Abstract
This health promotion project is a 12-week program for adults in a rural West Virginia community with a BMI of 25 or greater. The goals of this project was to facilitate learning through modules focusing on activity and nutrition, increase knowledge of healthy activity and nutrition, and improve weight and BMI.
Each 12-week session provided evidenced-based information regarding obesity, physical activity, and nutrition. Participants completed pre- and post-program and one-month follow-up survey/questionnaire. Results were compared for changes in activity, nutrition, and BMI. The program resulted in positive changes: increase in activity and nutritional consumption and a decrease in BMI.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Health Promotion, Heath Promotion Program, Faith-based, Obesity, West Virginia, Rural Community
Advisor
Catherine Suttle
Second Advisor
Linda Matheson
Third Advisor
Ann Watson
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Capella University
Degree Year
2016
Recommended Citation
Spurrier, Amy E., "The effects of a health promotion program on a rural West Virginia community" (2016). DNP and Student Works. 5.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/5
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2016-02-29
Full Text of Presentation
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