Evaluation of food insecurity and associated factors in women of childbearing age: A community-based study from Turkey

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dc.authoridMengi Celik, Ozge/0000-0002-0298-9591
dc.contributor.authorSahin, Gizem Aytekin
dc.contributor.authorCelik, Ozge Mengi
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-24T17:18:55Z
dc.date.available2025-02-24T17:18:55Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentFakülteler, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Beslenme ve Diyetetik Bölümü
dc.description.abstractFood security is an important factor in ensuring a healthy diet. However, it has been reported that women are more vulnerable to food insecurity than men in many countries. In addition, there is little evidence that Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence is associated with a lower risk of food insecurity. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate food insecurity and associated factors in women of childbearing age. In addition, women's adherence to MD and its relationship with food insecurity were evaluated. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 2675 adult women aged 18-49. The demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, nutritional habits, compliance with the MD, and the level of food insecurity were evaluated using the structured, self-administered, web-based questionnaire form. The mean age of the individuals was 29.5 +/- 10.35 years. 21.6% of individuals had food insecurity, and 5.2% had severe food insecurity. 36.4% of the individuals adhere to the MD. There was a statistically significant difference between the individuals with and without food security regarding age, marital status, and income status (p < .05). However, there was no statistically significant difference in terms of the Mediterranean diet adherence score (MEDAS) and MEDAS classification between individuals with and without food security (p > .05). It was determined that age, marital status, and income status affected food insecurity (R-2 = 0.374; p < .001). Also, it was determined that age, number of main meals and snacks, and income status affected adherence to MD (R-2 = 0.286; p < .001). In conclusion, considering the fragility of women in food insecurity, more comprehensive studies should be conducted in this area to better define the factors associated with food insecurity in women and inform policymakers. In addition, the results of this study can shed light on comprehensive intervention studies in this area.
dc.description.sponsorshipWe are grateful to all the study respondents for giving their time to participate in the surveys.
dc.description.sponsorshipWe are grateful to all the study respondents for giving their time to participate in the surveys.
dc.identifier.doi10.1002/fsn3.3743
dc.identifier.endpage161
dc.identifier.issn2048-7177
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.pmid38323300
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85173653003
dc.identifier.scopusqualityN/A
dc.identifier.startpage154
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3743
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14440/920
dc.identifier.volume12
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001081861400001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWiley
dc.relation.ispartofFood Science & Nutrition
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250201
dc.subjectchildbearing age women
dc.subjectfood insecurity
dc.subjectMediterranean diet
dc.titleEvaluation of food insecurity and associated factors in women of childbearing age: A community-based study from Turkey
dc.typeArticle

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