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Community Health Assessment of Swansea

Introduction

The small town of Swansea, located in southern Lexington County, South Carolina, has been selected as the focus of this community health assessment. As a resident and future nurse, I am interested in better understanding the community of Swansea. The town has approximately 722 residents and includes local businesses, churches, and other community resources. The purpose of conducting this assessment is to learn more about factors that influence the health and well-being of people living in Swansea. By gathering and analyzing different types of data about the community, both strengths and potential health issues can be identified. This will provide insight into how efforts could be directed towards improving quality of life for all residents through improved access to healthcare, health promotion programs, or disease prevention tailored to community needs.

Community Description

Swansea is a small, rural town located in southern Lexington County, South Carolina. The community is bordered by Gastson to the north, North to the south, St. Matthews to the east, and Pelion to the west. According to census data, Swansea has approximately 722 residents living within its boundaries (McKenna, 2022). Most residents live in modest, single-family homes spread throughout the town. The racial demographics show that the majority of residents are black or African American, though there is diversity with some white, Hispanic and other minority populations as well. Income levels vary, but median household earnings are a bit lower than the national average. Many working adults hold jobs in nearby cities and have average commute times over thirty minutes (Hill et al., 2022). In general, Swansea has a mix of long-time residents and families with ties to the community as well as newcomers choosing a small-town atmosphere.

Assessment Methods

The windshield survey of Swansea provided valuable initial observations. As I drove around the perimeter and main roads, I noticed there was a mix of commercial and residential areas but they were fairly spread out. There were a few churches, small convenience stores and gas stations clustered together near the center of town. Surrounding neighborhoods contained mostly single-family homes ranging greatly in age and condition. Some streets had sidewalks while many did not, which could impact walkability and exercise levels. Parks and recreational facilities seemed limited within the town boundaries.

I utilized three additional data collection methods for this assessment. Interviews were conducted with three residents to gain their perspectives on health and social issues. An online search of local, state and federal databases provided demographic and socioeconomic statistics about Swansea. Reports from organizations like the US Census Bureau and South Carolina state health agency websites presented data on topics like income, employment, health insurance coverage, leading causes of death and birth/mortality rates (Taylor, 2021). Finally, attendance at the monthly town council meeting supplied qualitative observations of current initiatives and concerns brought up during public comment periods. Collecting quantitative and qualitative data from diverse sources helped develop a comprehensive understanding of factors influencing community health in Swansea.

Data Analysis

The data collected through surveys, interviews, and research revealed both strengths and potential problems in the community. A notable strength is that most residents reported feeling like Swansea is a safe, supportive place to live with long-standing neighborly bonds (Hill et al., 2022). Analysis showed higher rates of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases compared to state averages. Several interviewees mentioned the lack of sidewalks and parks for exercise. While insurance coverage was fairly high, there was worry about aging infrastructure at the only medical clinic. Additionally, census data exposed lower incomes and longer commute times on average than nearby regions. One significant issue identified was access to affordable healthy foods, as the town has no grocery store. During interviews, residents had to travel over 15 minutes just to buy fresh produce and basic food staples. This is a core problem requiring attention.

Proposed Intervention

To address the lack of access to affordable healthy foods identified in Swansea, I propose working with community members and leaders to establish a weekly mobile market. This intervention aims to bring fresh produce and basic grocery items directly to residents on a set day each week. A centrally-located site, such as the parking lot of the town hall building, fire station or community center, could host the mobile market from 3-6pm. Vendors would be recruited from local farmers and food distributors willing to offer discounted bulk prices (Taylor, 2021). Volunteers from nonprofit groups and health organizations would assist with set-up, checkout and demonstrations on easy meal preparations.

Advertising through church bulletins, flyers at the post office and clinic, and social media sites would raise awareness. Residents could also sign up for reminder calls or texts. The market's rotating schedule of in-season fruits, vegetables and staples sold at wholesale prices is intended to directly impact limited access barriers. Through conversation at informational booths, residents could learn more about nutrition, food budgeting, and community gardening resources. A incentive program using tokens or vouchers might encourage families with children on reduced-price school meals to attend. Evaluation would assess purchasing habits and food security over the first 6 months to gauge impact. If successful, the model could potentially transition to a small permanent location with limited hours.

Evaluation Plan

To determine the effectiveness of the proposed mobile market intervention, several criteria will be measured after six months of operation. Tracking the number of residents who attend the market each week will show participation levels and engagement in the community. Surveys administered to regular attendees can gauge changes in purchasing and consumption of healthy options (McKenna, 2022). Affordability will be evaluated by analyzing revenue and comparing prices to other grocery options. Resident interviews may provide qualitative perspectives about the impact on diets, food security status, and knowledge of nutrition. Comparing obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease rates before and after with county health data would assess potential downstream health effects (Taylor, 2021). With municipal support, continued funding through sponsorships or grants could rely partly on achieved outcomes.

Conclusion

This community health assessment of Swansea, South Carolina utilized various data collection methods to analyze the strengths and issues impacting the health of residents. By conducting a windshield survey, interviews, research and attending a town council meeting both quantitative and qualitative data provided insights into factors influencing the community. The assessment revealed higher rates of certain health conditions compared to state averages while also showing community ties and safety as strengths. Limited access to affordable healthy foods due to the lack of a grocery store within Swansea was identified as a significant problem requiring intervention. A proposed mobile market aims to directly address this issue through increasing availability of low-cost fresh produce and staples. Regular evaluation of market outcomes such as participation and purchasing habits over six months can demonstrate the impact on dietary choices and ultimately the health of this small town.

References

Hill, T., Coupland, C., Kendrick, D., Jones, M., Akbari, A., Rodgers, S., ... & Orton, E. (2022). Impact of the national home safety equipment scheme ‘Safe At Home’on hospital admissions for unintentional injury in children under 5: a controlled interrupted time series analysis. J Epidemiol Community Health, 76(1), 53-59.

McKenna Lawson, S. (2022). How we say what we do and why it is important: An idiosyncratic analysis of mental health nursing identity on social media. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 31(3), 708-721.

Taylor, C. (2021). COMMUNITY NURSING STUDENTS'EXPERIENCES OF USING E-PORTFOLIOS. Community Practitioner, 94(4), 44-47.