Food Acquisition Coping Strategies Vary Based on Food Security Among University Students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Food insecurity on college campuses is a pressing issue, yet the ways in which students manage challenges and disruptions to their food security status (FSS) are poorly understood.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to examine knowledge of food insecurity as a concept, evaluate FSS, identify food acquisition-related behaviors, and determine whether these behaviors differ among FSS.

Methods

University students at increased risk of experiencing food insecurity (n = 43) were recruited for this mixed-methods study. Participants were surveyed about their FSS, coping strategies, and use of food access resources. Subsequent interviews occurred to evaluate their understanding of food insecurity as a concept and related food acquisition behaviors. The

SUBMITTER: Sklar E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773212 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature