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FPS MiPHY Results

3/11/24

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2023 -2024 MiPHY Survey

Administered to:

  • 7th Grade - 286 Students
  • 9th Grade - 295 Students
  • 11th Grade - 221 Students

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The Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) is an online, anonymous student survey developed by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).

The MiPHY is available to all Michigan schools to assess risk behaviors, risk factors, and protective factors associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use (ATOD), violence, sexual behavior, physical activity, and nutrition in Grade 7, 9, and 11. Fraser has been administering the MiPHY every other year since 2008.

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MiPHY Facts

● Offered by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and Health and Human Services (MDHHS) every other year.

● Data is collected through a secure survey website

● Confidential, anonymous, and voluntary for students- no individual IDs to log in to survey

● Two surveys- MipHY and MiPHY Basic- students will complete the MiPHY Basic which does NOT ask questions about sexuual behaviors, suicide, depression

● Online Survey that takes 15-30 minutes to complete

● District/school results available to Superintendents and Principals

● County summary results available to the public

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MiPHY Survey Assesses

● Risk Behaviors (individual)

● Risk Factors (individual, peer, school, family, community)

● Protective Factors (individual, peer, school, family, community)

● Associated with:

○ Alcohol

○ Tobacco

○ Other drugs (Rx, heroin, e-cigs, marijuana, etc.)

○ Violence

○ Physical activity

○ Nutrition

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Accessing County Data

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MiPHY For Students

● Tailored Support: The survey data enables targeted support programs for mental health, substance abuse prevention, and physical wellness.

● Resource Allocation: Results inform resource allocation within the school, ensuring students have the support they need to thrive.

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MiPHY For Schools

● Informed Decision Making: Valuable data informs health and wellness policies, curriculum development, and evidence-based interventions.

● Program Evaluation: Survey results evaluate the effectiveness of health programs, leading to continuous improvement and comprehensive wellness strategies.

● Grant Funding: Data supports securing funding for health-related programs, expanding the capacity to address student health needs effectively.

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MiPHY For Community

● Community Health Initiatives: Survey data informs community-wide health initiatives, promoting healthy behaviors and preventing risk factors, like substance abuse.

● Collaborative Interventions: Results facilitate collaboration between schools, local health agencies, and government entities to support youth health.

● Policy Development: Survey insights contribute to evidence-based policies and programs at the community level, addressing specific health needs of youth.

● Health Promotion: The community works together to promote health and wellness, creating a supportive environment for young people.

● Public Health Funding: Survey data supports grant applications for community-based health initiatives, benefiting the broader population.

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The Good News…

•Student Use of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Abuse of Painkillers continues to decline.

•Student Use of Marijuana and all Prescription Drugs has not significantly increased .

•Use of Inhalants and Synthetic Marijuana (K-12), and Heroin is almost non-existent.

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Trends to Watch…

•Use of E-Cigarettes and Vape Products appears to be increasing around the state.

•The Perception of Risk of Marijuana Use continues to decline.

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E-Cigarette/Vape Past 30 Day Use

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Marijuana Past 30 Day Use

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Reported Use of Marijuana as Harmful

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Parents felt Marijuana Use is Wrong

2024

11th

92.4%

9th

94.4%

7th

98.2%

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Tobacco Use Past 30 Days

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Alcohol Past 30 Day Use

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Parents talked to them about alcohol or other drug use

2018

2020

2022

2024

11th

76.8%

75%

78.9%

74%

9th

83.7%

84%

76.9%

76.9%

7th

80%

79.8%

71.4%

70.7%

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Feeling Safe at School

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

11th

77%

63.3%

78.8%

65.8%

71.4%

9th

76.8%

76.1%

72.1%

75.6%

73.4%

7th

80.8%

85.9%

84%

80%

78%

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Key Takeaways

  • The use of any substances particularly dangerous for Youth and is correlated with academic underachievement

  • The primary drugs of choice for youth are alcohol ,marijuana, and use of Vape products

  • Youth are increasingly seeing marijuana use as safe which suggests they are more likely to use

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Next Step…

TO INFORM

  • District & Building Administrators
  • FCAT
  • Teachers/Staff
  • Parents
  • Students