The Principles And Components Of Primary Health Care Primary Health Care simply means “essential health care based on practical, scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community through their full participation and at cost that the community and the country can afford to maintain at every stage of development in the spirit of self -reliance and self- determination” (WHO, 1978). This approach came after the Alma Ata conference in 1978 whose golden aim was “health for all by year 2000”. Initially, the old approach was public health which was concerned with curative measurements that is healing only disease and not concern with preventative measures. Later, the approach of Primary Health Care was brought since the rate of health problem was increasing, the cost of medical care was very high and due to unequal and inadequate distribution of resources there was high mortality rate. Primary Health Care is concerned with preventative and curative measurements for all the community members at an affordable cost by using its components and principles. Thus, the communities are made health literate by being empowered so that appropriate decision is made regarding the health of people therefore the health of people is shaped and maintained. Firstly, one of the principles of primary health care is increased emphasis on health promotion which means it “includes all efforts that seek to move people closer to optimal well-being or higher levels of well-being” (Allender, Rector& Warner,2010). Promoting health involves aiding the conditions for healthy choices and ensuring that support system is available to achieve good health by preventing and curing ... ... middle of paper ... ...alth of community people. Thus, nurses understanding regarding personal and environmental factors and community members participation helps to shape and maintain the health of one and all. Reference James, F.M., Robert, R.P.& Jerome, E.K.(2012). An Introduction to Community Health (7th ed). United States of America: Jones & Bartlett. Janice, E.H., Phyllis, E.S.,&Sue, A.T.(2003).Community Health Nursing Caring in Action (3rded). United States of America: Thompson. Judith, A.A., Cherie, R. &Kristine, D.W. (2010).community health nursing. Promoting and protecting health the public health (7th ed). Bakersfield California:Wolters Kluwer. World Health Organization. (1978). The Alma Ata conference on primary health care. http://www.catie.ca/eng/nurses/ConferencePres2007.htm Retrieved on April 8th, 2014. Moreover ,the
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Nurses around the world collaborate with various providers and partners to address multiple challenges in the community. With emphasize on health promotion and disease prevention, nurses have an important role in delivering nursing services in the community and in the home. Challenges that impact the overall health of the community can arise from unequal access to health care or lack of insurance causing individuals do not receive healthcare. However, all nurses can help improve health outcomes and help to prevent and manage diseases. With the help of community health nurses, public health nurses, and home health nurses, the ability to provide safe and effective care for all sectors of health is possible.
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A nurse’s role in our society today is exceptionally significant. Nurses are somewhat idolized and looked to as our everyday “superman”. “The mission of nursing in society is to help individuals, families, and groups to determine and achieve physical, mental, and social potential, and to do so within the challenging context of the environment in which they live and work” (“The Role of a Nurse/Midwife”). Many Americans turn to nurses for delivery of primary health care services and health care education (Whelan). In our country, there is constantly someone in need of health care. There will always be a baby being born or a person dying, someone becoming ill or growing old. Some people due to their physical and/or mental state of health are completely dependent on a nurse and wouldn’t be able to get through the simple obstacles of every day, or achieve the necessary requirements of a simple day without their aid. Not only do nurses help, and assist you when you’re sick, but also act to promote good health to others. They end...
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The purpose of this community profile is to discuss a particular health improvement issue within a chosen community. A community can be defined using many different terms. You can belong to a community through religious beliefs. Through shared experiences or interests. You can belong to a political community where all involved share the same political interests. A community can also be defined as ‘a family’ a small village where many have lived most of their lives who share the same desire to belong to that community.
An idea of a healthy community with a safe environment, accessibility to preventive health care services and screenings, education on health promotion that is stress-free and accessible and healthier grocery stores. Characteristics of a healthy community are ideas, activities, and resolutions derived from partnerships of diverse groups, regular self-evaluation that is part of the practice, which is the focus. A diversity of strategies, techniques, documents, and other resources would have to be executed to support and make a healthy community. If an individual 's knowledge of a healthy community is different from his or her belief then community strategy must be put in place in order to begin to achieve the goal of improving health. Community strategy must be supported by the individuals who are working together in order to be successful (Matthew, et al, 2001). In order for a strategy to become effective, a consistent plan should be created with achievable goals within a community. Also individuals that are strong, inspired, and truthful and determined should also carry out the