Browsing by Author "Mbogori, Teresia N."
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Item Factors Influencing Efficacy of Nutrition Education Interventions: A Systematic Review(Journal of Education Nutrition and Behavior, 2016-09-03) Murimi, Mary W.; Kanyi, Michael G.; Mupfudze, Tatenda; Amin, M. R.; Mbogori, Teresia N.; Aldubayan, K.To examine systematically factors that contribute to the efficacy of nutrition education interventions in promoting behavior change for good health based on their stated objective. In a departure from previous reviews, the researchers investigated factors that lead to success of various types of interventions. Critical analysis of these factors constituted the outcome of this review.Item Prevalence of Food Insecurity in Low-Income Neighborhoods in West Texas(Journal of Education Nutrition and Behavior, 2016-07-03) Murimi, Mary W.; Kanyi, Michael G.; Mupfudze, Tatenda; Mbogori, Teresia N.; Amin, M. R.To determine the prevalence of food insecurity and the coping strategies and to investigate the role of safety nets among low-income households in urban and rural west Texas.Item Prevalence of Food Insecurity in Low-Income Neighborhoods in West Texas(Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2016) Murimi, Mary W.; Mupfudze, Tatenda; Mbogori, Teresia N.; Amin, M. R.Abstract Objective To determine the prevalence of food insecurity and the coping strategies and to investigate the role of safety nets among low-income households in urban and rural west Texas. Design The Core Food Security Module, an 18-item scale, was used in a cross-sectional purposeful convenience sample comparing rural and urban households, whereas the demographic survey assessed participation in food assistance/safety net programs. Setting Rural and urban neighborhoods in west Texas. Participants Sample size of 191 participants from low-income households, predominantly African American and Hispanic people. Main Outcomes Measures Levels of food insecurity and use of safety nets. Analyses Comparisons between rural and urban households and between food-secure and food-insecure households were analyzed using the chi-square test of independence for categorical variables. Fisher's exact test was used whenever the number in each cell was < 5 in 2 × 2 contingency tables. Results Prevalence of household and child food insecurity in west Texas was 63% and 43%, respectively. Forgoing balanced meals was a common coping strategy. There was high intake of affordable energy-intense foods. Conclusions and Implications The high prevalence of food insecurity in low-income households in west Texas led to high intake of energy-intense food with low nutrients, resulting in higher prevalence of anemia, obesity, and other chronic diseases. There was low participation in safety net programs. Educational interventions on food choices are recommended.Item Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study(Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 2018-03-01) Murimi, Mary W.; Kanyi, Michael G.; Mbogori, Teresia N.; Amin, Ruhul; Rana, Ziaul H.; Nguyen, Bong; Moyeda-Carabaza, Ana FlorenciaThis 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.