Pre-pandemic to early-pandemic changes in risk of household food insecurity among Maryland families with children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective was to examine risk and protective factors associated with pre- to early-pandemic changes in risk of household food insecurity (FI).

Design

We re-enrolled families from two statewide studies (2017-2020) in an observational cohort (May-August 2020). Caregivers reported on risk of household FI, demographics, pandemic-related hardships, and participation in safety net programs (e.g. CARES stimulus payment, school meals).

Setting

Maryland, United States.

Participants

Economically, geographically, and racially/ethnically diverse families with preschool to adolescent-age children. Eligibility included reported receipt or expected receipt of the CARES stimulus payment or a pandemic-related economic hardship (n=496).

Results

Prevalence of

SUBMITTER: Kowalski AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8943228 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature