Understanding Community Health Concepts
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Understanding Community Health Concepts

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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?

  • Developmental
  • Ecology oriented (correct)
  • Multidisciplinary
  • Promotes social justice

    • 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?

    <p>Fear of diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following features is NOT considered a basic aspect of a community?

    <p>Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major benefit of using a prepayment mechanism in community health services?

    <p>Promotes equitable access to services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of care is emphasized in community and public health nursing?

    <p>Comprehensive care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ecological orientation of community health nursing primarily consider?

    <p>Environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary focus of community health nursing?

    <p>Health promotion and disease prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT typically used to define a community?

    <p>Technological advancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential benefit of a well-organized community?

    <p>Promoting practices for collective health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are nurses in community health specifically trained to address?

    <p>Public health and community practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a geopolitical community?

    <p>Administratively defined areas like cities and regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical outcome of community health nursing?

    <p>Identification of at-risk populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT typically conducted by community health nurses?

    <p>Providing inpatient surgical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a goal of community health nursing?

    <p>Preserving community health through education and empowerment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of groups like Gawad Kalinga?

    <p>To alleviate poverty through community development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with a healthy community?

    <p>Inaccessibility for the marginalized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT mentioned as part of a community?

    <p>The government structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Ottawa Charter, health promotion is defined as the process of enabling people to:

    <p>Increase control over and improve their health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is important in determining the health of a community?

    <p>Characteristics of the populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key element that affects the functionality of a community?

    <p>Economic stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a necessary structure in a healthy community?

    <p>Subgroups participating in decision making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a healthy city continually aim to develop?

    <p>Physical and social environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of school health nursing?

    <p>To promote the health of school personnel and students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which service is NOT included in comprehensive school health services?

    <p>Occupational Health Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does community mental health nursing serve?

    <p>To offer holistic services for people with mental health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of home health care?

    <p>To minimize the effects of illness and disability at home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of faith community nursing?

    <p>It incorporates spiritual care along with nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of community nursing, what is a key factor affecting community health?

    <p>Economic stability of community members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily addressed by hospice home care services?

    <p>Support for terminally ill patients and their families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is community defined in recent nursing literature?

    <p>A collection of people with shared interests or characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT listed as a determinant of health and disease in a community?

    <p>Genetic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the expected roles of beginning professional nurses according to the Philippine Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing?

    <p>Health care provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential quality is attributed to nursing across all settings?

    <p>Holistic care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of a community health nurse's role involves educating patients about their health choices?

    <p>Health Educator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which role do community health nurses typically implement government health programs?

    <p>Program Implementer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of the responsibilities of a health care provider nurse?

    <p>Performing physical examinations of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role involves collaborating with other health professionals to deliver prevention strategies in the community?

    <p>Community health nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary goals of immunization programs conducted by nurses?

    <p>Achieve herd immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    This quiz explores the definitions and characteristics of communities, focusing on their influence on collective health and well-being. It delves into aspects like culture, ethnicity, and social groups, highlighting how these elements shape community health outcomes.

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