A family history demonstration project among women in an urban Appalachian community.

Background: Family health history (FHH) is promoted to consumers by the Surgeon General as a tool to improve health and prevent disease. However, few FHH resources exist for medically underserved populations such as the urban Appalachian community in Southwest Ohio.

Objectives: To engage and educate urban Appalachian women about the importance and collection of their own FHH.