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Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Mental Distress in Firefighters.

Sara Hashemi1, Pamela Gonzalez Sanchez1, Jillian Joyce1

  • 1Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
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Food insecurity affects one in four firefighters, correlating with poor mental health and diet quality. Interventions are needed to support firefighter well-being.

Keywords:
firefighterfood securitymental distress

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Nutritional Science
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Firefighters face unique occupational stressors impacting health.
  • Food insecurity is a growing concern within public service professions.
  • Mental distress and diet quality are critical indicators of well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationships between food insecurity, mental distress, diet quality, and coping mechanisms in active US firefighters.
  • To identify potential occupational factors contributing to these health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was administered to 88 active US firefighters in June 2024.
  • Validated measures assessed food insecurity, mental distress (anxiety, depression, PTSD), diet quality, and coping strategies.
  • Correlational and chi-square analyses were employed to examine associations.

    • Main Results:

    • 22.7% of firefighters reported food insecurity.
    • Significant prevalence of mental distress: 27.2% anxiety, 43.2% PTSD.
    • Food insecurity was linked to higher anxiety (r=0.27), avoidant coping (r=0.28), and poorer diet quality (r=-0.31).

    Conclusions:

    • Findings highlight a significant association between food insecurity and adverse mental and nutritional health in firefighters.
    • Tailored interventions addressing occupational drivers of food insecurity are crucial.
    • Supporting firefighter well-being requires a holistic approach to psychological and nutritional health.