{"title":"Impact of COVID on Employment and Earnings of SNAP Employment and Training Participants","authors":"J. Mabli, Dallas Dotter","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2150108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2150108","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT COVID-19 has adversely affected the employment and earnings of many US workers, but little is known about its effects among low-income workers. We use Unemployed Insurance data, SNAP administrative records and longitudinal survey data collected in 10 states before and during the pandemic, along with innovative counterfactual modeling methods, to estimate its effect on labor market outcomes of individuals enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training program. We find that COVID-19 decreased average quarterly employment by 13% and average quarterly earnings by 33%. We also find differences across subgroups defined by demographic, economic, and geographic characteristics.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"1 1","pages":"831 - 850"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78343606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Milliron, Cynthia Klobodu, Bengucan Gunen, Mutribjon Bahruddinov, Ann C. Klassen
{"title":"Household and Nutrition-Related Characteristics Associated with Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Practices in Tajikistan","authors":"B. Milliron, Cynthia Klobodu, Bengucan Gunen, Mutribjon Bahruddinov, Ann C. Klassen","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2150109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2150109","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In Tajikistan, challenges related to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) remain among the top factors contributing to death and disability. In this study, we described household WASH practices, especially those related to cooking and food storage, and determined predictors of WASH practices among 52 Tajik households. Data describing household characteristics, food security, WASH practices, and dietary diversity were collected. Positive predictors of household WASH score were paternal grandfather as head of household (p = .028), increasing food security score (p < .01) and increasing head of household educational level (p = .021). Our findings suggest that certain households could particularly benefit from WASH intervention.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"30 1","pages":"485 - 502"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84109629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lea Sacca, N. A. Garba, Rachel D. Clarke, Veronica Maroun, David R. Brown
{"title":"Using Community-Based Implementation Frameworks and Strategies to Address Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review","authors":"Lea Sacca, N. A. Garba, Rachel D. Clarke, Veronica Maroun, David R. Brown","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2136024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2136024","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This scoping review aims to describe the main barriers to food security imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in low-income U.S. households, identify effective community-based implementation frameworks and strategies, and discuss the lessons learned from implementing community-based approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most cited barriers were categorized into the Community/Society-Policy category of “Social determinants of health in communities.” Out of the twelve included studies, only five (42%) adopted an implementation framework in their food-insecurity interventions. This study can guide the development and sustainability of food programming during emergencies with possible transfer of lessons learned to food programs in low-income populations.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"45 1","pages":"396 - 414"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86578401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Shircliff, Jordan T. Hammon, Carina Linares, Teresa Larsen, G. Marquez-Velarde
{"title":"Economic Inequality during Covid-19 as a Pathway to Food Insecurity for People who are Disabled and Racialized as Non-White","authors":"J. Shircliff, Jordan T. Hammon, Carina Linares, Teresa Larsen, G. Marquez-Velarde","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2133982","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2133982","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Covid-19 heightened economic inequality across the U.S., especially for people who are disabled and non-white. These intersecting economic vulnerabilities open pathways to hunger. Using a survey from July 2020 (n = 2,043) in the Intermountain West, we find that economic inequality explained a substantial portion of food insecurity for people with disabilities. Racially stratified models show that people who were also non-white were more likely to be food insecure and receive differential protection from economic resources. Stronger social support will help mitigate food insecurity, yet such programs must grapple with the ways that ableism and racism intersect, especially during economic shock.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"7 1","pages":"435 - 449"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81853340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Food Insecurity and COVID-19 Diagnosis: Findings from a National United States Sample","authors":"M. Searles, Roger C. Wong","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2128961","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2128961","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study explores the association between experiencing food insecurity and COVID-19 diagnosis in the United States, and what sociodemographic characteristics moderate this relationship. We analyzed a national sample of adults in the United States (n = 6,475). Multiple logistic regression results revealed respondents experiencing food insecurity had an approximately 3.0 times significantly higher odds of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis (odds ratio [OR] = 2.95, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.38–6.32, p < 0.01), which remained significant after adjusting for sociodemographics and COVID-19 mitigation behaviors (OR = 2.59, 95% CI = 1.09–6.18, p < 0.05). Age group had a significant moderating effect (OR = 42.55, 95% CI = 3.13–579.15, p < 0.01). Results indicate experiencing food insecurity is associated with contracting COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"406 1","pages":"311 - 326"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78997145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Angeline, Lokare Tushar, Janan Ali Akbar, Giri Bibek Raj
