Date on Honors Thesis

Spring 5-2026

Major

Nursing

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Jessica Naber, PhD, Advisor

Examining Committee Member

Oluwabunmi Dada, PhD, Committee Member

Examining Committee Member

Esther Malm, PhD, Committee Member

Abstract/Description

Blue Zones are areas of the world where people live longer and healthier lives. These areas share several key characteristics called the Power 9 (Buettner & Skemp, 2016). The goal of this study was to increase general knowledge of Blue Zones as well as the implementation of healthy habits to increase the longevity of the population of Calloway County, Kentucky through educational sessions of elementary students. Researchers involved in this study asked participants to fill out a pre-test to gauge knowledge of Blue Zones. Participants then underwent several educational sessions and activities surrounding the Power 9. Participants were then asked to complete a post-test in order to gauge knowledge and potential implementation of healthy habits discussed during these educational sessions. This study spanned across four weeks and required participants to retain knowledge learned over the course of educational sessions. This study found that general knowledge of Blue Zones increased after these educational sessions and that potential implementation of Blue Zone practices increased as well.

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