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Columbus Health Department

Community Themes and Strengths

Webcast May 24, 2005

Columbus Health DepartmentOhio Public Health

Association/APHA/NHTSA1

Columbus Health Department

City of ColumbusPopulation Demographics

White: 70% (496,500) Black or African American: 26% (185,200) Asian: 4.0% (28,000) Hispanic or Latino: 2.5% (17,500) 33 Planning Areas 13 Area Commissions

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MAPP Sub-Population Focus

Hispanic/Latino Community• 3 Geographic Areas- West, North, East• Spanish Speaking (Diverse Groups)• New Immigrants, Undocumented

North Central Area Commission• 85% Black, 12% White (8,800 pop.)• 10 Neighborhoods• Resident Interest

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Techniques Utilized

Latino: Focus Groups (6) North Central: Surveys and Interviews (90) Both: Asset Assessments (leaders)

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Latino Focus Groups

Spanish 2 per Geographic Area 3 Male; 3 Female Groups Churches or Community Centers, Sun. Evenings Friends Incentives ($25 certificates)

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Latino Focus Group Questions

Strengths of the community? Needs of the community? Biggest concerns? Which needs are most important? Where do you go for health care? Health information?

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North Central Process

Environmental Air Quality MAPP Invitation Expansion- Quality of Life in NC Community Themes and Strengths Assets and Deficits

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How to GuideAssets Familiarity with your community and

organizations in the community• Businesses• Community Organizations• Actions Groups• Community Resources

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Assets Cont.

Acquaintance with key individuals• Presidents/group leaders• Community Leaders

Recreation Centers University Housing Organization

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Themes and Strengths Surveys North Central Community Cook Out (20)

• Open Ended• Self Administered

Face to Face Interviews (70)• Pilot Tested• One on One• Closed Ended

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Community Assessment Interviews MAPP Model Questions Resident Input (many drafts) Quality of Life, Health Care, Demographics, and

Environmental Issues Vista Americorp, University Students Confidential Analysis

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Survey Tips

Extra copy for respondent Clearly define “Community” Have retired and self employed as

categories Greater confidentiality for sensitive

questions (alcohol use, income)

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Results

Latino Focus Groups• Diverse Population (Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia, Columbia)• Health=Work• Immigration Issues

NC Community Interviews• Good to Fair Health • Fair Quality of Life• Fair Environment

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Results cont.

NC Major Health Issues• Hypertension (69%)• Diabetes (50%)• Heart Disease (25%)

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Contact InformationMike Smeltzer

Columbus Health Department240 Parsons Ave.

Columbus, OH 43215Ph: 614-645-6751

Email: mikes@columbus.gov

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