Table 2.
FSOC scores for families At-risk and not at-risk for FI.
| FS (n = 86) |
FI (n = 58) |
p-Values |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | Mean (SD) | n | Mean (SD) | ||
| FSOC total score (items 1–12) | 86 | 49 (7.2) | 58 | 50 (6.3) | 0.48 |
| Nutrition domain (items 1–6) | 92 | 23 (4.7) | 63 | 24 (3.8) | 0.25 |
| 1) We eat meals together as a family. | 105 | 4.5 (1.0) | 74 | 4.6 (0.8) | 0.69 |
| 2) In our family we limit eating of chips, cookies, and candy. | 101 | 3.8 (1.5) | 77 | 4.0 (1.2) | 0.46 |
| 3) Our family eats meals and/or snacks while watching TV/computer or playing electronic games. | 105 | 3.3 (1.6) | 78 | 3.3 (1.4) | 0.94 |
| 4) In our family we eat fast food. | 98 | 3.9 (1.6) | 72 | 3.8 (1.2) | 0.81 |
| 5) In our family we eat microwavable or ready-to-eat foods. | 104 | 4.1 (1.5) | 73 | 4.2 (1.3) | 0.63 |
| 6) In our family we use candy/sweets as a reward for good behavior. | 104 | 3.8 (1.8) | 74 | 4.1 (1.4) | 0.17 |
| PA domain (items 7–12) | 102 | 14 (1.9) | 71 | 13 (2.8) | 0.08 |
| 7) In our family we encourage our children to be active every day. | 105 | 4.8 (0.7) | 79 | 4.6 (0.9) | 0.06 |
| 8) In our family we make time for PA. We also provide support so our children can play actively and do organized physical activities and/or sports. | 105 | 4.8 (0.6) | 79 | 4.3 (1.2) | < 0.0001 |
| 9) In our family we find ways to be active together. | 102 | 4.0 (1.3) | 73 | 4.0 (1.2) | 0.88 |
| 10) In our family we limit the time children can spend watching TV/computer and playing electronic games. | 102 | 4.0 (1.4) | 78 | 4.2 (1.2) | 0.57 |
| 11) In our family we allow children to watch TV/computer or play electronic games in their bedroom. | 103 | 3.6 (1.8) | 73 | 3.5 (1.7) | 0.59 |
| 12) In our family we have a daily bedtime routine for our children. | 101 | 4.9 (0.5) | 72 | 4.8 (0.7) | 0.11 |
Note: FI = families that are identified as being at risk for food insecurity; FS = families that are identified as not being at risk for food insecurity; *FSOC readiness scores range from 1 to 5 per statement corresponding with different stages of behavior change according to the Transtheoretical Model (1 = pre-contemplation; 2 = contemplation; 3 = preparation; 4 = action; 5 = maintenance); Data were collected in Oregon in 2013.