The UG-WYCOKCK Health Department and KU are partnering to conduct a survey to identify top health issues in the county.

Please fill out this survey only once and if you live in Wyandotte County.  This survey is research aimed at finding out about top health issues for Wyandotte County residents. This information is provided so you can decide whether you want to take the survey. It should take you 15-20 minutes to finish.  Taking this survey is voluntary (meaning you do not have to take it and you can stop at any time). There are no risks to taking the survey. By taking the survey you are helping to select top health issues, which is the only benefit. Even if you start the survey, you can stop at any time. Your responses are confidential; only total survey results will be shared.  Your name or other type of personal information will not be collected as part of this survey. 

If you have any questions regarding this survey or its use, please talk to Vicki Collie-Akers at vcollie@ku.edu or (785) 864-0533.  Any questions regarding your rights as a research participant may be answered by the Human Research Protection Program at the University of Kansas, Lawrence (irb@ku.edu or 785-864-7429).

Completion of the survey indicates you are willing to participate in this project and that you are at least 18 years old. Thank you for your help.

In this survey, we would like to ask you about a variety of health issues and your opinions about: (1) how important these issues are, and (2) how satisfied you are about your community’s efforts to deal with them.

Instructions:  In the first column, circle the number that shows how important each issue is to you.  In the second column, circle the number that shows how satisfied you are with your community’s efforts to address the issue. 

Please complete only if you live in Wyandotte County. 

Question Title

* 1. Part 1: Community Health Issues

  How important is this issue... How satisfied are you with community efforts to make sure...
1. Children and youth are free from abuse and neglect.
2. People with disabilities can fully participate in the community.
3. Dental care is accessible and affordable for all.
4. Recreational opportunities are available and affordable for all residents.
5. People in the community are treated fairly and safely by those in authority.
6. People are able to manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes cardiovascular disease, and arthritis.
7. Our community is free from marketing of unhealthy products (such as tobacco, alcohol, sugary beverages).
8. Children and adults have opportunities to receive high quality education or skills training.
9. Babies & infants thrive during their first year.
10. People know what they need to do for their family to be ready for a disaster (e.g., a flood or tornado).
11. People do not have to go hungry.
12. Local air, water and soil is free from pollution.
13. People are treated fairly and without discrimination.
14. Quality health care is accessible and affordable for all.
15. Youth do not use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.
16. People are able to find and keep jobs that pay well enough to support themselves and their families.
17. Safe and affordable housing is available.
18. People feel safe in their communities (from people or animals).
19. Healthy foods (such as fresh fruits and vegetables)are available and affordable.
20. Pregnant women can access early prenatal care.
21. People have meaningful opportunities to influence what happens in their community.
22. All people have enough to get by.
23. People with mental health needs can access and receive treatment.
24. Quality childcare is available and affordable.
25. Older adults get the support they need.
26. People have a chance to move up in the world.
27. Our community does not tolerate unfair business practices (such as payday or title lending).
28. Our community is walkable/bikeable/wheelable.
29. People engage in safe-sex practices.
30. Adults do not abuse drugs and alcohol.
31. Transportation is available to people of all ages and abilities.
32. People are free from the threat of physical and sexual violence.
33. Breastfeeding is promoted and supported by the community.
34. People receive the support they need in their lives.
35. Community members are not exposed to secondhand smoke.

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