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Basic unit of the community; a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Nuclear Family
The family of marriage, parenthood, or procreation; composed of a husband, wife, and their immediate children.
Dyad
A family consisting only of husband and wife, such as newly married couples.
Extended Family
Family consisting of three generations, including married siblings and their families, and/or grandparents.
Blended Family
A family formed by a union where one or both spouses bring children from previous marriages.
Cohabiting Family
An unmarried couple living together, often referred to as common-law spouses.
Single Parent Family
Family formed due to the death of a spouse, separation, or pregnancy outside of wedlock.
Gay or Lesbian Family
A cohabiting couple of the same sex with or without children.
Family of Orientation
The family one is born into, including self, mother, father, and siblings.
Family of Procreation
The family one establishes, including self, spouse/significant other, and children.
Health Task
Responsibilities families have in recognizing health issues and seeking care.
Community Health Nursing
Utilization of the nursing process for individuals, families, and communities to promote health.
Public Health Nursing
Field focused on promoting and protecting the health of populations.
Population-focused
Community health nursing that works with groups or populations as a whole.
First Level Assessment
Gathering data about current health status compared against norms within the family.
Second Level Assessment
Assessment of family’s perceptions and attitudes about health-related tasks.
Data Gathering Methods
Techniques used to ensure quality assessment data including observation and interviews.
Family Health Task
Recognizing wellness, making health decisions, and providing care to sick family members.
Family Coping Index
Assessment tool to identify areas of family functioning and coping abilities.
Wellness State
A clinical judgement about a client’s potential readiness for health.
Wellness Potential
A nursing judgment based on a client's abilities to maintain health.
Health Threats
Conditions that can lead to disease or accidents.
Health Deficits
Failures in maintaining health within the family.
Anticipated Crisis Points
Identified stressful events like marriage or pregnancy anticipated in family life.
Community
A group of people living close together, sharing interests and identity.
Community Attributes
Characteristics such as location, shared goals, mutual support, and governance.
Types of Communities
Different categories including geographic, cultural, and support-based communities.
Determinants of Health
Factors affecting health including income, education, culture, and genetics.
Primary Health Care
Essential health care accessible to individuals and families in the community.
Primary Prevention
Efforts aimed at preventing disease before it occurs.
Secondary Prevention
Early detection and intervention to stop the progression of diseases.
Tertiary Prevention
Management aimed at limiting the impact of established diseases.
Republic Act 11223
Law aimed to provide all Filipinos access to comprehensive healthcare services.
Wellness Potential
A nursing judgment based on client’s performance.
Health Services
Providers focused on public health, disease prevention, and promotion.
Universal Health Care
Framework aimed to ensure access to healthcare for all populations.
Community Resources
Local services that assist in health care delivery.
Health Sector Reform Agenda
Government efforts toward public health reforms.
Barriers to Health Care
Obstacles that prevent access to health services for communities.
Rural Health Units
Community-level health facilities providing comprehensive primary care.
Barangay Health Stations
Local facilities offering basic preventive health services.
Advanced Medical Care
Highly specialized care available at larger medical institutions.
Medical Centers
Referral centers providing specialized and complex health services.
Sustainable Development Goals
Universal objectives established by the UN to promote global well-being.
Philippine Department of Health
Principal health agency for ensuring access to public health services.
Health Care Delivery System
Network of services and professionals aimed at delivering health care.
Empathy in Health Care
Demonstrating genuine care and concern for patients and communities.
Community Involvement
Engagement of community members in health care and wellness activities.
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