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Alternative Title:
Prev Chronic Dis
Personal Author:
Smith, Lynne T. ; Johnson, Donna B. ; Beaudoin, Sharon ; Monsen, Elaine R. ; LoGerfo, James P.
Smith, Lynne T. ; Johnson, Donna B. ; Beaudoin, Sharon ; Monsen, Elaine R. ; LoGerfo, James P. Less -
Description:
Introduction

The Seattle Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Pilot Program delivered fresh fruits and vegetables to homebound seniors in King County, Washington, from June through October 2001. A primary objective of the program was to increase participants' intake of fruits and vegetables. A qualitative study was conducted to examine the impact of the program on participating homebound seniors.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were performed with 27 participants in their homes to identify benefits and barriers they encountered and to measure their use and sense of satisfaction with the program.

Results

Analysis of the transcribed interviews revealed several common themes: 

Conclusion

Program success was rooted in the multiple ways the program addressed potential barriers and reinforced behavioral intent.


Subject:
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Aged
Aged, 80 And Over
Consumer Behavior
Diet
Female
Fruit
Health Promotion
Homebound Persons
Humans
Interviews As Topic
Male
Middle Aged
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Pilot Projects
Program Evaluation
Vegetables

Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 2004; 1(1).
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
U48/CCU009654/CC/ODCDC CDC HHS/United States
Place as Subject:
Washington
Collection(s):
Preventing Chronic Disease
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