Food insecurity and its association with socio-demographic characteristics in Cyprus.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101590587 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2048-6790 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 20486790 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Nutr Sci Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012-
    • Subject Terms:
      Food Insecurity* ; Socioeconomic Factors*; Humans ; Cyprus ; Female ; Male ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; Aged ; Prevalence ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Sociodemographic Factors ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Income ; Food Supply
    • Abstract:
      The prevalence of food insecurity in Cyprus and the socio-demographic factors that are related to this public health problem are unknown. Data used in this cross-sectional study were collected between 1 June 2022 and 21 May 2023 using a self-reported method. Food insecurity was evaluated using the Greek version of Adult Food Security Survey Module. The data regarding socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics along with body weight and height measurements were collected through self-administered questionnaire. A representative sample of n=1255 adults, ≥18 years old living in the five different districts of the Republic of Cyprus, was recruited. Prevalence of food insecurity in Cypriot population was 12.6%. Prevalence was higher in females, in older adults, in adults living in Paphos, in individuals who were separated, divorced, or widowed, in retired people, in people living with children, and in people with low income and education. Based on multivariable analysis, income was the strongest socio-demographic factor independently associated with food security (€ 6,500-€ 19,500: AOR: 0.49, 95% CI 0.28, 0.86 and >€ 19,500: AOR: 0.15, 95% CI 0.73, 0.31). Food insecurity is a global problem that need further examination. The association between food insecurity and socio-demographic characteristics needs to be highlighted in order for each country to develop specific public health policies (e.g. financial support to low income people) to decrease food insecurity and improve people's overall health and quality of life.
      Competing Interests: None.
      (© The Author(s) 2024.)
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    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Food insecurity; Prevalence; Socio-demographic factors
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240930 Date Completed: 20240930 Latest Revision: 20241001
    • Publication Date:
      20241001
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11428066
    • Accession Number:
      10.1017/jns.2024.47
    • Accession Number:
      39345246