Publications by authors named "Ramona Curtis"
Eval Program Plann
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- - Insufficient physical activity and unhealthy eating habits contribute significantly to obesity in the U.S., necessitating targeted interventions, especially in underserved communities.
- - The study utilized the Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) to evaluate household behaviors related to fruit/vegetable intake and physical activity in a low-income neighborhood, revealing that many adults fell short of recommended guidelines.
- - CASPER offers advantages for health assessments, including an easy-to-use CDC toolkit, a representative community sample with a small required size, low costs, and enhanced collaboration between academics, practitioners, and the community.
