We have conducted three large scale surveys in each area:-

The Schools Tour Survey
The Community Health Survey
The General Youth Research project (Snodland and East Malling only)

The results are show here and will indicate where our future efforts need to be concentrated with regard to the health results from each area. We will continue to monitor changes in each area and conduct the survey again at a later date to shown improvements.

Schools Tour Survey results (Male 17% Female 83%)

Question
Do you know anyone who is a teenage parent?	Yes	No
	38%	62%
Is it easy to get Housing support as a teenage parent	Yes	No	Don’t know
	2%	45%	53%
If you had unprotected sex and you/your girlfriend could be pregnant, would you know what to do or where to go?	Yes	No	Don’t know
	67%	14%	19%
What is the best timescale to take emergency contraception to get the best effect?	12 hrs	24 hrs	72 hrs	84 hrs
	59%	20%	19%	2%
Did you find the schools tour useful?	Yes	No	Don’t know
	82%	7%	11%
Do you think these visits should be part of your PSHE curriculum?	Yes	No	Don’t know
	83%	4%	13%

Community Health Survey results (Male 44% Female 56%)

Question
Can you get pregnant the first time you have sex?	Yes	No
	92%	8%
How many hours have you got to obtain emergency hormonal contraception after unprotected sex or an accident with a condom?	12hrs	24hrs	72hrs	84hrs
	18%	51%	30%	1%
What is the best timescale to take emergency contraception to get the best effect?	12hrs	24hrs	72hrs	84hrs
	66%	30%	3%	1%
Can you get a sexually transmitted infection from oral sex?	Yes	No	Don’t Know
	27%	13%	60%
What method/s of contraception can give you some protection from getting a sexually transmitted infection?	The Pill	Injection	Condom	Implant	Multiple Answers	Don’t Know
	3%	4%	69%	1%	20%	3%
Are you in a sexual relationship?	Yes	No
	24%	76%
Can you talk to your parents/carer about relationships and sex?	Yes	No
	65%	35%
If, yes who would you be most likely to talk to?	Mum	Dad	Mum & Dad	Other
	59%	17%	5%	19%
Did you receive information at school about the following?	Yes	No	Too little	About right	Too much
Puberty	89%	11%	14%	83%	3%
Reproduction	95%	5%	23%	71%	6%
Contraception	72%	28%	26%	70%	4%
Sexually Transmitted Infections	70%	30%	32%	65%	3%
HIV and AIDS	63%	37%	37%	58%	5%
Abortion	58%	42%	34%	64%	2%
Relationships	67%	33%	25%	74%	1%
Being a parent	45%	55%	36%	61%	3%
Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking	91%	9%	13%	75%	12%
Local Sexual Health Services	63%	37%	32%	67%	1%
Do you recognise the 4 Y P logo?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	39%	49%	12%
Is there a young people friendly sexual health service near to you?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	32%	14%	54%
If you visit a young people’s friendly sexual health service will parents/carers or other adults be told if you visit this service under the age of 16?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	11%	35%	54%
Are supplies of contraception free from this service?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	54%	6%	40%
Do you know where you can get a free pregnancy test performed?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	33%	36%	31%
Is abortion free?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	22%	25%	53%
Is it true, your parents or carers will be told if you had an abortion if you are under the age of 16?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	24%	23%	53%
Do you know where to obtain a free Chlamydia test?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	30%	31%	39%
Do you smoke?	Yes	No
	31%	69%
If you smoke, are you worried about the effects it has on your health?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	42%	42%	16%
Would you like to give up smoking?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	41%	30%	29%
If you smoke do you know where to go for help, advice and support?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	59%	17%	24%
Do you think there is enough help and advice on smoking?	Yes	No	Don't Know
	57%	21%	22%
Do other members of your family smoke?	Yes	No
	77%	23%
At what age can you buy cigarettes?	16	18	21	25	Don't Know
	10%	83%	4%	0%	3%
How long does it take for your body to recover from 1 unit of alcohol	30min	1hr	2hr	Don’t Know
	9%	36%	27%	25%
How often do you have an alcoholic drink?	Never	Monthly or less	2-4 times a month	2 to 3 times a week	4 or more times a week
	25%	30%	27%	12%	6%
How many units of alcohol do you normally drink in a typical session?	1-2	3-4	5-6	7,8,9	10+	Don’t Know
	15%	26%	10%	4%	14%	31%
How often during the last 6 months have you felt embarrassed, been sick, breaking things or had regrets about what you might have done after a drinking session?	Never	Monthly or less	Monthly	Weekly	Daily
	61%	22%	6%	5%	6%
Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drinking?	No	Yes (not in last 6 months)	Yes (in the last 6 months)
	68%	17%	15%

