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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) General Review
Health Service Workers Questionnaire
Basic Frequencies Report
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Health Service Workers Questionnaire
Basic Frequencies Report
1. To what extent is the use of alcohol a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.3 |
| Not a problem |
0 |
| Hardly a problem |
2 (1%) |
| Occasional problem |
14 (9%) |
| Frequent problem |
65 (43%) |
| Constant problem |
69 (46%) |
2. To what extent is the use of illegal drugs a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.1 |
| Not a problem |
1 (1%) |
| Hardly a problem |
8 (5%) |
| Occasional problem |
24 (16%) |
| Frequent problem |
63 (42%) |
| Constant problem |
54 (36%) |
3. To what extent is prescription drug misuse a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.2 |
| Not a problem |
10 (7%) |
| Hardly a problem |
23 (15%) |
| Occasional problem |
57 (38%) |
| Frequent problem |
41 (28%) |
| Constant problem |
18 (12%) |
4. To what extent is gambling a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.2 |
| Not a problem |
21 (14%) |
| Hardly a problem |
24 (16%) |
| Occasional problem |
39 (26%) |
| Frequent problem |
341 (23%) |
| Constant problem |
30 (20%) |
5. To what extent is BINGO a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.7 |
| Not a problem |
15 (10%) |
| Hardly a problem |
14 (9%) |
| Occasional problem |
27 (18%) |
| Frequent problem |
40 (27%) |
| Constant problem |
54 (36%) |
6. To what extent is solvent or inhalant abuse a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 2.8 |
| Not a problem |
20 (14%) |
| Hardly a problem |
43 (29%) |
| Occasional problem |
49 (33%) |
| Frequent problem |
25 (17%) |
| Constant problem |
11 (7%) |
7. How important is the NNADAP program to the community members overall?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.0 |
| Not a problem |
2 (1%) |
| Hardly a problem |
16 (11%) |
| Occasional problem |
28 (19%) |
| Frequent problem |
37 (25%) |
| Constant problem |
66 (44%) |
8. To what degree do you feel that the NNADAP program is effective in meeting alcohol and drug addiction needs?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.2 |
| Not a problem |
13 (9%) |
| Hardly a problem |
26 (17%) |
| Occasional problem |
50 (34%) |
| Frequent problem |
43 (29%) |
| Constant problem |
17 (11%) |
9. Please rate the level of emphasis that you feel should be placed upon the following areas by the NNADAP program
| Type of Activity |
No Emphasis |
|
Extreme Emphasis |
Mean Score * |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=Extremely frequently |
| a. Developing policies for use or regulation of alcohol |
18 (13%) |
20 (14%) |
28 (19%) |
33 (23%) |
45 (31%) |
3.5 |
| b. Developing strategies to support healthy lifestyles |
1 (1%) |
3 (2%) |
16 (11%) |
33 (22%) |
97 (65%) |
4.5 |
| c. Carrying out educational activities in the schools |
| Ages 5 - 8 |
3 (2%) |
3 (2%) |
20 (14%) |
31 (22%) |
86 (60%) |
4.4 |
| Ages 8 - 12 |
2 (1%) |
2 (1%) |
11 (8%) |
29 (21%) |
97 (69%) |
4.5 |
| Ages 13 - 19 |
2 (1%) |
3 (2%) |
11 (8%) |
23 (16%) |
104 (73%) |
4.6 |
| d. Providing alternative environments and recreational activities |
| Children - age 12 |
5 (3%) |
8 (5%) |
14 (10%) |
29 (20%) |
92 (62%) |
4.3 |
| Adolescent - age 19 |
3 (2%) |
6 (4%) |
18 (12%) |
23 (15%) |
99 (66%) |
4.4 |
| Young adults - age 25 |
3 (2%) |
9 (6%) |
21 (14%) |
27 (19%) |
86 (59%) |
4.3 |
| Adults over 25 |
4 (3%) |
9 (6%) |
28 (19%) |
28 (19%) |
77 (53%) |
4.1 |
| e. Providing early intervention |
| Children - age 12 |
5 (3%) |
6 (4%) |
13 (9%) |
18 (12%) |
106 (72%) |
4.4 |
| Adolescent - age 19 |
4 (3%) |
1 (1%) |
9 (6%) |
25 (17%) |
108 (74%) |
4.6 |
| Young adults - age 25 |
4 (3%) |
1 (1%) |
21 (14%) |
28 (19%) |
92 (63%) |
4.4 |
| Adults over 25 |
5 (3%) |
4 (3%) |
23 (16%) |
32 (22%) |
82 (56%) |
4.2 |
| f. Conducting community education campaigns |
| Local newsletter/ paper |
6 (4%) |
4 (3%) |
23 (16%) |
38 (26%) |
74 (51%) |
4.2 |
| Community radio |
17 (14%) |
10 (8%) |
23 (19%) |
25 (21%) |
47 (39%) |
3.6 |
| Workshops or speakers |
1 (1%) |
6 (4%) |
11 (7%) |
35 (23%) |
97 (65%) |
4.5 |
| Other written material |
2 (1%) |
6 (4%) |
39 (27%) |
39 (27%) |
58 (40%) |
4.0 |
| Video |
2 (2%) |
10 (7%) |
25 (18%) |
33 (24%) |
67 (49%) |
4.1 |
| g. Networking with other providers at the local level |
| Brighter futures |
6 (4%) |
6 (4%) |
23 (16%) |
35 (24%) |
74 (51%) |
4.1 |
| Building healthy communities |
5 (4%) |
7 (5%) |
18 (13%) |
33 (23%) |
78 (55%) |
4.2 |
| Comm. mental health workers |
6 (4%) |
2 (1%) |
13 (9%) |
36 (25%) |
85 (60%) |
4.4 |
| Child family service workers |
5 (3%) |
1 (1%) |
16 (11%) |
40 (28%) |
83 (57%) |
4.3 |
| Social services/welfare |
5 (4%) |
3 (2%) |
21 (15%) |
34 (24%) |
81 (56%) |
4.3 |
| Community health nurse |
6 (4%) |
3 (2%) |
16 (11%) |
33 (22%) |
90 (61%) |
4.3 |
| Community Health Representative (CHR) |
4 (3%) |
3 (2%) |
15 (10%) |
36 (25%) |
88 (60%) |
4.4 |
| h. Provide Employee Assistance Program services to community members |
9 (7%) |
12 (9%) |
30 (23%) |
26 (20%) |
53 (41%) |
3.8 |
10. Please indicate the degree to which your NNADAP program should provide services to deal with the following areas
| Special Target Groups |
Not at All |
|
To a Great Degree |
Mean Score * |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=Extremely frequently |
