Date of Graduation

Summer 8-9-2024

Document Access

Project/Capstone - Global access

Degree Name

Master of Public Health (MPH)

College/School

School of Nursing and Health Professions

Department/Program

Public Health

First Advisor

Dr. Madison Bailey

Abstract

Food insecurity is a major public health problem in the United States that can lead to worse physical and mental health outcomes for millions of Americans. Rural communities struggle with food insecurity at a higher rate, leading to disproportionately higher levels of chronic conditions, obesity, and stress. Food insecurity is a symptom of many factors including underlying social, economic, and institutional obstacles that affect the quantity and quality of available food. Examples of evidence-based programs implemented to address these factors abound, however rural communities have unique challenges that must be considered to ensure programmatic success. This paper explores these challenges from the literature and conducts an analysis of current evidence-based approaches guided by the Getting to Equity (GTE) framework. A flexible set of guidelines to set up a successful program in any rural community is then presented, including the health implications as well as potential research and policy recommendations for the future.

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