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What are the three types of communities discussed in the chapter?
What are the three types of communities discussed in the chapter?
- Geographic, common-interest, and health problem-solving communities (correct)
- Local, national, and global communities
- Urban, suburban, and rural communities
- Educational, cultural, and religious communities
How is a community defined by its common interest?
How is a community defined by its common interest?
- A community with diverse cultural backgrounds
- A group of individuals with similar income levels
- A neighborhood, city, or county formed by geographic boundaries
- A religious community, a group of migrant workers, or citizens concerned about air pollution (correct)
How is health defined in the text?
How is health defined in the text?
- The presence of physical fitness and mental well-being
- The ability to access healthcare services without barriers
- The absence of illness or disease in individuals
- An abstract concept that can be understood more clearly by examining its distinguishing features (correct)
What is the primary focus of community health nursing according to the text?
What is the primary focus of community health nursing according to the text?
How are people's levels of illness or wellness described in the text?
How are people's levels of illness or wellness described in the text?
Study Notes
Community Concepts
- Three types of communities: geographic, meaningful, and interest-based
Defining Community
- A community is defined by a shared common interest, bond, or purpose that unites individuals or groups
Defining Health
- Health is defined as a dynamic state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being
Focus of Community Health Nursing
- Primary focus of community health nursing: to improve the health of populations, particularly vulnerable ones
Levels of Illness or Wellness
- People's levels of illness or wellness are described on a spectrum, ranging from optimal wellness to severe illness
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Description
Explore the opportunities and challenges in community health nursing, which encompasses the identification of needs and the protection and improvement of collective health within a geographically defined area. Learn about the nature and significance of community health and its meaning for the special role of nurses in this field.
