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Public Health Needs Assessment: Health Status and Disparities Identified among People with Disabilities in Ohio

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 : 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

Yiping Yang, MPH, CHES , Nisonger Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Susan Havercamp, PhD , Nisonger Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Ilka K. Riddle, PhD , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Cincinnati, OH
Erica Coleman, MS , University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Cincinnati, OH
Timothy Sahr, MPH, MA, ThM, MDiv , Government Resource Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Robert Ashmead, MS , The Ohio State University, The Government Resource Center, Columbus, OH
  
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Introduction: People with disabilities (PWD) make up a significant portion, approximately 18%, of the U.S. population and are vulnerable to disparities in health and healthcare access. Further data collection and analysis is necessary to help states better understand and act to address the health needs and access to care barriers that impact the disability community. As part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant, the Ohio Disability and Health Program (ODHP) conducted a public health needs assessment on the health status of people with disabilities in Ohio.

Objectives: The purpose of this assessment was to obtain a clear understanding of the health status and needs of PWD in Ohio. We report on disability prevalence, healthcare access, health promotion, and emergency preparedness.

Methods: A mixed-method approach was implemented, analyzing primary and secondary data. These sources included the 2010 and 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2012 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey, 2009-2011 American Community Survey, 2013 ODHP online survey, 2013 ODHP public forums, and 2013 ODHP Somali focus group. Descriptive statistics were gathered for this assessment.

Results: Health disparities were identified in chronic disease prevalence, health risk behaviors such as smoking rates, and barriers experienced in accessing healthcare. Perceptions of health promotion not being a priority, among other insights, were gleaned from participants with disabilities and caregivers.  

Conclusion: Comprehensive data are imperative for public health programs to effectively identify and address the health needs of PWD systemically while utilizing data to support investments in the health of this underserved population.

Learning Areas:

Advocacy for health and health education
Assessment of individual and community needs for health education
Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs
Program planning

Learning Objectives:
Identify major health disparities among people with disabilities compared to people without disabilites in Ohio. Describe barriers to health care that people with disabilities in Ohio currently face. Discuss public health priorities for the disability population in Ohio and viable strategies to improve their health outcomes.

Keyword(s): Needs Assessment, Disabilities

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I serve as the program coordinator for the Ohio Disability and Health Program and played a lead role in the planning, implementation, and analysis of the public health needs assessment being presented. Working closely with partners and organizations throughout the state, I understand the value that clear and compelling data can bring to raise awareness on disability health and guide program strategies.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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