FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE Flashcards
A social group determined by geographical
boundaries and / or common values and interests;
members know and interact with one another; and
functions within a particular social structure;
creates norms, values, and social institutions.
Community (WHO)
- Locus
- Sharing
- Joint action
- Social ties
- Diversity
Core Elements of Community
traditional; natural and man-made
boundaries (cities, provinces, regions, etc.)
Geopolitical communities (Territorial Communities)
relational; interactive groups; sharing of
perspective/identity (culture, value, history,
etc.)
Phenomenological Communities (Functional
Communities)
- Housing
- Education
- Fire & safety
- Politics & government
- Health
- Communication
- Economics
- Recreation
8 Subsystem of Community
- People
- Health
- Wellness
Components of Community
core that makes up the
community.
People
state of complete physical,
mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
(WHO)
Health
an integrated method of
functioning which is oriented towards
maximizing the potential of which the
individual is capable
Wellness
- Physical
- Emotional
- Intellectual
- Spiritual
- Socio-Cultural
- Sexual
Dimension of Health
- Political
- Behavior
- Heredity
- Health Care System
- Environment
- Socio-Economics
Factors affecting an individual’s OLOF
person’s capability to choose for
their own health is limited with regards to the resources and financial capacity that is
available to them.
Political
Government role is crucial when offering
health options to the people, it comes in
programs, legislations.
Political
this factor can affect by internal and external
factors.
Behavior
factor that we have little control.
Heredity