Community Health Nursing Lecture List

Definition of Health

• Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Community Health Nursing

• The main focus of community health nursing is to promote the health and well-being of populations in a community.
• Community health nursing aims to prevent disease, promote health, and restore health in individuals, families, and communities.

Objectives of Community Health Nursing

• The primary objectives of community health nursing are to:
  • Identify and prioritize health problems in a community
  • Develop and implement strategies to prevent and control disease
  • Promote health and well-being through education and community involvement
  • Restore health and provide care to individuals and families in the community

Characteristics of Community Health Nursing

• Community health nursing is characterized by:
  • A focus on populations and communities rather than individual patients
  • Emphasis on prevention, health promotion, and health education
  • Collaboration with other healthcare professionals and community organizations
  • Adaptability to diverse community settings and needs
  • Use of community-based interventions and strategies

Role of Community Health Nursing in Disaster Management

• Community health nurses play a critical role in disaster management by:
  • Assessing community health needs and providing emergency care
  • Coordinating with other healthcare professionals and emergency responders
  • Providing health education and promoting healthy behaviors in disaster situations
  • Supporting community recovery and rehabilitation efforts