scholarly journals Assessing the Relevance of Educating the Elderly on Their Feeding Pattern and Food Security in Municipality

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Feeding Pattern

scholarly journals Enhancing Social Support System for Improving Food Security Among the Elderly Headed Household in Communal Areas of Zimbabwe

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kefasi Nyikahadzoi ◽  
Byron Zamasiya ◽  
George Alex Muchinako ◽  
Charles Dziro
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Communal Areas ◽  
Food Insecurity Access

The study sought to establish factors that contribute towards food security among elderly headed households and then seek ways of enhancing them. The study was conducted in Mudzi District in Mashonaland East Province of Zimbabwe. Data was collected from wards 11, 12 and 16. The study used cross sectional household data collected using a structured questionnaire. Two measures of food security are used; namely household food insecurity access score and household dietary diversity score. The results showed that food insecurity access score was statistically higher for elderly headed household when compared to those headed by younger people. The study revealed that social capital, remittances, and off farm income generating projects can increase the elderly headed household’s likelihood of being food secure. The study also showed that public assistance is not making a positive contribution towards food security of elderly headed household. This paper argues that it is important for government and civil society to promote social capital and support channels of remittances to elderly headed households in communal areas.

scholarly journals Elderly Perception of Distance to the Grocery Store as a Reason for Feeling Food Insecurity—Can Food Policy Limit This?

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 3191
Author(s):  
Robert Gajda ◽  
Marzena Jeżewska-Zychowicz
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Food Policy ◽  
Multiple Correspondence Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Grocery Store ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Purchase

The sense of food insecurity in a group of elderly people may be determined by the perception of distance to food outlets. The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the perception of food insecurity by the elderly and their perception of the distance between the places of residence and food purchase. A cross-sectional quantitative survey was carried out in 2019–2020 amongst 762 Polish elderly living in Świętokrzyskie and Śląskie Voivodeship. The assessment of the relationships between the perceived food insecurity due to living too far away from the grocery shops and socio-demographic features was performed using multiple correspondence analysis (MCA), chi-square tests, and Phi and Cramér’s V coefficients. Too great a distance to the place of food purchase was the cause of a lack of a sense of food security in 20.5% of the study sample, especially in men, people aged 75 and more, people living in a rural environment and people living alone. People reporting a lack of food due to the distance to the place of purchase showed socio-demographic characteristics similar to those of people declaring a lack of a sense of food security. Reduced food consumption due to the distance from the place of sale, including of fish (24.8%), some fruits (18.9%) and vegetables (15.4%) and beef (17.3%), may contribute to the deterioration of the diet and, as a result, health conditions. Including access to places of the sale of food in food policy as a factor contributing to ensuring the food security of older people can help to maintain a better quality of life and avoid exclusion. Especially in a situation of limited independence, food insecurity in elders due to causes other than financial limitations should be a focus of food policy.

scholarly journals Self-Reported Food Insecurity and Depression among the Older Population in South Africa

Psych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghose Bishwajit ◽  
Komlan Kota ◽  
Amos Buh ◽  
Sanni Yaya
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Multivariable Regression

South Africa represents one of the most rapidly aging countries in sub-Saharan Africa with a rising burden of age-related psychological morbidities. Despite having one of the highest human development scores in the region, the country faces serious poverty and food insecurity related challenges. Previous studies have shown a positive association between food insecurity and poor mental health among the adult population, however there is no systematic evidence on this association among the elderly population in an African setting. In the present study, we aimed to address this research gap by analyzing cross-sectional data (n = 931) on the over-50 population (>50 years) from the SAGE (Study on global AGEing and adult health) Well-Being of Older People Study (WOPS) of the World Health Organization, conducted between 2010 and 2013. The outcome variable was perceived depression and the explanatory variables included several sociodemographic factors including self-reported food insecurity. The independent associations between the outcome and explanatory variables were measured using multivariable regression analysis. Results showed that close to a quarter of the population (22.6%, 95% CI = 21.4, 24.7) reported having depression in the last 12 months, with the percentage being markedly higher among women (71.4%). In the multivariable regression analysis, self-reported food insecurity was found to be the strongest predictor of depression among both sexes. For instance, severe food insecurity increased the odds of depression by 4.805 [3.325, 7.911] times among men and by 4.115 [2.030, 8.341] times among women. Based on the present findings, it is suggested that national food security programs focus on promoting food security among the elderly population in an effort to improve their mental health status. Nonetheless, the data were cross-sectional and the associations can’t imply causality.

scholarly journals Food Security and Its Association with Socioeconomic Status and Diet Diversity in Free Living Elderly in Tehran, Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Pourebrahim ◽  
Nasrin Omidvar ◽  
Arezoo Rezazadeh ◽  
Hassan Eini-Zinab ◽  
Pedram Shirani
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Socio Economic Status

