Food acquisition methods and correlates of food insecurity in adults on probation in Rhode Island

摘要: Background Individuals under community corrections supervision may be at increased risk for food insecurity because they face challenges similar to other marginalized populations, such as people experiencing housing instability or substance users. The prevalence of and its correlates have not been studied in the population. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study 2016, surveying 304 probationers Rhode Island estimate insecurity, identify acquisition methods, determine characteristics groups most at-risk insecurity. used chi-square Fisher's exact tests assess differences sociodemographics eating patterns, GIS examine geospatial differences, ordinal logistic regression independent across four levels security. Results Nearly three-quarters (70.4%) participants experienced with almost half (48.0%) having very low This is substantially higher than general population within state Island, which reported 12.8% 6.1% security 2016. Participants often acquired lunch foods from convenience stores (and less likely grocery stores) compared three did differ significantly regards places related breakfast dinner meals based upon status. In adjusted models, being homeless (AOR 2.34, 95% CI: 1.31, 4.18) depressed 3.12, 1.98, 4.91) were independently associated greater odds insecure group. Compared help none time, who meal all time 0.28, 0.12, 0.64), 0.31, 0.15, 0.61), some 0.54, 0.29, 0.98) had lower Food resided different neighborhoods secure participants. highest density census tracts lowest median incomes areas each level our full-time employment Conclusions markedly probation RI These findings suggest that access on regular basis challenge adults probation. Depression addition intervening directly developing interventions policies address contributing factors safe treatment depression, are critical.