NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 1 Factors that Contribute to Health, Health Disparities, and Access to Services

 

A variety of factors contribute to the health disparity and lack of access to care for diabetes. Socioeconomic barriers, such as low incomes and unstable jobs, prohibit patients from having access to healthy foodstuffs and preventive services, namely checking blood sugar and education, which form the basis of diabetes control. Cultural and linguistic differences further add to the more complex communication between providers and patients, thus lessening the effectiveness of the delivery of critical diabetes education. In such circumstances where a health-related challenge is further compounded by other structural inequalities, it is an overburden that allows such an unprepared population to be left unattended in the face of such circumstances lack of health facilities in socially deprived areas. Redressing these imbalances through such focused interventions like culturally sensitive education programs, community-based health resources, and increasing health care accessibility forms an important step in the process of preparing the patient and thus reducing the burden of diabetes at large.

 

Health Promotional Goals

The main goal of health promotion in diabetes management and prevention is to provide the community with appropriate skills and knowledge that can guarantee good maintenance of health while reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and complications associated with it (Ferreira et al., 2023). It aims to develop sustainable lifestyle changes through education on diet, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, and stress management. It also addresses the enhancement of health literacy, promotion of regular check-ups, and facilitation of an environment that enables people to make informed choices about their health. The goals will lead the participants toward sustainable behavioral changes and, consequently, better health results and a decreased prevalence of diabetes in the community.

• Specific: Educate 75% of participants regarding the need for management of blood sugar to avoid diabetes through a series of workshops and materials. Encourage 50 percent of participants to be active through physical activity, and healthy consumption of food.
• Measurable: This program will reach a participation level of 80% on at least three key diabetes prevention strategies among participants such as diet change, exercise, and stress management by the end of the program. 50% of participants self-reported that they have been moderately exercising for 150 minutes/week and reported making healthier eating choices.
• Achievable: The bi-weekly workshops at community centers and online provide accessible resources available for all participants. Provide exercise guides, meal plans, and support throughout the program to encourage consistency.
• Relevant: An intervention on the prevention of diabetes would be targeting the needs of the community particularly those at greater risk of having type 2 diabetes due to lifestyle factors. Healthy eating and regular physical activity are important for preventing or managing diabetes.
•  Time-bound: Attain all these outcomes in three months. This change should be achieved in three months.

NURS FPX 4060 Assessment 1 Conclusion

Diabetes management and prevention are serious health concerns that demand specific targeted health promotion strategies, especially among those communities who are most prone to the onset of type 2 diabetes (Butt, 2022). Setting specific yet achievable goals by following a formalized health promotion plan empowers the individual to make the appropriate lifestyle choices in an attempt to enhance health outcomes. By emphasizing education, team-based care, and measurable behavior-modifying targets including increased activity level, better food choices, and monitoring blood glucose, this program aims to prevent as well as manage diabetes. With a strong emphasis on achievable SMART goals and community engagement, the proposed plan is likely to reduce the incidence of diabetes and its complications, thereby leading to healthier communities and improved quality of life for all participants.