Household food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with anxiety and depression among US- and foreign-born adults: Findings from a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions to household food security with as many as 10.5 % of US households experiencing food insecurity during 2020. Food insecurity is associated with psychological distress including depression and anxiety. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has analyzed the association between COVID-19 food insecurity and poor mental health outcomes by place of birth. The Understanding the Impact of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Social Distancing on Physical and Psychosocial (Mental) Health and Chronic Diseases national survey assessed the physical and psychosocial effects of social and physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic among a diverse population of US- and foreign-born adults. Multivariable logistic regression was used to a

SUBMITTER: Talham CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10211252 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature