“If the food is finished after my brother eats then we (girls) sleep hungry.” Food insecurity and dietary diversity among slum-dwelling adolescent girls and boys in Pakistan: A mixed methods study

Sheikh, Sana; Barolia, Rubina; Habib, Atif; Azam, Iqbal; Qureshi, Rahat; Iqbal, Romaina

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2024.107212

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“…Other possible explanation for the findings of this study could be associated with the family environment. In homes experiencing food insecurity, adolescents’ health can be adversely impacted, which may subsequently impair their sleep [ 2 ]. For example, a low household income and unstable employment are significant predictors of food insecurity [ 37 ].…”

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“…Finally, an unequal distribution of food within households can also contribute to food insecurity. It is important to address these underlying factors to effectively combat food insecurity [ 2 ]. The consequences of food insecurity are a worsening quality of life, hunger, and the emergence of diseases and other physical and mental health problems [ 3 ].…”

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Food Insecurity and Sleep-Related Problems in Adolescents: Findings from the EHDLA Study

de Camargo,

Gutiérrez-Espinoza,

López-Gil

2024

Nutrients

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Purpose: The current research aimed to investigate the connection between food insecurity and sleep issues among Spanish adolescents aged from 12 to 17 years from the Valle de Ricote (Region of Murcia, Spain). Methods: Data from the Eating Healthy and Daily Life Activities Study, which included a sample of 836 adolescents (55.3% girls), were analyzed. Food insecurity was evaluated using the Child Food Security Survey Module in Spanish (CFSSM-S), while sleep-related problems were evaluated using the Bedtime problems, Excessive daytime sleepiness, Awakenings during the night, Regularity and duration of sleep, and Sleep-disordered breathing (BEARS) sleep screening tool. Generalized linear models were employed to explore the association between food insecurity and sleep-related issues. Results: Compared with their counterparts with food security, adolescents with food insecurity had greater probabilities of bedtime problems (24.1%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 16.9% to 33.0%, p = 0.003), excessive daytime sleepiness (36.4%, 95% CI 27.5% to 46.3%, p < 0.001), awakenings during the night (16.7%, 95% CI 10.8% to 25.1%, p = 0.004), and any sleep-related problems (68.1%, 95% CI 57.5% to 77.1%, p < 0.001). Conclusions: This study suggests that food insecurity is related to greater sleep-related problems among adolescents. Implementing strategies to mitigate food insecurity may contribute to improved sleep health among adolescents, highlighting the importance of integrated public health interventions.

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