| Sexual abuse |
7 (5%) |
11 (8%) |
39 (27%) |
30 (21%) |
59 (40%) |
3.8 |
| Offenders |
10 (7%) |
11 (8%) |
26 (18%) |
42 (29%) |
54 (38%) |
3.8 |
| Victims of violence |
4 (3%) |
4 (3%) |
34 (23%) |
30 (21%) |
73 (50%) |
4.1 |
| Spousal abuse |
4 (3%) |
3 (2%) |
32 (22%) |
36 (25%) |
69 (48%) |
4.1 |
| Residential schools |
10 (7%) |
9 (6%) |
42 (29%) |
30 (21%) |
52 (36%) |
3.7 |
| Depression |
2 (2%) |
12 (9%) |
32 (23%) |
35 (25%) |
60 (42%) |
4.0 |
| Grief and loss |
3 (2%) |
6 (4%) |
34 (24%) |
44 (31%) |
57 (40%) |
4.0 |
| FAS/FAE |
2 (1%) |
4 (3%) |
20 (14%) |
39 (27%) |
79 (55%) |
4.3 |
| AIDS/HIV |
4 (3%) |
7 (5%) |
32 (22%) |
39 (27%) |
65 (44%) |
4.0 |
| Tobacco |
5 (3%) |
6 (4%) |
32 (22%) |
27 (19%) |
76 (52%) |
4.1 |
11. Does your NNADAP program use or work with any of the following personnel in delivering programs or services?
| Other Types of Personnel |
Not at All |
|
Extremely Frequently |
Mean Score * |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=Extremely frequently |
| Nutritionist |
70 (52%) |
21 (15%) |
26 (19%) |
11 (8%) |
8 (6%) |
2.0 |
| Clinical Supervisor |
52 (43%) |
12 (10%) |
23 (19%) |
19 (16%) |
16 (13%) |
2.5 |
| Community Health Nurse |
21 (15%) |
22 (15%) |
34 (24%) |
42 (29%) |
24 (17%) |
3.2 |
| Psychologist |
50 (39%) |
25 (19%) |
23 (18%) |
18 (14%) |
13 (10%) |
2.4 |
| Psychiatrist |
50 (40%) |
24 (19%) |
14 (11%) |
24 (19%) |
14 (11%) |
2.4 |
| Community Health Rep. |
19 (13%) |
15 (11%) |
29 (20%) |
39 (28%) |
40 (28%) |
3.5 |
| Social Worker |
17 (13%) |
22 (16%) |
31 (23%) |
34 (25%) |
31 (23%) |
3.3 |
| Elders and Traditional Healer |
23 (17%) |
13 (10%) |
38 (28%) |
28 (21%) |
34 (25%) |
3.3 |
| CHRs |
16 (12%) |
15 (11%) |
27 (20%) |
38 (29%) |
37 (28%) |
3.5 |
| Mental Health Workers |
21 (15%) |
18 (13%) |
27 (20%) |
35 (26%) |
35 (26%) |
3.3 |
| Physician |
29 (21%) |
30 (22%) |
26 (19%) |
31 (23%) |
22 (16%) |
2.9 |
| Child Family Services |
22 (16%) |
17 (12%) |
38 (27%) |
33 (24%) |
29 (21%) |
3.2 |
| Education |
19 (14%) |
17 (13%) |
42 (32%) |
25 (19%) |
30 (23%) |
3.2 |
12. To what degree do your NNADAP workers work effectively with other health and social services staff in your community
| Degree of Effectiveness |
Count Percent |
| Not at all effective - 1 |
9 (6%) |
| 2 |
16 (11%) |
| 3 |
47 (33%) |
| 4 |
35 (25%) |
| To a great degree - 5 |
35 (25%) |
13. Are there joint areas of training that would promote effective approaches to addressing community needs?
| Yes |
No |
| 106 (80%) |
27 (20%) |
14. Do you have any suggestions to improve the function of the NNADAP services and your program/services?
| Yes |
No |
| 94 (70%) |
41 (30%) |
Leadership Questionnaire
Basic Frequencies Report
1. To what extent is the use of alcohol a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.2 |
| Not a problem |
1 (1%) |
| Hardly a problem |
4 (3%) |
| Occasional problem |
16 (13%) |
| Frequent problem |
52 (43%) |
| Constant problem |
49 (40%) |
2. To what extent is the use of illegal drugs a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.0 |
| Not a problem |
2 (2%) |
| Hardly a problem |
6 (5%) |
| Occasional problem |
27 (22%) |
| Frequent problem |
46 (38%) |
| Constant problem |
41 (33%) |
3. To what extent is prescription drug misuse a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.0 |
| Not a problem |
8 (7%) |
| Hardly a problem |
29 (25%) |
| Occasional problem |
50 (43%) |
| Frequent problem |
19 (16%) |
| Constant problem |
11 (9%) |
4. To what extent is gambling a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.0 |
| Not a problem |
23 (19%) |
| Hardly a problem |
20 (17%) |
| Occasional problem |
26 (22%) |
| Frequent problem |
33 (27%) |
| Constant problem |
19 (16%) |
5. To what extent is BINGO a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.5 |
| Not a problem |
15 (12%) |
| Hardly a problem |
17 (14%) |
| Occasional problem |
22 (18%) |
| Frequent problem |
32 (26%) |
| Constant problem |
35 (29%) |
6. To what extent is solvent or inhalant abuse a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 2.7 |
| Not a problem |
23 (19%) |
| Hardly a problem |
31 (26%) |
| Occasional problem |
40 (33%) |
| Frequent problem |
13 (11%) |
| Constant problem |
14 (12%) |
7. How important is the NNADAP program to the community members overall?
| Degree of Importance |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.1 |
| Not important |
2 (2%) |
| Sometimes important |
12 (10%) |
| Important |
11 (9%) |
| Very important |
41 (34%) |
| Extremely important |
55 (45%) |
8. To what degree do you feel that your program is effective in meeting alcohol and drug addiction needs?
| Degree of Effectiveness |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.0 |
| Not effective |
8 (7%) |
| Somewhat effective |
36 (29%) |
| Effective |
42 (34%) |
| Very effective |
27 (22%) |
| Extremely effective |
10 (8%) |
9. Financial Arrangements
| Type of Financial Arrangement |
Yes |
No |
*1=Not at all and 5=Extremely frequently |
| Contribution Agreement |
96 (91%) |
10 (9%) |
| Health Transfer Agreement |
36 (36%) |
63 (64%) |
| Alternate Funding Agreement |
18 (21%) |
69 (79%) |
| Flexible Transfer Agreement |
15 (18%) |
70 (82%) |
| Considering putting program under MSB Health Transfer Policy |
52 (66%) |
27 (34%) |
10. If you are under transfer, what do you see as the benefits?
| Type of Benefits |
No Benefit |
|
Extremely Beneficial |
Mean Score |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=Extremely frequently |
| More flexibility in budgets |
5 |
1 |
9 |
12 |
19 |
3.8 |
| More control by First Nations |
3 |
1 |
9 |
7 |
26 |
4.1 |
| Longer term organizational stability |
3 |
2 |
8 |
10 |
21 |
4 |
| Management funding |
3 |
1 |
7 |
16 |
17 |
4 |
| Training resources |
5 |
1 |
6 |
12 |
19 |
3.9 |
11. If you are under transfer, please rate the negative aspects that the Health Transfer Policy has on services by your drug and alcohol additions program?
