Grit but Not Help-Seeking Was Associated with Food Insecurity among Low Income, At-Risk Rural Veterans

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Examines psychological attributes such as grit and help-seeking behaviors and their association to food security among rural veterans in southern Illinois. Analyzes data from 177 veterans who utilized food pantries in 2021 for associations between psychological traits and resource usage. Discusses educational interventions that have the potential to increase well-being for rural veterans.

Yue Qin, Douglas A. Sneddon, Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth, et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3), 2500

01/2023

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Behavioral health · Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data · Veterans · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Illinois