| Autor: |
Janet Antwi, Yetunde Olawuyi, Modupe Ifafore, Innocent Opara |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
BMC Public Health, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1471-2458 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s12889-024-20627-1 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background To assess students’ use and perception of the initiatives to tackle food insecurity (FI) in a Texas historically black college and university (HBCU). Methods HBCU students > 18 years (288 students). A mixed-methods approach involving an online survey, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted among the students and major stakeholders to evaluate the prevalence of FI, and gain insights into the challenges to accessing, utilizing and effectively implementing food security (FS) initiatives. Results FI affected 63.5% of the participants. The awareness and utilization of the food pantry were 27.9% and 8.1% respectively while for the meal share programs, awareness and utilization were 30.1% and 15.0%, respectively. A significant association was found between FI and the place of residence (p = 0.027). Binary logistic regression model showed that students’ school year was a predictor of food pantry awareness (p |
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