| Type of Negative Aspects |
Not Negative |
|
Extremely Negative |
Mean Score |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=Extremely frequently |
| Loss of identify of program |
10 |
5 |
12 |
1 |
4 |
2.5 |
| Use of funds for other programs |
11 |
5 |
12 |
3 |
3 |
2.5 |
| Diminishing federal presence |
9 |
2 |
12 |
5 |
4 |
2.8 |
12. Please rate the level of emphasis that you feel should be placed upon the following areas within the NNADAP program
| Type of Activity |
No Emphasis |
|
Extreme Emphasis |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| a. Developing policies for use or regulation of alcohol |
12 (10%) |
15 (12%) |
19 (16%) |
30 (25%) |
45 (37%) |
3.7 |
| b. Developing strategies to support healthy lifestyles |
|
1 (1%) |
10 (8%) |
28 (23%) |
83 (68%) |
4.6 |
| c. Carrying out educational activities in the schools |
| Ages 5 - 8 |
3 (3%) |
10 (8%) |
21 (17%) |
23 (19%) |
65 (53%) |
4.1 |
| Ages 8 - 12 |
3 (3%) |
2 (2%) |
13 (11%) |
26 (22%) |
76 (63%) |
4.4 |
| Ages 13 - 19 |
2 (2%) |
2 (2%) |
6 (5%) |
20 (17%) |
88 (75%) |
4.6 |
| d. Providing alternative environments and recreational activities |
| Children - age 12 |
4 (3%) |
4 (3%) |
9 (7%) |
21 (17%) |
84 (69%) |
4.6 |
| Adolescent - age 19 |
1 (8%) |
5 (4%) |
4 (3%) |
21 (17%) |
90 (74%) |
4.6 |
| Young adults - age 25 |
2 (2%) |
8 (7%) |
10 (8%) |
23 (19%) |
76 (64%) |
4.4 |
| Adults over 25 |
3 (3%) |
9 (8%) |
14 (12%) |
18 (15%) |
75 (63%) |
4.3 |
| e. Providing early intervention |
| Children - age 12 |
3 (2%) |
3 (2%) |
9 (7%) |
17 (14%) |
91 (74%) |
4.5 |
| Adolescent - age 19 |
2 (2%) |
3 (3%) |
6 (5%) |
22 (18%) |
87 (73%) |
4.6 |
| Young adults - age 25 |
3 (3%) |
2 (2%) |
22 (18%) |
21 (18%) |
72 (60%) |
4.3 |
| Adults over 25 |
2 (3%) |
8 (7%) |
21 (18%) |
20 (17%) |
65 (56%) |
4.2 |
| f. Conducting community education campaigns |
| Local newsletter/paper |
7 (6%) |
3 (3%) |
22 (18%) |
23 (19%) |
65 (54%) |
4.1 |
| Community radio |
21 (20%) |
12 (11%) |
18 (17%) |
11 (11%) |
43 (41%) |
3.4 |
| Workshops or speakers |
|
3 (3%) |
12 (10%) |
22 (19%) |
82 (69%) |
4.5 |
| Other written material |
3 (3%) |
6 (5%) |
24 (21%) |
23 (20%) |
61 (52%) |
4.1 |
| Video |
3 (3%) |
4 (4%) |
14 (13%) |
29 (26%) |
62 (55%) |
4.3 |
| g. Networking with other providers at the local level |
| Brighter futures |
1 (1%) |
2 (2%) |
11 (9%) |
32 (27%) |
73 (61%) |
4.5 |
| Building healthy communities |
|
2 (2%) |
9 (8%) |
35 (29%) |
74 (62%) |
4.5 |
| Comm. mental health workers |
1 (1%) |
1 (1%) |
13 (11%) |
26 (22%) |
78 (66%) |
4.5 |
| Child & family service workers |
2 (2%) |
4 (3%) |
11 (9%) |
24 (20%) |
78 (66%) |
4.4 |
| Social services/welfare |
3 (3%) |
4 (3%) |
14 (12%) |
29 (24%) |
69 (58%) |
4.3 |
| Community health nurse |
1 (1%) |
4 (3%) |
15 (13%) |
24 (20%) |
76 (63%) |
4.4 |
| Community Health Representative (CHR) |
3 (3%) |
6 (5%) |
11 (9%) |
28 (24%) |
71 (60%) |
4.3 |
| h. Provide Employee Assistance Program services to community members |
5 (5%) |
7 (6%) |
30 (28%) |
23 (21%) |
44 (40%) |
3.9 |
13. Rate the level of emphasis that should be placed upon the following areas within the NNADAP program in your community
| Areas of NNADAP Program |
No Emphasis |
|
Extreme Emphasis |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=No Emphasis and 5=Extreme Emphasis |
| Assessment of Clients |
1 (1%) |
4 (3%) |
10 (9%) |
32 (27%) |
71 (60%) |
4.4 |
| Coordination and referral to external agencies |
| Detox programs/services |
-- |
4 (3%) |
17 (14%) |
31 (26%) |
69 (57%) |
4.4 |
| NNADAP funded programs |
-- |
1 (1%) |
11 (9%) |
36 (30%) |
74 (61%) |
4.5 |
| Other native treatment program |
-- |
1 (1%) |
14 (12%) |
28 (23%) |
78 (65%) |
4.5 |
| Specialized treatment programs |
1 (1%) |
5 (4%) |
12 (10%) |
35 (29%) |
68 (56%) |
4.4 |
| Mental health programs |
3 (3%) |
3 (3%) |
20 (17%) |
32 (27%) |
63 (52%) |
4.2 |
| Provide direct counselling to clients/families |
-- |
4 (3%) |
15 (12%) |
23 (19%) |
80 (66%) |
4.5 |
| Check on clients during course of treatment |
1 (1%) |
3 (3%) |
9 (7%) |
28 (23%) |
81 (66%) |
4.5 |
| Receive discharge summaries |
4 (3%) |
8 (7%) |
17 (14%) |
29 (24%) |
64 (53%) |
4.2 |
| Organize involvement of clients' families in treatment |
3 (3%) |
4 (3%) |
19 (16%) |
31 (25%) |
65 (53%) |
4.2 |
| Follow-up systematically on clients who have completed treatment |
2 (2%) |
3 (3%) |
13 (11%) |
25 (21%) |
78 (65%) |
4.4 |
| Follow-up at 6 months or annual basis on clients completing treatment |
2 (2%) |
5 (4%) |
9 (7%) |
27 (22%) |
79 (65%) |
4.4 |
| Organize support groups in community |
-- |
1 (1%) |
14 (12%) |
24 (20%) |
82 (68%) |
4.5 |
| Organize activities to support sobriety |
-- |
2 (2%) |
8 (7%) |
15 (13%) |
95 (79%) |
4.7 |
14. Please indicate the degree to which your NNADAP program should provide services to deal with the following areas
| Special Target Groups |
Not at All |
|
To a Great Degree |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=To a great degree |
| Sexual abuse |
8 (7%) |
15 (12%) |
30 (24%) |
18 15(%) |
52 (42%) |
3.7 |
| Offenders |
6 (5%) |
14 (12%) |
27 (22%) |
25 (21%) |
50 (41%) |
3.8 |
| Victims of violence |
2 (2%) |
11 (9%) |
17 (14%) |
27 (22%) |
65 (53%) |
4.2 |
| Spousal abuse |
2 (2%) |
9 (8%) |
22 (18%) |
22 (18%) |
64 (53%) |
4.1 |
| Residential schools |
12 (10%) |
12 (10%) |
32 (27%) |
18 (15%) |
46 (38%) |
3.6 |
| Depression |
5 (4%) |
8 (7%) |
28 (23%) |
30 (25%) |
51 (42%) |
3.9 |
| Grief and loss |
4 (3%) |
7 (6%) |
29 (24%) |
30 (25%) |
51 (42%) |
4 |
| FAS/FAE |
5 (4%) |
7 (6%) |
29 (25%) |
18 (16%) |
56 (49%) |
4 |
| AIDS/HIV |
12 (10%) |
6 (5%) |
29 (24%) |
15 (12%) |
59 (49%) |
3.9 |
| Tobacco |
8 (7%) |
9 (8%) |
33 (28%) |
26 (22%) |
44 (37%) |
3.7 |
15. To what degree do your NNADAP workers work effectively with other health and social services staff in your community
| Degree of Effectiveness |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.9 |
| Not at all effective -1 |
6 (5%) |
| 2 |
12 (10%) |
| 3 |
20 (17%) |
| 4 |
33 (28%) |
| To a great degree - 5 |
48 (40%) |
16. Are you satisfied with the degree to which your alcohol and drug program has incorporated your tribal culture
| Degree of Satisfaction |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.3 |
