Table 4.
Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for moderation of the association between SNAP enrollment and depression by perceptions of government assistance among mothers eligible for SNAP1 during FFCWS waves 2 to 42
| Dimensions of Government Assistance Perceptions3 | OR4 | (95% CI) | Interaction p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perception of Participating | 0.0208 | ||
| Maintain personal freedom | 0.27 | (0.08, 0.89) | |
| Do not maintain personal freedom | 1.13 | (0.85, 1.51) | |
| Perception of Application Process | 0.101 | ||
| Not humiliated | 0.49 | (0.19, 1.26) | |
| Humiliated | 1.12 | (0.84, 1.49) | |
| Maintain Personal Freedom and Not Humiliated | 0.110 | ||
| Yes | 0.39 | (0.11, 1.35) | |
| No | 1.10 | (0.83, 1.46) |
1
Defined as those with a ≤ 2.00 PIR
2
Depression measured using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview Short Form (CIDI-SF)
3
Interactions tested separately in models that account for study wave and time-variant PIR, marital status, employment status, and food insecurity.
4
Odds of depression when enrolled in SNAP vs. not enrolled
SNAP=Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; FFCWS=Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study; PIR=Poverty to Income Ratio