2. PICOT QUESTION 2
Quantitative Research
The type of research design I would like to employ in this study is the quantitative
research design. Quantitative research is concerned on quantifying the correlation between two
elements. The purpose of quantitative research is to determine the association between one
element hereby referred as an independent variable in relation to another (referred as dependent
variable) (Sheperis, 2009). Sheperis Balkin explains that councilors have an obligation to
understand research and how it is conducted in order to apply evidence based practice.
It is advisable that health researchers see quantitative and qualitative research methods as
part of the continuum of research techniques all of which are significant in relation to the
research objectives. However, both qualitative as well as quantitative and methods appear
appropriate with any form of research paradigm. In this perspective, questions of method are
placed secondary to those of paradigm which can be referred as the fundamental belief that
should guide the investigator.
PICOT Question
Do Individuals Environment Influence their Healthy and Safety
Literature Review
According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, individual and population health
is determined by factors ranging from environmental, economical, social and personal. These
ranges of factors are also referred as determinants of health. In essence, it is the interrelation of
these factors, which determines the population or individual health (CDCP, 2010).
Although the environment can positively affect the health of a population for instance
offering sources of nutrition, recreation and exercises, there are various ways where
environmental factors could negatively affect human health. For instance, the environment can
be a breeding ground for disease vectors by encouraging the spread of germs. Further,
environmental disruptions such as eruption of volcanoes, floods, droughts, fires, earthquakes,
storms and so on can pose health risks to life (U.S Department of Health as well as Human
Services, 2009).
In accordance to Klein (2007), the emergency and consistent increase of hazardous waste
sites have been brought about by political machinations that have its economic policies on
resisting countries, as well as the human toll. In other words, the writer points out that the rise of
debris is as a result of political machinations that are aimed at pursuing and achieving corporatist
objectives.
In the year, 2003, officials at EPA deemed the health risks at Superfund sites to be so
bad, and this prompted them to initiate programs of emergency cleanup of such sites to prevent
health consequences. Internal documents indicated that people who were adversely affected
included minority and low- income communities. These subsequently led to the so-called
“environmental justice” by the EPA agency. In 2010, officials at the EPA agency began
3. PICOT QUESTION 3
preparations to conduct an aerial survey. This was purposeful to enable them in better handling
the severity and scope of the issue (Guarino, 2014).
Conclusion
The literature review has made it clear that the environment can affect the healthy and
safety of individuals if proper measures are not considered to protect it. It is therefore, critical for
individuals and all concerned to ensure that the environment is kept safe.
4. PICOT QUESTION 4
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010), A 20th century public health achievement. MMWR
Weekly. 2010 May 14;48(18);369-74. Available from:
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4818a1.htm
Guarino, D.(2014). Global Security, Available from
http://www.nationaljournal.com/global-security-newswire/epa-abandons-major-radiation-
cleanup-in-florida-despite-cancer-concerns-20140128
Klein, N (2007), The Shock Doctrine: The rise of disaster capitalism. New York, Metropolitan
Books.
Sheperis, C.J.(2009). Counseling Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods,
Pearson, ISBN-13: 978-0131757288
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Sites.Available from
http://www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/ Washington, DC (2010-05-10). accessed on 28th
January, 2014.
