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Use of Community-Based Participatory Research Methods in Adults' Health Assessment |
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| Authors: | Kristi L Lewis David Sallee Judith Trumbo and Kathryn A Janousek |
| Institution: | Department of Health Sciences James Madison University; Department of Exercise, Sport, and Health Education Radford University; Rockingham Memorial Hospital Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Abstract: | Since adults 18 to 64 years of age represent the fastest growing population, we conducted a community assessment to assess health status, chronic disease prevalence, health behaviors, utilization of health screenings, and access to health care. A total of 450 adults completed a 56-item assessment on quality of life. Prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes were higher than Healthy People 2010 targets. Respondents reported poor health behaviors, such as a lack of physical activity. Data from this community assessment will be used for program development and to obtain funding. |
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