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  • Nutrition Science
  • Socioeconomic Determinants of Health

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  • Remote learning presented unique challenges for university students.
  • Food insecurity is a significant public health issue impacting academic success and well-being.
  • Understanding the persistence of food insecurity is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and associated factors of food insecurity among Brazilian public university undergraduates.
  • To compare food insecurity levels and contributing factors during and after the period of remote learning.
  • To identify key socioeconomic and health-related predictors of food insecurity in this student population.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of two cross-sectional studies (2020/2021 and 2023).
  • Utilized questionnaires including socio-economic variables, Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale, Diet Quality Scale, and Perceived Stress Scale.
  • Statistical analyses included correspondence analysis and logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Food insecurity prevalence remained high: 36.5% in 2020/2021 and 35.9% in 2023.
  • Low income, poor health, stress, and poor diet quality were consistently associated with food insecurity.
  • Remote learning period (year of collection) did not significantly impact food insecurity rates, but low income remained a strong predictor.

Conclusions:

  • Food insecurity is a persistent issue for Brazilian university students, unaffected by the shift from remote learning.
  • Low income is the most significant risk factor for food insecurity.
  • Interventions should focus on addressing socioeconomic disparities and promoting student well-being to mitigate food insecurity.