Understanding Community and Vulnerable Populations

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Define 'Community Based' in the context of nursing practice.

Providing sick care in community settings

What is the main goal of public health?

Preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency through organized community efforts

What is community health nursing a synthesis of?

Nursing practice and public health practice

What is the challenge that community health practice faces?

Remaining responsive to the community’s health needs Signup and view all the answers

Name three examples of health services and programs available in community health practice.

Health education, family planning, accident prevention Signup and view all the answers

Who are some of the professionals involved in community health?

City planner, social worker, physician Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of public health according to the text?

Preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency through organized community efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is the specialized practice of community health nursing a combination of?

Basic elements of professional clinical nursing with public health and community practice Signup and view all the answers

What does community health, as a field of practice, seek to provide?

Organizational structure, a broad set of resources, and the Collaborative Activities Needed to accomplish the goal of an optimally healthy community Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of community health nursing?

Promoting and preserving the health of populations Signup and view all the answers

What are some important features shared by a community?

Common interests, living under the same laws and regulations Signup and view all the answers

Define vulnerable populations in the context of communities.

Groups and communities at a higher risk for poor health due to barriers to social, economic, political, and environmental resources, as well as limitations due to illness or disability Signup and view all the answers

How can communities influence the spread of disease?

By organizing ways to combat outbreaks of infectious disease and promoting practices that contribute to individual and collective health Signup and view all the answers

Why are health and illness considered community issues?

Because evidence indicates that they are community issues, as seen in the spread of the HIV pandemic Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of any community?

Members’ collective sense of belonging, shared identity, values, norms, communication, common interests, and concerns Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a community that shares common interests.

A community of farmers Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functions of any community according to the text?

Collective sense of belonging, shared identity, values, norms, communication, common interests, and concerns. Signup and view all the answers

How can vulnerable populations be defined in the context of communities?

Vulnerable populations are groups and communities at a higher risk for poor health due to barriers in social, economic, political, and environmental resources, as well as limitations due to illness or disability. Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways in which communities can influence the spread of disease, as mentioned in the text?

Communities can influence the spread of disease by providing barriers to protect members, organizing ways to combat outbreaks, and promoting health practices. Signup and view all the answers

What are some professions involved in community health, as mentioned in the text?

City planner, social worker, physician, and other professionals. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways are health and illness considered community issues according to the text?

Health and illness are considered community issues because they are affected by the community's influence on disease spread, health promotion, and barriers to resources. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of community health nursing according to the text?

The main focus of community health nursing is the synthesis of nursing and public health practices to promote and protect the health of populations. Signup and view all the answers