Psychosocial risk factors of food insecurity in Puerto Rican Adults from baseline to 5-year follow up

Dixin Xie

Food insecurity(FI) is prevalent among Puerto Rican(PR) adults. In this study, we did a secondary data analysis on the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study Cohort(n=923). We aimed to explore the longitudinal association between several psychosocial factors (Acculturation, depression, stress, social and community support, and life events) and FI status over 5 years. We found depression and stress may increase the risk of FI among PR adults.    

Major: 
Nutritional Science
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Oral Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Muzi Na
Location: 
Flex
Poster Number: 
9

Award Winner

Health and Life Sciences - Second Place