P056 Challenges and Successes of a Pediatric Produce Prescription Program During COVID-19

ABSTRACT:

Background

A large pediatric clinic in Flint, Michigan, a low-income, urban community, implemented a fruit and vegetable prescription program for youth to address enduring challenges with food access and food insecurity. Approximately 18 months after this prescription program was introduced, the State of Michigan issued a “stay home, stay safe” executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective

This study sought to investigate perceived changes to access and utilization of fruit and vegetable prescriptions as well as general changes in the food environment that resulted from the pandemic and related executive order.

Study Design, Setting, Participants

Data were collected using semi-structured telephone interviews with caregivers of children (8-18 yea

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9260005 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature