Research trends and gaps concerning food insecurity in college students in the United States: a scoping review.
J Am Coll Health
; : 1-40, 2024 Jun 13.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38870038
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This scoping review explores the broad body of peer-reviewed research measuring food insecurity in post-secondary students in the U.S. to identify trends and gaps to inform future research.METHODS:
Three search engines (PubMed, Web of Science, and CINHAL Full Text) were systematically searched for articles reporting on food security status in U.S. college students.RESULTS:
One-hundred and sixty studies met inclusion criteria. Emerging high-risk student characteristics include gender non-conforming (GNC) and non-binary, financial independence in college, and pregnant and parenting students. Emerging correlates include lack of transportation, anxiety, and eating disorders.CONCLUSIONS:
Prevalence data can be used by colleges to advocate for services and programs. Additional multi-institutional cohort, longitudinal and qualitative studies are needed to identify timely interventions and effective solutions. A new "rights-based" approach to food security solutions that includes nutrition and food literacy for all students is needed.
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MEDLINE
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Ano de publicação:
2024
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