Figure 30-A
Percent of Grantees that Reported Selected
Community Outcomes, 2003

Identification of Issues Strongly agree Agree somewhat Percent
Healthy Start has identified access problems in the health care system 72 29 100%
Healthy Start has identified strategies for addressing disparities 69 30 99%

Developing the Basis for Change Strongly agree Agree somewhat Percent
Healthy Start is an integral part of the delivery system in the community 77 19 96%
Residents of our community are aware of the Healthy Start Program 49 45 95%
The consortium takes into account consumers’ views* 59 33 91%
Healthy Start maintains a good balance between medical, public health, and community viewpoints 57 33 90%
Policy-makers participate in or are accessible to the Healthy Start Program 31 57 87%
Healthy Start is connected to the community’s power structure 26 53 79%

*Consortium calculations include all grantees with a consortium (N-92).
Note: Totals may not add up to 100 due to rounding.

Figure 30-B
Percent of Grantees that Reported Selected
Community Outcomes, 2003

Change in Results Strongly agree Agree somewhat Percent
Healthy Start can document a positive impact on local maternal and child health issues 64 33 97%
Healthy Start has implemented strategies for reducing disparities 66 31 97%
Healthy Start contributes to the community’s capacity for assessing maternal and child health issues 79 17 96%
Communication between community agencies and institutions has improved as a result of Healthy Start 55 40 95%
Healthy Start has created solutions to address health care access problems 55 39 94%
Many changes/solutions have been implemented as a result of Healthy Start recommendations 34 47 81%

Sustainability Strongly agree Agree somewhat Percent
MCH agencies/providers take ownership of Healthy Start goals 35 43 78%
An institutional and fiscal base of support sustains Healthy Start activities 25 26 52%

Note: Totals may not add up to 100 due to rounding.

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