Publications by authors named "Kathryn M Janda-Thomte"
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- The study investigates economic disparities in tobacco use among high school students, using data from 6750 individuals surveyed in Spring 2021.
- It finds that experiencing homelessness significantly increases the likelihood of using various tobacco products, while food insecurity is linked to current use but not daily use.
- The research emphasizes the need for interventions that address economic factors related to tobacco use during adolescence, particularly focusing on preventing tobacco use and tackling issues like homelessness and food insecurity.
Purpose: This study examines correlates of experiences of hunger among adolescents in the United States (U.S) by the intersectionality of race/ethnicity with sociodemographic characteristics (gender, sexual identity, and adolescent/parent job loss) with the aim of identifying subgroups most at risk for hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This cross-sectional study uses nationally representative data from the Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (ABES) collected from January to June 2021.
The "Food as Medicine" (FAM) movement encourages public health and medical professionals to recognize the importance of dietary patterns and food access. The purpose of this work was to describe patient and physician engagement with a produce prescription (PRx) program to improve access to fresh vegetables in a healthcare setting. A Federally Qualified Health Center, regenerative farm, and academic institution partnered for the PRx program (2017-21).
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