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
Physical
genetic makeup, age, developmental level, race and sex
Emotional
feelings, affect and person’s ability to express these
Intellectual
encompasses the cognitive abilities, educational background and past experiences; positive sense of purpose
Spiritual
refers to the recognition and ability to practice moral and religious principles and beliefs
Socio-cultural
concerns the sense of having support available from family and friends; practices, values and beliefs that determine health
Sexual
refers to the acceptance and ability to achieve satisfactory expression of one’s sexuality
OLOF
Optimum Level of Functioning
OLOF COMPONENTS
Political
Behavior
Heredity
Health Care System
Environment
Socio-Economic
Global and National Health Situations
Shifts in demographic and epidemiological trends in diseases, including the emergence of re-emergence of new diseases and in the prevalence of risk and protective factors
New technologies for health care, communication and formation
Existing and emerging environmental hazards some associated with globalization
Health reforms
