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What is a key focus area when selecting appropriate activities in community health work?
What is a key focus area when selecting appropriate activities in community health work?
- Health education
- Tertiary prevention
- Economic development
- Primary prevention (correct)
Which characteristic of community and public health nursing emphasizes equal collaboration with the community?
Which characteristic of community and public health nursing emphasizes equal collaboration with the community?
- Developmental
- Ecology oriented (correct)
- Multidisciplinary
- Promotes social justice
Which approach in nursing involves learning through observation and modeling?
Which approach in nursing involves learning through observation and modeling?
- Health Belief Model
- Social Learning Theory (correct)
- Theory of Planned Behavior
- Cognitive Behavioral Theory
In the Health Belief Model, what is a critical reason why individuals may avoid health screenings?
In the Health Belief Model, what is a critical reason why individuals may avoid health screenings?
Which of the following features is NOT considered a basic aspect of a community?
Which of the following features is NOT considered a basic aspect of a community?
What is a major benefit of using a prepayment mechanism in community health services?
What is a major benefit of using a prepayment mechanism in community health services?
Which type of care is emphasized in community and public health nursing?
Which type of care is emphasized in community and public health nursing?
What does the ecological orientation of community health nursing primarily consider?
What does the ecological orientation of community health nursing primarily consider?
What is one primary focus of community health nursing?
What is one primary focus of community health nursing?
Which characteristic is NOT typically used to define a community?
Which characteristic is NOT typically used to define a community?
What is a potential benefit of a well-organized community?
What is a potential benefit of a well-organized community?
What are nurses in community health specifically trained to address?
What are nurses in community health specifically trained to address?
Which of the following best describes a geopolitical community?
Which of the following best describes a geopolitical community?
What is a critical outcome of community health nursing?
What is a critical outcome of community health nursing?
Which activity is NOT typically conducted by community health nurses?
Which activity is NOT typically conducted by community health nurses?
Which of these is a goal of community health nursing?
Which of these is a goal of community health nursing?
What is the primary aim of groups like Gawad Kalinga?
What is the primary aim of groups like Gawad Kalinga?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with a healthy community?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with a healthy community?
Which component is NOT mentioned as part of a community?
Which component is NOT mentioned as part of a community?
According to the Ottawa Charter, health promotion is defined as the process of enabling people to:
According to the Ottawa Charter, health promotion is defined as the process of enabling people to:
Which factor is important in determining the health of a community?
Which factor is important in determining the health of a community?
What is one key element that affects the functionality of a community?
What is one key element that affects the functionality of a community?
Which of the following is a necessary structure in a healthy community?
Which of the following is a necessary structure in a healthy community?
What does a healthy city continually aim to develop?
What does a healthy city continually aim to develop?
What is the primary goal of school health nursing?
What is the primary goal of school health nursing?
Which service is NOT included in comprehensive school health services?
Which service is NOT included in comprehensive school health services?
What role does community mental health nursing serve?
What role does community mental health nursing serve?
What is the main focus of home health care?
What is the main focus of home health care?
Which of the following is a characteristic of faith community nursing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of faith community nursing?
In the context of community nursing, what is a key factor affecting community health?
In the context of community nursing, what is a key factor affecting community health?
What is primarily addressed by hospice home care services?
What is primarily addressed by hospice home care services?
How is community defined in recent nursing literature?
How is community defined in recent nursing literature?
Which factor is NOT listed as a determinant of health and disease in a community?
Which factor is NOT listed as a determinant of health and disease in a community?
What is one of the expected roles of beginning professional nurses according to the Philippine Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing?
What is one of the expected roles of beginning professional nurses according to the Philippine Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing?
What essential quality is attributed to nursing across all settings?
What essential quality is attributed to nursing across all settings?
Which aspect of a community health nurse's role involves educating patients about their health choices?
Which aspect of a community health nurse's role involves educating patients about their health choices?
In which role do community health nurses typically implement government health programs?
In which role do community health nurses typically implement government health programs?
Which of the following is an example of the responsibilities of a health care provider nurse?
Which of the following is an example of the responsibilities of a health care provider nurse?
What role involves collaborating with other health professionals to deliver prevention strategies in the community?
What role involves collaborating with other health professionals to deliver prevention strategies in the community?
What is one of the primary goals of immunization programs conducted by nurses?
What is one of the primary goals of immunization programs conducted by nurses?
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Study Notes
Definition of Community
- A community is a social group of any size residing in a specific locality with shared governing structures and often common cultural and historical heritage.
- Characteristics defining a community include culture, ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual orientation.
Influence of Community on Health
- Communities significantly affect collective health and well-being, often beyond the individual health of members.
- Factors influenced by community include:
- Spread of diseases.
- Barriers against health hazards.
- Organization of outbreak combat strategies.
- Promotion of health-enhancing practices.
Community Health Nursing
- Defined as a specialized nursing field focusing on health promotion and disease prevention for individuals, families, and communities through empowerment.
- The primary goal is to preserve community health and identify at-risk populations, rather than responding episodically to health demands.
Types of Community
- Geopolitical Communities: Defined by boundaries such as barangays, cities, regions, and nations.
- Community health nursing prioritizes community needs, collaborates with community members, focuses on primary prevention, and promotes healthy environments.
Characteristics of Community and Public Health Nursing
- Developmental and multidisciplinary approaches are fundamental, with an emphasis on ecological understanding and social justice.
- Community health nursing values consumer involvement and utilizes prepayment mechanisms while focusing on preventive services and comprehensive care.
Features of a Community
- Composed of people, location, and a social system.
- Health communities possess shared history, empowerment, participatory structures, adaptive problem-solving abilities, open communication, and equitable resource use.
Theoretical Models in Community Health
- Social Learning Theory: Emphasizes learning in a social context, where people learn from observing others and the environment. Effective learning methods include modeling and multimedia techniques.
- Health Belief Model (HBM): A foundational model in health education explaining public engagement in health screenings based on perceived threats and benefits.
Types of Specialized Nursing
- School Health Nursing: Promotes student health services, education, and a safe learning environment to enhance academic performance.
- Occupational Health Nursing: Supports workers in managing workplace-related stresses and health issues.
- Community Mental Health Nursing: Provides holistic care for mental health issues in community settings, including treatment planning and family support.
- Home Health Care: Delivers nursing care to individuals in their residences to mitigate illness and disability effects.
- Hospice Home Care: Offers comfort care to terminally ill patients and their families to improve quality of life.
- Faith Community Nursing: Integrates spiritual care within nursing practices.
Characteristics of a Healthy Community
- Provides a sense of community based on shared values, promotes empowerment, and supports participatory decision-making within subgroups.
- Capable of managing change and conflict through cooperation and equitable resource usage.
Components of a Community
- A community encompasses the environment, people, economy, culture, health, and quality of life, forming a complex integrative whole.
Factors Affecting Community Health
- Population characteristics, community location, and social systems influence the health of a community.
- Health determinants include healthcare access, economic conditions, social environments, and cultural practices.
Roles of Community Health Nurses
- Engage in holistic responses to address diverse community health needs through collaborative interventions.
- Essential roles include:
- Healthcare Provider: Delivering nursing care based on the established nursing process.
- Health Educator: Communicating vital health information to empower patients in managing their health.
- Program Implementer: Executing government health programs and vaccination initiatives at the community level.
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