Document Type
Data
Publication Date
Winter 11-11-2024
Abstract
The 2023 Third Ward CASPER Final Report conducted by Texas Southern University (TSU) and the Houston Health Department assessed public health conditions in Houston's Third Ward community. The initiative utilized the Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) methodology to gather household-based data, informing public health decisions, emergency responses, and future resource allocation.
Objective and Key Findings: The mission aimed to assess health needs, promote health resources, and build community relationships. Notable findings include that over 36% of households reported hypertension, while 19% experienced poor mental health. Access barriers to healthcare persisted, particularly due to lack of insurance. Nearly half of households tested positive for COVID-19, with 18% reporting long-term symptoms. Behavioral data indicated good engagement in physical activity and moderate fruit/vegetable consumption but highlighted issues like smoking and obesity.
Recommendations: The report suggests expanding health coverage outreach, enhancing preventative care services, providing free COVID testing, and addressing mental health needs. Special attention to the impact of gentrification and demographic shifts is emphasized, as these factors may affect public health trends and resource distribution within the community.
Recommended Citation
Dale, Zuri; Nepal, Vishnu; and Maxwell, Debra, "Third Ward CASPER 2023 Final Report" (2024). COVID Research. 2.
https://digitalscholarship.tsu.edu/covid/2
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