columbus health department community themes and strengths webcast may 24, 2005
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Columbus Health Department
Community Themes and Strengths
Webcast May 24, 2005
Columbus Health DepartmentOhio Public Health
Association/APHA/NHTSA1
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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: [email protected]