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Medientyp:
E-Artikel
Titel:
Farmers' market use is associated with fruit and vegetable consumption among low‐income populations: A cross‐sectional study from Southern Arizona
Beteiligte:
Alaofe, Halimatou;
Downs, Navaugh;
Jones, Kara;
Plano, Abigail
Beschreibung:
BackgroundWhile farmers' markets are identified as a strategy to increase access to fruits and vegetables (F&V), more information is needed regarding use of farmers' markets in low‐income populations. Thus, this study's purpose was to examine (1) socio‐demographic characteristics of participants; (2) barriers and facilitators to farmers' market shopping and F&V consumption; and (3) associations between farmers' market use with F & V consumption in southern Arizona.MethodsCross‐sectional surveys were conducted among 2 groups of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Pima County, AZ. The farmers' market (FM) customers were interviewed using an intercept survey instrument at 2 farmers' markets while the primary household food shoppers (non‐FM) were randomly identified at Community Food Bank warehouse. All questionnaires assessed socio‐demographic characteristics, food shopping patterns, barriers to and facilitators of farmers' market shopping and F&V consumption. Linear regression analyses were used to examine associations between farmers' market use with F&V consumption, controlling for age, race, education, and gender.ResultsOur findings suggest that FM customers are more likely to be white, female, over 40 years of age and highly educated. Among FM customers, 45% reported shopping at a farmers' market at least weekly while the top 3 main motivators for shopping included variety of products, fresh food and convenient location. Frequently reported barriers to F&V consumption were price, lack of nearby options, and lack of available healthy options. Additionally, 32% and 7.5% of FM customers respectively consumed F&V less than one time per day, respectively. Finally, fruit and vegetable consumption was positively associated with use of farmers' markets.ConclusionsFarmers' markets may be a viable method to increase produce consumption in low‐income population. However, these programs to be successful should take into account barriers and facilitators to farmers' market shopping and F&V consumption.Support or Funding InformationUSDA FINI Grant Program