Impact of Education on Food Security in Older Adults During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Monroe-Lord Lillie, Ardekani Azam, Jackson Phronie, Weitman Cassidy
Primary Institution: University of the District of Columbia
Hypothesis
The study investigates the impact of educational attainment on food security among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion
Older adults with lower educational levels experienced greater increases in food insecurity during the pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults with less than a high school diploma experienced a mean percentage increase in food insecurity of 7.7%.
- Respondents with some college education saw a 7.03% increase in food insecurity, which was not statistically significant.
- Older adults with a college or graduate degree reported a smaller increase in food insecurity of 4.06%, which was statistically significant.
Takeaway
Older people who didn't finish high school had a harder time getting enough food during the pandemic compared to those who went to college.
Methodology
The study surveyed older adults using the USDA’s Six-Item Short Form to measure food security.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 65 and above.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.007 for less than high school, p = 0.041 for college or graduate degree
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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