| Not at all effective -1 |
11 (9%) |
| 2 |
18 (15%) |
| 3 |
41 (35%) |
| 4 |
26 (22%) |
| To a great degree - 5 |
23 (19%) |
17. What elements are important when considering training for NNADAP workers?
| Types of Training Elements |
Not Important |
|
Extremely Important |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not important and 5=Extremely important |
| Aboriginal involvement in curriculum development |
1 (1%) |
3 (3%) |
16 (14%) |
19 (16%) |
78 (67%) |
4.5 |
| Diploma program (college) |
1 (1%) |
11 (10%) |
32 (28%) |
26 (22%) |
46 (40%) |
3.9 |
| B.A University |
5 (4%) |
22 (19%) |
41 (36%) |
17 (15%) |
29 (25%) |
3.4 |
| Native Trainers/ instructors |
2 (2%) |
2 (2%) |
11 (9%) |
34 (29%) |
70 (59%) |
4.4 |
| Access to specialized training |
1 (1%) |
1 (1%) |
14 (12%) |
31 (27%) |
68 (59%) |
4.4 |
| Recognition by a professional body |
3 (3%) |
10 (9%) |
20 (17%) |
43 (35%) |
39 (32%) |
3.9 |
| Recognition by provincial addictions agency |
2 (2%) |
3 (3%) |
18 (16%) |
42 (37%) |
49 (43%) |
4.2 |
| Recognition by First Nations/Inuit |
3 (3%) |
-- |
12 (11%) |
33 (29%) |
66 58 (%) |
4.4 |
18. Please rate the effect that the following external happenings over the past 5 years have had on your program
| Types of External Happenings |
No Impact |
|
Extreme Impact |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Provincial health reform |
14 (13%) |
19 (18%) |
33 (31%) |
22 (21%) |
19 (18%) |
3.1 |
| National health reform |
11 (10%) |
19 (17%) |
38 (35%) |
19 (17%) |
23 (19%) |
3.2 |
| Self government |
19 (17%) |
19 (17%) |
32 (29%) |
19 (17%) |
20 (18%) |
3 |
| Treaty land claim discussions |
28 (25%) |
20 (18%) |
32 (29%) |
11 (9%) |
20 (18%) |
2.8 |
| Brighter futures program |
2 (2%) |
5 (4%) |
26 (23%) |
34 (30%) |
47 (41%) |
4 |
| Building healthy communities |
2 (2%) |
6 (5%) |
34 (30%) |
33 (29%) |
40 (35%) |
3.9 |
| Residential schools |
23 (20%) |
19 (17%) |
34 (30%) |
9 (7%) |
28 (23%) |
3 |
| Transfer, other funding agreements |
16 (15%) |
17 (16%) |
25 (24%) |
19 (18%) |
29 (27%) |
3.3 |
NNADAP Workers Questionnaire
Basic Frequencies Report
1. To what extent is the use of alcohol a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.4 |
| Not a problem |
-- |
| Hardly a problem |
3 (1%) |
| Occasional problem |
21 (9%) |
| Frequent problem |
102 (43%) |
| Constant problem |
111 (47%) |
2. To what extent is the use of illegal drugs a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.2 |
| Not a problem |
3 (1%) |
| Hardly a problem |
6 (3%) |
| Occasional problem |
40 (17%) |
| Frequent problem |
86 (36%) |
| Constant problem |
102 (43%) |
3. To what extent is prescription drug misuse a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.2 |
| Not a problem |
11 (5%) |
| Hardly a problem |
38 (17%) |
| Occasional problem |
103 (45%) |
| Frequent problem |
54 (23%) |
| Constant problem |
25 (11%) |
4. To what extent is gambling a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean =3.4 |
| Not a problem |
32 (14%) |
| Hardly a problem |
29 (12%) |
| Occasional problem |
56 (24%) |
| Frequent problem |
56 (24%) |
| Constant problem |
62 (26%) |
5. To what extent is BINGO a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.8 |
| Not a problem |
18 (8%) |
| Hardly a problem |
19 (8%) |
| Occasional problem |
46 (20%) |
| Frequent problem |
63 (27%) |
| Constant problem |
89 (38%) |
6. To what extent is solvent or inhalant abuse a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 2.7 |
| Not a problem |
44 (19%) |
| Hardly a problem |
51 (22%) |
| Occasional problem |
89 (38%) |
| Frequent problem |
31 (13%) |
| Constant problem |
20 (9%) |
7. How important is the NNADAP program to the community members overall?
| Degree of Importance |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.2 |
| Not important |
3 (1%) |
| Sometimes important |
14 (6%) |
| Important |
39 (17%) |
| Very important |
67 (29%) |
| Extremely important |
112 (48%) |
8. To what degree do you feel that your program is effective in meeting alcohol and drug addiction needs?
| Degree of Effectiveness |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.3 |
| Not effective |
7 (3%) |
| Somewhat effective |
45 (20%) |
| Effective |
88 (38%) |
| Very effective |
61 (27%) |
| Extremely effective |
29 (13%) |
9a. Financial Arrangements
| Type of Financial Arrangements |
Yes |
| Contribution Agreement |
132 (55%) |
| Health Transfer Agreement |
78 (33%) |
| Alternate Funding Agreement |
20 (8%) |
| Flexible Transfer Agreement |
18 (8%) |
| Considering putting program under MSB Health Transfer Policy |
57 (24%) |
9b. If you are under transfer, what do you see as the benefits?
| Type of Benefits |
No Benefit |
|
Extremely Beneficial |
Mean Score |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=No Benefit and 5=Extreme Benefit |
| More flexibility in budgets |
7 (6%) |
15 (12%) |
28 (22%) |
21 (17%) |
55 (44%) |
3.8 |
| More control by First Nations/Inuit |
4 (3%) |
4 (3%) |
23 (18%) |
19 (15%) |
79 (61%) |
4.3 |
| Longer term organizational stability |
1 (1%) |
15 (13%) |
22 (19%) |
25 (21%) |
54 (47%) |
4 |
| Management funding is provided |
6 (5%) |
11 (10%) |
25 (22%) |
21 (19%) |
50 (44%) |
3.9 |
| Training resources |
15 (13%) |
9 (8%) |
20 (17%) |
18 (15%) |
56 (48%) |
3.8 |
10. What model(s) of addiction do you use in your approach to working with others?
| Type of Model |
Count & Percent Using Model |
| Disease Model |
109 (46%) |
| Bio/psycho/social |
130 (54%) |
| Behavioural |
125 (52%) |
| Environmental |
80 (33%) |
| Genetic |
53 (22%) |
| Social/learned |
169 (71%) |
| Moral |
60 (25%) |
11. What degree of emphasis is placed on the following activities?
| Type of Activity |
No Emphasis |
|
Extreme Emphasis |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=No Emphasis and 5=Extreme Emphasis |
| a. Developing policies for use or regulation of alcohol |
47 (21%) |
39 (17%) |
58 (26%) |
43 (19%) |
37 (17%) |
2.9 |
| b. Developing strategies to support healthy lifestyles |
3 (1%) |
8 (3%) |
38 (16%) |
63 (27%) |
121 (52%) |
4.2 |
| c. Carrying out educational activities in the schools |
| Ages 5 - 8 |
13 (6%) |
33 (15%) |
42 (20%) |
44 (21%) |
83 (39%) |
3.7 |
| Ages 8 - 12 |
8 (4%) |
18 (8%) |
33 (15%) |
64 (30%) |
92 (43%) |
4.0 |
| Ages 13 - 19 |
9 (%) |
18 (%) |
34 (%) |
42 (20%) |
101 (%) |
4.1 |
| d. Providing alternative environments and recreational activities. |
| Children - age 12 |
6 (3%) |
25 (11%) |
48 (21%) |
58 (26%) |
91 (40%) |
3.9 |
| Adolescent - age 19 |
6 (3%) |
19 (8%) |
40 (18%) |
67 (29%) |
96 (42%) |
4.0 |
| Young adults - age 25 |
11 (5%) |
28 (12%) |
38 (17%) |
56 (25%) |
93 (41%) |
3.9 |
| Adults over 25 |
13 (6%) |
34 (15%) |
48 (21%) |
53 (23%) |
80 (35%) |
3.7 |
| e. Providing early intervention |
| Children - age 12 |
9 (4%) |
21 (10%) |
41 (19%) |
51 (23%) |
100 (45%) |
4.0 |
| Adolescent - age 19 |
8 (4%) |
16 (7%) |
43 (19%) |
63 (28%) |
92 (41%) |
4.0 |
| Young adults - age 25 |
6 (3%) |
25 (11%) |
47 (21%) |
61(28%) |
81 (37%) |
3.8 |
| Adults over 25 |
12 (6%) |
20 (9%) |
55 (25%) |
58 (27%) |
74 (34%) |
3.7 |
| f. Conducting community education campaigns |
| Local newsletter/ paper |
34 (16%) |
27 (12%) |
28 (13%) |
53 (24%) |
75 (35%) |
3.5 |
| Community radio |
70 (34%) |
32 (16%) |
27 (13%) |
31 (15%) |
45 (22%) |
2.8 |
| Workshops or speakers |
6 (3%) |
10 (4%) |
47 (21%) |
54 (24%) |
109 (48%) |
4.1 |
