Food insecurity and healthcare access, utilization, and quality among middle and later life adults in California

Bibliographic Data

ID12798044
AuthorsEmily A Janio (0000-0002-2221-0805, University of California System), Dara H Sorkin (0000-0003-0742-9240, University of California System, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume33
Issue3-4
Pages171-186
Publication date2020-10-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Aging and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1552-6887 • E-ISSN: 0898-2643
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0898264320967563
PMID33131379
OpenAlexW3097117421
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited23

Objectives: This study examined the association between food insecurity status and healthcare access, utilization, and quality among adults aged 55 years and older. Methods: Data collected between 2011 and 2016 for the California Health Interview Survey were used. The sample included 72,212 individuals who were divided into three groups: food secure (FS), low food security (L-FS), and very low food security (VL-FS). Results: Logistic regression analyses controlled for demographics. Food insecurity was associated with decreased access to and quality of care and increased utilization. Specifically, VL-FS was more likely to delay care than FS. Additionally, VL-FS and L-FS had greater odds of visiting an emergency room than FS. Furthermore, VL-FS and L-FS were more likely to have a doctor who did not always explain aspects of care carefully compared to FS. Discussion: These findings suggest a need for increased screening for food insecurity in healthcare settings

Demographics · Environmental health · Food insecurity · Food security · Geography · Health care · Logistic regression · Odds · Odds ratio · Demography · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Gerontology

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