Community Poll Questions
Patient Comfort
In your view, what does trusting a health care provider (doctor, nurse) mean to you?
How important is it that you trust your healthcare provider (doctor, nurse)?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Health Insurance
Do you currently have health insurance?
Yes
No
Who is your insurance provider?
Please tell us why you do not have health insurance
What does/will it take for you to get an annual check-up as part of your primary preventive healthcare?
Are you aware of the benefits of preventive care services vs the risks of foregoing annual exams?
Yes
No
If not, would this information influence your decision to get annual visits? Please explain.
Primary Care Provider
In the past 3 years, have you seen the same primary care provider (doctor, nurse) for your annual visits?
Yes
No
If yes, which provider have you seen?
If no, please tell us why you have not seen the same provider (doctor, nurse).
Which of these best describes what you would like to see in a primary care provider (doctor, nurse)?
takes the time to build relationship with me
speaks my language
is able to connect me to specialists
is open-minded
has consideration for non-prescription options for care
is interested in learning about my background and situation
none
Other
Annual Visit
In 2022, did you receive an annual primary preventive care check up with a health care provider (doctor, nurse)?
Yes
No
Please tell us why.
Which of these places did you get your care?
Alpine Medicine and Specialty Practices
Archuleta Integrated Healthcare
Aspire
Pagosa Medical Group
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
San Juan Basin Public Health
Other
Which of these factors influenced your decision to get your care from this place?
In-network provider for my insurance
Easy to get an appointment
Referred/suggested by someone I know
They offer payment methods that I can use
They offer specific services that I was looking for
They offer appointments and/or walk-in options that best fit my schedule
I have an established relationship with a provider at this facility
Other
Do you have a child under 18 years old?
Yes
No
Which of the following services that are strongly recommended for your child are you aware of?
Immunizations
Well child checks
Developmental behavioral assessment
Vision screening
Hearing screening
Are you 18 years and older?
Yes
No
Which of these services do you get on an annual basis? (This is NOT an exhaustive list)
Blood Pressure Screening
Blood Glucose test
Cholesterol Screening
Skin Exam
Influenza vaccination
COVID /COVID booster vaccination
None
Other
Which of these other services do you also get and/or received?
Pneumonia Vaccination (usually a one time series of two vaccinations)
Herpes Booster (not an annual vaccination, usually just one time)
Coronary Screening (not usually an annual test)
None
Other
Coronary screening is not usually an annual test. There are several coronary screening tests, so if you indicated that you got coronary screening, please list what screening test you had.
From which of these locations do you get these services?
Alpine Medicine and Specialty Practices
Archuleta Integrated Healthcare
Aspire
Pagosa Medical Group
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
San Juan Basin Public Health
Other
Which of these best describes why you did not get the service that you needed?
Difficult to find the time to go
Cost of service
Did not know where to go to get the service
Did not want to get the service
Other
What service if any have you ever got through a local public health department? Please describe the service and where you got it.
Which of these factors would influence you to get health care services at the county public health department?
Cost of services
Location of services
Time of day services are offered
A provider (doctor or nurse) who speaks my language
Other
Women's Health
When it comes to wanting to get women's health care in Archuleta County, which of these are you looking for in a provider? Please select your top three choices.
Nurse practitioner
Family practice doctor
Physician assistant
Obstetrician and gynecologist
Female provider
Other
Mental Health
In the last year, have you experienced mental health strains such as anxiety or depression?
Yes
No
In the last year, have you experienced loneliness or stress?
Yes
No
Have you seen a behavioral health (mental health) specialist (counselor, physician, social worker, nurse practitioner)?
Yes
No
If no, why and what other resources do you use or rely upon?
Telehealth
Have you ever used Telehealth services for any of your healthcare needs?
Yes
No
What was your experience?
Which of these describes why you have not used Telethealth services?
I am not interested in this service
I have technology barriers (reliable internet, computer)
I have not had the opportunity to try Telehealth
None
Other
Are you willing to use Telehealth services in other facilities such as your doctor's office?
Yes
No
Do you have reliable transportation to access Telehealth services from such a facility?
Yes
No
If you are traveling outside of the county to see a provider (doctor, nurse), would you consider using Telehealth for some of these services?
Yes
No
Perceived value and motivating factors of primary preventive care and annual visits
How important is it that you receive a primary preventative care check up annually from a doctor or nurse?
Not very important
Not important
Important
Very Important
What would increase people's motivation to access an annual visit as part of their primary preventative care services? Open ended questions with these prompts a) free or on a sliding-scale service, b) agency's website to outline the cost of the service, c) learn about why they need tog et an annual check, d) more accessible in terms of time and day of service.
