Hunger in Our Communities
Qualitative Provider Perspectives on Food Justice for Families in the United States
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21834852 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Astrid Uhl (Temple College, corresponding author), Brittany R Schuler (0000-0002-2869-6260, Temple College) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 460-476 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Work in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1937-190X • E-ISSN: 1937-1918 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19371918.2025.2526206 |
| PMID | 40650941 |
| OpenAlex | W4412366460 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 22 |
Food insecurity has increased among households with children in urban settings in the United States. Up-to-date information on the major challenges and facilitators to reducing food insecurity is needed. This qualitative study provides cross-agency perspectives on the major barriers and facilitators to food security. In-depth interviews were conducted with n = 6 service staff and volunteers recruited from community food assistance agencies in one urban neighborhood to examine major challenges, facilitators, and promising approaches to reduce food insecurity. Data was analyzed using MAXQDA using systematic content analysis. Poverty and system fragmentation at organizational and community/family levels were identified as root causes of food insecurity. Providers shared existing and recommended change efforts, including collaboration between community organizations and practices to increase community buy-in. Findings outline critical advancements in future food insecurity research with attention to community strengths and facilitating factors to buffer the effects of major challenges on organizations, communities, and families
Business · Criminology · Economic growth · Economic Justice · Economics · Environmental health · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social justice · Social science · Sociology · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Law · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
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Food insecurity, stressful life events and symptoms of anxiety and depression in east Africa
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |