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A
GUIDE FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING)
LICENSING EXAMINATION
PAPER III
UNIT ONE : INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY
HEALTH
UNIT TWO : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
UNIT THREE : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
UNIT FOUR : COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
UNIT FIVE : COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS
UNIT SIX : SPECIAL HEALTH ISSUES
UNIT SEVEN : HOME-BASED CARE
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PAPER III
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH ................................................... 3
UNIT TWO: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE ................................................................................. 34
UNIT THREE: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ......................................................................... 70
UNIT FOUR: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ......................................................................... 95
UNIT FIVE: COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS ............................................................................... 154
UNIT SIX: SPECIAL HEALTH ISSUES ................................................................................ 181
UNIT SEVEN: HOME-BASED CARE ................................................................................... 226
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PAPER III: UNIT ONE – UNIT SEVEN
UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH
This unit gives an introduction to the concept of
community health and is divided into five SECTION 1: CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY
sections. The first section looks at the concept of HEALTH NURSING
community health nursing and how people
organise themselves within the community. The
Introduction
second section looks at the principles of
community health nursing and the roles and
As mentioned in the introduction to this module,
functions of a community health nurse. The third
community health is concerned with the
section looks at vital statistics and epidemiology
promotion of health and prevention of diseases
in the community. The fourth and fifth sections
through close community participation.
describe the organisation of health care services
In this section you will start by defining the
in the community and how you can apply
community before moving on to explore the
Information, Education and Communication
concept of community health. You will also look
(IEC) to promote health.
at how people organise themselves in the
community as individuals and families and how
This unit is composed of five sections:
their behaviour can affect community
health. Finally you will look at home visiting.
Section One: Concept of Community Health
You will begin by looking at the objectives for
Nursing
this section.
Section Two: Principles of Community Health
Section Three: Vital Health Statistics and
Objectives
Epidemiology
Section Four: Organisation of Health Services
By the end of this section you will be able to:
Section Five: Information, Education and
• Define a community
Communication (IEC)
• Define the concept of community health
Unit Objectives nursing
• List the aims of family health care
By the end of this unit you will be able to: • Describe the process of home visiting
• Describe the concept of community
health nursing The Community
• Describe the principles of community
What is a Community?
health nursing
A community is a group of people (a
• Explain the role of a community health
large or small group) living in a certain
nurse in the provision of health care
geographical area and working together
• Explain vital health statistics
for a common goal. They share the
• Describe the principles of epidemiology same resources such as water, climatic
• Describe the organisational structure of and geographic conditions, health
the Ministry of Health services, administration and leadership,
• Explain the health sector reforms as well
• List the IEC skills in sharing health as disadvantages such as shortages,
messages risks
and dangers.
family. The graphic on the right
illustrates these three components, with
the individual surrounded by the
immediate and extended family, all of
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Module III-1 - nursing council notes
Medical/Surgical Nursing II (University of Nairobi)
Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
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A
GUIDE FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING)
LICENSING EXAMINATION
PAPER III
UNIT ONE : INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY
HEALTH
UNIT TWO : PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
UNIT THREE : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
UNIT FOUR : COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
UNIT FIVE : COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS
UNIT SIX : SPECIAL HEALTH ISSUES
UNIT SEVEN : HOME-BASED CARE
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PAPER III
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH ................................................... 3
UNIT TWO: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE ................................................................................. 34
UNIT THREE: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ......................................................................... 70
UNIT FOUR: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ......................................................................... 95
UNIT FIVE: COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS ............................................................................... 154
UNIT SIX: SPECIAL HEALTH ISSUES ................................................................................ 181
UNIT SEVEN: HOME-BASED CARE ................................................................................... 226
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PAPER III: UNIT ONE – UNIT SEVEN
UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH
This unit gives an introduction to the concept of
community health and is divided into five SECTION 1: CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY
sections. The first section looks at the concept of HEALTH NURSING
community health nursing and how people
organise themselves within the community. The
Introduction
second section looks at the principles of
community health nursing and the roles and
As mentioned in the introduction to this module,
functions of a community health nurse. The third
community health is concerned with the
section looks at vital statistics and epidemiology
promotion of health and prevention of diseases
in the community. The fourth and fifth sections
through close community participation.
describe the organisation of health care services
In this section you will start by defining the
in the community and how you can apply
community before moving on to explore the
Information, Education and Communication
concept of community health. You will also look
(IEC) to promote health.
at how people organise themselves in the
community as individuals and families and how
This unit is composed of five sections:
their behaviour can affect community
health. Finally you will look at home visiting.
Section One: Concept of Community Health
You will begin by looking at the objectives for
Nursing
this section.
Section Two: Principles of Community Health
Section Three: Vital Health Statistics and
Objectives
Epidemiology
Section Four: Organisation of Health Services
By the end of this section you will be able to:
Section Five: Information, Education and
• Define a community
Communication (IEC)
• Define the concept of community health
Unit Objectives nursing
• List the aims of family health care
By the end of this unit you will be able to: • Describe the process of home visiting
• Describe the concept of community
health nursing The Community
• Describe the principles of community
What is a Community?
health nursing
A community is a group of people (a
• Explain the role of a community health
large or small group) living in a certain
nurse in the provision of health care
geographical area and working together
• Explain vital health statistics
for a common goal. They share the
• Describe the principles of epidemiology same resources such as water, climatic
• Describe the organisational structure of and geographic conditions, health
the Ministry of Health services, administration and leadership,
• Explain the health sector reforms as well
• List the IEC skills in sharing health as disadvantages such as shortages,
messages risks
and dangers.
family. The graphic on the right
illustrates these three components, with
the individual surrounded by the
immediate and extended family, all of
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