Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study
This qualitative study explored factors associated with causes of food insecurity including cultural factors and coping strategies among rural Hispanic population in west Texas. A sample of 20 participants from low-income households participated. Coding and analysis of the key themes were done by fo...
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| author | Murimi, Mary W. Kanyi, Michael G. Mbogori, Teresia N. Amin, Ruhul Rana, Ziaul H. Nguyen, Bong Moyeda-Carabaza, Ana Florencia |
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| description | This qualitative study explored factors associated with causes of food insecurity including cultural factors and coping strategies among rural Hispanic population in west Texas. A sample of 20 participants from low-income households participated. Coding and analysis of the key themes were done by four independent coders. Four overarching themes emerged: (1) food insecurity is a well-kept secret and is a cultural aspect, (2) behavioral and environmental elements are major causes of food insecurity, (3) coping strategies and the price of staying food secure, and (4) strategies for plausible interventions to food insecurity. Positive coping strategies included buying in bulk, buying when items are on sale, and cooking and eating at home, while increasing the volume of food by making food soupy, buying starchy inexpensive food and only eating beans and rice might compromise the nutritional value of the diet. This study underscores the importance of studying the cultural aspect of food to inform interventions addressing food insecurity. |
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| spelling | oai:repository.daystar.ac.ke:123456789-28432024-02-21T16:28:39Z Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study Murimi, Mary W. Kanyi, Michael G. Mbogori, Teresia N. Amin, Ruhul Rana, Ziaul H. Nguyen, Bong Moyeda-Carabaza, Ana Florencia Food insecurity West Texas Rural Hispanic households This qualitative study explored factors associated with causes of food insecurity including cultural factors and coping strategies among rural Hispanic population in west Texas. A sample of 20 participants from low-income households participated. Coding and analysis of the key themes were done by four independent coders. Four overarching themes emerged: (1) food insecurity is a well-kept secret and is a cultural aspect, (2) behavioral and environmental elements are major causes of food insecurity, (3) coping strategies and the price of staying food secure, and (4) strategies for plausible interventions to food insecurity. Positive coping strategies included buying in bulk, buying when items are on sale, and cooking and eating at home, while increasing the volume of food by making food soupy, buying starchy inexpensive food and only eating beans and rice might compromise the nutritional value of the diet. This study underscores the importance of studying the cultural aspect of food to inform interventions addressing food insecurity. College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX 79409. 2019-08-07T09:31:58Z 2019-08-07T09:31:58Z 2018-03-01 Article Mary W. Murimi, Michael G. Kanyi, Teresia N. Mbogori, Md Ruhul Amin, Ziaul H. Rana, Bong Nguyen & Ana Florencia Moyeda-Carabaza (2019) Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study, Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 14:4, 540-557, DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2018.1434105 https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/2843 en application/pdf Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition |
| spellingShingle | Food insecurity West Texas Rural Hispanic households Murimi, Mary W. Kanyi, Michael G. Mbogori, Teresia N. Amin, Ruhul Rana, Ziaul H. Nguyen, Bong Moyeda-Carabaza, Ana Florencia Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study |
| title | Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study |
| title_full | Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study |
| title_short | Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study |
| title_sort | voices and perspectives of rural hispanic households on food insecurity in west texas: a qualitative study |
| topic | Food insecurity West Texas Rural Hispanic households |
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