Policy & Program
School-Based Health
Centers - Implementation Tools
Health
needs survey for parents/guardians
(Community School District #15, Brooklyn, NY)
In an effort to better involve parents/guardians in
the delivery of health care services to their children, we would like
to ask you a few questions regarding the health needs of your child.
Please take a few moments to answer the following questions.
You do not need to put your name or your child's name on this form.
1) Has your child/teen been to a doctor or nurse in
the past year?
2) Are there barriers that make it difficult for you
to take your child/teen to the doctor or nurse? (Check all that apply)
| ___It cost too much |
| ___I don't have a regular nurse or doctor |
| ___I couldn't take off from work |
| ___The hours were not good for me |
| ___It was hard to get an appointment |
| ___I didn't have insurance |
___It was too far away
|
___None of the above
|
___Other (Please explain)
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3) When would you like your child/teen to be seen by
a health care professional? (Check all that apply)
| ___Once a year for a physical |
| ___When they are sick |
| ___When I have a concern for their health |
4) In your opinion, what are some childhood/adolescent
health problems/issues that concern you? (Check all that apply)
| ___asthma |
| ___nutrition |
| ___weight |
| ___lack of exercise |
| ___dental health |
| ___mental health |
| ___smoking |
| ___stress management |
| ___immunizations |
| ___behavior problems |
| ___lead |
| ___lice |
| ___other |
| ___hearing |
| ___vision |
| ___genetic disability |
| ___allergies |
| ___chronic headaches or stomachaches |
| ___alcohol/drugs |
| ___pregnancy prevention |
| ___sexually transmitted diseases |
| ___violent and aggressive behavior |
___Other (please explain)
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5) Does your child/teen get depressed or stressed out?
6) How do you view your or your child's doctor or nurse?
(Check all that apply)
| ___Easy to talk to |
___Doesn't pay attention
|
___Listens to me or my child
|
___Professional
|
| ___Available |
| ___Difficult to understand |
| ___Makes me or my child feel uncomfortable |
| ___Rushed |
| ___Rude |
___Caring
|
___Sees me on time
|
| ___Doesn't see me on time |
___Makes me wait a long time
|
| ___Other (please explain) |
7) Did you know there was a School Based Health Center
in your child's school that provides comprehensive health care at no
cost to you?
8) Are you familiar with the services at the School
Based Health Center?
9) If your child/teen has not used the School Based
Health Center, what are your reasons? (Check all that apply)
___I didn't know there was a SBHC
|
___She/He has her/his own doctor
|
___She/he doesn't need to go
|
___I don't know what the services are that they provide
|
___Other (please explain)
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10) If you do use the School Based Health Center, why do you use
it? (Check all that apply)
___The hours are good for me and my child
|
___I don't need to take time off from work to bring them to a
doctor |
| ___I like the staff and my child likes the staff |
___If my child gets sick at school, they will
be taken care of
|
___My child/teen stays home less because I know they will be taken
care of at school
|
___I don t have to pay
|
___It's easy to get an appointment
|
| ___I don't have to wait a long time |
___Other (please explain)
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11) If you have used the School Based Health Center
at any time, have you been satisfied with the services your child/teen
has received?
___Very satisfied
|
___Mostly satisfied
|
___Satisfied
|
___Somewhat unsatisfied
|
___Not satisfied (please explain)
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Are there any services that you would like the School Based Health
Center to provide?
Please explain:
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