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Beaufort County Community Health Assessment 2014 Mandee F. Lancaster, MA Justin M. Raines, MA Katie L. Vitiello, BA Timothy R. Eason, BA Fiona E. Moyer, BA Survey Methodology The survey was distributed in both online and paper
Mandee F. Lancaster, MA Justin M. Raines, MA Katie L. Vitiello, BA Timothy R. Eason, BA Fiona E. Moyer, BA
Areas of the County Represented
Percent Washington 66.7% Chocowinity 11.0% Bath 5.8% Belhaven 4.6% Aurora 4.3% Pinetown 2.9% Blounts Creek 1.7% Pantego 1.6% Edward 0.2% Not Listed 1.2%
47.9 52.1 51.0 49.0 21.5 78.5 20 40 60 80 100 Male Female
Gender
Beaufort Weighted Sample Sample
5.5 5.2 11.0 11.4 14.3 7.5 8.1 10.9 5.7 1.9 10 20 15-19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-59 60-64 65-74 75-84 85 +
Age
69.5 26.9 0.6 0.2 4.1 20 40 60 80
Race/Ethnicity
7.3 12.1 32.2 21.1 9.0 11.7 6.7 10 20 30 40 Less than 9th Grade 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma High School Graduate (GED/Equivalent) Some College, No Degree Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Graduate or Professional Degree
Highest Level of Education
10.9 9.2 13.1 11.1 15.5 18.2 10.9 8.1 1.8 1 10 20 < $10,000 $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 $150,000 - $199,999 > $200,000
Household Income
Quality of Life Statements
Strongly Agree / Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree / Disagree There is good healthcare 58.0% 25.9% 16.1% It is a good place to grow old 71.4% 15.5% 13.1% It is a good place to raise children 62.9% 24.8% 12.3% There is plenty of economic opportunity 18.1% 25.3% 56.6% It is a safe place to live 69.5% 23.0% 7.5% There is adequate care for my basic needs 67.0% 19.7% 13.3% There is plenty of help for people during times of need 51.4% 25.3% 23.3% There is good air and water quality 77.0% 17.0% 6.0% Housing that meets my needs is available 68.2% 22.2% 9.6% There are sufficient transportation services 39.4% 30.2% 30.4%
Issues Affecting Quality of Life in Beaufort County
Percent Alcohol / Drug Abuse 44.7% Job Availability 37.1% Poverty / Low Income 24.1% Cancer 15.3% Teenage Pregnancy 14.1% Health Care Availability 13.5% Chronic Diseases 11.3% Crime 10.4% Recreational Opportunities 9.7% Lack of Parenting Skills 8.9%
Services in Need of Improvement
Percent Higher Paying Employment 22.2% Availability of Employment 22.1% Positive Teen Activities 9.2%
Desired Areas of Health Information
Percent Eating Well / Nutrition 25.4% Exercising / Fitness 21.7% Child Care / Parenting 21.4% Substance Abuse Prevention 19.8% Managing Weight 18.9% Driving Safety 17.2% Quitting Smoking / Tobacco Use 16.1% Crime Prevention 15.6% Practicing Safe Sex 14.9% Stress / Anger Management 14.2%
14.6 19.1 19.7 43.2 47.8 20 40 60 Books / Magazines TV Friends and Family Internet Doctor / Nurse
Sources of Health-Related Information
13.7% 29.3% 38.6% 16.0% 2.4%
Perceived General Health
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Diagnosed Health Conditions
Percent High Blood Pressure 36.0% Overweight / Obesity 29.9% High Cholesterol 29.2% Arthritis 28.3% Depression / Anxiety 24.2%
Preventative Screenings in Last Three Years
Percent Dental Exam 55.7% High Blood Pressure 47.7% Diabetes 37.3% Breast Cancer 25.0% Depression or Anxiety 22.0%
69.7 23.8 14.1 8.7 4.6 8.3 20 40 60 80
Doctor's Office Hospital ER Department Urgent Care Center AGAPE Clinic Health Department Other
Locations Visited When Sick
Last Visit to a Doctor
Percent Less than 1 year ago 81.3% 1 to 2 years ago 14.1% 2 to 3 years ago 1.4% 3 or more years ago 3.2%
7.8 36.2 32.5 12.9 5.0 1.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 10 20 30 40 None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Not Sure Servings Per Day
Vegetables Consumed Daily
17.3 41.9 22.8 9.2 3.9 0.9 1.4 0.7 1.9 10 20 30 40 None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Not Sure Servings Per Day
Fruits Consumed Daily
Participation in Healthy Habits
Percent (Yes) Routinely wear a seat belt 97.7% Wash hands before eating 97.4% Find time to relax daily 75.2% Practice safe sex 65.6% Get 7 or more hours of sleep 62.7% Get an annual flu shot 62.5% Eat fast food less than twice a week 53.7% Use sunscreen outside 39.8% Regular STD / HIV testing 12.3%
Locations of Physical Activity
