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Karen Johnson1, Angela Pretz2, Winne Chu3
1University of Alabama, Little Hall, 670 Judy Bonner Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, ph: (718) 709-1907, fax: 205-348-9419, kjohnson38@ua.edu.
Journal of Healthcare, Science and the Humanities
|February 23, 2023
Summary
Household food insecurity in Alabama
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Rural Health
Background:
- Food insecurity is a significant issue in Alabama's Black Belt Counties.
- Poverty and its consequences disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between household food insecurity and self-reported health status in Alabama's Black Belt Counties.
- To identify factors contributing to food insecurity in the region.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 400 households in Alabama's Black Belt Counties.
- Utilized the U.S. Food Security Module to measure household food insecurity.
- Assessed self-reported general health status through surveys.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between household food insecurity and poorer self-reported health status.
- Bivariate analyses indicated a correlation between food insecurity and negative health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Policy interventions are crucial to increase economic resources and improve access to federal food programs.
- Addressing gendered experiences related to poverty is essential for reducing food insecurity.
- Targeted strategies are needed to improve health and food security in underserved rural areas.
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