How do people weigh the risks and benefits for an annual visit? Would knowing the risks and benefits inform decision making on whether or not to get an annual exam? What is the cost of not finding out (in terms of years lost) - early intervention vs late intervention? (they might not know the risk/benefits of early intervention)
Unfair Treatment
Have you or someone you know been treated unfairly when seeking health care services in Archuleta County?
Yes
No
Health Fair
Are you aware what is offered at a health fair? Please describe.
Have you ever participated in the health fair that took place in Archuleta County?
Yes
No
Which of these best describes how the health fair helped you?
Got my labs done for a lower cost than I would from somewhere else even though I have health insurance
Got a set of lab tests done to see how I am doing, since I don't see a primary care provider (doctor, nurse) annually
Got my labs done at an affordable price since I don't have health insurance
Other
What is the likelihood of you attending the health fair to get your lab work done?
Not very likely
1
2
3
4
Very likely
5
1 is Not very likely, 5 is Very likely
What days of the week and times of day are not possible for you to attend a health fair to get your lab work done?
In your experience, what are some primary reasons why people use the health fair?
In your experience, how do we get more uninsured people to use the health fair?
If doctors or nurses who are taking new patients are present at the health fair to talk to people about their services, would that be helpful to you in finding a primary care provider in Archuleta County? Please explain.
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
Have you had a baby in the last year?
Yes
No
I am currently pregnant
Where did you get your prenatal care?
Archuleta County
Durango
Other
How much of your care did you receive in Archuleta County?
1st trimester only
1st - 2nd trimester only
1st - 3rd trimester
2nd - 3rd trimester
2nd trimester only
3rd trimester only
Where did you get information and/or support to help with feeding your baby?
Aspire
WIC
Pediatrician
Primary Care Provider
Friends and Family
Media
Books
None
Other
Barriers
Which of these barriers do you face in getting an annual check up from a healthcare provider (doctor or nurse) in Archuleta County?
Cost of service - can't pay the out of pocket cost or don't have insurance
Transportation to and from the service
Location of service
Scheduling - either can't get an appointment or can't make the appointment
Language - Difficulty communicating with the provider and/or staff at the agency
Not having a primary care provider (doctor or nurse)
Does not apply to me, since I get care outside of Archuleta County
I don't have any barriers
Other
Which of these locations of service in Archuleta County are less of a barrier for accessing health care?
Uptown Pagosa
Downtown Pagosa
Both
None
How often are the location of services in Archuleta County a barrier for accessing healthcare?
Some of the time
Most of the time
All of the time
Which of these transportation options do you use when accessing food and/or primary preventive health care?
My own car
Public bus
Friend or relative
Walk or bike
None
Other
Describe any challenges you experience when managing your transportation needs to get food and healthcare needs.
Overall Health of the Community
Health conditions
Do you have any of these health conditions?
Diabetes
Chronic arthritis
Hypertension (High blood pressure)
Heart Failure
Asthma
COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
None
Other
Please describe how often are you seeing a provider (doctor, nurse) for these conditions.
Overall Health of the Community
Drugs and Alcohol
In the past year, have you ever felt worried about the amount of alcohol or drugs your consume?
Yes
No
Do issues related to alcohol or drugs affect your ability to receive health care?
Yes
No
Based on your experience, what treatment options are/were available to you?
If you are having problems with drugs or alcohol and realized you couldn't handle it on your own, who or what organization or resources in Archuleta County would you turn to?
Overall Health of the Community
Community-based health promotion and wellness efforts
In your opinion, what kind of support do people need to make lifestyle changes?
Please describe your current practices related to substances such as marijuana, diet, exercises, supplements, and alternative therapy.
Which of these topics would you be interested in learning more about? Please select all that apply
Sleep health
Nutrition
Physical activity
Child health
Gardening
Cooking healthy foods
Supporting improved community health
Mindfulness and mental health
Cottage food training
None
Other
If these topics are offered as educational activities, which of these methods are best to support your participation?
In-person sessions
Zoom sessions
Facebook live
Other
Overall Health of the Community
Housing
In your experience, what do people have to do to afford housing in Archuleta County? For example, having 2 or more jobs, making sacrifices on food or healthcare needs.
Are you worried about staying employed?
Yes
No
Are you worried about your employment affecting your family's access to health care?
Yes
No
Does your job schedule affect your ability to receive consistent health care?
Yes
No
Does your job affect your physical health?
Yes
No
Does your job affect your mental health?
Yes
No
Is your access to health insurance dependent on your current emlpoyment?
Yes
No
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