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July 26, 2026J — Multidisciplinary Scientific JournalOpen Access

Social Determinants of Health Analysis of Athletic Trainers’ Perspectives on Student-Athlete Food Security Constraints and Drivers: A Qualitative Study

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BGBárbara GordonNCNatalie ChristensenJRJenifer Reader

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals athletic trainers' perspectives on food security challenges faced by student-athletes, suggesting structural changes are needed.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore athletic trainers’ observations regarding food security constraints and drivers affecting collegiate student-athletes.
  • Qualitative study with 17 athletic trainers from nine public Mountain West Division I schools.
  • Conducted six 90-minute virtual focus groups in July–December 2023.
  • Transcripts were analyzed using a phenomenological design and constructivist framework.
  • Identified constraints and drivers across seven of eight social determinants of health domains.
  • Emerging themes included student-athlete normative expectations and financial disparities.
  • Findings suggest the need for structural changes to improve food security among student-athletes.

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Gordon et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a501d3aea3239cd774ebhttps://doi.org/10.3390/j9030021
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