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Community Themes and Strengths Webcast May 24, 2005. City of Columbus Population 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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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
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
Techniques Utilized • Latino: Focus Groups (6) • North Central: Surveys and Interviews (90) • Both: Asset Assessments (leaders)
Latino Focus Groups • Spanish • 2 per Geographic Area • 3 Male; 3 Female Groups • Churches or Community Centers, Sun. Evenings • Friends • Incentives ($25 certificates)
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?
North Central Process • Environmental Air Quality • MAPP Invitation • Expansion- Quality of Life in NC • Community Themes and Strengths • Assets and Deficits
How to GuideAssets • Familiarity with your community and organizations in the community • Businesses • Community Organizations • Actions Groups • Community Resources
Assets Cont. • Acquaintance with key individuals • Presidents/group leaders • Community Leaders • Recreation Centers • University • Housing Organization
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
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
Survey Tips • Extra copy for respondent • Clearly define “Community” • Have retired and self employed as categories • Greater confidentiality for sensitive questions (alcohol use, income)
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
Results cont. • NC Major Health Issues • Hypertension (69%) • Diabetes (50%) • Heart Disease (25%)
Contact Information Mike Smeltzer Columbus Health Department 240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43215 Ph: 614-645-6751 Email: mikes@columbus.gov