The Association Between Food Insecurity and Intimate Partner Violence Among U.S. Army Soldiers
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Military food insecurity is high, with 25-33% of service members affected. This study found that food-insecure soldiers face double the risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization.
Area Of Science
- Military Health
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background
- Food insecurity affects 25-33% of military personnel, far exceeding the civilian rate of 10.5%.
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses significant risks to the emotional and physical health of survivors.
- Service members experiencing food insecurity may suffer health declines due to poor nutrition.
Purpose Of The Study
- To analyze the association between food insecurity and intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization in U.S. Army Soldiers.
- To determine if demographic, financial, or mental health factors moderate the relationship between food insecurity and IPV victimization.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in 2019 with 2,740 married or partnered U.S. Army Soldiers.
- Food insecurity was measured using the two-item Hunger Vital Signs screener.
- IPV victimization was assessed using the Hurt, Insult, Threaten, Scream scale; data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression.
Main Results
- Marginally food-insecure soldiers had 2.05 times greater odds of reporting IPV victimization compared to food-secure soldiers (95% CI [1.40, 3.00]).
- Anxiety significantly moderated the relationship between food insecurity and IPV victimization (p=.0034).
- No significant moderation effects were found for military rank, birth sex, or race/ethnicity.
Conclusions
- Food insecurity is a significant risk factor for IPV victimization among U.S. Army Soldiers.
- Addressing food insecurity and IPV can improve the overall health and well-being of military service members and their families.
- The interaction between anxiety and food insecurity highlights a critical area for targeted interventions.
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