ccde mt calvary assessment presentation
DESCRIPTION
Photovoice is a participatory research methodology that allows community members to document issues and concerns on a critically-conscious grass-root level. The following reseach depicts the photos AND the voice of the residents of Wichita Falls, Eastside community after the devastating 2007 summer flood.TRANSCRIPT
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A Case Study of A Case Study of Community Community Organization:Organization:
A Needs Assessment of the Eastside Community of Wichita
Falls, TX
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Presentation Goal:Presentation Goal:
To discuss collaboration efforts between Texas Woman’s University (TWU) and Center for Community Development and Empowerment (CCDE), a faith-based organization, in prioritizing health needs that affect the Eastside community in Wichita Falls, TX.
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Who is CCDE?Who is CCDE?
Center for Community Development and Empowerment, Inc.
Began working together in year 2000 at Shalom Zone Ministries. Legally formed in July 2007.
Goals of developing a vibrant, living community through:– Community empowerment– Spiritual leadership– Business and residential development; and – Social interaction
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Assessment Methodology:Assessment Methodology:
Assessing Needs & Assets
Census & Epidemiology Data
Focus Group Meetings & Surveys
PhotoVoice Images
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Assessment Objectives:Assessment Objectives:
Identify barriers to healthy living
Map Eastside community resources
Provide insight for future community intervention programs
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Population of Eastside Population of Eastside Community, Community, 20002000
Ages of People in Eastside Community, Wichita Falls, Tx, 2000
545
131
368
347
277
601
174
483
455
458
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Under 18 yrs
18-24 yrs
25-44 yrs
Ag
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ateg
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es
Population
female
male
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Diversity of Eastside Community, Diversity of Eastside Community, 20002000
Race Makeup of Eastside Community, Wichita Falls, TX, 2000
White16%
Black69%
Other0%Asian
0%
Hispanic14%
Amer Indian0%
Haw aiian0%
Biracial1%
White
Black
Hispanic
Amer Indian
Asian
Haw aiian
Other
Biracial
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Housing & Household Characteristics Housing & Household Characteristics of Eastside Community, of Eastside Community, 20002000
Types of Households in Eastside Community, Wichita Falls, TX, 2000
Married couples, 475
Male alone, 217
Female alone, 363
Other family, 484
Nonfamily, 52
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Typ
es
Number of Households
Nonfamily
Other family
Female alone
Male alone
Married couples
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Economic & Educational Levels, Economic & Educational Levels, Wichita Falls, TX, Wichita Falls, TX, 20062006Median Income
– $33,788Poverty Levels
– 43% female households without husbands– 21% children– 14% people over 65 years old
Educational Levels– 82% high school diplomas– 24% bachelor’s degree or higher– 19% dropouts
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Epidemiology Data, Wichita Epidemiology Data, Wichita County, County, 20032003
All Causes Deaths (Morbidity) County Rate per 100,000
State Rate
Per 100,000
Cardiovascular 460 353 317.7
Cancer 264 206.3 185.1
Respiratory disease 87 67.1 43.4
Diabetes 55 43.1 31.5
Unintentional injury 54 41.9 40.1
Homicide 12 - 6.7
Suicide 16 - 11.0
Infant & fetal deaths 32 - 12.2
TOTAL DEATHS 1,260 973.2 856.8
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Photovoice Images (Needs)Photovoice Images (Needs)
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PhotoVoice Exhibit: PhotoVoice Exhibit: Community NeedsCommunity Needs
“ “The man who owns this place didn’t sell food or gas. What he did sell was products to make meth. He had cases upon cases of Sudofed and other things to make crystal meth.” [Source: 50-year old widow.
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PhotoVoice Exhibit: PhotoVoice Exhibit: Community NeedsCommunity Needs
“This is a negative to me. It’s the OK Liquor Store, and it’s not ok. It’s the only viable business on the Eastside… no grocery store, no 7-11 or gas station. The only, quickest thing you can go and get right away on the Eastside is liquor [Source: 45-year old widow].
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Photovoice Exhibit:Photovoice Exhibit:Community NeedsCommunity Needs
“Sad to say, a family lived here and lost everything. Not only this family but other residents (100 plus) experienced this type of condition because of the July 2007 flooding.” [Source: 45-year old minister].
