title: Using a health risk appraisal to determine an Appalachian community's health care needs.
abstract: The Health Risk Appraisal developed by The Carter Center of Emory University was used as a basis for diagnosing an Appalachian community's health care needs. Concepts identified included (a) demographics, (b) nutrition/exercise, (c) lifestyle, (d) contentment, and (e) preventive health behaviors. The sample consisted of 108 individuals residing in subsidized housing projects within Appalachia. The findings of this study suggest that although these participants perceived their health to be generally good, their health practices were poor. However, the HRA was not culturally sensitive to the specific health and social needs of this community.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, USA.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Reed
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wineman
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Bechtel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001061:Appalachian Region; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011638:Public Housing