Percent Home 42.6% Sidewalks / Roads in the neighborhood 33.8% Private Gym 13.4% Park 10.8% Other 9.9% Public Recreation Center 9.6%
19.1 7.8 13.4 17.9 12.0 8.5 7.2 14.1 5 10 15 20 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Days
Engagement in Physical Activity
Reasons for Physical Inactivity
Percent Too tired 6.2% A health condition limits my ability 5.0% Not enough time 4.6% I don’t like to exercise 4.2% Too costly 3.9% Exercise is not important to me 1.7% My job requires physical labor 1.5% Lack of child care 1.4% Other 1.3% There is no safe place to exercise 0.4%
listed as “other” include the waterfront, their jobs, and the senior center
Drug Use
Never Occasionally Routinely Do you use illegal drugs? 97.6% 2.2% 0.2% Do you abuse prescription drugs? 97.0% 2.4% 0.6%
65.2 16.6 11.3 4.1 2.8 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 None < 1 - 2 drinks /week 1 - 2 drinks / week 1 -2 drinks / day 3 or more drinks / day
Alcohol Consumption
Desire / Attempts to Quit Smoking
Yes No Not Sure Do you want to stop using tobacco products? 64.3% 15.4% 20.4% Have you tried to stop in the last year? 56.2% 39.4% 4.4% Have you tried medication to stop? 21.2% 76.6% 2.2% Would you attend smoking cessation classes? 31.5% 48.7% 19.8%
Tobacco Use and Exposure
Percent (Yes) Do you smoke? 17.6% Do you chew tobacco? 3.1% Are you frequently exposed to secondhand smoke? 23.8%
33.0% 67.0%
Health Care Provider Outside of Beaufort County
Yes No
Reasons Why Outside of Beaufort County
Percent History with provider 8.8% Specialty not available in Beaufort 8.2% Reputation of provider 6.8% Cannot get appointment in Beaufort 3.9% Other 8.2%
“other” include VA, Reviews of local doctors, and living/working closer to Pitt County
25.5 18.4 16.1 11.1 3.2 22.6 3.1 10 20 30 Doctor Minister / Religious Official Private Counselor / Therapist Support Group School Counselor Not Sure Other
Mental Health Counseling Resources
Health Topic Information
Percent (SA or A) Nutrition / Healthy Eating 16.3% Alcohol / Drug Abuse 10.7% Sexual Intercourse / STDs 10.6% Reckless Driving / Speeding / Texting while Driving 8.8% Tobacco Use 5.1%
Child Care
Percent (SA or A) I know what my child needs to be successful in school 90.1% My child has the same physical abilities as his
79.0% My child has the same language skills as his
71.3% I have had a good experience with sending my child to child care or preschool 59.0% I know who to contact so my child can participate in age-appropriate civic or community recreation activities 48.2%
33.6% of participants reported that they currently provide care for a child
Elderly Care
Percent (SA or A) I am able to find healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable in aging issues 52.5% I can find adequate healthcare related specifically to the needs of the elderly 47.1% I can find affordable options and resources for caregiver respite 43.4% There is adequate and affordable transportation available for the elderly 33.4%
12.8% of participants reported that they care for an elderly person.
1.8 2.7 3.2 3.3 3.8 4.5 9.4 10.9 22.5 23.6 37.9 10 20 30 40 Provided by school Health Insurance Marketplace Veteran's Administration benefits Provided by my parent or parent's employer Other Provided by spouse's employer Bought themselves No health insurance Medicaid Medicare Provided by employer
Forms of Health Insurance
48.7% 46.9% 4.5%
Dental Insurance
Yes No Not Sure
21.8% 78.2%
Problems Receiving Health Care
Yes No Providers that could not be visited Percent Dentist 8.0% General Practitioner 5.6% Eye Care / Optometrist 3.6%
Reasons for not receiving health care
Percent Could not get an appointment 5.1% No health insurance 4.8% The wait was too long 4.1%
37.7 35.7 8.5 7.1 6.8 1.8 0.9 1.5 10 20 30 40 Emergency Alert System Television Internet Neighbors Radio Social Media Print Media Other
Primary Method of Receiving Emergency Information
55.3% 44.7%
Possession of Emergency Supply Kit
Yes No 84.9 30.8 9.8 20 40 60 80 100 Smoke Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors Neither
Possession of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
73.4% 8.8% 17.9%
Mandatory Emergency Evacuation
Yes No Not Sure
Reasons for not Evacuating During an Emergency
Percent Concern about leaving property behind 35.4% Lack of trust in public officials 14.3% Other 13.4% Lack of transportation 11.8% Concern about leaving pets 9.2%