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FNP 590 COMMUNITY CARE PLAN: SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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FNP 590 COMMUNITY CARE PLAN: SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Community Care Plan: Sabana Grande De Boya, Dominican Republic Gilda Martin United States University

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Running Head: COMMUNITY CARE PLAN 1




FNP 590 COMMUNITY CARE PLAN: SABANA
GRANDE DE BOYA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC




Community Care Plan: Sabana Grande De Boya, Dominican Republic

Gilda Martin

United States University




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, COMMUNITY CARE PLAN 2


Community Care Plan: Sabana Grande De Boya, Dominican Republic

Data Analysis Summary

An island nation that is part of the Greater Antilles archipelago, the Dominican Republic

is located between the Caribbean regions and the North Atlantic Ocean (Medical Ministry

International, n.d.). Bordered by Haiti on the east it is mostly mountains with fertile valleys.

Throughout the island are bateys or clusters of shacks hidden within those areas that house

predominately Haitian refugees and impoverished Dominican nationals. With temperatures

ranging in the 90’s with humidity 70% or higher, these people groups are often seen with typical

tropical diseases including scabies and parasitic infections. Other diseases that are commonly

seen are gastrointestinal illnesses, bacterial infections, asthma, and heart disease (Northwest

Pediatric Center, 2018).

One of the bateys that is an area of highest need is Sabana Grande De Boya. Once a work

camp harvesting sugar cane, clean water, electricity, and health resources are lacking. It is

predominantly populated with elderly, unemployed individuals and children. There are very few

young adults to help with the ones who remain (Pirela & Silvestre, 2013). Though there are two

hospitals in the region, transportation is lacking and since most individuals do not have health

insurance, they do not seek medical care. This community is at high risk for health disparities

due to lack of access to care, poor dietary choices, lack of understanding of vaccination

schedules, and contaminated drinking water.

Parasitic Infections related to contaminated drinking water poses a great risk to both the

children and adults of this community (Northwest Pediatric Center, 2018). Dehydration related

to parasitic infections, high humidity and temperatures and lack of access to clean water

exacerbates other health issues. The weather conditions which cause many issues with water loss


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