Introduction Flashcards
Groups of people that may or may not be spatially connected, but who share common interests, concerns, or identities
Community
Emerged as a group of people with diverse characteristics who are linked by social ties, share common perspectives, and engage in joint action in geographical locations or settings
Community
Core Elements of Community
- Locus
- Sharing
- Joint action
- Social ties
- Diversity
A group of inhabitants living in a somewhat localized area under the same general regulations and having common norms, values, and organizations
Community
It refers to the health status of a defined group of people and the actions and conditions, both private and public, to promote, protect, and preserve their health
Community Health
Medical specialty that focuses on the physical and mental well-being of the people in a specific geographic region
Community Health
The utilization of the nursing process in the different levels of clientele-individuals, families, population groups and communities, concerned with the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and disability and rehabilitation
Community Health Nursing
It is directed towards assisting every citizen to realize his birth rights and longevity
Public Health
Philosophy of CHN
- Philosophy of an individual’s right of being healthy
- Philosophy of working together under a competent leader for the common good
- Philosophy of that people in the community have the potential for continued development and are capable of dealing with their own problems if educated and helped
- Philosophy of Socialism
Core Elements of the Community
A sense of place
Locus
Core Elements of the Community
Common interests and perspectives
Sharing
Core Elements of the Community
A source of cohesion and identity
Joint Action
Core Elements of the Community
The foundation of community
Social ties
Core Elements of the Community
Social complexity within communities
Diversity
Primary goal of CHN
Help a community protect and preserve the health of its members
