurity, particularly regarding individual-level mental and tangible resources, as well as the impact of community-level factors. Future research should investigate the extent to which resource sharing occurs within networks.

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“…Likewise, the multiple challenges associated with financial strain, such as inadequate housing conditions, inability to afford food, and reduced access to health care, can tax individual coping strategies and lead to heightened emotional distress [103, 104]. In addition, parents facing multiple adversities are less likely to spend time at home (i.e.…”

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Sex-Specific Effects of Combined Exposure to Chemical and Non-chemical Stressors on Neuroendocrine Development: a Review of Recent Findings and Putative Mechanisms

Cowell

Wright

2017

Curr Envir Health Rpt

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We provide evidence indicating that concurrent or tandem exposure to chemical and non-chemical stressors during windows of rapid development is associated with sex-specific synergistic, potentiated and reversed effects on several neuroendocrine endpoints related to hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function, sex steroid levels, neurotransmitter circuits, and innate immune function. We additionally identify gaps, such as the role that the endocrine-active placenta plays, in our understanding of these complex interactions. Finally, we discuss future research needs, including the investigation of non-hormonal biomarkers of stress. We demonstrate multiple physiologic systems are impacted by joint exposure to chemical and non-chemical stressors differentially among males and females. Collectively, the results highlight the importance of evaluating sex-specific endpoints when investigating the neuroendocrine system and underscore the need to examine exposure to chemical toxicants within the context of the social environment.

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Association Between Food Insecurity and Serious Psychological Distress Among Hispanic Adults Living in Poverty

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Emerging trends and the clinical impact of food insecurity in patients with diabetes

Emerging trends and the clinical impact of food insecurity in patients with diabetes

Investigating tangible and mental resources as predictors of perceived household food insecurity during pregnancy among women in a South African birth cohort study

Sex-Specific Effects of Combined Exposure to Chemical and Non-chemical Stressors on Neuroendocrine Development: a Review of Recent Findings and Putative Mechanisms

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