Based on the United States (U.S.) Census Bureau in 2011, there were roughly 52 million Hispanics living in the nation, which represented about 16.7% of the total population (Zepeda, 2011). People of Hispanic origin are the nation's largest ethnic minority group (Zepeda, 2011). Arizona's Hispanic population grew faster than other groups over the past decade (Zepeda, 2011). Arizona had nearly 1.9 million Hispanic residents as of April 2010, an increase of 46% over the previous decade (Zepeda, 2011). By tradition, the Hispanic family is dependent on one another and possesses the most important social unit (Zepeda, 2011). In the Hispanic culture, it is customary to be morally responsible for other family members and help them in their time of need when they are experiencing financial problems, unemployment, poor health conditions, and other life issues (Zedpeda, 2011). Respect for the elderly and authority is a major point of teaching as well as preserving the Spanish language within the family (Zepeda, 2011). The Hispanic population have low rates of educational attainment, family income, insurance coverage, and a higher rate of poverty compared to non-Hispanic Whites (“Summary health statistics”, 2012). Value/Belief Pattern The Hispanic community is predominately Catholic (“Transcultural nursing”, n.d.). Hispanics consider health to be “a gift from God and should not be taken for granted” (“Transcultural nursing”, n.d., para.1). Illness prevention is practiced through prayer, wearing religious medals or amulets, and by…
