Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now
U.S. flag
An official website of the United States government

Office of Research & Development

print icon sign up for VA Research updates

Funded Project Details - FY2023




Project Number:

IK2HX003013-01A2
Title: Implementing a Clinical-Community Partnered Intervention to Address Food Insecurity Among High-Risk Veterans
Principal Investigator:

Alicia Cohen

Location: Providence, RI
Congressional District Code: 2
Research Service: Health Services R&D
Project Period: October 2020 - September 2025
FY 2023 Funding Amount: $229,044
Total Award Amount
(all years):
$1,167,348
Abstract: View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER
Go To NIH RePORTER


Excerpt:

Background: Nearly 25% of Veterans are estimated to be food insecure (FI), experiencing limited or uncertain access to nutritionally adequate and safe foods. FI has been associated with a wide range of adverse health outcomes as well as increased healthcare costs and utilization. Concerningly, FI is frequently under- recognized in clinical settings including VHA. Prior research has shown that clinicians and other care team members often feel ill equipped to address FI even once identified. As su...



Questions about the R&D website? Email the Web Team

Any health information on this website is strictly for informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition.