WGU D510 Community Needs Assessment Worksheet (Assignment 1)
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Community Needs Assessment Worksheet
Instructions:
This worksheet is based on McKenzie & Pinger's six-step model described in An Introduction
to Community & Public Health. The six steps are described in the following list. The tasks in
the “Community Needs Assessment Worksheet” accomplish the first four steps.
Step 1: Determine purpose and focus of needs assessment
Task: Describe the problem prompting this assessment.
Step 2: Gather data
Task: Research data to complete a market segmentation.
Step 3: Analyze data
Task: Analyze market segmentation findings to determine community needs.
Step 4: Identify the factors linked to the health problem
Task: Describe barriers to care evidenced by data analysis.
Step 5: Identify the program focus
This will be accomplished in the "Process Innovation Strategy Worksheet."
Step 6: Validate the prioritized need
This will be accomplished in the "Stakeholder Communication Worksheet."
The chart provided will guide your research and analysis process. Begin by examining and
using the resource to complete as much of the chart as possible. Research other sources as
necessary to complete the assignment. Please note, minor calculations of data will be
required to complete the table.
• Perform an internet search for the Chinle Census Reporter. Within the site, use the
search field to research health insurance, employment, telephone, vehicles, and
additional categories if needed.
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, 1. Determine purpose and focus of needs assessment. One effective way
to focus a needs assessment is to base the assessment on specific questions.
What questions do you need to answer about Chinle, Arizona, or obesity to
address the problem in the community? Enter your response below.
A needs assessment aims to better understand what community issues are most significant.
Organizing and understanding these different types of issues help individuals focus and
prioritize important data to develop appropriate strategies for tackling these community-
based concerns (McKenzie, 2018). Identifying questions throughout this process is one of the
first steps to understanding what types of services and/or outcomes are necessary for
improving health conditions and lowering obesity rates throughout Chinle, AZ. Examples of
these questions may include:
- What are the goals of this assessment?
- How far does this assessment need to go in order for us to achieve success?
- How comprehensive do these assessments need to be, and will we have the
appropriate resources to make them happen?
- Who will be willing to help us retrieve data?
2. Gather data. Finding the root causes of the obesity problem in Chinle begins
with foundational data about population demographics, health status,
healthcare utilization, healthcare resources, and behaviors. Research the
available data to complete the following four tables:
Part I: Population Demographics
Location (Enter your response below): Chinle, AZ- per the Chinle Census Reporter
https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US0412770-chinle-az/
Total population (Enter your response below): 3,888 people
Table 1: Gender Demographics
Gender Distribution % # of People
Male 48% 1,866.24 people
Female 52% 2,021.76 people
Table 2: Race Demographics
Race Distribution % # of People
White 4% 155.52 people
Hispanic or Latino 1% 38.88 people
Black or African 1% 38.88 people
American
Asian 3% 116.64 people
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|Latest Update with Complete Solution
Community Needs Assessment Worksheet
Instructions:
This worksheet is based on McKenzie & Pinger's six-step model described in An Introduction
to Community & Public Health. The six steps are described in the following list. The tasks in
the “Community Needs Assessment Worksheet” accomplish the first four steps.
Step 1: Determine purpose and focus of needs assessment
Task: Describe the problem prompting this assessment.
Step 2: Gather data
Task: Research data to complete a market segmentation.
Step 3: Analyze data
Task: Analyze market segmentation findings to determine community needs.
Step 4: Identify the factors linked to the health problem
Task: Describe barriers to care evidenced by data analysis.
Step 5: Identify the program focus
This will be accomplished in the "Process Innovation Strategy Worksheet."
Step 6: Validate the prioritized need
This will be accomplished in the "Stakeholder Communication Worksheet."
The chart provided will guide your research and analysis process. Begin by examining and
using the resource to complete as much of the chart as possible. Research other sources as
necessary to complete the assignment. Please note, minor calculations of data will be
required to complete the table.
• Perform an internet search for the Chinle Census Reporter. Within the site, use the
search field to research health insurance, employment, telephone, vehicles, and
additional categories if needed.
1
, 1. Determine purpose and focus of needs assessment. One effective way
to focus a needs assessment is to base the assessment on specific questions.
What questions do you need to answer about Chinle, Arizona, or obesity to
address the problem in the community? Enter your response below.
A needs assessment aims to better understand what community issues are most significant.
Organizing and understanding these different types of issues help individuals focus and
prioritize important data to develop appropriate strategies for tackling these community-
based concerns (McKenzie, 2018). Identifying questions throughout this process is one of the
first steps to understanding what types of services and/or outcomes are necessary for
improving health conditions and lowering obesity rates throughout Chinle, AZ. Examples of
these questions may include:
- What are the goals of this assessment?
- How far does this assessment need to go in order for us to achieve success?
- How comprehensive do these assessments need to be, and will we have the
appropriate resources to make them happen?
- Who will be willing to help us retrieve data?
2. Gather data. Finding the root causes of the obesity problem in Chinle begins
with foundational data about population demographics, health status,
healthcare utilization, healthcare resources, and behaviors. Research the
available data to complete the following four tables:
Part I: Population Demographics
Location (Enter your response below): Chinle, AZ- per the Chinle Census Reporter
https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US0412770-chinle-az/
Total population (Enter your response below): 3,888 people
Table 1: Gender Demographics
Gender Distribution % # of People
Male 48% 1,866.24 people
Female 52% 2,021.76 people
Table 2: Race Demographics
Race Distribution % # of People
White 4% 155.52 people
Hispanic or Latino 1% 38.88 people
Black or African 1% 38.88 people
American
Asian 3% 116.64 people
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