Alexandra Bush-Kaufman1, Karen Barale2, M Catalina Aragón2, Marie Walsh3. 1. Washington State University-Extension, Pierce County, Tacoma, WA; Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Center of Excellence-West, Fort Collins, CO. Electronic address: alexandra.kaufman@wsu.edu. 2. Washington State University-Extension, Pierce County, Tacoma, WA; Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Center of Excellence-West, Fort Collins, CO. 3. Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Center of Excellence-West, Fort Collins, CO; Larimer County Human Services, Fort Collins, CO.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To develop and test an observational survey that quantifies food pantry environments (FPE). DESIGN: Best practices in FPE were identified through key informant interviews. The tool was pilot-tested, including a content review, and then field-tested for reliability. SETTING: Key informant phone interviews (n = 41); pilot and field test visits occurred at 45 pantries from multiple states. SUBJECTS: Food bank/pantry staff and nutrition educators were recruited for interviews through purposive and snowball sampling. Pilot and field test survey users (n = 65) were food pantry representatives and matched community partners who both rated the FPE using the tool. VARIABLES MEASURED: Pearson correlation was used to determine test-retest and interrater reliability. ANALYSIS: Qualitative data were coded for healthy FPE strategies. Quantitative data were calculated using descriptive statistics (significant at P < .05). RESULTS: Qualitative data were coded for observable FPE characteristics. Reliability scores were substantial to nearly perfect for 48 of 61 survey items (79%) for test-retest and 49 of 61 (80%) for interrater reliability (Pearson r = .6-1.0). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The Healthy Food Pantry Assessment Tool is research-tested and can be used to evaluate and quantify the healthfulness of FPE. Published by Elsevier Inc.
OBJECTIVE: To develop and test an observational survey that quantifies food pantry environments (FPE). DESIGN: Best practices in FPE were identified through key informant interviews. The tool was pilot-tested, including a content review, and then field-tested for reliability. SETTING: Key informant phone interviews (n = 41); pilot and field test visits occurred at 45 pantries from multiple states. SUBJECTS: Food bank/pantry staff and nutrition educators were recruited for interviews through purposive and snowball sampling. Pilot and field test survey users (n = 65) were food pantry representatives and matched community partners who both rated the FPE using the tool. VARIABLES MEASURED: Pearson correlation was used to determine test-retest and interrater reliability. ANALYSIS: Qualitative data were coded for healthy FPE strategies. Quantitative data were calculated using descriptive statistics (significant at P < .05). RESULTS: Qualitative data were coded for observable FPE characteristics. Reliability scores were substantial to nearly perfect for 48 of 61 survey items (79%) for test-retest and 49 of 61 (80%) for interrater reliability (Pearson r = .6-1.0). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The Healthy Food Pantry Assessment Tool is research-tested and can be used to evaluate and quantify the healthfulness of FPE. Published by Elsevier Inc.
Keywords:
Built environment; food assistance programs; food insecurity; healthy places
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