Continue collecting data for your community assessment. This week focus on data related to the 3 dimensions of a community (status, structure, and process). List at least 3 sources you referenced fo
| NURS- A450 Community Health Nursing Community Assessment Windshield Survey Perform a windshield survey of the various aspects of the community. Record your results on the following form. This form is primarily a worksheet from which your information is used in the assessment paper. | |
| Community Assessment Windshield Survey | |
| Student: Start address: 1953 Southbound Rd, Swansea SC Date: March 29, 2024 | |
| What types of housing are represented (e.g., single family homes, public housing units, condos, etc.)? ( 10 points) | Single family homes and Apartments |
| What access do residents have to shopping (e.g., grocery stores, pharmacies, other types of stores)? (10 points) | Swansea Bi- Rite Galaxy Food, Dollar General Market, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Discount Drugs (Pharmacy), Gas Stations ( Shell, Exxon, Sunoco), |
| What forms of public transportation are available to or from the community (air, rail, bus)? (10 points) | No public transportation available |
| What forms of public transportation are available inside the community (e.g. bus, taxi, etc.)? (10 points) | No public transportation available |
| What parks and recreational areas are available? (10 points) | L.O. Rast Park, Swansea Youth Athletics Park |
| What diverse population groups are represented (e.g., elders, children, race/ethnic groups)? (10 points) | African American 65.09 % and White 30.72% The community has a mix of school age children, young adults, middle age, and elders. |
| What religious organizations or churches are observed? Service clubs? (10 points) | Mount Pleasant Outreach – Food Distribution Center Churches- Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Swansea United Methodist Church, Faith Baptist Church, Abundant Life Christian Center, Emmanuel Church |
| What social agencies, schools, or health facilities are in or near the community? (10 points) | Public Schools (Swansea High School, Sandhills Elementary School, Swansea High Freshman Academy, Swansea Primary School Health Facilities ( LMC Swansea Primacy Care, LMC Swansea Urgent Care Swansea Senior Center- Food Distribution Center Social agencies- Magistrate office, Swansea Town Hall, Swansea Town Police Department, Lexington County Fire Station 16 |
| What physical environmental hazards are obvious (e.g., busy streets, lack of sidewalks, lack of traffic lights, poor lighting, etc.)? (10 points) | Poor lighting, lack of sidewalks |
| Summary of your Windshield Survey: Attach a short paragraph summarizing the questions one through five. (10 points total for all 5 questions) |
Swansea, SC, is a rural community 21 miles north of Columbia, SC. Swansea is a small, family-oriented community. The community is very involved in serving those who may be in need. Swansea has two food distribution centers. Major weaknesses in the community are a lack of transportation, a lack of lighting, and a lack of public transportation. Obvious health threats are obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. My proposed community problem is diabetes or obesity due to the lack of physical activity outdoors. |
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