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Understanding these factors is important in a largely rural and low-income state to address barriers and enhance accessibility.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Data were collected from a 2022 online pilot survey (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 398) and secondary sources. A logistic regression model was used to analyze associations between self-reported OGP use and factors including local broadband quality, sociodemographic and economic characteristics, the local food environment, and participation in government nutrition assistance programs.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The analysis revealed that higher education and income levels are positively associated with the likelihood of OGP use. Conversely, age and rural residence emerged as potential barriers. Although broadband disparities are widespread across Mississippi, self-reported home internet type and local internet speeds showed inconsistent associations with OGP participation across analyses.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The findings underscore the nuanced interplay of accessibility and individual-level contexts in shaping OGP behavior. 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