Factors associated with continued participation in a matched monetary incentive programme at local farmers’ markets in low-income neighbourhoods in San Diego, California

Ratigan, Amanda R.; Lindsay, Suzanne P.; Lemus, Hector; Chambers, Christina D.; Anderson, Cheryl A.M.; Cronan, Terry A.; Browner, Deirdre; Wooten, Wilma

doi:10.1017/s1368980017001549

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“…The foods that were eligible for purchase using incentive benefits also differed. While some of the programs provided benefits that could be utilized to purchase only FV, others were triggered by an FV purchase, but provided benefits redeemable for a diverse range of foods, such as any SNAP-eligible food [7,36,39]. A drawback of awarding incentives that can be used for any SNAP-eligible food is the possibility that incentive benefits are used to purchase foods with low nutrient density.…”

Section: Eligible Foodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In some cases, the foods included in the incentive program varied based on participant eligibility. For example, in the Fresh Funds program [36], participants could use the tokens they purchased with their SNAP benefits, and the tokens that they received as a match, to purchase fresh produce or packaged foods, such as jams/spreads, breads, eggs, pasta, cheese, and fish; however, the tokens they purchased using WIC benefits could only be spent at vendors selling fresh produce.…”

Section: Eligible Foodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ratigan et al (2017) [36] Records of market attendance and frequency of visits to booths where participants received incentives.…”

Section: Olsho Et Al (2015) [34]mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These findings suggest that the presence of these factors may impact the effectiveness of incentive programs, as participant retention is essential for incentives to influence FV purchases and consumption. Ratigan et al found that participants who had unhealthier diets at the beginning of the program were more likely to use incentives a greater number of times in the short term, but incentive use waned after six months [36]. In addition, Ratigan et al noted that elderly and disabled individuals were more likely to use incentive programs in the long term than those who were younger and noted that ethnicity, type of government food assistance program participation, income, season of incentive program enrollment, and baseline FV consumption were related to the frequency of incentive utilization and total duration of their retention in the incentive programs [36].…”

Section: Ratigan Et Al (2017) [36]mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ratigan et al found that participants who had unhealthier diets at the beginning of the program were more likely to use incentives a greater number of times in the short term, but incentive use waned after six months [36]. In addition, Ratigan et al noted that elderly and disabled individuals were more likely to use incentive programs in the long term than those who were younger and noted that ethnicity, type of government food assistance program participation, income, season of incentive program enrollment, and baseline FV consumption were related to the frequency of incentive utilization and total duration of their retention in the incentive programs [36]. They also noted that ethnicity, type of government food assistance program participation, income, season of incentive program enrollment, and baseline FV consumption correlate with both the number of times participants utilize incentives in a given period of time, as well as the total duration of their retention in incentive programs.…”

Section: Ratigan Et Al (2017) [36]mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Programs for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participants: A Scoping Review of Program Structure

Engel

Ruder

2020

Nutrients

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The low intake of fruits/vegetables (FV) by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants is a persistent public health challenge. Fruit and vegetable incentive programs use inducements to encourage FV purchases. The purpose of this scoping review is to identify structural factors in FV incentive programs that may impact program effectiveness, including (i.) differences in recruitment/eligibility, (ii.) incentive delivery and timing, (iii.) incentive value, (iv.) eligible foods, and (v.) retail venue. Additionally, the FV incentive program impact on FV purchase and/or consumption is summarized. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for scoping reviews, a search of four bibliographic databases resulted in the identification of 45 publications for consideration; 19 of which met the pre-determined inclusion criteria for full-length publications employing a quasi-experimental design and focused on verified, current SNAP participants. The data capturing study objective, study design, sample size, incentive program structure characteristics (participant eligibility and recruitment, delivery and timing of incentive, foods eligible for incentive redemption, type of retail venue), and study outcomes related to FV purchases/consumption were entered in a standardized chart. Eleven of the 19 studies had enrollment processes to receive the incentive, and most studies (17/19) provided the incentive in the form of a token, coupon, or voucher. The value of the incentives varied, but was usually offered as a match. Incentives were typically redeemable only for FV, although three studies required an FV purchase to trigger the delivery of an incentive for any SNAP-eligible food. Finally, most studies (16/19) were conducted at farmers’ markets. Eighteen of the 19 studies reported a positive impact on participant purchase and/or consumption of FV. Overall, this scoping review provides insights intended to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of future FV incentive programs targeting SNAP participants; and demonstrates the potential effectiveness of FV incentive programs for increasing FV purchase and consumption among vulnerable populations.

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Section: Eligible Foodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Eligible Foodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Ratigan et al (2017) [36] Records of market attendance and frequency of visits to booths where participants received incentives.…”

Section: Olsho Et Al (2015) [34]mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ratigan Et Al (2017) [36]mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ratigan Et Al (2017) [36]mentioning

confidence: 99%