| Other written material |
8 (4%) |
13 (6%) |
46 (21%) |
65 (29%) |
92 (41%) |
4.0 |
| Video |
17 (8%) |
18 (8%) |
39 (18%) |
52 (24%) |
89 (41%) |
3.8 |
| g. Networking with other providers at the local level |
| Brighter futures |
12 (5%) |
6 (3%) |
42 (19%) |
64 (29%) |
98 (44%) |
4.0 |
| Building healthy communities |
9 (4%) |
13 (6%) |
39 (18%) |
67 (30%) |
93 (42%) |
4.0 |
| Comm. mental health workers |
14 (6%) |
15 (7%) |
38 (17%) |
59 (26%) |
98 (44%) |
3.9 |
| Child & family service workers |
4 (2%) |
15 (7%) |
34 (15%) |
73 (32%) |
106 (46%) |
4.2 |
| Social services/welfare |
8 (4%) |
18 (8%) |
50 (22%) |
58 (25%) |
94 (41%) |
3.9 |
| Community health nurse |
10 (4%) |
11 (5%) |
45 (20%) |
65 (29%) |
97 (43%) |
4.0 |
| Community Health Representative (CHR) |
13 (6%) |
8 (4%) |
37 (16%) |
67 (29%) |
103 (45%) |
4.0 |
| h. Provide Employee Assistance Program services to community members |
53 (25%) |
27 (13%) |
44 (21%) |
28 (13%) |
62 (29%) |
3.1 |
12. Rate the level of emphasis placed upon the following areas within the NNADAP program in your community
| Areas of NNADAP Program |
No Emphasis |
|
Extreme Emphasis |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=No Emphasis and 5=Extreme Emphasis |
| Assessment of Clients |
3 (1%) |
8 (3%) |
37 (16%) |
80 (35%) |
104 (45%) |
4.2 |
| Coordination and referral to external agencies |
| Detox programs/services |
18 (8%) |
34 (15%) |
41 (18%) |
58 (26%) |
76 (34%) |
3.6 |
| NNADAP funded programs |
7 (3%) |
12 (5%) |
30 (13%) |
64 (28%) |
119 (51%) |
4.2 |
| Other native treatment program |
16 (7%) |
13 (6%) |
39 (17%) |
71 (31%) |
88 (39%) |
3.9 |
| Specialized treatment programs |
27 (12%) |
39 (17%) |
44 (20%) |
53 (24%) |
62 (28%) |
3.4 |
| Mental health programs |
25 (11%) |
38 (17%) |
58 (26%) |
55 (24%) |
49 (22%) |
3.3 |
| Provide direct counselling to clients/families |
2 (1%) |
9 (4%) |
22 (10%) |
67 (29%) |
132 (57%) |
4.4 |
| Check on clients during course of treatment |
10 (4%) |
14 (6%) |
39 (17%) |
69 (30%) |
102 (44%) |
4 |
| Receive discharge summaries |
20 (8%) |
15 (6%) |
39 (17%) |
65 (28%) |
95 (41%) |
3.9 |
| Organize involvement of clients' families in treatment |
14 (6%) |
30 (13%) |
54 (24%) |
65 (28%) |
67 (29%) |
3.6 |
| Follow-up systematically on clients who have completed treatment |
10 (4%) |
15 (7%) |
37 (16%) |
76 (33%) |
94 (41%) |
4 |
| Follow-up at 6 months or annual basis on clients completing treatment |
13 (6%) |
20 (9%) |
57 (25%) |
63 (28%) |
75 (33%) |
3.7 |
| Organize support groups in community |
11 (5%) |
16 (7%) |
50 (22%) |
60 (27%) |
86 (39%) |
3.9 |
| Organize activities to support sobriety |
12 (5%) |
19 (8%) |
43 (19%) |
52 (22%) |
106 (46%) |
4 |
13. Does your NNADAP program use or work with any of the following personnel in delivering programs or services?
| Other Types of Personnel |
Not at All |
|
Extremely Frequently |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=Extremely frequently |
| Nutritionist |
93 (47%) |
38 (19%) |
33 (17%) |
26 (13%) |
9 (5%) |
2.1 |
| Clinical Supervisor |
75 (39%) |
24 (13%) |
35 (18%) |
33 (17%) |
24 (13%) |
2.5 |
| Community Health Nurse |
24 11(%) |
13 (6%) |
56 (25%) |
65 (29%) |
65 (29%) |
3.6 |
| Psychologist |
56 (27%) |
33 (16%) |
40 (20%) |
38 (19%) |
38 (19%) |
2.8 |
| Psychiatrist |
75 (39%) |
36 (19%) |
37 (19%) |
30 (15%) |
17 (9%) |
2.4 |
| Community Health Rep. |
21 (10%) |
18 (8%) |
41 (19%) |
71 (32%) |
69 (31%) |
3.7 |
| Social Worker |
17 (8%) |
24 (11%) |
43 (20%) |
60 (28%) |
74 (34%) |
3.7 |
| Elders and Traditional Healer |
23 (10%) |
21 (9%) |
45 (20%) |
57 (25%) |
80 (35%) |
3.7 |
| Community Health Representatives (CHR)s |
18 (8%) |
21 (10%) |
37 (17%) |
72 (33%) |
72 (33%) |
3.7 |
| Mental Health Workers |
32 (15%) |
23 (11%) |
44 (20%) |
62 (28%) |
58 (27%) |
3.4 |
| Physician |
35 (16%) |
37 (17%) |
41 (19%) |
56 (26%) |
48 (22%) |
3.2 |
| Child & Family Services |
13 (6%) |
22 (10%) |
48 (22%) |
64 (29%) |
75 (34%) |
3.7 |
| Education |
12 (5%) |
32 (14%) |
44 (20%) |
60 (27%) |
74 (33%) |
3.7 |
14. Does your program provide services in native language (s)
| Degree of Native Language Use |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 2.8 |
| Not at all |
77 (34%) |
| Hardly |
33 (15%) |
| Occasional |
36 (16%) |
| Frequent |
24 (11%) |
| Primary language of service |
57 (25%) |
15a. Is spirituality a part of your program?
| Degree of Spirituality Found in Program |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.8 |
| Not at all |
12 (5%) |
| Hardly |
21 (9%) |
| Occasional |
50 (22%) |
| Frequent |
58 (26%) |
| Extremely frequently |
86 (38%) |
15b. What types of spirituality are used or made available within your community program?
| Type of Spirituality |
Yes |
| Traditional aboriginal beliefs |
179 (75%) |
| Christian |
41 (17%) |
16. Please indicate the degree to which the following aspects of traditional culture are emphasized in your program
| Aspects of Traditional Culture |
No Emphasis |
|
Extreme Emphasis |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=No emphasis and 5=Extreme emphasis |
| Traditional spiritual practices |
29 (13%) |
35 (16%) |
47 (21%) |
43 (19%) |
68 (31%) |
3.4 |
| Language |
33 (50%) |
38 (17%) |
51 (23%) |
29 (13%) |
68 (31%) |
3.3 |
| Crafts and clothing |
35 (16%) |
48 (22%) |
55 (26%) |
44 (21%) |
33 (15%) |
3 |
| Traditional child rearing |
31 (15%) |
45 (21%) |
61 (29%) |
45 (21%) |
31 (15%) |
3 |
| Elders' teachings |
16 (7%) |
22 (10%) |
51 (23%) |
55 (25%) |
79 (35%) |
3.7 |
| Local culture and practices |
16 (7%) |
23 (11%) |
41 (19%) |
67 (31%) |
71 (33%) |
3.7 |
17. Please indicate the degree to which your NNADAP program provides services to the following special target groups
| Special Target Groups |
No Services |
|
Extreme Emphasis |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=No services and 5=Extreme emphasis |
| Women |
6 (3%) |
11 (5%) |
45 (20%) |
72 (32%) |
92 (41%) |
4 |
| Families |
6 (3%) |
16 (7%) |
61 (27%) |
63 (28%) |
79 (35%) |
3.9 |
| Men |
6 (3%) |
16 (7%) |
48 (21%) |
63 (28%) |
91 (41%) |
4 |
| Youth |
3 (1%) |
13 (6%) |
50 (22%) |
60 (27%) |
97 (44%) |
4.1 |
| Adolescents |
7 (3%) |
23 (10%) |
47 (21%) |
55 (25%) |
92 (41%) |
3.9 |
| Elders |
23 (10%) |
31 (14%) |
59 (27%) |
48 (22%) |
61 (28%) |
3.4 |
18. Please indicate the degree to which your NNADAP program provides services to deal with the following areas
| Service Areas |
Not at All |
|
To a Great Degree |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Sexual abuse |
24 (11%) |
45 (20%) |
52 (23%) |
44 (20%) |
58 (26%) |
3.3 |
| Offenders |
21 (10%) |
45 (20%) |
58 (26%) |
49 (22%) |
48 (22%) |
3.3 |
| Victims of violence |
15 (7%) |
27 (12%) |
68 (30%) |
59 (26%) |
57 (25%) |
3.5 |
| Spousal abuse |
17 (8%) |
27 (12%) |
66 (29%) |
60 (27%) |
55 (24%) |
3.5 |
| Residential schools |
46 (21%) |
52 (24%) |
48 (22%) |
37 (17%) |
35 (16%) |
2.8 |
| Depression |
15 (7%) |
24 (11%) |
59 (27%) |
72 (32%) |
53 (24%) |
3.6 |
| Grief and loss |
11 (5%) |
24 (11%) |
44 (20%) |
70 (31%) |
74 (33%) |
3.8 |
| FAS/FAE |
27 (13%) |
49 (23%) |
61 (28%) |
35 (16%) |
43 (20%) |
3.1 |
| AIDS/HIV |
48 (22%) |
39 (18%) |
59 (27%) |
32 (15%) |
39 (18%) |
2.9 |
| Tobacco |
49 (22%) |
40 (18%) |
53 (24%) |
36 (16%) |
43 (20%) |
2.9 |
19. Do you coordinate your programs with other health and social services/agencies at the federal, provincial and municipal levels?
