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Food insecurity among postsecondary international students: a scoping review protocol
Jonathan Amoyaw1, Mamata Pandey2, Geoffrey Maina3
1Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
BMJ Open
|October 13, 2022
Summary
Many international students face food insecurity due to financial constraints. This scoping review identifies factors contributing to food insecurity and interventions for students in higher education.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Education
Background:
- International students contribute significantly to host countries.
- Financial challenges can lead to food insecurity among international students.
- Postsecondary institutions need to address student welfare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review on factors associated with food insecurity in international students.
- To identify existing interventions addressing food insecurity among this population.
- To synthesize current knowledge for targeted support strategies.
Main Methods:
- Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review methodology.
- Searches of multiple databases including MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, and ERIC.
- Thematic analysis of extracted data from selected literature.
Main Results:
- Factors contributing to food insecurity among international students will be identified.
- Types of interventions implemented to address student food insecurity will be categorized.
- Gaps in current research and practice will be highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the multifaceted nature of food insecurity is crucial for effective support.
- Targeted interventions are needed to mitigate financial and food insecurity risks for international students.
- Further research should focus on developing and evaluating comprehensive support systems.
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