Impact of food insecurity and its influencing factors on the risk of malnutrition among COVID-19 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Few studies focused on the impact of food insecurity severity on the risk of malnutrition among COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives

This study described the prevalence of food insecurity among COVID-19 patients, its severity, and its associated factors. Additionally, the impact of the severity of food insecurity on the risk of malnutrition was determined. It is hypothesized that food insecurity is associated with an increased risk of malnutrition among COVID-19 patients.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Al Madinah Al Munawarah in Saudi Arabia. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 and acute severe or nonsevere illness were enrolled. The Food Insecurity Experience Scale was used to determine the severity of food insecurity, and risk of

SUBMITTER: El Shikieri AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10270634 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature