CAPITULO IV: TRABAJO DE CAMPO
4.2. Proceso de prueba de hipótesis
4.2.2 Prueba de hipótesis B:
1. How do you rate your overall health? (Check one selection)
Response Percent Response Count Excellent 20.8% 247 Good 54.9% 650 Fair 19.7% 233 Poor 3.4% 40 I don't know 1.3% 15 answered question 1,185 skipped question 0
2. Where would you go today in Highlands County if you were sick and needed medical help? Please choose only one.
Response Percent
Response Count
I would go to my doctor's office 66.1% 781
I would go to a private clinic 2.2% 26
I would go to the Highlands County
Health Dept 8.3% 98
I would go to Central Florida Health
Care 4.7% 56
I would go to Samaritan's Touch
Care Center 1.9% 23
I would go to a hospital emergency
room 10.2% 121
I don't have anywhere to go when I
am sick 3.6% 42
Other (please specify)
3.0% 35
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3. Where would you go today in Highlands County if your children/dependents were sick and needed medical help? Please choose only one.
Response Percent
Response Count
I don't have children or dependents 32.9% 387
I would go to a hospital emergency
room 9.6% 113
I would go to my doctor's or
pediatrician's office 46.1% 542
I would go to the Highlands County
Health Dept 4.4% 52
I would go to Central Florida Health
Care 3.3% 39
I would go to Samaritan's Touch
Care Center 0.5% 6
I would go a school clinic or nurse 0.0% 0
I don't know of any place where I
could go. 1.2% 14
Other (please specify)
2.0% 23
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4. Do you have a medical provider whom you see at least once a year for preventative services, such as health screenings and blood tests?
Response Percent
Response Count
Yes, I have a medical provider in Highlands County whom I see at least once a year.
69.6% 818
Yes, I have a medical provider outside Highlands County whom I see at least once a year.
9.0% 106
No, I do not have a medical provider whom I see at least once a year.
21.4% 252
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5. In the past five years, have you received medical care from any doctors who specialize in one area of health care, such as heart, lung, vision, or hearing? Please check all that apply.
Response Percent
Response Count Yes, I have received care from
one or more specialists in Highlands County in the past five years.
53.7% 630
Yes, I have received care from one or more specialists outside Highlands County in the past five years.
17.6% 207
No, I have not seen a specialist in
the past five years. 31.2% 366
I don't remember whether or not I
have seen a specialist. 4.5% 53
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6. When you get a prescription for a medication, what do you do? Please check all that apply. Response Percent Response Count
I get the prescription filled at a
pharmacy in Highlands County. 79.0% 926
I get the prescription filled at a pharmacy outside Highlands County.
13.5% 158
I get the prescription filled outside
the U.S. 0.6% 7
I buy an over the counter medicine
instead. 4.5% 53
I get free samples from my doctor. 8.9% 104
I get free medicine from drug
companies. 1.2% 14
I use herbal remedies instead. 4.3% 50
I can't afford prescription
medications. 5.4% 63
I don't need any prescription
medications. 4.1% 48
Other (please specify)
5.0% 59
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7. Many people face financial challenges in accessing the health care system. Doctor and hospital visits can be expensive. Insurance premiums can be costly, and even with
insurance, coverage can be inadequate. Please check all of the following that apply to you.
Response Percent
Response Count
I don't have health insurance and cannot afford to pay out-of-pocket for medical services.
17.2% 200
I don't have health insurance and cannot afford to pay the health insurance premiums.
8.5% 99
I have health insurance, but I have a high deductible and co-
pays.
34.3% 399
I have health insurance, but I can't
find providers who will accept it. 7.0% 82
I am not eligible for health insurance due to health or other problems.
0.9% 11
I am not eligible for health insurance due to my citizenship/immigration status.
1.1% 13
I don't have any financial difficulties that prevent me from getting health care.
33.7% 392
Other (please specify)
7.9% 92
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8. Lack of transportation and long driving times also can be barriers to accessing medical services. Please check all of the following that apply to you.
Response Percent
Response Count
I don't have a car to get to my
medical appointments. 4.7% 55
I rely on friends to take me to my
medical appointments. 5.4% 63
I rely on medical transport services to take me to my medical appointments.
2.5% 29
I rely on taxis to take me to my
medical appointments. 0.9% 11
I don't have any way to get to my
medical appointments. 1.0% 12
I have transportation options, but I
can't afford to pay for them. 5.2% 60
I have transportation options, but I
don't want the long commute. 7.1% 82
I don't have any problems with
transportation. 79.7% 927
Other (please specify)
1.0% 12
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9. There are other reasons that someone may not access needed health care services. Please check all of the following that apply to you.
Response Percent
Response Count
I don't know what services are
available. 7.6% 88
I am skeptical about the
effectiveness of services. 13.1% 152
I am afraid that my health information may not be kept confidential.
6.7% 78
I am discouraged by long waits for
appointments and services. 17.2% 200
I have difficulty arranging child
care. 2.6% 30
I don't speak English very well and think I may not understand what the doctor tells me.
2.1% 24
I am not a U.S. citizen, and fear
problems with the legal system. 1.3% 15
I don't have any of these
difficulties. 65.6% 761
Other (please specify)
1.7% 20
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10. Highlands County is in a geographic area designated by the Federal government as a health professional shortage area. Have you found it difficult to obtain any of the following services? Please check all that apply.
Response Percent
Response Count
Alternative therapy (herbals,
acupuncture) 9.3% 107
Ambulance services 1.8% 21
Chiropractic care (for the treatment
of back and spinal problems) 3.0% 35
Dental care 17.7% 204
Emergency room care 4.7% 54
Endocrinology services (for the treatment of thyroid and other hormonal organ disorders)
9.3% 107
Family planning/birth control 1.9% 22
Health education programs 4.8% 55
Hearing services 3.2% 37
Inpatient hospital care 2.0% 23
Medical supplies 3.4% 39
Mental health/counseling 11.5% 133
OB/Pregnancy Care 4.1% 47
Oncology services (for the
treatment of cancer) 3.0% 35
Cardiology services (for the
treatment of heart disorders ) 3.4% 39
Physical therapy, rehab therapy 3.0% 35
Prescriptions/medications 4.5% 52
Pulmonary services (for the treatment of asthma, breathing, and other lung disorders)
2.2% 25
Substance abuse services 2.9% 34
Vision care 6.8% 78
I have not had difficulty obtaining these or other services.
55.6% 641
Other (please specify)
5.6% 64
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11. How would you rate the quality of the health care services in Highlands County?
Response Percent Response Count Excellent 10.2% 117 Good 39.9% 460 Fair 36.0% 415 Poor 10.6% 122 I don't know 3.3% 38 answered question 1,152 skipped question 33
12. Is Highlands County a good place to raise children? Please rate the County in terms of the quality of the following services.
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't
Know
Response Count
School system 5.4% (26) 30.4% (146) 28.8% (138) 16.5% (79) 19.0% (91) 480
Day care 3.4% (16) 20.4% (97) 24.0% (114) 10.5% (50) 41.7% (198) 475
After school care 4.0% (19) 17.4% (83) 23.1% (110) 13.2% (63) 42.2% (201) 476
Recreation 3.7% (18) 15.8% (76) 35.6% (171) 31.8% (153) 13.1% (63) 481
Environment 10.6% (51) 49.0% (235) 22.5% (108) 7.3% (35) 10.6% (51) 480
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13. Is Highlands County a good place to grow old? Please rate the County in terms of the quality of the following services.
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Response Count
Elder friendly housing 10.7% (51) 31.4% (150) 23.5% (112) 6.3% (30) 28.1% (134) 477
Transportation 2.7% (13) 9.5% (45) 18.9% (90) 54.0% (257) 14.9% (71) 476
Churches 35.6% (170) 43.5% (208) 11.5% (55) 0.8% (4) 8.6% (41) 478
Shopping 6.1% (29) 30.3% (144) 42.2% (201) 17.6% (84) 3.8% (18) 476
Elder day care 2.5% (12) 10.1% (48) 18.3% (87) 19.5% (93) 49.6% (236) 476
Social support organizations and
agencies 3.8% (18) 20.7% (99) 29.3% (140) 14.4% (69) 31.8% (152) 478
Services and activities 3.8% (18) 20.5% (98) 28.7% (137) 22.0% (105) 25.1% (120) 478
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14. Do you feel there is economic opportunity in Highlands County? Please rate Highlands County in terms of whether it offers the following.
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Response Count
Locally owned and operated
businesses 4.2% (20) 32.3% (154) 44.0% (210) 15.7% (75) 3.8% (18) 477
Jobs with career growth and job
training 1.3% (6) 10.3% (49) 32.3% (154) 53.2% (254) 2.9% (14) 477
Higher education opportunities 6.8% (32) 27.0% (128) 36.3% (172) 28.5% (135) 1.5% (7) 474
Affordable housing options 2.9% (14) 25.2% (120) 37.9% (181) 23.3% (111) 10.7% (51) 477
Reasonable commuting times 12.8% (61) 41.1% (196) 30.0% (143) 13.2% (63) 2.9% (14) 477
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15. Do you feel your community is a safe place to live? Please rate the extent to which you feel safe in the following settings.
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Response Count Home 32.7% (156) 50.3% (240) 14.7% (70) 0.8% (4) 1.5% (7) 477 Workplace 34.5% (164) 51.2% (243) 10.9% (52) 0.6% (3) 2.7% (13) 475 Schools 10.1% (48) 40.6% (193) 24.4% (116) 5.3% (25) 19.6% (93) 475 Playgrounds 6.1% (29) 34.7% (165) 26.9% (128) 6.5% (31) 25.8% (123) 476 Parks 9.5% (45) 45.9% (217) 26.6% (126) 6.3% (30) 11.6% (55) 473 answered question 477 skipped question 708
16. Is there a network of support in Highlands County for individuals and families during times of stress and crisis? Please rate the extent to which you believe there is a network in the following situations.
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Response Count
Medical crisis 7.2% (34) 31.2% (148) 25.9% (123) 12.9% (61) 22.8% (108) 474
Mental health crisis 2.1% (10) 12.9% (61) 24.3% (115) 32.8% (155) 27.9% (132) 473
Substance abuse crisis 1.9% (9) 8.7% (41) 22.6% (107) 30.9% (146) 35.9% (170) 473
Pregnancy 5.9% (28) 25.3% (119) 22.5% (106) 11.7% (55) 34.6% (163) 471
Financial crisis 1.7% (8) 8.2% (39) 21.9% (104) 34.2% (162) 34.0% (161) 474
Death 6.1% (29) 22.0% (104) 24.9% (118) 13.7% (65) 33.2% (157) 473
Children with special needs 1.3% (6) 9.4% (44) 20.3% (95) 29.6% (138) 39.4% (184) 467
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17. Please indicate whether you are a full-time resident or a part-time resident of Highlands County. A part-time resident resides here six months or less.
Response Percent Response Count I am a full-time resident of Highlands County. 95.0% 1,085 I am a part-time resident of Highlands County. 5.0% 57 answered question 1,142 skipped question 43
18. What is the name of the city or town in which you live? Response Percent Response Count Avon Park 26.2% 298 Lake Placid 19.1% 218 Lorida 1.5% 17 Sebring 49.3% 561 Spring Lake 2.2% 25 Venus 0.3% 3
Other (please specify)
1.5% 17
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19. What is your race/ethnicity? Please choose only one.
Response Percent Response Count Black/African American 9.4% 107 White/Caucasian 70.4% 801 Hispanic or Latino 16.9% 192
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.1% 12
Native American 0.7% 8
Haitian 0.1% 1
Other (please specify)
1.5% 17
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20. What is your age? Response Percent Response Count Under 18 0.3% 3 18-25 11.3% 128 26-39 23.3% 265 40-54 26.6% 303 55-64 20.1% 228 65-74 11.8% 134 75+ 6.7% 76 answered question 1,137 skipped question 48
21. What is your gender?
Response Percent Response Count Male 23.3% 265 Female 76.7% 872 answered question 1,137 skipped question 48
22. What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Please choose only one. Response Percent Response Count Elementary/middle school 4.7% 54
High school diploma or GED 35.1% 399
Technical or trade school 8.1% 92
Community college 22.6% 257
Four-year college/Bachelor's degree 16.2% 184
Graduate/advanced degree 13.3% 151
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23. What is your current employment status? (Please choose all that apply Response Percent Response Count Employed (full-time) 54.0% 614 Employed (part-time) 10.4% 118
Unemployed - Less than one year 4.1% 47
Unemployed - More than one year 6.8% 77
Retired 16.2% 184
Disabled 4.8% 55
Student (part-time) 1.9% 22
Student (full-time) 2.2% 25
I am not presently employed or
seeking work 5.1% 58
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24. What is the approximate total income of all earners in your household? (Please choose only one.) Response Percent Response Count Less than $10,000 18.0% 204 $10,000-$20,000 16.5% 187 $21,000- $30,000 17.2% 195 $31,000-$50,000 18.3% 208 $51,000-$99,999 22.0% 249 $100,000 or more 8.0% 91 answered question 1,134 skipped question 51
25. What kind of healthcare coverage do you have?
Response Percent
Response Count
I receive health insurance from
my job. 41.0% 465
I have health insurance form a
family member's job. 4.7% 53
I have military insurance of VA
benefits. 2.6% 30
I pay for my own health insurance. 3.2% 36
I have Medicare or Medicare
Advantage. 14.6% 165
I have Medicaid (any kind) 13.1% 149
I do not have health insurance. 18.1% 205
Other (please specify)
2.7% 31
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