Assessment of Community Perception of Policy and Environmental Barriers as a Stimulus for Change Presented by: Sue D’Isabel, MPH Formerly with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Cardiovascular Health Program CVH Program Manager: Diana Hawkins, MEd, CHES
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Assessment of Community Perception of Policy and Environmental Barriers
as a Stimulus for Change
Presented by: Sue D’Isabel, MPH
Formerly with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Cardiovascular Health Program
CVH Program Manager: Diana Hawkins, MEd, CHES
Tools
• The MO CVH program created a package of materials for local public health agencies that included:– p/e inventory– prioritization process– strategies to address barriers– guidance to develop and evaluate a small p/e
change
Overview of Process
• Phase I: RFA to all LPHAs to pilot assessment/planning materials and make a small p/e change. Mini-grants ($1000) awarded to 16 counties.
• Phase II: Counties successfully completing Phase I invited to reapply for additional funding ($4000) to continue with Phase I projects or address a new barrier. 6 counties completed Phase II.
• Phase III (final): 6 initial phase II counties complete last year of implementation.
Overview of Process:Revision of P/E Inventory Package• Evaluation of pgm materials after Phase I:
– counties were surveyed regarding their satisfaction with the materials
– feedback on materials and the program process provided in small group settings
– review of county completion of program components
– assessment of types of technical assistance needed
Community Policy and Environmental InventoryCommunity Policy and Environmental Inventory
Not applicable/
Yes No Not sureThinking about traffic, is it safe to walk, run or bike in your community?
Thinking about criminal activity, is it safe to walk, run or bike in your community?
Are fresh fruits and vegetables readily available in the community year-round?
Are fruits and vegetables affordable?
Sample Questions
Out of all the questions to which you answered “no,” circle the number of the one you would most like to see addressed in
the community. Please circle only one.
Inventory Summary
No PriorityQuestions
Safe to exercise--traffic
Walking/biking trails
Public outdoor facilities
F&V available year-round
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Sample Data Grid
Sample Objectives/Evaluation
Objectives Partners Evaluation
I ntermediate OutcomeObjective:By 06/ 00, 25% ofcommunity X residents(>18yrs) will haveinitiated use of thewalking trail due tobeautification eff orts.
Conduct a mailsurvey of communityX residents by05/ 31/ 00 to assessself -reported trailuse resulting f romtrail beautification.
Process Objective 1:By 04/ 00, plant treesin 3 areas currentlybarren along walkingpath.
Boy Scout troophas agreed toassist in plantingtrees.