2023 - CHN - Topic 1
2023 - CHN - Topic 1
Overview of Public
Health Nursing in
The Philippines
Community • A group of people living in a
particular area with common
beliefs, values and traditions
(Nies et, Al)
• A collection of people who
interact with one and whose
common interests or
characteristics form the basis
for a sense of unity or belonging
(Allender et. Al)
PUBLIC HEALTH
• the science and art of 3 P’s:
• Preventing disease, Prolonging life, Promoting health and
efficiency through organized community effort for the:
✓ sanitation of the environment
✓ control of communicable disease
✓ education of individuals in personal hygiene
✓ the organization of medical and nursing services for the early
diagnosis and preventive treatment of disease
✓ the development of the social machinery to insure everyone a
standard of living adequate for the maintenance of health, so
organizing these benefits as to enable every citizen to realize his
birthright of health and longevity. (C.E. Winslow)
GOAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
• is a state of complete
physical, mental and
social well-being and
not merely the
absence of disease or
infirmity (WHO).
Classifications of a Community
1. Rural communities
2. Urban communities
3. Suburban or the
capitals
Characteristics of a Healthy Community
• Awareness that “we are community”
• Conservation of natural resources
• Recognition of and respect for the existence of
subgroups
• Participation of subgroups in community affairs
• Preparation to meet crises
• Ability to solve problems
• Communication through open channels
• Resources available to all
• Settling of disputes through legitimate mechanisms
• Participation by citizens in decision-making
• Wellness of a high degree among its members
Philosophy of
Community Health Nurse
• Based on the worth and
dignity of men.
• Philosophy of care is based
on the belief that care
directed to the individual,
the family, and the group
contributes to the
healthcare of the
population as a whole
Goals of Community Health Nurse
GODBLESS