{"title":"A Pilot Study to Assess and Compare Acceptability of an Energy-Dense Nutrient Supplement Among Moderate Underweight Children in Rural and Urban Settings of Pune, Maharashtra","authors":"J. Angeline, Lokare Tushar, Janan Ali Akbar, Giri Bibek Raj","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2122764","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2122764","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT We developed and tested the reliability of a digital tool to facilitate sensory evaluation (SE) of an energy-dense nutrient supplement among children and elicit their mothers’ perceptions in Phase-I. In Phase-II, SE and two-week acceptability were assessed in children from government preschools in rural and urban Pune (India). Cronbach’s alpha values of 8 and 6.8 indicated good and fairly acceptable reliability for mother and child questions, respectively. “Very-good” rating was obtained from >75% and >60% for appearance and smell, respectively. The acceptability test showed a significantly higher intake among the rural (mean = 102.0 ± 19 gm) compared to the urban children (71.14 ± 13 gm) (p < .05).","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"20 1","pages":"524 - 539"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81805193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Waring, Caitlin E. Caspi, Alma Jeri-Wahrhaftig, Alexa Horkachuck, Indra A. Kapoor
{"title":"Perceived Advantages of and Concerns About Mobile Food Pantries Among Mothers Who Utilized Food Pantries Before or During the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"M. Waring, Caitlin E. Caspi, Alma Jeri-Wahrhaftig, Alexa Horkachuck, Indra A. Kapoor","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2117005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2117005","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic drastically increased the demand for food pantries. Using data from an online survey in early spring 2021, we explored interest in mobile food pantries among US mothers who received food from a food pantry before or during the COVID-19 pandemic (n = 53). Sixty percent were very interested in getting food from a mobile food pantry, 19% were quite a bit interested, and 21% were somewhat interested. Participants liked the convenience and reduced risk of COVID-19 infection but had cleanliness and accessibility concerns. Mobile food pantries may be one approach to address food access among households with children.","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"101 1","pages":"912 - 920"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80451251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diana P Brostow, Alexandra A Smith, Nazanin H Bahraini, Karen Besterman-Dahan, Jeri E Forster, Lisa A Brenner
{"title":"Food Insecurity and Food Worries During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Point-In-Time Study of Injured United States Veterans.","authors":"Diana P Brostow, Alexandra A Smith, Nazanin H Bahraini, Karen Besterman-Dahan, Jeri E Forster, Lisa A Brenner","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2118564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2118564","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>US Military Veterans experience higher rates of food insecurity compared to civilians, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Veterans is unclear. We conducted a nationwide survey of injured post-9/11 Veterans' food security, Coronavirus exposure, and nutrition habits. Of 193 Veterans, 63 (32.6%) were food insecure. Food insecurity was associated with Hispanic ethnicity (<i>p</i> = 0.02), prior homelessness (<i>p</i> = 0.003), combat service (<i>p</i> < 0.0001), and food-related worries (<i>p</i> = 0.003). Food insecure Veterans were more likely to report anxiety about stigma related to COVID-19 infection (<i>p</i> = 0.007). Nutrition assistance initiatives should attend to emergent psychosocial factors, beyond well-established economic factors, that increase risk for food insecurity.</p>","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"17 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9670250/pdf/nihms-1836701.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40487229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Hussain, Rachel A. Ryan, A. Deierlein, Supriya Lal, J. Bihuniak, N. Parekh
{"title":"Food Insecurity and Health Behaviors Among a Sample of Undergraduate Students at an Urban University","authors":"B. Hussain, Rachel A. Ryan, A. Deierlein, Supriya Lal, J. Bihuniak, N. Parekh","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2119119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2119119","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Students at universities are experiencing food insecurity, which may be associated with health behaviors. In a pilot study to build a survey that assesses food insecurity and health behaviors among undergraduates, we distributed the survey before (Wave 1; fall 2019) and during (Wave 2; summer 2020) COVID-19. During Wave 1, 41% of students reported food insecurity and 61% met criteria for poor sleep. In Wave 2, 26% reported food insecurity and 49% met criteria for poor sleep. Students experiencing food insecurity were more likely to report poor sleep. This survey will inform recruitment and design of a scaled-up multi-campus study. (100/100 words)","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"1 1","pages":"65 - 80"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89498600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Isabel Lu, Brett Sheppard, S. Ng, Sarah Burstein, Emile Charles, Taylor Williams, M. De Marco
{"title":"Did A Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program Support low-income Households in North Carolina during the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Mixed Methods Assessment of the Healthy Helping Program and Other Pandemic-Related Food Assistance","authors":"Isabel Lu, Brett Sheppard, S. Ng, Sarah Burstein, Emile Charles, Taylor Williams, M. De Marco","doi":"10.1080/19320248.2022.2108742","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2022.2108742","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In 2020, the Healthy Helping Fruit and Vegetable Program provided SNAP-eligible beneficiaries with $40/month, for up to 3 months, to purchase fruits and vegetables at a chain supermarket in North Carolina. A survey to describe participants’ experiences with the program and interviews to explore whether these experiences were shaped by participating in other pandemic-related food access programs were conducted. In conjunction with other food access programs, programs that allow participants freedom to choose what they purchase may alleviate household hardships and provide greater access to nutrient-dense foods during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. ","PeriodicalId":51621,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition","volume":"6 1","pages":"415 - 434"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75317268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}