Pediatrics | 2019
Food Insecurity in the Caregivers of Hospitalized Pediatric Patients
Abstract
Purpose: In 2016, an estimated 12.3% of national households reported food insecurity (inconsistent access to adequate food for all household members due to lack of resources). Household food insecurity (FI) is associated with poorer health outcomes and increased hospital admissions. However, there is limited data regarding inpatient FI rates for caregivers during pediatric hospitalizations. This study aims to identify prevalence of inpatient FI and associated risk factors among caregivers of hospitalized children. Methods: This was observational survey data from an ongoing prospective cohort …