Public Health

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Study Respondents

Of the 361 respondent organizations/agencies, 12 percent were HP Coordinators, 12 percent were Chronic Disease Directors, 2 percent were MTAHB, 14 percent were tribal health organizations, and 59 percent were local health organizations. The job titles of individuals completing the questionnaire at each organization varied. The highest percent of q

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Follow up Discussions

Following the data collection and analysis period, NORC lead 10 informal discussions with users and non-users of Healthy People 2010, from each of the sample types. These discussions provided an opportunity to gather more in-depth information on issues and themes that emerged during data analysis. The discussions resulted in the collection of qu

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Data Collection Techniques

The questionnaire was fielded from October 2008 until March 2009. Fielding the survey entailed mailing the questionnaire along with a cover letter to an identified staff member at each organization/agency. A self-addressed stamped envelope was included with each survey to facilitate the return of the questionnaire directly to NORC, the survey cont

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Final Response Rates

Exhibit 2 displays the overall response rates on the questionnaire, as well as the response rates for each key user group. Additional summary statistics for the respondent population are presented in the Study Respondents section. Exhibit 2: Final Response Rates

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Tribal Health Organizations

The tribal list frame consisted of 292 tribal health organizations, and was developed by IHS through a compilation of multiple listings and a careful review of each tribe’s service type and contact information. Of the 292 entities, 12 were MTAHB and were selected with certainty for the final sample. The remaining 280 tribal entities formed the f

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Local Health Organizations

The NACCHO list frame consisted of 3,707 records. The sample file was first sorted by central urban/other urban/rural status. The NACCHO file did not include an urban/rural status variable. Therefore, this variable was constructed for sampling using the zip code to map each organization to the county in which it resides and to determine whether th

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Selection Methods

In addition to the census of state level respondents and MTAHB, the sampling design utilized systematic samples with equal probability of selection (within organization/agency type) and implicit stratification for the local and tribal health organization respondents. Implicit stratification involves sorting the frame by certain variables so that t

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Study Population

The participant list for the 2008 User Study was constructed from multiple sources, with separate sampling frames for state, local, and tribal health organizations/agencies. The state level sample sought responses from two groups within each state’s Department of Health: the Healthy People State Coordinator (HP Coordinator) and the Chronic D

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Study Design

The 2008 User Study collected data using a mailed, self-administered questionnaire (SAQ), which was sent to members of state, local, and tribal health organizations/agencies. Each individual was asked to complete the one-time survey, lasting approximately 15 minutes, on behalf of his or her organization. Survey results were then summarized within

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Methodology

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Study Background and Significance

In 2005, ODPHP and ASPE determined it was necessary to investigate the extent to which coordinated efforts to achieve Federal health promotion and disease prevention goals had occurred. They contracted with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) to conduct an assessment of how the Healthy People 2010 and HealthierUS initiatives were being

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Introduction

Each decade since 1979, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published a comprehensive set of national public health objectives. Known as Healthy People , this initiative is based on the premise that setting objectives and monitoring progress can motivate action. Healthy People is not only valuable as a Federal goal settin

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Conclusion

The 2008 User Study provides an updated snapshot of awareness and use of Healthy People 2010 three-quarters of the way through the decade, allowing for an assessment of whether use is changing over time; identifying barriers to use of Healthy People 2010 among state, local and tribal health organizations; and offering insight to assist HHS in

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Key Findings

Overall, 91 percent of the responding organizations/agencies were aware of the initiative. This percentage shows an increase from the 83 percent who were aware of the initiative during the 2005 User Assessment. Of the 327 organizations/agencies that were aware of Healthy People 2010, 78 percent reported using it in their organization/agency. Thi

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Methods

The 2008 User Study collected data using a mailed, self-administered questionnaire (SAQ), which was sent to members of state, local, and tribal health organizations/agencies. The survey was developed by reviewing the questionnaire and findings of the 2005 User Assessment, gathering information on HHS-sponsored activities that have taken place over

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Background

Each decade since 1979, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published a comprehensive set of national public health objectives. Known as Healthy People , this initiative is based on the premise that setting objectives and monitoring progress can motivate action. The most recent iteration, Healthy People 2010, consists of

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study. Executive Summary

In 2007, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) contracted with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) to conduct the 2008 Healthy People User Study. The study serves two purposes. First, it builds on findings from a similar study of Healthy People u

NORC Final Report: Healthy People User Study

Presented to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Presented by: National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago 4350 East West Highway, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-634-9300 301-634-9301 (fax) November 18, 2009 (Revised March 28, 2010) ABSTRACT

report.pdf
PDF

Assessment of the Uses and Users of Healthier US and Healthy People 2010. Footnotes

1.DATA2010 is an interactive online database that includes the most recent national and selected state data for tracking the HP2010 objectives. 2.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services operates ten regional offices across the nation. Each office is directed by a Regional Health Administrator. 3.The HP2010 program currently mainta

Assessment of the Uses and Users of Healthier US and Healthy People 2010. Appendix 4: Emerging HealthierUS Programs

Since the development of HealthierUS, many health departments have incorporated The President’s Recommendations for Improving Physical Fitness and Nutrition, Prevention and Avoiding Risky Behaviors into their health promotion activities. Some programs have used HealthierUS to supplement HP2010 activities while other programs have incorporated He

Content by Keyword: Public Health