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Food Insecurity in Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients

Priya S Verghese1,2, Debora Matossian1,2, Anoosh Moin3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Pediatric Transplantation
|May 9, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Food insecurity affects nearly 20% of pediatric kidney transplant recipients, particularly those of Hispanic ethnicity and with public insurance. Early screening is crucial for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Transplant Medicine
  • Public Health Nutrition

Background:

  • Food insecurity (FI) negatively impacts child health.
  • Children with kidney disease have higher FI rates.
  • FI prevalence and impact in pediatric kidney transplant recipients are unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of FI in pediatric kidney transplant recipients.
  • To analyze the impact of FI on transplant outcomes.
  • To identify demographic factors associated with FI in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Screened 118 pediatric kidney transplant recipients for FI using the Hunger Vital Sign.
  • Analyzed demographic data and transplant outcomes.
  • Compared food-secure and food-insecure groups.

Main Results:

  • 19.5% of recipients experienced FI.
  • FI was more prevalent in Hispanic recipients (56% vs. 30%) and those with public insurance (83% vs. 52%).
  • No significant differences in nutrient stores or transplant outcomes were observed between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Screening for FI in pediatric kidney transplant recipients is feasible and important.
  • FI is linked to specific demographic factors, suggesting intervention targets.
  • Further research is needed to guide interventions and policy for this vulnerable group.
Abstract

Keywords:
food insecurityhealthcare accesssocial determinants of health

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