| Government Levels of Coordination |
Not at All |
|
To a Great Degree |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=To a great degree |
| Municipal |
70 (39%) |
30 (17%) |
23 (13%) |
28 (16%) |
30 (17%) |
2.5 |
| Provincial |
58 (28%) |
36 (18%) |
44 (21%) |
39 (19%) |
29 (14%) |
2.7 |
| Federal |
57 (29%) |
31 (16%) |
37 (19%) |
39 (20%) |
31 (16%) |
2.8 |
20. Are you required to do any of the following activities?
| Type of Activities |
Yes |
| Proposal writing |
139 (58%) |
21. How do you use the funds you raise?
| How Are Funds Used |
Yes |
| Supplement activities/ community projects |
126 (53%) |
| Operational shortfalls |
66 (28%) |
| Program support materials |
70 (29%) |
| Training/workshops/conferences |
89 (37%) |
22. Please rate the effect that the following external happenings over the past 5 years have had on your program
| Types of External Happenings |
No Impact |
|
Extreme Impact |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=No impact and 5=Extreme impact |
| Provincial health reform |
39 (25%) |
37 (24%) |
25 (16%) |
34 (22%) |
22 (14%) |
2.8 |
| National health reform |
34 (22%) |
25 (16%) |
36 (23%) |
33 (21%) |
29 (19%) |
3 |
| Self government |
34 (22%) |
25 (16%) |
36 (23%) |
33 (21%) |
29 (19%) |
3 |
| Self government |
33 (21%) |
29 (18%) |
32 (20%) |
31 (19%) |
35 (22%) |
3 |
| Treaty land claim discussions |
48 (29%) |
28 (17%) |
32 (19%) |
36 (21%) |
24 (14%) |
2.8 |
| Brighter futures program |
13 (7%) |
14 (8%) |
38 (21%) |
53 (29%) |
66 (36%) |
3.8 |
| Building healthy communities |
7 (4%) |
16 (9%) |
35 (19%) |
53 (29%) |
70 (39%) |
3.9 |
| Residential schools |
37 (21%) |
32 (19%) |
26 (15%) |
36 (21%) |
42 (24%) |
3.1 |
| Transfer, other funding agreements |
28 (17%) |
26 (16%) |
28 (17%) |
34 (21%) |
50 (30%) |
3.3 |
23. Which of the following equipment is available to the NNADAP workers?
| Type of Equipment |
Available |
| Computers |
173 (72%) |
| Internet |
97 (41%) |
| Video cameras |
133 (56%) |
| Fax machines |
196 (82%) |
If you have any of the following equipment available, how useful is it?
| Types of Equipment |
Not at all Useful |
|
Extremely Useful |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all useful and 5=Extremely useful |
| Computers |
17 (10%) |
12 (7%) |
14 (8%) |
34 (20%) |
96 (56%) |
4 |
| Internet |
46 (47%) |
9 (9%) |
9 (9%) |
11 (11%) |
922 (23%) |
2.5 |
| Video Cameras |
37 (28%) |
11 (8%) |
24 (18%) |
24 (18%) |
37 (28%) |
3.1 |
| Fax Machines |
10 (5%) |
-- |
23 (12%) |
28 (14%) |
135 (69%) |
4.4 |
24. Please rate the general skill level that one or more NNADAP staff members have in operating the following technologies
| Types of Technologies |
Not At All Skilled |
|
Extremely Skilled |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all skilled and 5=Extremely skilled |
| Word Processing |
50 (25%) |
18 (9%) |
39 (20%) |
49 (25%) |
41 (21%) |
3.1 |
| Internet |
110 (63%) |
15 (9%) |
18 (10%) |
18 (10%) |
13 (8%) |
1.9 |
| Video Cameras |
54 (29%) |
20 (11%) |
42 (23%) |
34 (18%) |
36 (19%) |
2.9 |
| Spreadsheets |
80 (45%) |
28 (16%) |
32 (18%) |
20 (11%) |
18 (10%) |
2.6 |
| E-mail |
111 (64%) |
24 (14%) |
14 (8%) |
14 (8%) |
11 (6%) |
1.8 |
25. What elements are important when considering training for NNADAP workers?
| Types of Training Elements |
Not Important |
|
Extremely Important |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not important and 5=Extremely important |
| Aboriginal involvement in curriculum development |
2 (1%) |
5 (2%) |
34 (16%) |
47 (22%) |
123 (58%) |
4.3 |
| Diploma program (college) |
6 (3%) |
11 (5%) |
43 (21%) |
58 (28%) |
90 (43%) |
4 |
| B.A University |
24 (12%) |
25 (13%) |
59 (30%) |
38 (20%) |
48 (25%) |
3.3 |
| Native Trainers/ instructors |
4 (2%) |
5 (2%) |
33 (16%) |
54 (26%) |
115 (55%) |
4.3 |
| Access to specialized training |
1 (1%) |
6 (3%) |
26 (12%) |
58 (27%) |
124 (58%) |
4.4 |
| Recognition by a professional body |
6 (3%) |
12 (6%) |
32 (16%) |
53 (26%) |
103 (50%) |
4.1 |
| Recognition by a professional body |
6 (3%) |
12 (6%) |
32 (16%) |
53 (26%) |
103 (50%) |
4.1 |
| Recognition by provincial addictions agency |
8 (4%) |
10 (5%) |
35 (17%) |
46 (22%) |
109 (52%) |
4.1 |
| Recognition by First Nations/Inuit |
4 (2%) |
5 (2%) |
18 (8%) |
53 (25%) |
135 (63%) |
4.4 |
26. Please rate the degree of importance of the following methods of training
| Methods of Training |
Not Important |
|
Extremely Important |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not important and 5=Extremely important |
| Speakers |
3 (1%) |
6 (3%) |
40 (19%) |
59 (28%) |
105 (49%) |
4.2 |
| Workshops |
2 (1%) |
3 (1%) |
25 (12%) |
65 (30%) |
123 (56%) |
4.4 |
| Diploma program |
3 (2%) |
12 (6%) |
36 (17%) |
53 (26%) |
104 (50%) |
4.2 |
| Distance education - college/univ. |
11 (5%) |
15 (7%) |
42 (21%) |
66 (32%) |
71 (35%) |
3.8 |
| Special program at college/univ. |
5 (3%) |
9 (5%) |
50 (25%) |
52 (26%) |
84 (42%) |
4 |
27a. Have you received advanced training or specialized training
| Yes |
| 138 (64%) |
If yes, please indicate the degree to which you utilize the following
| Types of Training |
Not at all Useful |
|
Used extremely frequently |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Workshops |
