AtlantiCare Community Needs Assessment 2019

Community Health Needs & Perceptions As part of AtlantiCare’s Community Health Needs Assessment process, representatives from our community are surveyed about their participation in various health impacting behaviors; unmet healthcare needs that exist; and their perceptions and/or opinions regarding what should be a priority in our community as it relates to health. This information is helpful as AtlantiCare and other community agencies determine responses and actions to address stated needs. Please see the findings from our survey below. HEALTH INFLUENCING BEHAVIORS Atlantic County residents were asked to indicate whether or not they participate in health influencing behaviors. Those listed below are the top six behaviors that presented as opportunities for those completing the survey. This means that the least number of residents indicated that they participated in these health impacting behaviors:

% of the PopulationWho Reported Not Participating in the Behavior

Behavior

Regular Physical Activity

44%

Sufficient Sleep

37%

Recommended Vaccinations

21%

Healthy Eating

21%

Refraining from Tobacco Use

10%

Getting the Recommended Preventative Screenings

10%

Stress Management Practices/ Support

9%

Safe Sex Practices

6%

Responsible Alcohol Use

5%

Appropriate Uses for Prescription Medications

3%

Responsible Substance Use

3%

THE SURVEY RESPONDENTS WERE THEN ASKED TO RANK THESE SAME BEHAVIORS AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. THEY IDENTIFIED THE TOP THREE THAT NEEDED ATTENTION. THOSE IDENTIFIED INCLUDE: SUBSTANCE USE, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND PHYSICALACTIVITY.

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