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Area of Science:

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  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Food insecurity is prevalent but under-assessed in hepatology clinics.
  • Cirrhosis patients face unique dietary challenges impacting health outcomes.
  • Routine data collection on food insecurity is lacking in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of food insecurity among outpatient cirrhosis patients.
  • To characterize the demographic and clinical profile of food-insecure cirrhosis patients.
  • To identify barriers to healthy eating in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective survey of 150 outpatient cirrhosis patients.
  • Screening for food insecurity in clinic waiting rooms.
  • Linking survey data with electronic medical records for comprehensive analysis.

Main Results:

  • 25% of patients screened positive for food insecurity.
  • Food-insecure patients were younger, had lower BMI, and were more likely Hispanic and Medicaid-insured.
  • 69% of all patients reported difficulty making appropriate food choices for cirrhosis.

Conclusions:

  • One in four cirrhosis patients experience food insecurity.
  • A significant majority struggle with diet adherence, irrespective of food security status.
  • Urgent need for tailored screening and interventions for cirrhosis patients' dietary needs.