LESSON 01: FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING Flashcards
what does community according to WHO?
it is a social group determined by geographical boundaries and/or common values and interests; members know and interact with one another; and function within a particular social structure; create norms, values, and social institutions
Core Elements of Community
Locus
Sharing
Joint Action
Social Ties
Diversity
Locus
sense of place
Sharing
common interests and perspectives
Joint Action
source of cohesion and identity
Social Ties
foundation of community
Diversity
social complexity within communities
Geopolitical Communities (Territorial Communities)
traditional; natural and man—made boundaries (cities, provinces, regions)
Phenomenological Community (Functional Community)
relational; interactive groups; sharing of perspective/identity (culture, values, history)
8 Subsystems of Community
Housing
Education
Fire and Safety
Politics and Government
Health
Communication
Economics
Recreation
Components of Community
People
Health
Wellness
People
core that makes up the community
Health
a state of complete, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Wellness
an integrated method of functioning which is oriented toward maximizing the potential of which the individual is capable
Dimensions of Health
Physical
Emotional
Intellectual
Spiritual
Socio—cultural
Sexual