4 (2%) |
6 (4%) |
23 (14%) |
53 (32%) |
81 (49%) |
4.2 |
| Consultants |
19 (13%) |
24 (16%) |
34 (23%) |
30 (20%) |
41 (28%) |
3.3 |
| Community College Courses |
24 (16%) |
25 (17%) |
28 (19%) |
30 (20%) |
44 (29%) |
3.3 |
| In-service |
11 (8%) |
19 (13%) |
35 (24%) |
39 (27%) |
43 (29%) |
3.6 |
28. Does your program receive useful materials and information from the following sources?
| Sources of Material |
Never |
|
Extremely Frequently |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Never and 5=Extremely frequently |
| MSB Headquarters |
35 (17%) |
38 (19%) |
62 (30%) |
31 (15%) |
39 (19%) |
3 |
| NNADAP Regional Consultants |
36 (18%) |
50 (25%) |
46 (23%) |
42 (21%) |
30 (15%) |
2.9 |
| Other MSB Regional Staff |
44 (22%) |
44 (22%) |
55 (28%) |
32 (16%) |
21 (11%) |
2.7 |
| Zone NNADAP Consultants |
55 (28%) |
32 (16%) |
50 (25%) |
34 (17%) |
29 (15%) |
2.8 |
| Tribal Council Health Coordinator |
64 (33%) |
33 (17%) |
42 (22%) |
31 (16%) |
22 (12%) |
2.6 |
| Tribal Council NNADAP Coordinator |
59 (31%) |
37 (20%) |
35 (19%) |
28 (15%) |
29 (15%) |
2.6 |
| PTO Health Staff |
64 (39%) |
48 (29%) |
31 (19%) |
14 (8%) |
9 (5%) |
2.1 |
| Assembly of First Nations |
61 (32%) |
48 (25%) |
41 (21%) |
25 (13%) |
17 (9%) |
2.4 |
| Nechi Institute |
37 (19%) |
38 (19%) |
36 (18%) |
49 (25%) |
36 (18%) |
3 |
| Other native training institutes |
42 (22%) |
40 (21%) |
48 (25%) |
30 (16%) |
30 (16%) |
2.8 |
| Society of Aboriginal Addictions & Recovery |
62 (32%) |
28 (15%) |
43 (22%) |
33 (17%) |
27 (14%) |
2.7 |
| Provincial addictions agencies |
45 (23%) |
38 (20%) |
56 (29%) |
31 (16%) |
23 (12%) |
2.7 |
| Workshops/ conferences |
12 (6%) |
19 (9%) |
51 (25%) |
65 (32%) |
57 (28%) |
3.7 |
| Community colleges/ universities |
50 (26%) |
48 (25%) |
41 (21%) |
30 (16%) |
25 (13%) |
2.6 |
| Consultants |
54 (29%) |
45 (24%) |
47 (25%) |
24 (13%) |
19 (10%) |
2.5 |
29. Which of the following groups do you feel would be of benefit to you if they played a stronger role in your program
| Groups |
No Benefit |
|
Extremely Beneficial |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Never and 5=Extremely frequently |
| MSB Headquarters |
16 (8%) |
28 (15%) |
43 (23%) |
41 (22%) |
63 (33%) |
3.6 |
| NNADAP Regional Consultants |
9 (5%) |
17 (9%) |
33 (17%) |
66 (33%) |
73 (37%) |
3.9 |
| Other MSB Regional Staff |
20 (11%) |
30 (16%) |
45 (24%) |
40 (21%) |
52 (28%) |
3.4 |
| Zone NNADAP Consultants |
15 (8%) |
8 (4%) |
37 (19%) |
55 (29%) |
78 (40%) |
3.9 |
| Tribal Council Health Coordinator |
13 (7%) |
11 (6%) |
36 (20%) |
51 (29%) |
68 (38%) |
3.8 |
| Tribal Council NNADAP Coordinator |
15 (8%) |
10 (6%) |
29 (16%) |
41 (23%) |
83 (47%) |
3.9 |
| PTO Health Staff |
24 (15%) |
22 (14%) |
49 (30%) |
26 (16%) |
40 (25%) |
3.2 |
| Assembly of First Nations |
13 (7%) |
23 (13%) |
44 (24%) |
40 (22%) |
64 (35%) |
3.6 |
| Nechi Institute |
9 (5%) |
18 (10%) |
38 (21%) |
46 (25%) |
74 (40%) |
3.9 |
| Other native training institutes |
7 (4%) |
14 (7%) |
37 (20%) |
51 (27%) |
80 (42%) |
4 |
| Society of Aboriginal Addictions & Recovery |
12 (%) |
14 (7%) |
33 (%) |
46 (%) |
84 (%) |
3.9 |
| Provincial addictions agencies |
11 (6%) |
25 (14%) |
39 (21%) |
49 (27%) |
59 (32%) |
3.7 |
| Workshops/ conferences |
3 (2%) |
4 (2%) |
33 (17%) |
55 (28%) |
100 (51%) |
4.3 |
| Community colleges/ universities |
10 (6%) |
14 (8%) |
43 (24%) |
45 (25%) |
69 (38%) |
3.8 |
| Consultants |
20 (12%) |
15 (9%) |
54 (31%) |
40 (23%) |
44 (25%) |
3.4 |
| New aboriginal health institute |
9 (5%) |
11 (6%) |
35 (19%) |
57 (31%) |
74 (40%) |
3.9 |
| New aboriginal addictions agencies |
7 (4%) |
12 (6%) |
28 (15%) |
59 (31%) |
86 (45%) |
4.1 |
30a. Do you have problems recruiting qualified staff?
| Yes |
No |
| 105 (51%) |
99 (49%) |
31. How would you describe your office space?
| Description of Office Space |
Count & Percent |
| Below standard and unsuitable |
32 (15%) |
| Below standard and barely suitable |
24 (11%) |
| At standard, but could use improvements |
102 (47%) |
| At standard for providing your service |
47 (22%) |
| Exceeds standards |
13 (6%) |
Social Service Workers Questionnaire
Basic Frequencies Report
1. To what extent is the use of alcohol a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.4 |
| Not a problem |
1 (1%) |
| Hardly a problem |
1 (1%) |
| Occasional problem |
12 (10%) |
| Frequent problem |
48 (38%) |
| Constant problem |
64 (51%) |
2. To what extent is the use of illegal drugs a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.2 |
| Not a problem |
1 (1%) |
| Hardly a problem |
1 (1%) |
| Occasional problem |
24 (19%) |
| Frequent problem |
50 (40%) |
| Constant problem |
50 (40%) |
3. To what extent is prescription drug misuse a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.1 |
| Not a problem |
7 (6%) |
| Hardly a problem |
30 (25%) |
| Occasional problem |
41 (35%) |
| Occasional problem |
41 (35%) |
| Frequent problem |
32 (27%) |
| Constant problem |
9 (8%) |
4. To what extent is gambling a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.2 |
| Not a problem |
18 (14%) |
| Hardly a problem |
21 (17%) |
| Occasional problem |
34 (27%) |
| Frequent problem |
28 (22%) |
| Constant problem |
24 (19%) |
5. To what extent is BINGO a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.5 |
| Not a problem |
15 (12%) |
| Hardly a problem |
13 (10%) |
| Occasional problem |
25 (20%) |
| Frequent problem |
35 (28%) |
| Constant problem |
38 (30%) |
6. To what extent is solvent or inhalant abuse a problem in your community?
| Degree of Problem |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 2.8 |
| Not a problem |
17 (13%) |
| Hardly a problem |
32 (25%) |
| Occasional problem |
49 (39%) |
| Frequent problem |
17 (14%) |
| Constant problem |
11 (9%) |
7. How important is the NNADAP program to the community members overall?
| Degree of Importance |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.2 |
| Not important |
4 (3%) |
| Sometimes important |
7 (6%) |
| Important |
19 (15%) |
| Very important |
32 (25%) |
| Extremely important |
64 (51%) |
8. To what degree do you feel that the NNADAP program is effective in meeting alcohol and drug addiction needs?
| Degree of Effectiveness |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.2 |
| Not effective |
11 (9%) |
| Somewhat effective |
20 (16%) |
| Effective |
41 (33%) |
| Very effective |
35 (29%) |
| Extremely effective |
16 (13%) |
7. How important is the NNADAP program to the community members overall?
| Degree of Importance |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 4.2 |
