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SHAPE surveys

In 2018, the county will ask 40,000 randomly chosen adults to take a voluntary health survey called SHAPE. The survey is anonymous (we don’t ask for anyone’s name) and responses are combined with those of many other residents taking the survey.

SHAPE includes questions about:

  • Physical and mental health
  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Lifestyle
  • Ability to get health care

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. Households will get a postcard telling them they’ve been randomly chosen to take the survey. That’s followed by a paper survey they fill out and mail back to the county.

Use of survey results

SHAPE has been done every four years since 1998. Local public health, human services, and nonprofit agencies use what they learn from the survey to identify and fund programs that improve community health.

Agencies have used information from past surveys to:

  • Encourage people to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Reduce tobacco use by children and adults
  • Expand access to healthy food
  • Increase opportunities for physical activity

Results of the 2018 survey will be made public in early 2019.

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SHAPE 2014/15

SHAPE 2014/15 is the fifth implementation of the SHAPE survey. Listed below are some key resources and other information about the project.

SHAPE 2014/15 resources

Databooks

Adult geographic databook (PDF) - the SHAPE 2014: Hennepin Geographic Adult Databook presents results of the SHAPE 2014 - Adult Survey broken down by geographic region within Hennepin County and selected reporting categories.

Adult disparities databook (PDF) - the SHAPE 2014: Hennepin Disparities Adult Databook presents results of the SHAPE 2014 - Adult Survey broken down by age, selected racial groups, educational attainment, household income, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability status, and frequent mental distress.

Metro databook (PDF) - the Metro SHAPE 2014 Databook presents results of the SHAPE 2014 - Adult Survey for participating cities and counties, as well as breakdowns by gender, age, education, and poverty level.

Child databook (PDF) - the Child SHAPE 2015: Hennepin County Databook presents results of the SHAPE 2015 - Child Survey broken down by geographic regions within Hennepin County and selected reporting categories.

Interactive maps

View Hennepin County 2014 Metro SHAPE data in a dynamic new format, which includes a list of indicators and interactive maps. Data is mapped using the 10 reporting areas for Hennepin County. 
*This mapping application is best viewed in full screen, using Chrome or Internet Explorer 9 or newer.
https://gis.hennepin.us/MetroSHAPE2014-Survey/index.html

Project overview

Metro SHAPE 2014 Project overview (PDF)

Child SHAPE 2015 Project overview (PDF)

Presentations

June 24, 2016 The health and well-being of Hennepin County residents, Data from SHAPE 2014/15, HCMC Grand Rounds (PDF)

June 20, 2016 The health and well-being of Hennepin County residents, Data from SHAPE 2014, MN SEOW (PDF)

June 20, 2016 The health and well-being of Hennepin County residents, Data from SHAPE 2014/15, HSPHD MIT Plus (PDF)

June 6 2016 The health and well-being of Hennepin County residents, Data from SHAPE 2014/15, Public Health Promotion (PDF)

April 20 2016, The health and well-being of Hennepin County residents, Data from SHAPE 2014/15, The Forum (PDF)

January 8 2016 Hennepin County SHAPE Survey Methodology, Research and Evaluation Community of Practice (PDF)

March 28 2016 The health and well-being of LGBT residents in Hennepin County, Rainbow Health Initiative (PDF)

Questionnaires

Adult SHAPE survey (PDF)

Child SHAPE survey (PDF)

 

SHAPE 2010

SHAPE 2010 is the fourth implementation of the SHAPE survey. Listed below are some key resources and other information about the SHAPE 2010 project.

SHAPE 2010 Resources

Data books

  • Adult Data Book (PDF)- The SHAPE 2010: Adult Data Book presents results of the SHAPE 2010 - Adult Survey broken down by geographic region within Hennepin County and selected reporting categories.
  • Child Data Book (PDF) - The SHAPE 2010: Child Data Book presents results of the SHAPE 2010 - Child Survey broken down by geographic regions within Hennepin County and selected reporting categories.

Presentations

Questionnaires

Background documents

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

SHAPE 2010 posters

SHAPE 2006

SHAPE 2006 Reports and Resources

Data Books

  • Adult Data Book (PDF 6MB) – The SHAPE 2006: Adult Data Book presents results of the SHAPE 2006 - Adult Survey broken down by geographic region within Hennepin County and selected racial and ethnic groups.
  • Child Data Book (PDF) – The SHAPE 2006: Child Data Book presents results of the SHAPE 2006 - Child Survey broken down by geographic region within Hennepin County and selected racial and ethnic group and for selected age groups or grade levels.

Briefing

Fact sheets – October 2008

Questionnaires

Presentations

Documents

SHAPE 2002

SHAPE 2002 Reports and Resources

Data books

  • Geographic Data Book (PDF) - The SHAPE 2002: Geographic Data Book presents results of the SHAPE 2002 survey broken down by geographic region within Hennepin County.
  • Racial and Ethnic Data Book (PDF) - The SHAPE 2002: Racial and Ethnic Data Book presents results of the SHAPE 2002 survey broken down by selected racial and ethnic groups within Hennepin County.

Reports

Fact sheets 

Questionnaire

The questionnaire (PDF) used for SHAPE 2002

SHAPE public use data files

The SHAPE public use data files are resources for public health researchers to do analyses with the SHAPE data, going beyond what is presented in the published reports, briefings, and fact sheets.

To access any of the SHAPE public use data files, complete the form below and submit it as directed.

You will get a reply within two weeks. If your use request is accepted, you will be asked to sign a data use agreement form before the data are released to you.

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