The Family Flashcards
It is the unit of service in community and public health nursing
The family
It is the foundation of social life for most Filipinos.
FAMILY
WHO characterizes the family as a…
primary social agent in the promotion of health and well being.
A group of persons living under one roof and sharing the same kitchen, and housekeeping arrangements.
HOUSEHOLD
the family of marriage, parenthood, or procreation; composed of a husband, wife, and their immediate children – natural, adopted or both” (Friedman et al., 2003, p. 10)
NUCLEAR FAMILY
Consisting of 3 generations, which may include married siblings and their families and
EXTENDED FAMILY
Consisting only of husband and wife, such as a newly married couples and “empty nesters”
DYAD FAMILY
Results from a union where one or both spouses bring a child or children from a previous marriage into a new living arrangement
BLENDED FAMILY
A man has more than one spouse; approved by Phil. Authorities only among Muslims
COMPOUND FAMILY
Described as a “live-in” arrangement between unmarried couple who are called common-law spouses and their child/children from such an arrangement
COHABITING FAMILY / Live in
Results from the death of a spouse, separation or pregnancy outside of wedlock
SINGLE PARENT
Is made up of a cohabiting couple of the same sex in a sexual relationship. The homosexual family may or may not have children
GAY/LESBIAN
4 FUNCTIONS OF THE FAMILY
+ Procreation
+ Socialization of family members
+ Status Placement
+ Economic Function
CHN has long viewed the family as an important unit of healthcare with awareness that the individual can be best understood within the social context of the family.
The Family as a Client
The family as a unit interacts with larger units.
The family is embedded in social systems that have influence on health.
The Family as a System