| Not important |
4 (3%) |
| Sometimes important |
7 (6%) |
| Important |
19 (15%) |
| Very important |
32 (25%) |
| Extremely important |
64 (51%) |
8. To what degree do you feel that the NNADAP program is effective in meeting alcohol and drug addiction needs?
| Degree of Effectiveness |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.2 |
| Not effective |
11 (9%) |
| Somewhat effective |
20 (16%) |
| Effective |
41 (33%) |
| Very effective |
35 (29%) |
| Extremely effective |
16 (13%) |
9. Please rate the level of emphasis that you feel should be placed upon the following areas by the NNADAP program
| Type of Activity |
No Emphasis |
|
Extreme Emphasis |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
* 1=No Emphasis and 5=Extreme Emphasis |
| a. Developing policies for use or regulation of alcohol |
10 (8%) |
18 (15%) |
32 (26%) |
24 (20%) |
39 (32%) |
3.5 |
| a. Developing policies for use or regulation of alcohol |
10 (8%) |
18 (15%) |
32 (26%) |
24 (20%) |
39 (32%) |
3.5 |
| b. Developing strategies to support healthy lifestyles |
-- |
3 (3%) |
9 (7%) |
27 (22%) |
83 (68%) |
4.6 |
| c. Carrying out educational activities in the schools |
|
| Ages 5 - 8 |
6 (5%) |
6 (5%) |
25 (20%) |
19 (15%) |
67 (55%) |
4.1 |
| Ages 8 - 12 |
4 (3%) |
2 (2%) |
13 (11%) |
25 (26%) |
78 (64%) |
4.4 |
| Ages 13 - 19 |
3 (%) |
3 (%) |
11 (%) |
20 (%) |
86 (%) |
4.5 |
| d. Providing alternative environments and recreational activities |
|
| Children - age 12 |
8 (6%) |
7 (6%) |
19 (15%) |
17 (14%) |
71 (58%) |
4.1 |
| Adolescent - age 19 |
5 (4%) |
6 (5%) |
12 (10%) |
20 (16%) |
80 (65%) |
4.3 |
| Young adults - age 25 |
4 (3%) |
4 (3%) |
15 (12%) |
25 (20%) |
75 (61%) |
4.3 |
| Adults over 25 |
6 (5%) |
6 (5%) |
19 (15%) |
26 (21%) |
67 (54%) |
4.1 |
| e. Providing early intervention |
|
| Children - age 12 |
7 (6%) |
7 (6%) |
10 (8%) |
15 (12%) |
83 (58%) |
4.3 |
| Adolescent - age 19 |
6 (5%) |
5 (4%) |
5 (4%) |
24 (19%) |
84 (68%) |
4.4 |
| Young adults - age 25 |
6 (5%) |
3 (2%) |
12 (10%) |
30 (24%) |
74 (59%) |
4.3 |
| Adults over 25 |
8 (7%) |
6 (5%) |
12 (10%) |
27 (22%) |
71 (57%) |
4.2 |
| f. Conducting community education campaigns |
|
| Local newsletter/paper |
9 (8%) |
5 (4%) |
21 (18%) |
27 (23%) |
57 (48%) |
4.0 |
| Community radio |
19 (17%) |
7 (6%) |
21 (18%) |
27 (24%) |
40 (35%) |
3.5 |
| Workshops or speakers |
2 (2%) |
3 (3%) |
14 (12%) |
34 (28%) |
69 (57%) |
4.4 |
| Other written material |
5 (4%) |
5 (4%) |
27 (23%) |
30 (25%) |
52 (44%) |
4.0 |
| Video |
5 (4%) |
8 (7%) |
13 (11%) |
34 (30%) |
54 (47%) |
4.1 |
| g. Networking with other providers at the local level |
|
| Brighter futures |
5 (4%) |
5 (4%) |
12 (10%) |
34 (29%) |
61 (52%) |
4.2 |
| Building healthy communities |
3 (3%) |
5 (4%) |
14 (12%) |
32 (27%) |
63 (54%) |
4.3 |
| Comm. mental health workers |
3 (3%) |
3 (3%) |
8 (7%) |
34 (29%) |
68 (59%) |
4.4 |
| Child & family service workers |
2 (2%) |
3 (3%) |
9 (7%) |
34 (28%) |
73 (60%) |
4.4 |
| Social services/welfare |
3 (3%) |
3 (3%) |
12 (10%) |
31 (26%) |
70 (59%) |
4.4 |
| Community health nurse |
2 (2%) |
3 (3%) |
10 (9%) |
36 (31%) |
66 (56%) |
4.4 |
| Community Health Representative (CHR) |
3 (3%) |
4 (3%) |
11 (9%) |
33 (28%) |
67 (57%) |
4.3 |
| h. Provide Employee Assistance Program services to community members |
7 (7%) |
8 (8%) |
21 (20%) |
31 (29%) |
39 (37%) |
3.8 |
10. Please indicate the degree to which your NNADAP program should provide services to deal with the following areas
| Special Target Groups |
Not at All |
|
To a Great Degree |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=To a great degree |
| Sexual abuse |
7 (6%) |
8 (7%) |
27 (23%) |
22 (19%) |
54 (46%) |
3.9 |
| Offenders |
4 (3%) |
3 (3%) |
22 (19%) |
30 (25%) |
59 (50%) |
4.2 |
| Victims of violence |
4 (3%) |
3 (3%) |
21 (18%) |
28 (23%) |
64 (53%) |
4.2 |
| Spousal abuse |
3 (3%) |
3 (3%) |
20 (17%) |
29 (25%) |
63 (53%) |
4.2 |
| Residential schools |
10 (9%) |
9 (8%) |
24 (21%) |
33 (29%) |
39 (34%) |
3.7 |
| Depression |
6 (5%) |
4 (3%) |
25 (21%) |
34 (29%) |
49 (42%) |
4 |
| Grief and loss |
7 (6%) |
6 (5%) |
20 (17%) |
30 (25%) |
56 (47%) |
4 |
| FAS/FAE |
3 (3%) |
2 (2%) |
18 (16%) |
24 (21%) |
68 (59%) |
4.3 |
| AIDS/HIV |
7 (6%) |
11 (9%) |
21 (18%) |
22 (19%) |
56 (48%) |
3.9 |
| Tobacco |
5 (4%) |
8 (7%) |
16 (14%) |
28 (24%) |
61 (52%) |
4.1 |
11. Does your NNADAP program use or work with any of the following personnel in delivering programs or services?
| Other Types of Personnel |
Not at All |
|
Extremely Frequently |
Mean Score* |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
*1=Not at all and 5=Extremely frequently |
| Nutritionist |
42 (41%) |
23 (23%) |
27 (27%) |
6 (6%) |
4 (4%) |
2.1 |
| Clinical Supervisor |
35 (35%) |
16 (16%) |
20 (20%) |
15 (15%) |
14 (14%) |
2.6 |
| Community Health Nurse |
12 (12%) |
16 (14%) |
26 (23%) |
32 (29%) |
24 (22%) |
3.3 |
| Psychologist |
40 (40%) |
12 (12%) |
21 (21%) |
15 (15%) |
12 (12%) |
2.5 |
| Psychiatrist |
45 (45%) |
14 (14%) |
23 (23%) |
8 (8%) |
10 (10%) |
2.2 |
| Community Health Rep. |
10 (9%) |
12 (11%) |
28 (25%) |
31 (28%) |
30 (27%) |
3.5 |
| Social Worker |
13 (11%) |
14 (12%) |
23 (20%) |
30 (26%) |
34 (30%) |
3.5 |
| Elders and Traditional Healer |
14 (13%) |
14 (13%) |
29 (26%) |
27 (24%) |
27 (24%) |
3.4 |
| CHRs |
8 (7%) |
20 (19%) |
27 (25%) |
28 (26%) |
25 (23%) |
3.4 |
| Mental Health Workers |
17 (15%) |
21 (19%) |
28 (25%) |
25 (22%) |
22 (20%) |
3.1 |
| Physician |
20 (18%) |
24 (21%) |
27 (24%) |
22 (20%) |
20 (18%) |
3 |
| Child & Family Services |
16 (14%) |
19 (16%) |
27 (23%) |
28 (24%) |
26 (22%) |
3.3 |
| Education |
9 (9%) |
24 (23%) |
30 (29%) |
18 (17%) |
23 (22%) |
3.2 |
12. To what degree do your NNADAP workers work effectively with other health and social services staff in your community
| Degree of Effectiveness |
Count & Percent |
Mean = 3.7 |
| Not at all effective - 1 |
4 (3%) |
| 2 |
14 (11%) |
| 3 |
37 (30%) |
| 4 |
32 (26%) |
| To a great degree - 5 |
36 (29%) |
13. Are there joint areas of training that would promote effective approaches to addressing community needs?
| Yes |
No |
| 88 (79%) |
24 (21%) |
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