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
| Arm | Description | Assigned 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
- Completed
- 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.