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PUBLIC HEALTH
art of applying science in the context
of politics so as to reduce
inadequalities in health while
ensuring the best health for the
greatest number
WHO
Disease control
Injury prevention
Health protection
Healthy public policy
Promotion of health and equitable
health gain
COMMUNITY HEALTH
- part of paramedical and medical
intervention/approach which is
concerned on the health of the whole
population
- aims:
1. health promotion
2. disease prevention
3. management of factors affecting
health
COMMUNITY HEALTH
NURSING
-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.
- Maglaya, et al
COMMUNITY HEALTH
NURSING
PRIMARY GOAL
Self-reliance in health
ULTIMATE GOAL
To raise the level of citizenry by helping
communities and families to cope with
the discontinuities in and threats to
health in such a way as to maximize
their potential for high-level wellness
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF
CHN
1. The community- the patient in CHN
* the family is the unit of care
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF
CHN
6. Based on the recognized needs of the
clients
7. CHN must be available to all
8. Health teaching is a primary responsibility
9. Use available community health resources
10. CHNs must understand fully the
objectives and policies of the agency she
represents
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF
CHN
11. Health teaching is a primary responsibility
of the CHNs
12. Opportunities for continuing staff education
programs for nurses must be provided by the
CHN agency. The CHNs also has a responsibility
for his/her own professional growth.
13. There must be provision for education
supervision in CHN
14. There should be accurate recording and
reporting in CHN