Food Environment, Food Insecurity, and Health Behaviors in NH Hispanics

Purpose

This telephone-based survey included adults of Hispanic/Latino background residing in New Hampshire (NH). Information on food security and access, food environment, and health status and behaviors was collected through validated questionnaires. This project addresses the need for assessment of barriers to nutrition and health during COVID-19 in this population.

Conditions

  • Obesity
  • Food Insecurity

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Hispanic or Latino cultural background - Current New Hampshire Resident

Exclusion Criteria

  • Previous participation (cannot complete the survey more than once unless re-contacted for follow-up)

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
NH Hispanic/Latino Adults New Hampshire adults(at least 18 years of age) with cultural background in a Spanish-speaking Latin American country or territory surveyed between March 2021 - March 2022.

Recruiting Locations

More Details

NCT ID
NCT05424367
Status
Active, not recruiting
Sponsor
University of New Hampshire

Detailed Description

This telephone-based survey included a convenience sample of Hispanic/Latino adults (>18 years) with cultural origin in a Spanish-speaking country and residing in NH. A subgroup of the study population was assessed at baseline and 6-months following baseline. Validated questionnaires assessing the following outcomes were included: - Demographics - Food Access - Food Security - Physical Activity - Dietary Intake - Eating Behaviors - Weighing Behaviors - Psychology - Sleep Behaviors - Acculturation - Gastrointestinal Symptoms - COVID-19 Vaccine Behaviors Objective food access will be assessed through mapping and calculation of proximity of subjects' residential addresses to various food sources.