Vitality: Age, Race, Socialization, Appearance
To conduct a windshield assessment of the community, several respondents were surveyed. Their ages ranged from 18 to 68, with two-thirds of the respondents being below 50. The predominant race was Caucasian, with individuals coming from different countries, including Mexico, Russia, the United States, and Canada.
Everyone was dressed nicely and looked healthy. No critical deviations regarding the body contribution, such as anorexia or obesity, were identified. The respondents mention having healthy lifestyles and communicating frequently on a daily basis.
Social and Economic Conditions
The surveyed population states that their homes are in a suitable state for living, and the area is generally safe. Recent urban renewal has improved the community’s external appearance. However, public housing-related dwellings can be found nearby, although they do not have the same aesthetic appeal as the multifamily buildings mentioned above. On the streets of this area, there are many cars. Bus stations are used by tourists to board buses; they are furnished with benches and offer enough shade.
Additionally, transportation to medical facilities is provided to anyone in need. Since there are numerous work alternatives, Miami offers virtually endless employment opportunities. Nonetheless, 10 surveyed people were temporarily unemployed – 3 due to maternal leave and 7 wanted to pursue a new career.
Health Resources
Several hospitals were recognized during the assessment, and the respondents stated that they trusted healthcare clinics in the area. These hospitals are roughly equally spaced apart from one another. The majority of clinics in the area are open to the public, and there are also several family planning facilities (Edmonds et al., 2016). There are numerous dental offices in this region as well. A homeless shelter and a drug rehab facility are both two miles away. The local resources are adequate and practical for addressing any issues that might occur in the neighborhood.
Health-Related Environmental Conditions
Since the community promotes “green” incentives, there is no obvious water or groundwater pollution. The rise in car ownership and carbon dioxide emissions is a major issue. The majority of housing options are sanitary and neither overcrowded nor filthy. There are hardly any potholes on the nearly immaculate roadways.
There are sidewalks everywhere, and traffic lights are created with effective traffic management in mind. The roads can be generally characterized as safe (Mishra, 2020). It is worth noting that this region offers numerous recreational opportunities, and virtually all facilities are accessible to people with disabilities. Despite the area’s abundance of eateries, food is also offered on the streets.
Social Functioning
Most families in the area are intact, and both parents care for their children. Many kids reside with their parents or grandparents. The community’s local ambiance is generally pleasant, as residents frequently lend a hand to one another and behave graciously. In the neighborhood, there are many churches and adjacent buildings. Although there have not been any reports of drug misuse or adolescent pregnancies in the neighborhood, there might be juvenile delinquency. According to the current windshield study, the elderly and disabled are vulnerable populations.
Conclusion
The neighborhood is considered a healthy and pleasant place to live. Most families are extended and living in decent houses in a clean area. One of the potential issues connected with vulnerable groups is the comparatively high rate of falls among these individuals. Additional railings and ramp placement may be required to provide individuals with disabilities access to any given object. The most probable issue is juvenile delinquency, which needs to be addressed.
References
Edmonds, J., Campbell, L., & Gilder, R. (2016). Public health nursing practice in the Affordable Care Act era: A national survey. Public Health Nursing, 34(1), 50–58.
Mishra, S. (2020). Community assessment. KD Publications.