Abstract
In the United States, pediatric obesity remains an unresolved epidemic. Locally, children in the rural Mississippi community of Houston suffer from pediatric obesity or being overweight. The Mississippi Kids Count (2019), reports that 13.1% of children ages 10-17 are overweight and 26.1% of children ages 10-17 are obese.
The purpose of this project is to apply Callista Roy's Adaptation Model to improve the overall health and wellness of the pediatric population in the rural church setting over the course of four weeks. The target group will consist of children from the ages of 7-12 in the rural church setting.
Sigma Membership
Zeta Rho
Lead Author Affiliation
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quality Improvement
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Pediatric Obesity, Obesity, Health and Wellness, Mississippi, Rural Community, Callista Roy's Adaptation Model (RAM)
Advisor
Buckner, Ellen
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Samford University
Degree Year
2021
Recommended Citation
Smith, Kathyrn, "Perceptions of pediatric obesity in the rural community setting" (2021). Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing. 146.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/samford/146
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2021-08-17
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
The project is best supported using Callista Roy's Adaptation Model (RAM). RAM emphasizes that in order for one to become successful, they must first adapt and adopt recommended guidelines and recommendations. The theoretical framework involves adaptation, health, environment and quality of life to obtain a healthy life.