Unpacking the Association Between Food Insecurity and Mental Health Disorders Among Older Adults.

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q2 GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2025-02-04 DOI:10.1177/08982643251314066

Lei Chai, Xiangnan Chai

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Abstract

Objectives: Previous research shows a negative correlation between food insecurity and mental health, but limited exploration exists among older adults. This study examines this association in Canadian adults aged 65 and older, focusing on the mediating roles of perceived life stress and community belonging, and the moderating role of gender.

Methods: Cross-sectional data from the 2017-2018 Canadian Community Health Survey (n = 28,044) were analyzed using logistic regression.

Results: The associations between food insecurity and both anxiety and mood disorders were partially mediated by high life stress and low community belonging. The adverse associations of food insecurity, high life stress, and low community belonging with an anxiety disorder were more pronounced in women than in men. Similar patterns were observed for a mood disorder.

Discussion: Interventions should address food insecurity, life stress, and community belonging, with particular attention to the unique challenges faced by older women to improve mental health.

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揭示老年人食品不安全与心理健康障碍之间的关系。

目的：以往的研究表明，粮食不安全和心理健康之间存在负相关关系，但在老年人中进行的探索有限。本研究考察了加拿大65岁及以上成年人的这种关联，重点研究了感知生活压力和社区归属感的中介作用，以及性别的调节作用。方法：采用logistic回归分析2017-2018年加拿大社区卫生调查（n = 28,044）的横截面数据。结果：食物不安全与焦虑和情绪障碍之间的关系部分由高生活压力和低社区归属感介导。食物不安全、高生活压力和低社区归属感与焦虑症的不良关联在女性中比在男性中更为明显。在情绪障碍中也观察到类似的模式。讨论：干预措施应解决粮食不安全、生活压力和社区归属感问题，特别关注老年妇女在改善心理健康方面面临的独特挑战。

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5.60

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113

期刊介绍： The Journal of Aging and Health is an interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of research findings and scholarly exchange in the area of aging and health. Manuscripts are sought that deal with social and behavioral factors related to health and aging. Disciplines represented include the behavioral and social sciences, public health, epidemiology, demography, health services research, nursing, social work, medicine, and related disciplines. Although preference is given to manuscripts presenting the findings of original research, review and methodological pieces will also be considered.