Food Insecurity Among Health Sciences Graduate Students at a Large Northeastern University

Sackey, Joachim; Pike, K.; Rothpletz‐Puglia, Pamela; Brody, Rebecca; Touger‐Decker, Riva

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2020.11.003

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“…This could be attributed to level 100 students having fewer expenses because they do not pay utility bills and accommodation is subsided by the University. This study's findings are in line with Sackey et al (2021) and Martin and Dwyer (2021) found that continuing students were predisposed to be food insecure as a result of accumulated debt from student loans and other sources used to finance various student-related expenses.…”

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Effect of coronavirus on students food security status: A case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Selorm¹,

Alexander²,

Comfort³

et al. 2022

J. Dev. Agric. Econ.

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Coronavirus is a novel virus that hit the world starting from developed countries to under-developed countries. Ghana is amongst the countries in Africa that observed some level of confinement by their government leading to the shutdown of various institutions including schools. The resulting impact of the policy saw students being more vulnerable to food insecurity and related issues. This paper examines the effect of Coronavirus on students' food insecurity status at the University of Cape Coast. The research design adopted for this study was the cross-sectional survey design with the University of Cape Coast, Ghana being the study area. A total of 291 students were randomly selected to participate in the study. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The findings of the study show that socioeconomic characteristics of students and food insecurity status showed no association. Students rated the extent of the effect of the pandemic as moderate and the major area of academic life affected was the change in the academic calendar. Class attendance was the most perceived effect of the pandemic. Students also reported that they were rarely food insecure. The study further found out that the best predictors of students' food insecurity were age, current level, insurance and employment status. The major challenge faced by students during Coronavirus was difficulties in their academics. This led students to adopt mitigation strategies such as online studies, paying heel to Coronavirus protocols, and self-support to mitigate the pandemic's impact. The study concluded that the academic activities of students of the University of Cape Coast were affected moderately by the pandemic and therefore recommends that the University of Cape Coast should improve its information and communication technology infrastructure to make online classes easier and the school should increase funding opportunity to less privilege students.

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Effect of coronavirus on students food security status: A case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Selorm¹,

Alexander²,

Comfort³

et al. 2022

J. Dev. Agric. Econ.

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“…FI reaches students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (22), across academic programs (23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28), and even collegiate athletes (29,30). Although research suggests rates increase as students' progress academically (31), the transition away from home leads to the risk of FI starting in the first year (32).…”

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A Decade of College Student Hunger: What We Know and Where We Need to Go

Hagedorn‐Hatfield

Hood

Hege

2022

Front. Public Health

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The first article on college food insecurity, published in 2009, sparked conversation on the dark secret many students face while seeking a college degree; they do not have secure access to food. Over 10 years later, numerous investigators around the globe have reported on the heightened prevalence of college food insecurity, the correlates that increase risk, and the detrimental outcomes associated with not having a secure source of food. In this manuscript, we describe the decade of research devoted to college food insecurity and provide direction for research, programs, and policies moving forward. Replicable and valid data collection methods must be utilized, campus-based program evaluation implemented and disseminated, and evidence-based policies supported to achieve realistic goals of warding off hunger and food insecurity on college campuses as well as improve the lives of individuals after post-secondary education. Collectively, stakeholders on college campuses as well as off-campus advocates can be the catalyst to creating a nutritionally secure environment and it is imperative that food insecurity be prevented on college campuses to ensure college students are able to achieve degree attainment.

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“…10,14,18 Soldavini et al reported that graduate students with food insecurity were more likely to have dependent children, 18 and Sackey et al reported that health sciences graduate/professional students with food insecurity were more likely to receive loans or have incomes less than $25,000. 19 The long-term implications of food insecurity amongst graduate and professional students, including dental students, is unknown. Gunderson and Ziliak reviewed the outcomes associated with food insecurity in children and adults, reporting that children with food insecurity were more likely to have nutritional concerns including anemia and lower nutrient intakes; mental health concerns including aggression, anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation; and physical health concerns including higher risk of asthma and developmental delays.…”

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“…35 Unfortunately, similar to our dental students with food insecurity, multiple investigators have reported that food banks and other programs are not well utilized by undergraduate students. 13,19,20,35 Students with food insecurity report associating food bank use with a stigma, embarrassment, and/or shame, as well as pragmatic concerns associated with lack of transportation, hours of operation, and insufficient time. 35 Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds benefit from free and/or reduced breakfast and lunch programs during elementary and secondary school; free and/or reduced meal programs are not available to university students regardless of socioeconomic background.…”

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“…[15][16][17] Although the prevalence and impact of food insecurity among undergraduates has been widely investigated, food insecurity among graduate and professional students has received less attention. [18][19][20] 20 The dental students with food insecurity were more likely to experience food-related stress, sleep difficulties, and/or academic difficulties than their peers with food security. 20 Oral health depends on adequate nutrient intakes and limited exposure to cariogenic food stuffs; diet counseling for oral health is a standard of care for oral health professionals.…”

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Food insecurity is associated with lower diet quality among dental students

Marshall

Laurence

Qian

et al. 2023

Journal of Dental Education

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PurposeFood insecurity is associated with lower diet quality, adverse health outcomes, and academic difficulty among undergraduate students. The objective was to identify the relationship between food security status and diet quality in dental students.MethodsAll dental students attending Howard University (n = 286) or the University of Iowa (n = 326) during the fall 2021 semester were invited to complete a cross‐sectional survey designed to query demographics, food security status (i.e., United States Department of Agriculture's ten item Adult Food Security Module), and diet quality (i.e., short Healthy Eating Index). The survey was administered using the Qualtrics platform.ResultsResponse rates were similar for Howard (32.5%) and Iowa (29.4%). Students with food insecurity (46.0%) were slightly older and more likely to be Black or other, first generation professional/graduate students, and receive financial aid than peers with food security (p < 0.050). Food insecurity was associated with lower intakes of fruits and vegetables (p ≤ 0.005), higher intakes of added sugars (p < 0.001), and lower diet quality (p = 0.003). In linear regression analyses that controlled for other variables, food insecurity (p = 0.012), school site (p = 0.027), and gender (p = 0.039) were predictive of lower diet quality.ConclusionsThe inability to procure adequate and appropriate foods was associated with marginal dietary habits (i.e., less than ideal food choices and eating behaviors) and lower diet quality in dental students. Both marginal dietary habits and lower diet quality increase chronic disease risk and may present a barrier to academic success. Addressing food insecurity among dental students is necessary to ensure equitable opportunities for a healthy workforce in the future.

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Food Insecurity Among Health Sciences Graduate Students at a Large Northeastern University

Cited by 13 publications

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Effect of coronavirus on students food security status: A case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Effect of coronavirus on students food security status: A case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

A Decade of College Student Hunger: What We Know and Where We Need to Go

Food insecurity is associated with lower diet quality among dental students

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