Food Insecurity and Food Worries During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Point-In-Time Study of Injured United States Veterans

Brostow, Diana P.; Smith, A.; Bahraini, Nazanin H.; Besterman-Dahan, Karen; Forster, Jeri E.; Brenner, Lisa A.

doi:10.1080/19320248.2022.2118564

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“…Previous studies among the general population of U.S. veterans have also found that food insecurity was associated with several psychological factors, including depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and stigma related to COVID-19 infection [52,53]. Other studies reported associations between food security with little sleep, medical and trauma-related comorbidities, and housing instability among veterans [46,54].…”

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Grit but Not Help-Seeking Was Associated with Food Insecurity among Low Income, At-Risk Rural Veterans

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Sneddon

Wadsworth

et al. 2023

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Rural veterans have poorer health, use healthcare services less often than their urban counterparts, and have more prevalent food insecurity than average U.S. households. Food insecurity and resource use may be influenced by modifiable psychological attributes such as grit and help-seeking behaviors, which may be improved through interventions. Grit and help-seeking have not been previously evaluated among rural veterans. Thus, this cross-sectional study evaluated the hypothesis that grit and help-seeking were associated with food insecurity and the use of resources. Food security, resource use, grit, and help-seeking behavior were assessed among rural veterans (≥18 years) from five food pantries in southern Illinois counties (n = 177) from March 2021 to November 2021. Adjusted multiple regression was used to estimate the relationship between the odds of food insecurity and the use of resources with grit and help-seeking scores. Higher grit scores were significantly associated with lower odds of food insecurity (OR = 0.5, p = 0.009). No other associations were detected. The results provided evidence to inform the content of future educational interventions to improve food insecurity and address health disparities among rural veterans by addressing grit. The enhancement of psychological traits such as grit is related to food security and has the potential to benefit other aspects of well-being.

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Grit but Not Help-Seeking Was Associated with Food Insecurity among Low Income, At-Risk Rural Veterans

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Sneddon

Wadsworth

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“…Aside from housing, food security is one of the main basic needs, defined as the household access to adequate nutrition. During the COVID-19 pandemic, food security was found to have declined [7,39]. While PSH residents benefit from subsidized rent, food insecurity is often reported in this population [40] and is associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes [41], including negative emotional wellbeing [41].…”

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“…The first waves of the COVID-19 pandemic were also marked by decreased availability of healthcare services or more difficult access, especially among highly vulnerable individuals, engendering further negative consequence for QoL [6]. Food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic was particularly prevalent among the most vulnerable [7]. While many studies have been published on QoL during the COVID-19 pandemic [3,4,8], few have studied QoL during this period for individuals with high needs like those living in permanent supportive housing (PSH) [9], despite the exacerbation of inequities during the pandemic.…”

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Variables associated with deterioration in quality of life among individuals living in permanent supportive housing in Quebec during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gentil,

Fleury

2023

EUR J ENV PUBLIC HLT

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This study aimed to identify sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and service use associated with deterioration in quality of life (QoL) among individuals residing in permanent supportive housing (PSH) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 2020-2022, PSH residents (n=231) were recruited from congregate and scattered site PSH in Montreal (Quebec/Canada). Multivariate logistic regression was used to test associations between QoL and PSH characteristics. Most participants (62%) reported deterioration in QoL. Decreased in PSH follow-up care and biopsychosocial services other than those from physicians, especially in basic needs, having still mental disorders (MD) or COVID-19 were found the most associated with QoL deterioration. Residing in PSH for 10+ years versus <2 years, high satisfaction with PSH, and access to public specialized outpatient services were identified as protective factors against deterioration in QoL. The findings demonstrated that comprehensive services for PSH residents may be intensified during a pandemic to protect against deterioration in QoL.

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“It’s Really About Those Social Determinants of Health that Drive It”: Addressing Food Insecurity in Rural Veterans

Heuer,

Bradley,

Hahm

et al. 2024

Community Health Equity Research & Policy

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employs numerous strategies to address food insecurity among rural veterans. This manuscript discusses findings from a quality improvement project examining factors impacting food insecurity among rural veterans. Methods Qualitative interviews were conducted with VA expert informants (n = 30) who worked in national program offices addressing veteran food insecurity, site visit participants (n = 57) at three VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), and rural veterans who screened positive for food insecurity at the VAMC sites (n = 10). Interviews were analyzed with analysis matrices. Results Current VA programming includes a national food insecurity screening initiative and connecting veterans with local community resources. Veteran participants provided suggestions for addressing veteran food insecurity, including outreach and education. In addition, these interviews demonstrate that rural veteran food insecurity is intrinsically interwoven with other social determinants of health. Conclusions Addressing rural veteran food insecurity must include strategies for understanding and supporting interconnected veteran needs.

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Food Insecurity and Food Worries During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Point-In-Time Study of Injured United States Veterans

Cited by 3 publications

References 49 publications

Grit but Not Help-Seeking Was Associated with Food Insecurity among Low Income, At-Risk Rural Veterans

Grit but Not Help-Seeking Was Associated with Food Insecurity among Low Income, At-Risk Rural Veterans

Variables associated with deterioration in quality of life among individuals living in permanent supportive housing in Quebec during the COVID-19 pandemic

“It’s Really About Those Social Determinants of Health that Drive It”: Addressing Food Insecurity in Rural Veterans

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