WGU D509 Task 1: Community Needs Assessment Worksheet | 2025/2026 Update with complete solutions.
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. 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.
To address the problem of obesity in the Chinle, AZ community the following questi ons
would need to be addressed and answered through the needs assessment.
• How will individuals access the resources with the limited transportation?
• Are the resources adequate to address the diseases (diabetes, etc.) that contribute to
obesity?
• What obsicial does the individual has to overcome to have a healthier lifestyle?
• IS there away to get healthier food option to the rural community?
• Is healthier lifestyle important to the community?
• Will strong cultural ties hinder the use of modern medicine to treat condition that
contribute to obsiety?
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
Total population (Enter your response below): 3,888
Table 1: Gender Demographics
Gender Distribution % # of People
Male 48 1,868
Female 52 2,020
Table 2: Race Demographics
Race Distribution % # of People
White 4 155
Hispanic or Latino 1 39
Black or African 1 39
American
Asian 3 117
American Indian and 91 3538
Alaska Native
Other 0 0
Table 3: Age Demographics
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. 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.
To address the problem of obesity in the Chinle, AZ community the following questi ons
would need to be addressed and answered through the needs assessment.
• How will individuals access the resources with the limited transportation?
• Are the resources adequate to address the diseases (diabetes, etc.) that contribute to
obesity?
• What obsicial does the individual has to overcome to have a healthier lifestyle?
• IS there away to get healthier food option to the rural community?
• Is healthier lifestyle important to the community?
• Will strong cultural ties hinder the use of modern medicine to treat condition that
contribute to obsiety?
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
Total population (Enter your response below): 3,888
Table 1: Gender Demographics
Gender Distribution % # of People
Male 48 1,868
Female 52 2,020
Table 2: Race Demographics
Race Distribution % # of People
White 4 155
Hispanic or Latino 1 39
Black or African 1 39
American
Asian 3 117
American Indian and 91 3538
Alaska Native
Other 0 0
Table 3: Age Demographics
