Development of a Weight Loss Program for Appalachian Kentucky Adults

A Formative Research Survey

Bibliographic Data

ID6188516
AuthorsKelly H Webber, Kelly Webber (University of Kentucky, corresponding author), Lisa M Quintiliani (0000-0002-3328-6768, Boston Medical Center), Lisa Quintiliani
Year2011
Volume40
Issue1
Pages74-84
Publication date2011-09-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFamily and Consumer Sciences Research Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1077-727X • E-ISSN: 1552-3934
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1552-3934.2011.02089.x
OpenAlexW2152841613
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited25

Although obesity rates are high in Appalachian Kentucky, few interventions have been developed for this population. The purpose of this study was to survey adults in the region about their needs and interest for a weight loss program. A telephone survey was conducted with 404 adults in Appalachian Kentucky. Sixty-nine percent (69%) of respondents were overweight or obese. Nearly half (48%) of respondents reported a diagnosis of a chronic health condition. The most frequently mentioned barriers to weight loss were current eating habits, time, and current physical condition. The most frequently mentioned motivators for losing weight were health, appearance, and feeling better. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of respondents were interested in losing weight. Women were more likely than men to have an accurate perception of their weight and a greater interest in losing weight

Environmental health · Feeling · Obesity · Overweight · Population · Psychological intervention · Telephone survey · Weight loss · Demography · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology

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