Table 1
Focus Group Demographic Information.
| Total Participants | 117 | |
| Participants Age | ||
| 18–30 | 12.30% | |
| 31–40 | 7.90% | |
| 41–50 | 12.30% | |
| 51–60 | 16.70% | |
| 61–70 | 33.30% | |
| 71 or older | 17.50% | |
| Education Level | ||
| Attended some high school | 8.10% | |
| High School/GED | 26.30% | |
| Attended Some College | 24.20% | |
| College Degree | 26.30% | |
| Graduate Degree | 15.10% | |
| Health Insurance | ||
| Yes | 89.50% | |
| No | 10.50% | |
| Income Level | ||
| <$40,000 | 56.30% | |
| $40,000–$65,000 | 25.50% | |
| >$65,001 | 18.20% | |
| Number of People Living in the Home | ||
| <2 | 78.80% | |
| 3–4 | 18.50% | |
| >5 | 2.70% | |
| Primary Health Care Provider | ||
| Yes | 91.20% | |
| No | 8.80% |
Figure 1
Map of Focus Group Locations.
Table 2
Top Real and Perceived Barriers to Community Research Participation.
| TOP BARRIERS TO COMMUNITY RESEARCH PARTICIPATION |
|---|
| Lack of Trust |
| Fear and Anxiety |
| Lack of Opportunity |
| Knowledge Gaps |
| Need for Incentives |
Table 3
Top Prevalent Health Concerns.
| TOP PREVALENT HEALTH CONCERNS |
|---|
| Addiction/Opioid Use |
| Inadequate Transportation |
| Environmental Issues |
| Inadequate Food Access |
| Inadequate Access to Care |
| Health Risk Factors |
| Concern for Youth |
| Inadequate Elderly Care |
| Insurance Issues/Costs |
| Inadequate Understanding of Healthcare |
Table 4
Perceptions of Community Assets.
| PERCEPTIONS OF COMMUNITY ASSETS | |
|---|---|
| Resources | 42% |
| Church as Hub | 25% |
| Rural/Nature | 25% |
| Community Pride | 8% |
Figure 2
Community Voices Infographic.
Figure 3
Community Policy Brief.