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| Title: | Impact of COVID-19 Stress on Food Insecurity and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among College Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Taylor M. Levy, Ronald D. Williams (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(6):1947-1954. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | College Students, Hispanic American Students, Minority Serving Institutions, COVID-19, Pandemics, Food, Hunger, Nutrition, Anxiety, Stress Management, Health Behavior, Stress Variables |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2098033 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: This cross-sectional study utilized structural equation modeling to examine effects of COVID-19 stress on food insecurity and fruit and vegetable consumption mediated through personal agency and behavioral intention. Participants: Students (n = 749) enrolled at one federally designated Hispanic-serving public university during the fall 2020 semester. Methods: A 34-item survey was developed and administered. Results: COVID-19 stress had a statistically significant impact on food insecurity (B = 0.341; p < 0.001) and an inverse impact on personal agency to consume fruit and vegetables (B = -0.283; p < 0.001). Personal agency (B = 0.389; p < 0.001) and behavioral intention to consume fruit and vegetables were directly associated while food insecurity inversely impacted behavioral intention (B = -0.076; p = 0.034). Conclusions: Pandemic-related stress impacts nutrition behaviors among the student population already at risk of poor fruit and vegetable intake. During periods of high pandemic-related stress, college students need adequate access to fruits and vegetables and health promotion programs emphasizing stress management and healthy dietary behaviors. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1433119 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2098033 |
| Published in: | Journal of American College Health |
| Language: | English |