Community Surveys. Time and feasibility limited the number of communities chosen to participate in FGDs, with participants in only four communities sharing their perceptions. Community surveys were created to supplement the FGDs with those who were not able to participate in a FGD. The community surveys were conducted to collect the perspectives of a wider range of participants and verify qualitative research findings. Over 600 community surveys were completed in 27 of the 28 communities that met overall study criteria. One community was omitted due to a postponed community visitation by the health promoter. Participants completed the surveys during the final two weeks of data collection with reportedly high levels of participation, observationally given by the Health Promoters and community assistants. Community surveys were voluntary. Health Promoters provided the surveys to volunteer community assistants in envelopes with directions and explanations of the survey and specific questions. Community assistants distributed the survey to community participants. Community assistants helped women that could not read and/ or write. After the surveys were completed, the participants were asked to put them in the envelopes, seal them and return them to the Health Promoters who returned them to the main office in Ometepec after the session. The community survey used a variety of response types including quantitative (i.e. ranking of activities and levels of satisfaction with program) and qualitative (open- ended responses) data [Appendix C]. The survey was informed by themes and issues found within UKA headquarter and Ometepec CHC staff interviews, as well as the FGDs within the communities. The survey was written in Spanish and reviewed by three native speakers to ensure accuracy and meaning. The Ometepec Manager, as well as one Health Promoter assisted in formatting and wording. Surveys were analyzed using SAS to generate descriptive statistics [76]. Open- ended responses were coded to quantify reoccurring themes [Appendix D]. Survey data on Health Promoter performance was used only as supporting evidence to FGD findings and was de-identified.
Community Surveys. The purpose of these surveys is to collect data specific to Fort Dodge and different land use types (parking demand generators). The information consists of parking and modal characteristics of pedestrians, businesses and employees. This data is used to develop a parking demand model and parking generation requirements specific to Fort Dodge for comparison with City codes and national/industry standards. We will work with the City to refine the surveys to include additional information the City wishes to gather. The surveying will be conducted through a couple of different means including personal interviews and on‐ line. Our goal is to conduct sample surveys of various populations including people shopping / conducting business, business owners/managers, and employees of downtown businesses. Businesses (Manager / Employee) The purpose of these surveys is to collect data specific to different land use types (parking demand generators) in the study area. This information consists of parking characteristics of businesses and downtown employees to confirm or adjust parking generation requirements by land use and modal split. A sample of different land‐use types in the study area will be surveyed. On the surveys we will also ask for details about seasonal activity.
