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Concurrent food insecurity is significantly associated with higher odds of experiencing stress and depressed mood in college freshmen.
Financial and food stress can significantly increase feelings of stress and depression. If you are struggling with food access, consider utilizing campus mental health resources alongside food assistance. Addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of food insecurity is crucial for overall well-being.
Concurrent food insecurity was also significantly associated with higher odds of stress (OR = 1.69, 99% CI = 1.16, 2.46), and depressed mood (OR = 1.98, 99% CI = 1.34, 2.91).
Why this rating
Strong longitudinal design with significant odds ratios, though mental health measures are self-reported.
Source
Hungry to learn: the prevalence and effects of food insecurity on health behaviors and outcomes over time among a diverse sample of university freshmen
Meg Bruening et al. · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · 2018
DOI 10.1186/s12966-018-0647-7
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