Exploring Definitions, Correlates, and Solutions to Food Insecurity during Covid-19

A Mixed Methods CBPR Study with the Baltimore Native Community

Bibliographic Data

ID4716012
AuthorsTara L Maudrie (0000-0002-3826-1121, corresponding author), Cassandra J Nguyen (0000-0003-2039-6295), Cassandra Nguyen (0000-0002-6885-9407), Dane Hautala (0000-0002-6049-970X), Maisie Conrad, Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan (0000-0002-3965-8518), Kerry Hawk Lessard (0009-0007-2753-9363), Jessica Dickerson, Victoria M O’keefe (0000-0003-0560-4316), Victoria M O''Keefe, Victoria M O'Keefe, J Gittelsohn (0000-0003-2761-3280)
Year2025
Volume32
Issue3
Pages70-99
Publication date2025-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0893-5394 • E-ISSN: 1533-7731
PublisherCenters for American Indian and Alaska Native Health (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.5820/aian.3203.2025.70
PMID41004194
OpenAlexW4414564165
LanguageEN

A mixed methods community-based participatory research study was conducted with Native American Lifelines of Baltimore to: (1) understand prevalence, correlates, and lived experiences with food insecurity and (2) explore the effects of and potential solutions to food insecurity. An online survey was completed by 250 American Indian and Alaska Native adults, and a subset of survey respondents (N=11) completed interviews. Quantitative analysis revealed food insecurity prevalence of 28% and increased odds of food insecurity with higher levels of food stress and COVID-19 hardships. Qualitative inquiry revealed harmful long-term effects of food insecurity on eating behaviors and several food sovereignty-oriented solutions to food insecurity

Community-based participatory research · Food insecurity · Food security · Odds · Participatory action research · Photovoice · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

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