Table 2.
Distribution of variables within program methodology, population characteristics and outcomes measured in community-based F&V prescription programs
| Variable description | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| (%) | (n) | |
| Model | ||
| F&V Vouchers | 63 | (19) |
| Delivery and/or collection | 27 | (8) |
| Cashback rebate | 7 | (2) |
| Combination | 3 | (1) |
| Education | ||
| Session with nutrition professional | 10 | (3) |
| Handouts or leaflets | 10 | (3) |
| Cooking skills or classes | 3 | (1) |
| Combination | 47 | (14) |
| None offered | 30 | (9) |
| Prescription provider | ||
| Community health centre | 47 | (14) |
| NGO/charity | 30 | (9) |
| Federal/State program | 13 | (4) |
| School | 3 | (1) |
| Other | 7 | (2) |
| Produce provider | ||
| Farmers’ market | 40 | (12) |
| Grocery store | 27 | (8) |
| Food bank/pantry | 10 | (3) |
| Combination/other | 23 | (7) |
| Target population age | ||
| Children | 13 | (4) |
| Adults | 57 | (17) |
| Families | 30 | (9) |
| Target population health status | ||
| Diabetes | 23 | (7) |
| Overweight or obesity | 10 | (3) |
| Hypertension | 3 | (1) |
| Multiple health conditions | 13 | (4) |
| Not a selection criterion | 50 | (15) |
| Dietary quality outcome | ||
| Significant improvement | 53 | (16) |
| No improvement | 3 | (1) |
| Not measured | 43 | (13) |
| Health outcome | ||
| Significant improvement | 33 | (10) |
| No improvement | 3 | (1) |
| Not measured | 63 | (19) |
| Food security outcome | ||
| Significant improvement | 33 | (10) |
| No improvement | 3 | (1) |
| Not measured | 63 | (19) |