An equity-oriented systematic review of online grocery shopping among low-income populations: implications for policy and research.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Online grocery services are an emerging component of the food system with the potential to address disparities in access to healthy food.

Objective

We assessed the barriers and facilitators of equitable access to healthy foods in the online grocery environment, and the psychosocial, purchasing, and dietary behaviors related to its use among low-income, diverse populations.

Data sources

Four electronic databases were searched to identify relevant literature; 16 studies were identified.

Results

Barriers to equitable access to healthy food included cost and limited availability of online grocery services in food deserts and rural areas. The expansion of online grocery services and the ability to use nutrition assistance benefits online were equity-promotin

SUBMITTER: Trude ACB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8990744 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature