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- - The study aimed to analyze student experiences and satisfaction with a healthy snacks program at a university in a food desert over eight months.
- - Out of 51 participating students, most preferred to take snacks in the morning, with high satisfaction reported, especially among stressed individuals, and five key themes emerged from their feedback.
- - The findings suggest a need for further research on the program's long-term impact and the potential to implement similar initiatives at other colleges facing food scarcity.
Article Abstract
Objective: This study explored the user experiences and satisfaction levels of students who participated in a healthy snacks program over eight months on a campus located in a food desert.
Participants: Students at a suburban private university ( = 51).
Methods: Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, participants scanned a Quick-Response code and responded to an online questionnaire. Mixed methods analyses were conducted.
Results: Most participants took snacks in the morning (44.4%). Satisfaction levels were highest [Mean (Standard deviation): 6.58 (0.90) out of 7.00 = high] among those feeling stressed. Five major themes from the open-ended responses were identified: (1) Being thankful; (2) Finding snacks to be tasty; (3) Inexpensive and healthy alternatives; (4) Feeling better; and (5) Needing better and additional snacks.
Conclusions: Future research is needed to assess the long-term feasibility and effectiveness of this program and develop similar programs on other college campuses located in food deserts.
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