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Food Insecure Pregnant Women Expect and Are Comfortable With Food Insecurity Screening and Support Within Routine Antenatal Healthcare: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Paul Agius Biostatistics Unit, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Caulfield East, Victoria, Australia Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia Search for more papers by this author
Occurrence and predictors of food insecurity in a sample of pregnant women recruited from an Australian hospital
1 INTRODUCTION Food insecurity, defined as inadequate access to healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate food, is a significant social determinant of health. In high-income countries like Australia, food insecurity is primarily driven by material hardship and inadequate financial resources.1, 2 The public health implications of food insecurity are multiple and serious.
Views and preferences of food‐insecure pregnant women regarding food insecurity screening and support within routine antenatal care
1 INTRODUCTION Food insecurity, the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways,1 is a public health concern that has profound impact on physical and mental health, and on social well-being.2 The burden of food insecurity can be felt by individuals across all life stages.
Could commercial meal kits be part of the solution to food insecurity during pregnancy? An Australian exploratory study
1 INTRODUCTION Food security, characterised by adequate access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food, impacts more women than men, particularly those of reproductive age,1 and is related to a range of household and societal factors.
Antenatal healthcare providers' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding food insecurity in pregnancy: A qualitative investigation based at a specialist antenatal hospital in Melbourne, Australia
INTRODUCTION Food insecurity is a fundamental public health concern and exists when consistent accessibility and availability to safe and nutritious food is restricted,1-3 increasing the risk of adverse health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, depression and anxiety.4 Inadequate nutrition during pregnancy has been linked to a higher risk of inadequate foetal development,5-7 low birth weight,4 infant mortality4 and birth defects.8 Women experiencing suboptimal nutrition due to food...
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