scholarly journals “Come with us for a week, for a month, and see how much food lasts for you”: A Qualitative Exploration of Food Insecurity in East Harlem, New York City

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Nieves ◽  
Rachel Dannefer ◽  
Arlen Zamula ◽  
Rachel Sacks ◽  
Diana Ballesteros Gonzalez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
York City ◽  
East Harlem ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Food Insecurity and Obesity in New York City Primary Care Clinics

Medical Care ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. 658-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arati Karnik ◽  
Byron Alexander Foster ◽  
Victoria Mayer ◽  
Vanessa Pratomo ◽  
Diane McKee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
York City ◽  
Primary Care Clinics

scholarly journals A Qualitative Exploration of Culturally-Pluralistic Segmentation among Millennials

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Lori M. Thanos ◽  
Sylvia D. Clark
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Cultural Pluralism ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
City Community ◽  
Original Family ◽  
Develop Strategy ◽  
Cultural Connections ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

The purpose of this study was to examine the possible existence of culturally-pluralistic segmentation based on perceptions of U.S. Millennials attending college in New York City. The present research posits that this key cohort, the culturally-pluralistic consumer, i.e., one who has many cultural associations but only one of those cultures presents as dominant, has the propensity for being grouped as an identifiable market segment. Utilizing a qualitative case study approach, twelve face-to-face interviews were conducted with Millennials from a New York City community college. The objective was to explore participants’ perceptions as to how their cultural associations influence their food purchase and consumption behaviors, particularly with regard to ethnic foods. Findings concluded that Millennials are aware of cultural pluralism and deem themselves culturally-adept, self-identifying with cultures other than their original family bloodlines. Participants’ tendencies were inclined toward choosing ethnic foods from a singular dominant culture from among their various cultural connections and associations. The results from this study support cultural pluralism as a segmentation method and can be used to add to current literature as well as for marketers to develop strategy.

scholarly journals Results of a Pilot Diabetes Prevention Intervention in East Harlem, New York City: Project HEED

2010 ◽  
Vol 100 (S1) ◽  
pp. S232-S239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Punam Parikh ◽  
Ellen P. Simon ◽  
Kezhen Fei ◽  
Helen Looker ◽  
Crispin Goytia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Diabetes Prevention ◽  
Prevention Intervention ◽  
East Harlem

scholarly journals Dietary Behavior and Urinary Gallic Acid Concentrations in Older Minority Residents of East Harlem, New York City

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-223
Author(s):  
Cristina N. Zambrano ◽  
Cicely Johnson ◽  
Wenyue Lu ◽  
Maayan Beeber ◽  
April Panitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
York City ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
East Harlem

Sociodemographic Correlates of Food Insecurity Among New York City Tobacco Users

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 664-667
Author(s):  
Christina N. Wysota ◽  
Scott E. Sherman ◽  
Elizabeth Vargas ◽  
Erin S. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
York City ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
The United States ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
Sociodemographic Correlates

Purpose: To identify rates and sociodemographic correlates of food insecurity among low-income smokers. Design: Cross-sectional analysis of baseline survey data from a randomized controlled trial (N = 403) testing a smoking cessation intervention for low-income smokers. Setting: Two safety-net hospitals in New York City. Sample: Current smokers with annual household income <200% of the federal poverty level. Measures: Food insecurity was measured using the United States Department of Agriculture 6-item food security module. Participant sociodemographics were assessed by self-reported survey responses. Analysis: We used frequencies to calculate the proportion of smokers experiencing food insecurity and multivariable logistic regression to identify factors associated with being food insecure. Results: Fifty-eight percent of participants were food insecure, with 29% reporting very high food insecurity. Compared to married participants, separated, widowed, or divorced participants were more likely to be food insecure (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.33, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.25-4.33), as were never married participants (AOR = 2.81, 95% CI: 1.54-5.14). Conclusions: Health promotion approaches that target multiple health risks (eg, smoking and food access) may be needed for low-income populations. Interventions which seek to alleviate food insecurity may benefit from targeting socially isolated smokers.

scholarly journals Food Insecurity and Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions to Reduce Blood Pressure, New York City, 2012–2013

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie A. Grilo ◽  
Amanda J. Shallcross ◽  
Gbenga Ogedegbe ◽  
Taiye Odedosu ◽  
Natalie Levy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
York City ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Reduce Blood Pressure

Sexual Orientation and Food Insecurity: Findings from the New York City Community Health Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Alexander Testa ◽  
Dylan B. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
York City ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
City Community ◽  
Community Health Survey

Abstract Objective: Food insecurity is a serious public health concern that disproportionately impacts minority groups. However, limited research has assessed food insecurity among sexual minorities. The current study investigates whether individuals identifying as lesbian/gay, or bisexual (LGB) sexual orientation were more likely to experience food insecurity relative to heterosexual persons. Design: Data are from the 2017 and 2018 New York City Community Health Survey. Multinomial logistic regression is used to assess the association between sexual orientation and food insecurity. Setting: A sample of adults (18 years and older) who identify as heterosexual, gay/lesbian, or bisexual living in New York City in 2017 and 2018. Subjects: 18,610 non-institutionalized adults. Results: Bisexual individuals have significantly higher rates of both mild (RRR = 1.719, 95% CI = 1.148, 2.573) and moderate-to-severe food insecurity (RRR = 1.851, 95% CI = 1.097, 3.122) relative to heterosexual individuals, net of covariates from demographic, household, and socioeconomic characteristics. Study findings showed no difference in the likelihood of food insecurity between gay/lesbian individuals and heterosexual individuals. Conclusion: Results illustrate a complex interplay between sexual orientation and food insecurity among adults living in New York City. Findings suggest that efforts to connect LGB individuals to public assistance programs such as SNAP, as well as providing information and connections to food assistance through local LGBTQ+ centers, government agencies (i.e., NYC Human Resources Administration), and non-profit organizations (i.e., Food Bank for New York City) may be beneficial approaches to alleviate food insecurity among this population.

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