Target Population Community Assessment A community assessment is an essential first step in identifying and understanding the health status and risks in the community. A community is defined in terms of the three critical components: people, place, and social interactions or common interests. The definition of a community determines its boundaries. The boundaries of phenomenological community relates to the reason the community exists or to the criteria for membership (Maurer & Smith, 2013; pp. 401-402). The purpose of this paper is to provide an assessment and analysis of the Deerfield Hills Community, as well as the City of Colorado Springs.
People and Places
The Deerfield Hills Community is an older community which is nestled in the southern …show more content…
Census Bureau, (2015) in 2010, the age of householder were under 35 years old (25.8%), 35 to 44 years old (17.2%), 45 to 54 years old (20.8%), 55 to 64 years old (17.2%), 65 to 74 years old (10.2%), 75 to 84 years old (6.4%) and 85 years and over (2.4%).
Psychosocial Characteristics
The psychosocial characteristics include religion, socioeconomic class, education, occupation and marital status. The religious system in Colorado Springs brings together the diversity of the community. According to the PewResearch (2015) majority embraces Christianity, therefore the religious composition of Colorado Springs are Christian 64%, Evangelical Protestant 26%, Mainline Protestant 15%, Historically Black Protestant 2%, Catholic 16%, Mormon 2%, Orthodox Christian 1%, Jehovah’s Witness <1%, Unaffiliated (religious “nones”) 29%, Atheist 4%, Agnostic 5%, nothing in particular 20%, and don’t know 2%.
The socioeconomic class consists of lower class status and some middle class members. The household income by U.S. Census Bureau (2015) represents the distribution of the community income brackets at the household level. Overall, the median household income for Deerfield Hills is $50,864, which is 17% lower than that of Colorado Springs Metro …show more content…
For example, nurses work with individuals to build on their strengths to overcome and adapt to health deficits. The same is true when assessing a community. The human services available are hospitals, clinics, as well as urgent care. These facilities are available and located throughout the community. They offer services from a simple cold to surgery, and immediate after hour care. In addition, money is a source of income for the community. It is established by contribution from other organizations, grants from the state to fund for a better lifestyle, such as obesity and wellness, as well as fund-raising for an event if funds are not available. Clinics, home health agencies, nursing homes, daycare centers are available within the community. These facilities are accessible, available and appropriate for the community as they provide health and wellness for the public. The services are affordable for the people, either free or a reduced fee for the lower socioeconomic class. Peak Vista Community Health Center (2015) and Kids in Need of Dentistry (2015) serve the underserved population and provide affordable services so these people can receive adequate health and dental
People and Places
The Deerfield Hills Community is an older community which is nestled in the southern …show more content…
Census Bureau, (2015) in 2010, the age of householder were under 35 years old (25.8%), 35 to 44 years old (17.2%), 45 to 54 years old (20.8%), 55 to 64 years old (17.2%), 65 to 74 years old (10.2%), 75 to 84 years old (6.4%) and 85 years and over (2.4%).
Psychosocial Characteristics
The psychosocial characteristics include religion, socioeconomic class, education, occupation and marital status. The religious system in Colorado Springs brings together the diversity of the community. According to the PewResearch (2015) majority embraces Christianity, therefore the religious composition of Colorado Springs are Christian 64%, Evangelical Protestant 26%, Mainline Protestant 15%, Historically Black Protestant 2%, Catholic 16%, Mormon 2%, Orthodox Christian 1%, Jehovah’s Witness <1%, Unaffiliated (religious “nones”) 29%, Atheist 4%, Agnostic 5%, nothing in particular 20%, and don’t know 2%.
The socioeconomic class consists of lower class status and some middle class members. The household income by U.S. Census Bureau (2015) represents the distribution of the community income brackets at the household level. Overall, the median household income for Deerfield Hills is $50,864, which is 17% lower than that of Colorado Springs Metro …show more content…
For example, nurses work with individuals to build on their strengths to overcome and adapt to health deficits. The same is true when assessing a community. The human services available are hospitals, clinics, as well as urgent care. These facilities are available and located throughout the community. They offer services from a simple cold to surgery, and immediate after hour care. In addition, money is a source of income for the community. It is established by contribution from other organizations, grants from the state to fund for a better lifestyle, such as obesity and wellness, as well as fund-raising for an event if funds are not available. Clinics, home health agencies, nursing homes, daycare centers are available within the community. These facilities are accessible, available and appropriate for the community as they provide health and wellness for the public. The services are affordable for the people, either free or a reduced fee for the lower socioeconomic class. Peak Vista Community Health Center (2015) and Kids in Need of Dentistry (2015) serve the underserved population and provide affordable services so these people can receive adequate health and dental