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Food Insecurity and COVID-19 Diagnosis: Findings from a National United States Sample
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Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition
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2022-09-27
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18
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3
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311
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326
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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 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<.01), which remained significant after adjusting for sociodemographics and COVID-19 mitigation behaviors (OR=2.59, 95% CI=1.09-6.18, p<.05). Age group had a significant moderating effect (OR=42.55, 95% CI=3.13-579.15, p<.01). Results indicate experiencing food insecurity is associated with contracting COVID-19.
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Madison Searles & Roger Wong (2023) Food Insecurity and COVID-19 Diagnosis: Findings from a National United States Sample, Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 18:3, 311-326, DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2022.2128961