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What are the main objectives of community health nursing?
The main objectives include increasing the capability of individuals and communities to handle health problems, strengthening community resources, preventing diseases, and providing specialized services.
How does community health differ from public health?
Community health focuses on improving health within a specific group or area, while public health addresses health issues at a broader, population level.
What is the philosophy underlying community health nursing?
The philosophy emphasizes individuals' right to health, the power of collective action for the common good, and the community's potential for self-development.
Define community health according to the provided information.
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List two characteristics of community health.
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What is the primary focus of community health nursing?
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List two key characteristics of community health nursing.
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How does community health nursing empower communities?
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Describe the principle related to accessibility in community health nursing.
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What role does rehabilitation play in community health nursing?
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Objectives of Community Health Nursing
- Increase the capability of individuals, families, and groups to manage their own health and nursing issues.
- Strengthen community resources for better healthcare support.
- Control and address environmental factors affecting health.
- Prevent and manage communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Provide specialized services targeting diverse groups like mothers, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
- Conduct research to refine and enhance community health nursing practices.
- Prepare health personnel for effective community health service delivery.
- Supervise and guide health personnel in fulfilling their roles effectively.
Philosophy of Community Health Nursing
- Uphold the individual’s right to health and well-being.
- Emphasize collaboration under competent leadership for the common good.
- Recognize the community's potential for growth and their ability to handle health issues with proper education and support.
- Adopt a philosophy of socialism, promoting collective well-being.
Key Definitions
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 1978).
- Community: A group of individuals sharing common interests, interacting regularly within a defined social structure to address shared concerns.
- Community Health: Focuses on identifying needs and safeguarding and enhancing collective health in a specific geographical area.
- Community Health Nursing: Integrates nursing, public health, and social assistance to bolster health promotion and improve social and physical conditions.
Concepts of Community Health Nursing
- Creation of a healthful community.
- Empowerment aimed at health promotion.
- Prevention of premature death and illness.
- Promotion and maintenance of health.
- Rehabilitation efforts to reintegrate individuals post-illness or disability.
Characteristics of Community Health Nursing
- Specialty within the nursing field focusing on community health.
- The entire community acts as the collective client.
- Emphasis on primary level prevention to avert health issues.
- Encourages self-care and personal responsibility in health management.
- Collaborative efforts working for, with, and by the community.
- Addresses a wide range of health problems with needs-based services.
- Ensures continuous care rather than episodic treatment.
Principles of Community Health Nursing
- Health services must be available and accessible to everyone, ensuring non-discrimination.
- Health workers are accountable to authorized health authorities and operate within established policies.
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This quiz covers essential concepts in community health nursing, including the objectives, philosophy, and distinctions from public health. Students will also explore the characteristics and principles of community health nursing. It is designed to reinforce understanding of community health principles.
