Promoting Intergenerational Health in Rural Kentuckians With Diabetes (PIHRK'D)

Description

The goal of this feasibility study is to use family units as support to promote nutrition and physical activity of individuals with type 2 diabetes. The main question it aims to answer is: • How does the family structure impact the health of its members living with type 2 diabetes? Participants will be asked to; * Tell us about their access to food sources and places in the community to engage in physical activity. * A nutrition and physical activity plan will be developed for participants and their families to use for 6 months.

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this feasibility study is to use family units as support to promote nutrition and physical activity of individuals with type 2 diabetes. The main question it aims to answer is: • How does the family structure impact the health of its members living with type 2 diabetes? Participants will be asked to; * Tell us about their access to food sources and places in the community to engage in physical activity. * A nutrition and physical activity plan will be developed for participants and their families to use for 6 months.

Addressing Intergenerational Obesity and Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Among Individuals [PIHRK'D] Living With Diabetes in Rural Kentucky

Promoting Intergenerational Health in Rural Kentuckians With Diabetes (PIHRK'D)

Condition
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Lexington

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40504

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * must be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
  • * must be from rural Kentucky
  • * must be living in rural Kentucky for at least 1 year
  • * potential participants without consent

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Kentucky,

Brittany Smalls, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Kentucky

Study Record Dates

2025-12