Population Health Research and PICOT Statement (Case Study Sample)

Benchmark - Part A: Population Health Research and PICOT Statement
Student’s name
Institutional affiliation Benchmark - Part A: Population Health Research and PICOT Statement
PICOT Statement
P – Hispanic/Latino Americans
I – Culturally-tailored, family-based education and care
C – General approach: without social racial or cultural considerations
O – Increased doctor’s visits, improved adherence to treatment plans, and reduced prevalence of diabetes type 2
PICO question: what is the effectiveness of implementing a culturally-tailored, family-based health education and care program in the management of diabetes type 2 among Hispanic immigrants?
Prevalence of Diabetes in Hispanic Populations
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the United States is increasing unprecedentedly, affecting over 30 million people of all ages. While the general knowledge suggests that blacks are influenced the most, a recent study indicates that the disease's prevalence among Hispanic Americans surpasses every other community. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2020) estimates, the crude prevalence among adults in the 2013-2016 period was 14.7%, 14.9%, 16.4%, and 11.9% among Hispanics, Asians, Blacks, and Whites, respectively. However, Cheng et al. (2019) found that the rates are 12.1% for whites, 19.1% for Asians, 20.4% for blacks, and 22.1% for Hispanics. The researchers argue that the national estimates on the morbidity and mortality rate of diabetes usually overlook data for Asian