Article ; Online: Understanding the Predictors of Low Take-Up of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): A Nationwide Longitudinal Study.
Maternal and child health journal
2023 Volume 27, Issue 10, Page(s) 1795–1810
Abstract: Introduction: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is among the largest U.S. social safety net programs. Although strong evidence exists regarding the benefits of WIC, take-up (i.e., participation among ... ...
Abstract | Introduction: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is among the largest U.S. social safety net programs. Although strong evidence exists regarding the benefits of WIC, take-up (i.e., participation among eligible individuals) has steadily declined in the past decade. This study addresses gaps in our knowledge regarding predictors of WIC take-up during this time. Methods: Data were drawn from the 1998-2017 waves of the National Health Interview Study (NHIS), a serial cross-sectional study of the U.S. Population: The analytic sample included 23,645 children and 10,297 women eligible for WIC based on self-reported demographic characteristics. To investigate predictors of WIC take-up, we regressed self-reported WIC receipt on a range of individual-level predictors (e.g., age, nativity, income) and state- level predictors (e.g., unemployment rate, governor's political affiliation) using multivariable logistic regression. In secondary analyses, results were additionally stratified by race/ethnicity, time period, and age (for children). Results: For both women and children, older maternal age and higher educational attainment were associated with decreased take-up of WIC. Associations differed by race/ethnicity, time period, and state characteristics including caseload of other social programs (e.g., Medicaid). Discussion: Our study identifies groups that are less likely to take up WIC benefits for which they are eligible, thereby contributing important evidence to inform programs and policies to increase WIC participation among groups with lower take-up. As WIC evolves past the COVID-19 pandemic, special attention will be needed to ensure that resources to encourage and support the participation of racially and economically marginalized individuals are equitably distributed. |
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MeSH term(s) | United States ; Humans ; Child ; Female ; Infant ; COVID-19 ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Longitudinal Studies ; Pandemics ; Ethnicity ; Food Assistance |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-06-07 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 1339905-6 |
ISSN | 1573-6628 ; 1092-7875 |
ISSN (online) | 1573-6628 |
ISSN | 1092-7875 |
DOI | 10.1007/s10995-023-03728-y |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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