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Ares G, Turra S, Bonilla L, Costa M, Verdier S, Brunet G, Alcaire F, Curutchet MR, Vidal L. WEIRD and non-consensual food deserts and swamps: A scoping review of operational definitions. Health Place 2024; 89:103315. [PMID: 39013213 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to critically analyze operational definitions of food deserts and food swamps included in empirical studies published in peer-reviewed journals. A scoping review was conducted following the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews. A search of the scientific literature was performed on August 2023 to identify empirical studies including operational definitions of food deserts and/or food swamps in three databases: Scopus, PubMed, and Scielo. A total of 932 scientific articles were identified in the three databases, from which 157 articles, published between 2002 and 2023, were included in the review. The included studies were mainly conducted in WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrilaized, Rich and Democractic) countries. They presented a total of 107 operational definitions of food deserts and 30 operational definitions of food swamps. Large heterogeneity in the operational definitions of food deserts and food swamps was found. Published studies differed in all the elements of the operational definitions analyzed in the present work. Results stress the need for standardization and the development of more objective and multivariate continuous measures of physical food accessibility that reflect the complexity of modern food environments globally. A series of recommendations to advance food environment research are derived.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gastón Ares
- Sensometrics & Consumer Science, Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, By Pass de Rutas 8 y 101 s/n, CP 91000, Pando, Uruguay.
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- Escuela de Nutrición, Universidad de la República, Av. Ricaldoni S/N, CP 11600, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Instituto Nacional de Alimentación, Ministerio de Desarrollo Social, Piedras 165, CP 11000, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Instituto Nacional de Alimentación, Ministerio de Desarrollo Social, Piedras 165, CP 11000, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Instituto Nacional de Alimentación, Ministerio de Desarrollo Social, Piedras 165, CP 11000, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Espacio Interdisciplinario, Universidad de la República, José Enrique Rodó 1843, CP 11200, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Sensometrics & Consumer Science, Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, By Pass de Rutas 8 y 101 s/n, CP 91000, Pando, Uruguay
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- Instituto Nacional de Alimentación, Ministerio de Desarrollo Social, Piedras 165, CP 11000, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Sensometrics & Consumer Science, Instituto Polo Tecnológico de Pando, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la República, By Pass de Rutas 8 y 101 s/n, CP 91000, Pando, Uruguay
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Ferrara P, Cammisa I, Zona M, Corsello G, Giardino I, Vural M, Bali D, Pastore M, Pettoello-Mantovani M. Child Opportunity Index: A Multidimensional Indicator to Measure Neighborhood Conditions Influencing Children's Health. J Pediatr 2024; 264:113649. [PMID: 37517649 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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- Pietro Ferrara
- European Pediatric Association/Union of National European Pediatric Societies and Associations (EPA/UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy; Operative Research Unit of Pediatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy; Italian Academy of Pediatrics, Milan, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Pediatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma, Italy
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- European Pediatric Association/Union of National European Pediatric Societies and Associations (EPA/UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Italian Academy of Pediatrics, Milan, Italy; Department of Pediatrics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- European Pediatric Association/Union of National European Pediatric Societies and Associations (EPA/UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Turkish Pediatric Association, Istanbul, Turkey
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- European Pediatric Association/Union of National European Pediatric Societies and Associations (EPA/UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Pediatric Society of Albania, Tirana, Albania
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- European Pediatric Association/Union of National European Pediatric Societies and Associations (EPA/UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Residency Course of Pediatrics, "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- European Pediatric Association/Union of National European Pediatric Societies and Associations (EPA/UNEPSA), Berlin, Germany; Italian Academy of Pediatrics, Milan, Italy; Residency Course of Pediatrics, "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
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Ong T, Bell S, Britto MT, Gamel B, McNamara S, Ramsey B, Barton KS. Transforming the nutrition care model for infants with cystic fibrosis: A qualitative study of clinicians' perspectives. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:1380-1390. [PMID: 36695543 PMCID: PMC10121817 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Clinician perspectives may inform health service strategies to meet optimal nutrition needs for infants with cystic fibrosis (CF). We conducted a qualitative study with CF-specialized dietitians (registered dietitians [RDs]) and physicians between July to December 2020 to characterize the current state of infant nutrition care delivery and organize input into a conceptual model to inform CF care program strategies. Among 42 participants, 36 completed survey responses and 6 completed interviews; 93% were RDs. Three global themes emerged in the current care model: nutrition management, family centered connections, and collaborative care delivery. Within nutrition management, clinicians emphasized providing education, setting goals, and maintaining adequate follow-up with families. Under family centered connections, clinicians expressed the need to foster relationships with families and link families to resources for assistance to social stressors such as food insecurity. Collaborative care delivery for clinicians interviewed was defined by sharing expertise from across the interdisciplinary team. Based on the timing of this study, clinicians reported compelling examples for various modes of telehealth and home weight monitoring to facilitate and support these domains of nutrition care, including potential advantages for education, supporting family needs, and communication. We integrate these themes to propose a conceptual model to organize complementary in-person and telehealth activities and enhance quality infant CF nutrition care delivery. Future implementation can refine this model through testing of practical telehealth interventions to optimize nutrition outcomes for infants with CF.
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- Thida Ong
- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Children’s Health Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center Dallas, UTSW, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Biostatistics Epidemiology and Analytics for Research (BEAR) Core, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Corbera-Hincapie MA, Atteih SE, Stransky OM, Weiner DJ, Yann IM, Kazmerski TM. Experiences and Perspectives of Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis and Their Families Related to Food Insecurity. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14132573. [PMID: 35807754 PMCID: PMC9268710 DOI: 10.3390/nu14132573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Food insecurity (FI) rates among people with cystic fibrosis (CF) are significantly higher than in the general US population. This study explored the experiences and perceptions of adults and parents of children with CF surrounding FI. We recruited parents of children with CF ages 0–18 years and adults with CF ages 18 years and older from a large, accredited U.S. CF care center and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Community Voice to participate in a qualitative study using semi-structured telephone interviews to explore experiences and preferences related to food insecurity. Two coders independently reviewed each transcript to apply the codebook and identify any emerging codes using an ongoing, iterative process to identify central themes. We interviewed 20 participants (six adults with CF and 14 parents of children with CF) and identified five major themes: (1) FI in CF is influenced by a variety of factors, ranging from nutritional demands to competing financial barriers; (2) FI impacts CF health outcomes; (3) Open patient-provider communication around FI is vital; (4) FI screening and discussions should be normalized in CF care; (5) Comprehensive FI resources are vital. FI is an important topic that should routinely be addressed with the CF care team to destigmatize and encourage individuals to be more forthcoming about their FI status. Results from this study will inform future larger investigations on the impact of FI on CF health and aid in the design and planning of targeted interventions and advocacy efforts.
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- Montserrat A. Corbera-Hincapie
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (S.E.A.); (D.J.W.); (I.M.Y.); (T.M.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-786-412-1300
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (S.E.A.); (D.J.W.); (I.M.Y.); (T.M.K.)
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- Center for Innovative Research on Gender Health Equity (CONVERGE), Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (S.E.A.); (D.J.W.); (I.M.Y.); (T.M.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (S.E.A.); (D.J.W.); (I.M.Y.); (T.M.K.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA; (S.E.A.); (D.J.W.); (I.M.Y.); (T.M.K.)
- Center for Innovative Research on Gender Health Equity (CONVERGE), Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA;
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