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Sociodemographics and food purchase preferences associated with food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile.

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Title: Sociodemographics and food purchase preferences associated with food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile.
Alternate Title: Sociodemografía y preferencias de compras de alimentos asociadas a la inseguridad alimentaria durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en Chile.
Authors: Durán-Agüero, Samuel1, Prada, Gloria E.2, Parra-Soto, Solange3, Tumblety, Craig4, Celis-Morales, Carlos4,5, Luis Moya-Osorio, José6 moya.osorio@gmail.com
Source: Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición. oct-dec2025, Vol. 75 Issue 4, p279-288. 10p.
Subjects: FOOD security, COVID-19 pandemic, EDUCATIONAL attainment, NUTRITIONAL value, FOOD preferences, SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors, CHILEANS, CROSS-sectional method
Geographic Terms: CHILE
Abstract (English): Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic induced substantial transformations in food systems and food security (FI) worldwide. Objective: To determine whether sociodemographic and food preferences are associated with FI during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study, the online questionnaire included sociodemographic, food security (Household Food Security Scale) and food purchase prioritization questions. Logistic regression analyses were applied to identify associations, adjusting for relevant variables. A p-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The study included 1,114 participants, 38.3% of the sample had some degree of FI; conversely, higher level of education was associated with lower FI. Similarly, time spent in quarantine was also associated with elevated FI, and being unemployed, self-employed, a student or housewife, and living with young children increased the likelihood of AI especially in the fifth week of quarantine. In terms of dietary intake, sugar (OR=1.71; 95% CI 1.30-2.24), rice and pasta (OR=1.52; 95% CI 1.06-2.18) and sausages (OR=1.42; 95% CI 1.07-1.89) were the highest priority foods among those with FI. Conclusions: FI in Chile during the pandemic was associated with social inequalities, educational level and employment status. In addition, FI was associated with food prioritization, favoring products of lower nutritional value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Introducción: La pandemia de COVID-19 generó cambios significativos en los sistemas alimentarios y en la seguridad alimentaria (IA) a nivel global. Objetivo: Determinar si las preferencias sociodemográficas y alimentarias se asocian con la IA durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en Chile. Materiales y métodos: Estudio transversal, el cuestionario en línea incluyó preguntas sociodemográficas, de seguridad alimentaria (Escala de Seguridad Alimentaria en el Hogar) y priorización de compras de alimentos. Se aplicaron análisis de regresión logística para identificar asociaciones, ajustando por variables relevantes. Se consideró significativo un valor p < 0,05. Resultados: El estudio incluyó 1.114 participantes, el 38,3% de la muestra presentó algún grado de IA, por el contrario, el mayor nivel de educación se asoció con una menor IA. Del mismo modo, el tiempo pasado en cuarentena también se asoció con una IA elevada, además, estar desempleado, ser trabajador independiente, estudiante o ama de casa, y vivir con niños pequeños, aumentaron la probabilidad de IA especialmente en la quinta semana de cuarentena. En cuanto a la ingesta dietética, el azúcar (OR=1,71; IC95% 1,30-2,24), el arroz y la pasta (OR=1,52; IC95% 1,06-2,18) y embutidos (OR=1,42; IC95% 1,07-1,89) fueron los alimentos más prioritarios entre las personas con IA. Conclusiones: La IA en Chile durante la pandemia se asoció con desigualdades sociales, nivel educativo y situación laboral. Además, la IA se asoció en la priorización de alimentos, favoreciendo productos de menor valor nutricional. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic induced substantial transformations in food systems and food security (FI) worldwide. Objective: To determine whether sociodemographic and food preferences are associated with FI during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study, the online questionnaire included sociodemographic, food security (Household Food Security Scale) and food purchase prioritization questions. Logistic regression analyses were applied to identify associations, adjusting for relevant variables. A p-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The study included 1,114 participants, 38.3% of the sample had some degree of FI; conversely, higher level of education was associated with lower FI. Similarly, time spent in quarantine was also associated with elevated FI, and being unemployed, self-employed, a student or housewife, and living with young children increased the likelihood of AI especially in the fifth week of quarantine. In terms of dietary intake, sugar (OR=1.71; 95% CI 1.30-2.24), rice and pasta (OR=1.52; 95% CI 1.06-2.18) and sausages (OR=1.42; 95% CI 1.07-1.89) were the highest priority foods among those with FI. Conclusions: FI in Chile during the pandemic was associated with social inequalities, educational level and employment status. In addition, FI was associated with food prioritization, favoring products of lower nutritional value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:00040622
DOI:10.37527/2025.75.4.005