Food Environment, Food Insecurity, and Health Behaviors in NH Hispanics

Obesity Clinical Trial

Official title: Assessment of Food Environment, Food Insecurity, and Health Behaviors Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic in NH Hispanics

Status Active, not recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

This telephone-based survey included adults of Hispanic/Latino background residing in New Hampshire (NH). Information on food security and access, food environment, and health status and behaviors was collected through validated questionnaires. This project addresses the need for assessment of barriers to nutrition and health during COVID-19 in this population.

Clinical Trial Description

This telephone-based survey included a convenience sample of Hispanic/Latino adults (>18 years) with cultural origin in a Spanish-speaking country and residing in NH. A subgroup of the study population was assessed at baseline and 6-months following baseline. Validated questionnaires assessing the following outcomes were included:

• Demographics

• Food Access

• Food Security

• Physical Activity

• Dietary Intake

• Eating Behaviors

• Weighing Behaviors

• Psychology

• Sleep Behaviors

• Acculturation

• Gastrointestinal Symptoms

• COVID-19 Vaccine Behaviors

Objective food access will be assessed through mapping and calculation of proximity of subjects' residential addresses to various food sources. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Food Insecurity
• Obesity

• NCT number: NCT05424367
• Study type: Observational
• Source: University of New Hampshire
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Start date: October 1, 2021
• Completion date: October 1, 2024