Household and Pediatric Inpatient Food Insecurity: Analysis and Implications for National Efforts
Although formal screening for IFI and HFI are limited, innovative programming addressing both are evident across hospitals. Identification of key factors for activation of hospital FI work can support hospitals interested in pursuing this work. Despite barriers, hospitals can support food security through advocacy, partnerships, and innovative programs. Sustainable efforts will require funding and broader governance for accountability.
Authors
- Madeline Lowry Woods
- Louise E. Vaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0281-4836)
- Rebecca Jungbauer
- Anna Garwood
- Allison Connor
Institutions
- Portland State University (US)
- Oregon Health & Science University (US)
- Oregon Center for Clinical Investigation (US)
- Doernbecher Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Hospital Pediatrics
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2025-008659
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00