Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study

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Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study

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dc.contributor.author Murimi, Mary W.
dc.contributor.author Kanyi, Michael G.
dc.contributor.author Mbogori, Teresia N.
dc.contributor.author Amin, Ruhul
dc.contributor.author Rana, Ziaul H.
dc.contributor.author Nguyen, Bong
dc.contributor.author Moyeda-Carabaza, Ana Florencia
dc.date.accessioned 2019-08-07T09:31:58Z
dc.date.available 2019-08-07T09:31:58Z
dc.date.issued 2018-03-01
dc.identifier.citation 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 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/2843
dc.description.abstract 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. en_US
dc.description.sponsorship College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX 79409. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition en_US
dc.subject Food insecurity en_US
dc.subject West Texas en_US
dc.subject Rural Hispanic households en_US
dc.title Voices and perspectives of rural Hispanic households on food insecurity in west Texas: a qualitative study en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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