Adams County Community Health Assessment Survey and Indicator - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Adams County Community Health Assessment Survey and Indicator Summaries August 2018 Data Center Program

Assessment Overview Components so far • Community Health Assessment survey • Health indicators, analysis, prioritization • Community indicators Data Center Program

Assessment Overview Anticipated next steps: • Sharing results of assessment • Community meetings (focus groups? other?) • Prioritization and selecting focus • Strategic planning (CHIP) Data Center Program

Community Health Assessment Survey Overview: • Administered May-July 2018 • Paper and web, English and Spanish versions • 387 responses • Five sections: • Eligibility • Community • Health • Emergency preparedness • Demographics Data Center Program

Survey Results – Eligibility and Demographics • Average age: 49 years old • 67% home owners • City most connected to: • Othello: 52% • Ritzville: 40% • Lind: 5% • 65% white, 22% Hispanic • 44% make less than $50,000 per year • 71% had less than a 4-year college degree Data Center Program

Survey Results - Community 48% of respondents rate the quality of life in Adams county as ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’ Resident-Rated Quality of Life Poor, 1% Fair, 9% Excellent, 12% Very Good, 37% Good, 41% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Community Life Factors Affecting Quality of Life Relationship with Family Member Your relationship with your spouse or partner 57% 28% 11% 2% 3% Your relationship with your children 58% 31% 10% 1% 0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Employment and Financial Situation Your employment situation 34% 30% 21% 8% 7% Your personal financial situation 18% 25% 39% 14% 4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Data Center Program

Survey Results - Community Experience as a Resident of Adams County Experience as a Resident of Adams County I can access good healthcare in Adams County. 15% 55% 21% 9% I think Adams County is a good place to raise children. 28% 63% 7% 2% I think Adams County is a good place to grow old. 21% 59% 17% 3% I can find a good job in Adams County. 9% 56% 29% 7% I think Adams County is a clean place to live. 14% 68% 15% 3% I think Adams County is a safe place to live. 16% 71% 11% 2% I can find enough recreational and entertainment opportunities. 9% 42% 37% 12% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Data Center Program

Survey Results - Community 67% of respondents had volunteered at least once in the past 12 months. Volunteerism in the Last 12 Months Once a week, 18% Not at all, 34% Once a month, 15% A few times a year, Once a year, 24% 10% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Community About 15% of respondents stated that there has been someone in their household who had to move in because they didn’t have a pace to live. Data Center Program

Survey Results - Community Issue Most Affecting Quality of Life Number of Respondents Identifying the Issue Activities Jobs Health care Drugs and alcohol Business Crime and safety Housing Municipal services Social and community support People Elderly and disabled services Trash and blight Poverty Cost of living Other Mental health Access to services Illegal immigration Planning and growth Rural setting Social services Childcare 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Data Center Program

Survey Results - Community Housing and mental health services were identified as the services most in need of improvement. What public services need the most improvement in Adams Community? Housing 46% Mental health services 44% Treatment/ support for substance use/ abuse 39% Care for elderly or disabled 39% Health care 38% Transportation 33% Schools 27% Law enforcement/ safety 19% Food support 16% Environmental health 12% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Community What behaviors that affect your health does your community need more information about? Diet and nutrition 43% Drug use/ abuse 41% Stress management 41% Exercise 32% Alcohol 27% Immunizations 11% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 58% ‘strongly agree’ or ‘agree’ they can easily access healthy, affordable food in Adams County. What prevents you from accessing healthy food in Adams county? Cost 49% Do not have trouble accessing healthy foods 32% Not enough fruits and vegetables avaiable 15% Transportation 9% No local market/ grocery 9% Special diet needs unavailable 8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 12% said there was a time in the past 12 months when they did not have any health insurance. 20% stated they had a problem accessing needed health care. What medical services did you have a problem getting? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Regular medical care 34% Dental care 24% Filling a prescription 16% Care for mental health issues 11% Emergency care 8% Disability care 5% Substance use/ abuse treatment 2% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health What problems did you have accessing health services that you needed? Not offered in Adams County 20% I did not want to use local services 18% Unable to get appointment when needed 17% Have health insurance but it did not cover the service cost 11% Cost - no health insurance 5% Offered in Adams County but unable to get needed transportation 3% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 88% go to a doctor or clinic when they need medical care. Where do you most often go when you need medical care Family/ friends, 3% Other, Emergency room, 6% 3% Doctor/ clinic, 88% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 68% have visited a doctor in the past year. Time since last doctor visit for preventative or annual physical. 2% 4% 4% 7% Within the past year 1-2 years ago 16% 3-5 years ago More than 5 years ago Never Don't know 68% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 39% used alternative medicine in the past year. Alternative Treatments Used Chiropractic treatment 82 Natural products 65 Medicinal herbs 55 Massage 14 Acupuncture 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 59% know where to go for help with mental health or drug/ alcohol problems. Likely Source of Help for Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Problems 4% 5% 8% Primary care doctor 36% Local treatment services Out of county 11% Other Emergency Minister/ church Friends/ family 16% 19% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health Reason for not receiving counseling or mental health services. # Respondents Worried about confidentiality 83 Did not know where to get services 72 Did not choose to seek help or treatment 72 Couldn’t afford 55 Not covered/ only partially covered by insurance 44 Did not believe help was needed 42 Worried that it might affect employment 38 Worried about what other might think 34 Afraid of having to take medication 22 Afraid of being committed or hospitalized 15 Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 64% usually get health-related information from an internet search. 7% had difficulty understanding health-related materials. Source of Health-Related Information 1% 1% 14% Internet search Family/ friends Other (please describe) 20% Social media (Facebook, 64% Instagram, et..) Newspaper/ magazine Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 41% exercise between 1 and 3 days a week. Frequency of Exercise per Week none, 24% 1-3 days, 41% 6-7 days, 16% 4-5 days, 20% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health Type of Exercise 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Walking/ running 75% Exercise equipment 18% Bicycling 8% Yoga 6% Swimming 5% Team sports 5% Reason for not exercising # Respondents No time 110 Health issues 45 No workout partner/ support 45 Not interested 42 Cost 23 Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 30% have provided caregiving services in the past 12 months. Problems getting care # Respondents Limited availability of at-home care 47 Cost 43 Lack of quality care 41 Unaware of options 36 Limited availability of in-patient care 24 Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 44% had gone to work sick in the past 12 months. Availability of Paid Sick Leave 3 or more weeks per year, 18% 1-2 weeks per year, 37% Less than 1 week per year, 22% No paid sick leave, 23% Data Center Program

Survey Results - Health 19% usually go to work even if they are sick. Staying Home due to Illness I usually go to work even if I'm sick 19% Only if my doctor tells me to stay at home 12% When I feel sick enough to go to the doctor 37% When I start to have many symptoms of being sick 27% When I first start to feel sick 5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Data Center Program