Bidirectional Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Housing Instability

Lee, Che Young; Zhao, Xue; Reesor-Oyer, Layton; Cepni, Aliye B.; Hernandez, Daphne C.

doi:10.1016/j.jand.2020.08.081

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“…With a robust housing insecurity measure and using a population-based dataset, this study's findings corroborate previous research and demonstrate a link between food insecurity and housing problems [6] – [8] , [10] , [11] , [19] , [30] , [31] . The findings indicate a gradient pattern where persistently food insecure mothers had the highest risk of housing insecurity followed by mothers who became food insecure.…”

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“…Future research might consider utilizing the Food Insecurity Experience Scale designed to measure individual-level food insecurity [36] . Furthermore, while this study examined the effect of food insecurity transitions on housing insecurity, Lee et al [31] provide evidence for the bi-directional relationship between food insecurity and housing instability using cross-lagged path analyses of two time points of data from the Fragile Families and Child Well-being Study. The authors [31] suggest that financial constraint puts families at risk of experiencing food insecurity and housing instability, which are correlated, yet distinct forms of economic hardship.…”

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“…Furthermore, while this study examined the effect of food insecurity transitions on housing insecurity, Lee et al [31] provide evidence for the bi-directional relationship between food insecurity and housing instability using cross-lagged path analyses of two time points of data from the Fragile Families and Child Well-being Study. The authors [31] suggest that financial constraint puts families at risk of experiencing food insecurity and housing instability, which are correlated, yet distinct forms of economic hardship. It is possible that housing problems (particularly over time) may exacerbate food insecurity (e.g., mothers may cut back on food expenses at the end of the month if she is having difficulty getting her rent paid on time and wants to avoid future eviction).…”

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The effect of maternal food insecurity transitions on housing insecurity in a population-based sample of mothers of young children

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Cubbin²,

Brewer

2021

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<abstract><sec> <title>Background</title> Studies have shown a link between food insecurity and housing problems, including trouble paying rent. Additional research is needed to test the longitudinal effect of food insecurity on housing insecurity in a socio-demographically diverse, population-based sample. We tested whether food insecurity transitions predicted housing insecurity using a housing insecurity index consisting of housing and neighborhood factors. We also tested whether social cohesion or social support mediated the food/housing insecurity relationship. </sec><sec> <title>Method</title> Data were analyzed from a sample of 2868 mothers of young children residing in California at two time points: the baseline Maternal and Infant Health Assessment (2003–2007) and follow-up Geographic Research on Wellbeing survey (2012–2013). Women were categorized as food insecure both times; became food insecure; became food secure; and food secure both times. We constructed linear regression models for housing insecurity: models regressing each variable separately; a model regressing sociodemographic covariates and food insecurity status; mediation models adding social cohesion or social support; and mediation models for each racial/ethnic group. </sec><sec> <title>Results</title> Food insecurity transitions were associated with housing insecurity in a gradient pattern. Compared to women who were food secure both times, housing insecurity was highest among women who were food insecure both times, followed by those who became food insecure, and then those who transitioned out of food insecurity (became food secure). Food insecurity remained a significant risk factor for housing insecurity even after adjusting sociodemographic covariates. While social support and social cohesion were negatively associated with housing insecurity, there was limited evidence that social support/cohesion mediated the food insecurity/housing insecurity relationships. </sec><sec> <title>Conclusions</title> The lack of substantial mediation suggests that factors beyond social ties may explain the food and housing insecurity relationship. Efforts to reduce material hardship should consist of streamlined policy efforts that offer tangible supports for women and their families. </sec></abstract>

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The effect of maternal food insecurity transitions on housing insecurity in a population-based sample of mothers of young children

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2021

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“…( Decker and Flynn, 2018 , xxxx , Reimold et al, 2021 ) While not exhaustive, some example strategies to address economic hardship include job coaching for those who are unemployed, increasing food access at public housing sites, addressing food insecurity and housing instability together, and expanding SNAP benefits ( Figure 2 ). ( Reimold et al, 2021 , Lee et al, 2021 , Quintiliani et al , Mass Legal Services. It’s time to FINALLY close the Massachusetts “SNAP Gap” and expand Common Apps in, 2021 )…”

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Understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on the determinants of food insecurity: A state-specific examination

Nelson

Bangham

Modi

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“…However, among the students that enrolled in the FDP, food insecurity remained the same over time. Despite the program making food available, the program did not address the various programmatic and personal accessibility barriers, including various forms of material hardship, that were revealed in the focus group discussions and have been documented in previous research [51,52]. Some of the barriers were reduced among people that had instrumental support in the form of substitute shoppers; yet, the overarching anxiety of where they were going to get the next meal that coincided with other forms of material hardship were still present.…”

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Feasibility of Delivering an on-Campus Food Distribution Program in a Community College Setting: A Mixed Methods Sequential Explanatory Investigation

Hernandez

Daundasekara

Walton

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Despite community college students experiencing food insecurity there has been a dearth of research conducted on the feasibility of providing a program designed to increase access to fruits and vegetables among community colleges. This study used a mixed methods sequential explanatory design to examine the feasibility of delivering an on-campus food distribution program (FDP) to community college students and to examine the association between FDP and food insecurity and dietary intake. The study also explored the student’s experiences related to barriers and facilitators of program utilization. In phase one, the FDP occurred for eight months and students could attend twice per month, receiving up to 60 pounds of food per visit. Online questionnaires were used to collect students’ food security and dietary intake. Among the 1000 students offered the FDP, 495 students enrolled, with 329 students (66.5%) attending ≥ 1. Average attendance = 3.27 (SD = 3.08) [Range = 1–16] distributions. The FDP did not reduce food insecurity nor improve dietary intake. In phase two, a subsample of students (n = 36) discussed their FDP experiences through focus groups revealing three barriers limiting program utilization: program design and organization, personal schedule and transportation, and program abuse by other attendees. Facilitators to greater program utilization included: the type of food distributed and welcoming environment, along with allowing another designated individual to collect food. To maximize program use, it is suggested that reported barriers be addressed, which might positively influence food insecurity and dietary intake.

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Bidirectional Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Housing Instability

Cited by 36 publications

References 24 publications

The effect of maternal food insecurity transitions on housing insecurity in a population-based sample of mothers of young children

The effect of maternal food insecurity transitions on housing insecurity in a population-based sample of mothers of young children

Understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on the determinants of food insecurity: A state-specific examination

Feasibility of Delivering an on-Campus Food Distribution Program in a Community College Setting: A Mixed Methods Sequential Explanatory Investigation

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