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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 2021 Funding Amount: | $259,504 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,143,685 |
| 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... |