General Youth Research Project Survey results (Male 43% Female 50%)

Question
Demographics
Gender	Male	Female	Not specified
	43%	50%	7%
Area	Snodland	East Malling
	59%	41%
Age	11	12	13	14	15
	11%	16%	17%	17%	21%
	16	Not Specified
	3%	15%
How would you best describe yourself?	White British	White Irish	White Other	Mixed White & Black Caribbean	Mixed Background
	95%	2%	1%	0%	0%
	Black Caribbean	Black British	Not specified
	1%	1%	1%
Which of the following best describes your situation?	Attending school / college	Working part-time	Working full-time	Looking for work	On a training scheme
	97%	2%	1%	1%	1%
Activities
What activities do you regularly take part in?	Youth club	Arts activities	Sports club / activity	Music activities	Scouts / Guides
	13%	4%	35%	10%	6%
	Nightclubs	Meeting friends	Working for your community	Other	Not specified
	14%	61%	2%	15%	6%
Does anything stop you getting involved in available activities?	Money	Location	Disability	Confidence	Times
	42%	29%	3%	17%	35%
	Other	Not specified
	7%	16%
What other activities would you like to see in your area?	Youth club / group	Support group	Information & advice centre	Outdoor pursuits	Music activities
	27%	11%	6%	15%	39%
	Motor project	Coffee bar	Access to computers	Teenage health clinic	Night music venue
	15%	20%	17%	14%	44%
	Other	Not specified
	7%	12%
Do you use any of the local parks or open spaces?	Yes	No	Not Specified
	84%	15%	1%
If you answered no, is it for any of the following reasons?	Not enough of them	Do not feel safe	Too much litter / dog fouling	Other
	5%	11%	6%	6%
Do you feel you are informed about youth activities in your local area?	Yes	No	Not Specified
	34%	63%	4%
How would you like to receive this information?	Community website	In school	Local youth notice board	Newsletter	Other
	15%	52%	10%	30%	3%
	Not specified
	8%
Your Concerns
What are the things that concern you most as an individual?	Violence on the streets	Lack of training / qualifiations	Violence at home	Choosing employment	Being bullied
	41%	41%	8%	12%	27%
	Being a victim of crime	Being bored	Housing needs	Being lonely	Alcohol
	11%	41%	2%	13%	10%
	Smoking	Feeling no-one listens	Relationships / sex	The environment	Drugs / drug pushers
	16%	11%	9%	7%	23%
	Exams	Transport (lack of / accessible)	Lack of money	Involvement in crime	School
	25%	7%	14%	7%	18%
	Racism	Making friends	Other	Not specified
	13%	9%	4%	6%
Do you know where to get help and advice about your concerns?	Yes	No	Not specified
	50%	42%	8%
How would you describe older people in your area?	Generally very friendly & helpful	Generally very unfriendly & unhelpful	OK, but they are critical of young people	Other	Not specified
	37%	13%	39%	4%	8%
How would you describe your general attitude towards older people in your area?	I have a lot of respect for older people	I have little respect for older people	I have nothing in common with older people	Generally bad	Don't know
	46%	20%	11%	5%	15%
	Other	Not specified
	1%	4%
Do you feel that your opinion is noticed and valued?	Yes	No	Not specified
	35%	61%	5%
What is the best way for your opinion to be heard?	Website forum	E-mail	Text	Regular consultation in schools	Other
	19%	19%	25%	30%	4%
	Not specified
	13%
Transport
How satisfied are you with public transport?	Very satisfied	Satisfied	Neither	Fairly dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied
	18%	32%	25%	10%	9%
	Not specified
	6%
If you answered that you were dissatisfied, why is this?	Expensive	No regular service	Does not meet my travelling needs	Other
	21%	13%	11%	5%