Question: Perform a community assessment for Tempe, Arizona. Answer all questions and provide at least one credible resource.
COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT- TEMPE, ARIZONA
Slide 1
Value/Belief Pattern
- Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with beliefs related to health.
- Predominant spiritual beliefs in the community that may influence health.
- Availability of spiritual resources within or near the community (churches/chapels, synagogues, chaplains, Bible studies, sacraments, self-help groups, support groups, etc.).
- Do the community members value health promotion measures? What is the evidence that they do or do not (e.g., involvement in education, fundraising events, etc.)?
- What does the community value? How is this evident?
- On what do the community members spend their money? Are funds adequate?
SLIDE 2
Health Perception/Management
- Predominant health problems: Compare at least one health problem to a credible statistic (CDC, county, or state).
- Immunization rates (age appropriate).
- Appropriate death rates and causes, if applicable.
- Prevention programs (dental, fire, fitness, safety, etc.): Does the community think these are sufficient?
- Available health professionals, health resources within the community, and usage.
- Common referrals to outside agencies.
SLIDE 3
Nutrition/Metabolic
- Indicators of nutrient deficiencies.
- Obesity rates or percentages: Compare to CDC statistics.
- Affordability of food/available discounts or food programs and usage (e.g., WIC, food boxes, soup kitchens, meals-on-wheels, food stamps, senior discounts, employee discounts, etc.).
- Availability of water (e.g., number and quality of drinking fountains).
- Fast food and junk food accessibility (vending machines).
- Evidence of healthy food consumption or unhealthy food consumption (trash, long lines, observations, etc.).
- Provisions for special diets, if applicable.
- For schools (in addition to above):
- Nutritional content of food in cafeteria and vending machines: Compare to ARS 15-242/The Arizona Nutrition Standards (or other state standards based on residence)
- Amount of free or reduced lunch
SLIDE 4
Elimination (Environmental Health Concerns)
- Common air contaminants' impact on the community.
- Noise.
- Waste disposal.
- Pest control: Is the community notified of pesticides usage?
- Hygiene practices (laundry services, hand washing, etc.).
- Bathrooms: Number of bathrooms; inspect for cleanliness, supplies, if possible.
- Universal precaution practices of health providers, teachers, members (if applicable).
- Temperature controls (e.g., within buildings, outside shade structures).
- Safety (committee, security guards, crossing guards, badges, locked campuses).