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Somerset County New Jersey

Somerset County New Jersey. 2011 Community Health Needs Assessment. Sponsored by :. Presented By: Holleran March 19, 2012. Methodology. A total of 2,059 residents of Somerset County were interviewed to assess their health practices and health status.

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Somerset County New Jersey

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  1. Somerset County New Jersey 2011 Community Health Needs Assessment Sponsored by: Presented By:HolleranMarch 19, 2012

  2. Methodology • A total of 2,059 residents of Somerset County were interviewed to assess their health practices and health status. • The number of completed interviews yields an overall error rate of +/-2.2% at a 95% confidence level. • Interviews were conducted between November 11, 2011 and February 29, 2012. Each interview lasted approximately 20-30 minutes depending upon what criteria were met by the respondents.

  3. Methodology (cont’d) • Comparisons to New Jersey and national BRFSS data are available where applicable. • Due to an over-representation of females in the Somerset County sample, with the exception of the demographic information, all of the results are statistically weighted to account for this imbalance. • The New Jersey and national data are weighted as well.

  4. Respondent Demographics

  5. Zip Code

  6. Municipality

  7. Gender *Per the 2010 U.S. Census

  8. Body Mass Index (BMI) Frequency of responses *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey and National BRFSS data.

  9. Health Status

  10. Would you say that in general your health is…? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey and National BRFSS data.

  11. Healthy Days ~ Health-Related Quality of Life

  12. For how many days during the past 30 days was your physical health not good? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey and National BRFSS data.

  13. For how many days during the past 30 days was your mental health not good? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey BRFSS data.

  14. For how many days during the past 30 days did poor physical or mental health keep you from doing your usual activities? Only those reporting days of either poor physical or mental health *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey BRFSS data. **Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey and National BRFSS data.

  15. Anxiety & Depression

  16. How many days have you had little interest or pleasure in doing things? Only those reporting days of either poor physical or mental health *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the National BRFSS data.

  17. How many days have you felt down, depressed or hopeless? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the National BRFSS data.

  18. Has a doctor or other healthcare provider EVER told you that you have an anxiety disorder? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the National BRFSS data.

  19. Has a doctor or other healthcare provider EVER told you that you have a depressive disorder? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the National BRFSS data.

  20. Health Care Access

  21. Do you have any kind of health care coverage? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the National BRFSS data.

  22. Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor but could not because of the cost? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey and National BRFSS data.

  23. Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed to see a doctor, but could not because of a lack of transportation?

  24. Was there a time during the last 12 months when you needed a prescription medication, but could not get it because of the cost?

  25. Sleep

  26. During the past 30 days, for about how many days have you felt you did not get enough rest or sleep? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey and National BRFSS data. **Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey BRFSS data.

  27. Exercise

  28. During the past month, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey BRFSS data.

  29. In a usual week, do you do moderate physical activities for at least 10 minutes at a time?

  30. In a usual week, do you do vigorous activities for at least 10 minutes at a time?

  31. Weight Control

  32. Are you now trying to lose weight?

  33. Are you now trying to maintain your current weight, that is to keep from gaining weight?

  34. Are you eating either fewer calories or less fat to…lose weight?

  35. Are you using physical activity or exercise to…lose weight?

  36. In the past 12 months, has a doctor, nurse or other health professional given you advice about your weight?

  37. Excluding juice, how many servings of fruit do you eat in an average day?

  38. How many servings of green or orange vegetables do you eat in an average day?

  39. Tobacco Use, Smoking Cessation, and Secondhand Smoke Policy

  40. Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey and National BRFSS data. Note: Not an exact comparison as stateand national data reflects only individuals who have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime.

  41. During the past 12 months, have you stopped smoking for one day or longer because you were trying to quit smoking? Only respondents who now smoke some days or every day

  42. In the past 12 months, on how many visits were you advised to quit smoking by a doctor, or other health provider? Only respondents who now smoke some days or every day

  43. Which statement best describes the rules about smoking inside your home?

  44. Alcohol Consumption

  45. During the past 30 days, how many days per week or per month did you have at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage? *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey and National BRFSS data.

  46. On the days when you drank, about how many drinks did you drink on average? Only respondents who have drank alcohol in the past 30 days *Somerset Co. is significantly different from the New Jersey and National BRFSS data.

  47. How many times during the past 30 days did you have 5 (for men)/4 (for women) or more drinks on an occasion? Only respondents who have drank alcohol in the past 30 days Note: In 2001 1-2 times was one category which is reported here as twice.

  48. Asthma

  49. Have you ever been told by a doctor, nurse or other health professional that you had asthma?

  50. Do you still have asthma? Only respondents who were ever told they had asthma

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