Monroe Community Coalition Annual Community Survey Results 2015

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• 230 completed surveys • Shift in administration (primarily online) changed demographics and may have influenced results • Hispanic and Latino community underrepresented


Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Demographics

Who took our survey? • 57% of respondents between 35 – 54 years old. • 76% Female | 24% Male | No Transgender

• 38% were parents of 6th-12th graders • 73% College graduate or post graduate

• 5% Hispanic Latino/Latina or Spanish Origin • 44% knew of the Coalition


Annual Community Survey Results 2015 How much of a problem do you believe each of the following is among youth (grades 6th – 12th) in your community? (Moderate or Serious Problem) 100% 90% 80%

72%

84%

73%

70%

67%

59%

60%

69% 67%

50% 40% 32%

30%

2015

20% 10% 0% Alcohol

Marijuana

Rx Misuse

Other Drugs

DUI

Tobacco

2015 Depression

Suicide

Adults perceive Depression (1), Marijuana use (2), and Alcohol Use (3) as the top three health and wellness problems facing youth in Monroe.


Annual Community Survey Results 2013-2015

100% 90% 80% 70%

89%

91%

89% 88% 72%

73% 73% 73%

59%

73%

88%84% 81% 79% 67% 69% 80% 73% 74%

67% 69%

60% 50%

32%

60%

40%

2013

30%

2014

20%

2015

10% 0%

0%

2015 2014 2013


Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Knowledge of marijuana laws. 120% 100%

9%

1%

5%

77%

99%

93%

2%

Small amounts of marijuana can be used in public.

0% It is legal (okay) for youth (6th – 12th grade) to possess and/or use small amounts of marijuana.

9% 77% 14%

1% 99% 0%

3% 9%

87%

91%

Since marijuana is now available in health care settings, marijuana is not harmful.

It is illegal to provide marijuana to a minor (less than 21 years of age), even to your own kids at home.

Only people 21 and older can possess marijuana.

5% 93% 2%

3% 9% 87%

2% 7% 91%

80%

60% 40%

2% 7%

20% 0%

Don't Know FALSE TRUE

14%

TRUE

FALSE

Don't Know

Is there a need for education in the community?


Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Parents were asked about their permissiveness around youth alcohol and marijuana use, as well as monitoring Rx drugs and disposal.

Do you allow youth to use alcohol or marijuana in your home? (No)

No

98%

100% 95%

Rx Monitoring and disposal

92%

90% 85%

No

80% 75%

No Alcohol

Marijuana

“Special occasions,” and, “My children, but not their friends,” cited as top 2 “Yes” answers.

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

93%

47%

No Do you monitor Do you know prescription where in your drugs that community you youth might could get rid of misuse? (Don't prescription have, Most of drugs that you the time or no longer need? Always) (Yes)


Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Public Policy – Legal Consequences for substance possession and provision. Do you think there should be legal consequences if the police catch a youth (6th -12th grade) ... 120%

Do you think there should be legal consequences if the police catch an adult...

120%

100%

9% 11%

80%

9% 12%

100% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

80%

79%

20%

20%

0%

0%

Don't Know No Yes Yes

Drinking Alcohol

Using Marijuana

9% 11% 80%

9% 12% 79%

No

Don't Know

Don't Know No Yes Yes

98%

97%

Providing alcohol to a youth (6th 12th grade)?

Providing marijuana to a youth (6th 12th grade)?

1% 1% 98%

2% 1% 97%

No

Don't Know


Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Parents – During the past 3 months, have you talked to your child (6th – 12th grade) about the potential negative consequences associated with... 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

Parents - How much do youth risk harming themselves physically and in other ways when they use marijuana once or twice a week?

76%

49%

90% 80%

Underage alcohol use?

Yes

100%

74%

76%

using marijuana?

74% Yes

using prescription drugs that were not prescribed to them?

70%

49%

20%

61%

60% 50%

No

40% 30%

10%

N o

0% High Risk


Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Custom questions: E-cigarettes (63% want to learn more)

120% 100%

12%

80%

23% 12%

51%

60%

40%

81%

20% 0%

Don't Know FALSE TRUE

16% 47%

37% 3%

15%

65%

34%

50%

47%

7% E-cigarette use is a healthy alternative to smoking.

People who use ecigarettes usually do not stop smoking combustible tobacco cigarettes.

I would recognize an e-cigarette device or product if I encountered one.

12% 81% 7%

51% 15% 34%

23% 12% 65%

TRUE

FALSE

Don't Know

Some people use alcohol, I feel marijuana or equipped to other drugs talk about in their ethe risks with cigarette young people device. 47% 3% 50%

16% 37% 47%


Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Public support for local policies affecting E-cigarette access and advertising. “Do you think our city should have rules that place limits on e-cigarette use and e-cigarette devices, such as by...� 120% 100%

8%

80%

3%

8% 8%

11%

5% 8%

23% 72%

60% 40%

89%

84%

66%

87% 6% 22%

20% 0%

Don't Know FALSE TRUE

restricting the way the e-cigarette industry can advertise their products in Monroe 8% 3% 89%

prohibiting prohibiting sales within a raising the free sampling certain minimum age of e-cigarette proximity of of sale from products and school 18. juices. buildings. 8% 8% 84% TRUE

11% 23% 66% FALSE

Don't Know

5% 8% 87%

Other

72% 6% 22%


Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Recognizing, discussing and seeking help for mental health issues. “How confident do you feel..." 120% 100%

8%

7%

80% 48% 60%

5%

14%

43%

67%

58%

40% 45%

20%

52% 28%

25% 0%

Not at all confidant/Don't Know Somewhat Confident Very Confidant

recognizing the difference between "normal" teenage behavior and symptoms of depression, anxiety or substance abuse in your child?

discussing concerns with your child or another young adult in non-judgmental way if you notice a change in their behavior or activity patterns?

accessing help, assistance or advice if I am concerned about my child or another young person?

knowing the signs of suicide and asking my child or another young person if they are considering suicide?

8% 67% 25%

7% 48% 45%

5% 43% 52%

14% 58% 28%


During the past 30 days, on how many days did you: Use an electronic cigarette, also called e-cigs, or vape pens?

Cigarette vs. E-Cig Current Use in Monroe School District – HYS 2012 - 2014 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0%

8th

10.0%

10th 12th

5.0%

0.0% Cigarettes Cigarettes 2012 2014

E-Cigs 2012

E-Cigs 2014


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