Maternal Mental Health and the Persistence of Food Insecurity in Poor Rural Families

Lent, Megan; Petrovic, Lindsay E; Swanson, Josephine A.; Olson, Christine M.

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“…There are many possible reasons for this bi-directionality, including the possibility that depressive symptoms may be associated with a mother being less able to secure employment or to utilize available resources. This is consistent with other research that has been done on this association (Lent et al, 2009). Further, maternal mental health has been directly linked to domestic violence exposure and other Adverse Childhood Experiences (Chilton et al, 2015; Chilton et al, 2014).…”

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confidence: 94%

The role of food insecurity in developmental psychopathology

Althoff

Ametti

Bertmann

2016

Preventive Medicine

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Food security is a condition achieved when all members of a household have access to adequate food at all times for a healthy, active lifestyle. As of 2014, 14% of households in the United States were food insecure. Previous research has suggested that household food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse medical and psychosocial outcomes across the lifespan. In this narrative review, we examine current research on food insecurity, specifically as it relates to child psychopathology and risk factors thereof: namely, parental mental illness and poor diet and metabolic health. Moreover, we begin to speculate about behavioral and physiological mechanisms by which these conditions may influence one another, and discuss possible interventions through enhanced screening and treatment, parent training, and provision of high quality foods to vulnerable households. Further research is needed to the effects of child and parental mental health on metabolic outcomes in families with food insecurity.

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The role of food insecurity in developmental psychopathology

Althoff

Ametti

Bertmann

2016

Preventive Medicine

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“…The majority ( n = 34) analyzed data from studies conducted in the United States, three focused on studies conducted in Canada [ 16 , 17 , 32 ], one was focused on a sample in New Zealand [ 43 ], and one was conducted in England [ 44 ]. Twenty-eight articles reported on cross-sectional analyses (one also included qualitative data collection [ 28 ]) and eleven reported longitudinal analyses (one included qualitative data collection [ 45 ]) ( Appendix A ). Although all studies assessed the association between food insecurity and a mental health condition or state in some manner, the particular research questions and analytic approaches varied.…”

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Food Insecurity and Mental Health among Females in High-Income Countries

Maynard¹,

Andrade

Packull-McCormick

et al. 2018

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Food insecurity is a persistent concern in high-income countries, and has been associated with poor mental health, particularly among females. We conducted a scoping review to characterize the state of the evidence on food insecurity and mental health among women in high-income countries. The research databases PubMed, EMBASE, and psycINFO were searched using keywords capturing food insecurity, mental health, and women. Thirty-nine articles (representing 31 unique studies/surveys) were identified. Three-quarters of the articles drew upon data from a version of the United States Department of Agriculture Household Food Security Survey Module. A range of mental health measures were used, most commonly to measure depression and depressive symptoms, but also anxiety and stress. Most research was cross-sectional and showed associations between depression and food insecurity; longitudinal analyses suggested bidirectional relationships (with food insecurity increasing the risk of depressive symptoms or diagnosis, or depression predicting food insecurity). Several articles focused on vulnerable subgroups, such as pregnant women and mothers, women at risk of homelessness, refugees, and those who had been exposed to violence or substance abuse. Overall, this review supports a link between food insecurity and mental health (and other factors, such as housing circumstances and exposure to violence) among women in high-income countries and underscores the need for comprehensive policies and programs that recognize complex links among public health challenges.

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“…In an exploration of gender differences, Carter and researchers reported that the association between food insecurity and depression was stronger for women compared to men (Carter, Kruse, Blakely, & Collings, 2011). Much of the research that has explored food insecurity and depression among women has focused on pregnant women or women who are raising small children in the household (Hromi-Fiedler, Bermudez-Millan, Segura-Perez, & Perez-Escamilla, 2011; Lent, Petrovic, Swanson, & Olson, 2009; Melchior et al, 2009). …”

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Food Insecurity and Depressive Symptoms: Comparison of Drug Using and Nondrug‐using Women at Risk for Hiv

Davey‐Rothwell

Flamm

Kassa

et al. 2014

Journal Community Psychology

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Food insecurity has been linked to poor physical and mental health as well as HIV risk behaviors. While prior research has shown that drug users are prone to food insecurity it is unclear if drug use exacerbates the physical and psychosocial consequences. A sample of women who used drugs (DU) (specifically heroin and cocaine) and women who did not use drugs (NDU) were examined to determine if the relationship between food insecurity and depression varied by drug use status. Approximately 29% (n=128) of the total sample experienced food insecurity. DU women were more likely to be food insecure. There were no differences in receiving food stamps. After controlling for demographics and receiving food stamps, a significant association between food insecurity and depression existed for both DU and NDU women. The strength of this association was approximately double for NDU women. The study results suggest that it is critical to integrate mental health, food assistance, and other services.

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Maternal Mental Health and the Persistence of Food Insecurity in Poor Rural Families

Abstract: Poor mental health is associated with keeping families food-insecure by limiting their employment. High-quality, accessible mental health care is needed for poverty-associated food insecurity to be alleviated.

Cited by 63 publications

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The role of food insecurity in developmental psychopathology

The role of food insecurity in developmental psychopathology

Food Insecurity and Mental Health among Females in High-Income Countries

Food Insecurity and Depressive Symptoms: Comparison of Drug Using and Nondrug‐using Women at Risk for Hiv

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