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PhotoVoice Exhibit: PhotoVoice Exhibit: Community NeedsCommunity Needs
“Here is another house affected by the July 2007 flood, right at the end of Lincoln Park, that is now considered to be in the flood zone” [Source: 45-year old minister].
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Photovoice Exhibit: Photovoice Exhibit: Community NeedsCommunity Needs
“This picture shows a duplex on the Eastside that needs a lot of work. It still has a tin roof. Can you imagine living under a tin roof?” [Source: 50-year old widow].
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PhotoVoice Exhibit: PhotoVoice Exhibit: Community NeedsCommunity Needs
“This is picture of another duplex. It is a community need because we need better housing. There are still people living here, going and coming every day and doing business that they do in a regular house” [Source: 50-year old widow].
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Focus Group MeetingsFocus Group Meetings
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Survey Findings:Survey Findings: Three most important factors for a healthy Eastside community
– Job opportunities– Schools– Reduction in crime
The most prevalent health problems in Eastside community– Stress– Cancer– Gun-related injuries
Three most riskiest behaviors in the Eastside community– Drug abuse– School dropout– Racism
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Recommendations:Recommendations:
After school and summer program activities
High school retention, TAKS tutoring, GED preparation, college tours
Comprehensive sex education, family planning and parenting programs
Heart disease and diabetes education programs and activities
Smoking cessation and asthma management education
Job and entrepreneur skills training
Attend city council and school district meetings; voter registrations drives
Adopt-A-Street, book clubs, block parties
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Photovoice Images (Assets)Photovoice Images (Assets)
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Photovoice Exhibit: Photovoice Exhibit: Community Assets & ResourcesCommunity Assets & Resources
“This picture reminds me of ‘back in the day’. This is an asset because it shows the small, tight knit community we have on the Eastside” [Source: 45-year old widow.
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Photovoice Exhibit: Photovoice Exhibit: Community Assets & ResourcesCommunity Assets & Resources
“This is a picture of my mother dressed in white after attending First Sunday church services and it’s a positive asset” [Source: 50-year old widow].
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Photovoice Exhibit:Photovoice Exhibit:Community Assets and ResourcesCommunity Assets and Resources
“This is an asset because the Eastside really needs spiritual guidance right now, especially in our community” [Source: 45-year old minister].
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Photovoice Exhibit:Photovoice Exhibit:Community Assets and ResourcesCommunity Assets and Resources
“I don’t know why the city is closing down all the schools in our neighborhood, especially with so many chjldren to serve” [Source: 45-year old widow].
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Photovoice Exhibit:Photovoice Exhibit:Community Assets and ResourcesCommunity Assets and Resources
“East Branch YMCA is an asset. It helps reduce crime in the neighborhood and provides a safe haven for young men and boys” [Source: 45-year old minister].
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Photovoice Exhibit:Photovoice Exhibit:Community Assets and ResourcesCommunity Assets and Resources
“This is a picture of land on the Eastside which is an asset because it’s a place where we can build and bring in business” [Source: 32-year old single mother].
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Summary & Conclusion:Summary & Conclusion:
Eastside Community suffers from:
Negative social health determinants– Feelings of hopelessness– Depression– Distrust among city leaders and officials
Physical health determinants– Stress– Cancer
Conclusion– Implement culturally competent, evidence-based health
intervention strategies – Involve Eastside community members in planning and marketing
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ReferencesReferences Texas Department of State Health Services. (2006). Selected
Health Facts 2003 Wichita County. Retrieved on November 18, 2007 at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/chs/
U.S. Census Bureau. (2000). Census 2000 Summary File. Retrieved on October 2, 2007 at http://factfinder.census.gov/
U.S. Census Bureau. (2006). Wichita Falls city, TX Population and Housing Narrative Profile: 2006. American Community Survey. Retrieved on October 29, 2007 at http://factfinder.census.gov/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2000). Healthy People 2010. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Retrieved on August 28, 2003 at http://www.healthypeople.gov/about/hpfact.htm
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Comments or Questions?Comments or Questions?