Work

Predictors of Redemption Among Low-Income, Pregnancy WIC Participants: A Secondary Analysis of a Multicomponent eHealth Behavioral Intervention Study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides essential nutrition support to low-income pregnant individuals in the United States, yet food package redemption remains suboptimal. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether participation in a multicomponent eHealth behavioral intervention improved WIC food benefit utilization during pregnancy, the factors associated with redemption, and to explore the relationship between redemption and dietary intake.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.108471

Authors: Kaja Falkenhain, Emily W Flanagan, Hannah E Cabre, Chelsea L Kracht, John W Apolzan, Leanne M Redman

Institutions: Pennington Biomedical Research Center, University of Kansas Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000