Food Insecurity Associated with Higher Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Lower Diet Quality among Women Caregivers in North Carolina.
Nutrients
; 16(15)2024 Jul 31.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39125371
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Research suggests a bidirectional relationship between food insecurity and stress, but few studies have examined associations of food insecurity with stress and other indicators of cardiometabolic health, including depression, diet quality, and body weight, among lower-income women in the U.S.METHODS:
This cross-sectional study analyzed data from lower-income women caregivers living in North Carolina (n = 100) 42% Black/African American, 25% Hispanic/Latina, and 33% White women. Multivariable linear regression models were used to determine associations of food insecurity status with perceived stress, depressive symptoms, diet quality, and body mass index (BMI). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to determine associations of food insecurity with clinical depression and BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Associations were examined with and without adjustment for perceived stress.RESULTS:
Forty-two percent of the sample were experiencing food insecurity. Compared to food secure caregivers, food-insecure caregivers had significantly higher perceived stress (ß +7.51; 95%CI 4.19, 10.84) and depressive symptoms (ß +3.55; 95%CI 0.54, 6.56) and lower diet quality (ß -9.10; 95%CI -15.81, -2.40). Associations with BMI outcomes were not statistically significant.CONCLUSION:
Findings support removing stigma in nutrition assistance programs and clinical interactions, motivate future longitudinal studies, and inform the development of destigmatizing interventions for health promotion or disease prevention.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Estresse Psicológico
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Cuidadores
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Depressão
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Dieta
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Insegurança Alimentar
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nutrients
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos