• Author: Kristin M. Pettey
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Identifying areas of high vulnerability for rural Veteran food insecurity

Abstract: Introduction/Objectives: Americans, including veterans, living in rural areas experience higher rates of food insecurity than the general population in the United States, …

It's really about those social determinants of health that drive it: Addressing food insecurity in rural Veterans

Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employs numerous strategies to address food insecurity among rural veterans. This manuscript discusses findings from a …

"Just food doesn't do it": Understanding food insecurity among rural Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Food security among rural veteran populations is an understudied subject. This study uses qualitative data from 106 semi-structured interviews conducted with staff from …