APPENDIX C Methods: The Rockbridge Area MAPP Focus Group guidelines were based on World Health Organization’s guidelines (www.who.int/entity/.../surveys/FocusGroups-Mod-Guide-final.pdf) and modified with input from the MAPP Focus Group Work Group received on January 23, 2012. Focus groups were conducted by one of three facilitators, all members of the MAPP Core Team: Deborah Bundy-Carpenter, RN Melissa Mederios Laura Simpson, RN Assistance was provided by four Washington and Lee students. IRB approval of the methods was obtained from Washington and Lee University. Target Population’s Definition of Health: At the beginning of the focus group discussions, participants were asked to brainstorm on the meaning of “health.” The words of the participants, categorized by theme, are presented below. The Project Manager sorted the responses into four themes that emerged: external resources, mental status, physical status, and internal resources. EXTERNAL RESOURCES Doctors Environment Healthy Food OB Clinics Family Doctors Dental Lack of Care Insurance Transportation No Insurance Medical Providers Medical Facilities How to pay for it Good Food Nutritious foods
MENTAL STATUS Can be torture Feeling good Enjoy the day Thankfulness Anxiety Good Feeling Happy Can be hurtful A feeling Feeling good Smiling Freedom Experience
PHYSICAL STATUS Appetite Mobility Clean Free of Illness
INTERNAL RESOURCES Able to do what you want Keep working Care for yourself Prevention Lifestyle Independence Self-Care
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