Abstract Backgrounds: Food security is one of the most important factors affecting food access and diet diversity. Older age is a period when adequate and diverse dietary intake is a challenge and there is a high risk for malnutrition. This study aimed to investigate the association between food security, dietary diversity and socioeconomic factors among the free-living elderly in the city of Tehran. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 583 elderlies (279 men and 304 women) aged 60–80 years were selected through clustered systematic multi-stage sampling method from 10 districts of Tehran city. Food security status of the subjects was determined using locally validated version of the United States Household Food Security Survey Module )US-HFSSM( questionnaire. Socio-economic status was assessed by a questionnaire. Dietary intake of the subjects was evaluated using two 24-hour recalls (one weekday and one week-end) through face-to-face interviews. Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) was calculated using the FAO 2010 guideline. Multinomial logistic regression was applied for the analysis. Results The average age of participants was 67.87 ± 5.86 years. Based on US-HFSSM, 56.9% of the elderly were food secure; while 25.7%, 14.2% and 3.2% suffered from food insecurity (FI) without hunger, with moderate hunger, and with severe hunger, respectively. There was no association between FI and DDS, even after controlling for confounders. Multinomial logistic regression models suggested that after adjusting for age and gender, being illiterate increased the possibility of different levels of food insecurity [(OR = 3.107, 95% CI = 1.672–5.775), (OR = 2.736, 95% CI = 1.261–5.935) and (OR = 6.193, 95% CI = 1.368–28.039)], respectively. Also, FI with mild hunger was associated with total household income (OR = 2.744, 95% CI = 1.100-6.846), while FI with severe hunger was significantly associated with Fars ethnicity (OR = 0.146, 95% CI = 0.051–0.424). Conclusions Overall, socio-economic status and demographic characteristics were the predictors of FI among the elderly, while DDS was not associated with FI.

scholarly journals The Association between Feeding Pattern, Income, Household Safety, and Stunting Events among Farmer Families in Gunung Labu Community Health Center, Kerinci Regency, Jambi

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enda Setiana ◽  
◽  
Evy Wisudariani ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Feeding Pattern ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Household Food

ABSTRACT Background: Stunting is a condition where the height index according to age is below -2 SD based on World Health Organization standard. Children under five are one of the age groups who are prone to experiencing nutritional problems and diseases. In 2019, the most common nutritional problems for children under five at Gunung Labu Community Health Center were stunting (27.12%). Nutritional problems in farmers can occur because of the poverty factor which is the root of the nutrition problem. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between household food security, feeding pattern, and household income with the incidence of stunting among children under five. Subjects and Method: A cross-sectional was conducted at Gunung Labu Community Health Center, Kerinci Regency, Jambi, in February-March 2020. The study subjects were 98 children under five from farmer families. Data were carried out using height measurement and questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test. Results: The prevalence of stunting among children under five was 32.34%. There was a relationship between household food security, feeding pattern, and stunting in children under five, and they were statistically significant. While, household income not related with the incidence of stunting, and it was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Stunting incidence among children under five is associate with household food security and feeding pattern among farmer families. Keywords: stunting, food security, parenting patterns, farmers Correspondence: Evy Wisudariani. Universitas Jambi, Indonesia. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +6282377996682. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.03.21

scholarly journals Population Ageing in Ghana: Research Gaps and the Way Forward

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuks J. Mba
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Total Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Ageing ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Health Profile ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Elderly Parents ◽  
New Directions

This paper attempts to highlight research gaps and what should be done concerning population ageing in the Ghanaian context. The proportion of the elderly increased from 4.9 percent in 1960 to 7.2 percent in 2000, while the number rose from 0.3 million to 1.4 million over the same period (an increase of 367 percent). Projection results indicate that by 2050, the aged population will account for 14.1 percent of the total population. Very little is known about the living arrangements and health profile of Ghana's older population. With increasing urbanization and modernization, it is important to know something about intergenerational transfers from adult children to their elderly parents, and characterize the elderly persons' food security strategies. Training of researchers will be important in terms of strengthening Ghana's capacity to monitor trends, as well as to conduct research and explore new directions in population ageing research.

IS THE LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN FOOD SECURITY SCALE AN APPROPRIATE INSTRUMENT FOR MEXICAN URBAN OLDER ADULTS?

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
M. VILAR-COMPTE ◽  
A. BERNAL-STUART ◽  
D. ORTA-ALEMAN ◽  
T. OCHOA-RIVERA ◽  
R. PEREZ-ESCAMILLA
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Face ◽  
Latin American And Caribbean

Background: Older adults in Mexico are a growing share of the population and are a largely vulnerablegroup with increased risk of food insecurity and potential detrimental health effects stemming from it.Objectives:This study assesses the face validity of the Latin American and Caribbean Food Security Scale(ELCSA) among Mexican urban older adults of low socioeconomic status. Design: Qualitative study based on 4focus groups. Setting: The focus groups were conducted in community organizations for the elderly in an areaof Mexico City with a high proportion of poverty. Participants: The focus groups included a total of 36 olderadults aged 65 and over who consented to participate. Measurements:Two initial focus groups were conductedto assess how older adults understood the food security construct and each of the ELCSA items. Based on thesefindings, ELCSA was modified and retested for face validity through two additional focus groups. Results:Theinitial focus groups suggested that several of the scale items were not well understood, leading to editorialmodifications of the scale. The final focus groups indicated that the modified version of the scale improvedsubstantially ELCSA’s face validity in this sample. Conclusions: The modified ELCSA led to a greaterunderstanding of most scale items. Further qualitative research is needed to improve food insecuritymeasurements among older adults in Latin America.

Risk factors influencing food security of the elderly during a flood disaster

2016 ◽  
pp. 651-653
Author(s):  
A.N.A. Alias ◽  
N.M. Nor ◽  
N.I.M. Fahmi-Teng ◽  
U.M.M. Asmawi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Food Security ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Factors Influencing
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