Community & Public Health Nursing

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Community & Public Health Nursing

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Community & Public Health Nursing – Summary

1. Key Concepts
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary levels).
  • Epidemiology: Study of disease patterns & risk factors.
  • Social Determinants of Health: Economic, social, & environmental factors affecting health.
2. Roles of a Community Health Nurse
  • Educator: Health awareness programs.
  • Advocate: Ensuring healthcare access.
  • Care Provider: Immunizations, screenings, chronic disease management.
  • Researcher: Analyzing health trends & evaluating programs.
3. Important Topics
  • Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases: TB, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, hypertension.
  • Immunization Programs: Vaccination schedules, herd immunity.
  • Maternal & Child Health: Family planning, antenatal/postnatal care.
  • Environmental & Occupational Health: Pollution, sanitation, workplace safety.
  • Disaster Management: Response to natural & man-made disasters.
4. Community Nursing Settings
  • Schools (Health education, vaccinations).
  • Workplaces (Occupational health, safety).
  • Home Health Care (Elderly, chronic disease).
  • Rural & Urban Communities (Public health interventions).
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