Operation Change Comes to Rural Appalachia

Authors

Keisha Hudson, University of KentuckyFollow
Frances J. Feltner, University of KentuckyFollow
Beth Bowling, University of KentuckyFollow
Rose Gonzalez, University of Kentucky

Abstract

Operation Change Model

Target Population: Underserved females age 45 and older who are experiencing obesity, joint pain, and limited mobility

An 18-week community-based behavioral health program that integrates:

• structured physical activity
• culturally tailored education
• motivational interviewer-led discussions to identify and address barriers to positive change

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

10-2019

Notes/Citation Information

Poster presentation at the WONCA World Rural Health Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Repository Citation

Hudson, Keisha; Feltner, Frances J.; Bowling, Beth; and Gonzalez, Rose, "Operation Change Comes to Rural Appalachia" (2019). Center of Excellence in Rural Health Presentations. 11.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ruralhealth_present/11