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| TERM | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| Community | a group of people with common characteristics or interests living together within a territory or geographical boundary |
| Community Health | part of paramedical and medical intervention/approach which is concerned on the health of the whole population |
| Aims of Community Health | 1. health promotion 2. disease prevention 3. management of factors affecting health |
| Nursing | assisting sick individuals to become healthy and healthy individuals achieve optimum wellness. |
| Community Health Nursing | The utilization of the nursing process in the different levels of clientele-individuals, families, population groups and communities, concerned with the promotion of health, prevention of disease and disability and rehabilitation. |
| Basic Principles of CHN | COMMUNITY is the patient in CHN. |
| Unit of Care in CHN | FAMILY is the unit of care. |
| Client in CHN | The client is considered as an ACTIVE partner NOT PASSIVE recipient of care. |
| Goal of CHN | The goal of CHN is achieved through MULTI-SECTORAL EFFORTS. |
| Health Teaching in CHN | HEALTH TEACHING is a primary responsibility of a CHN nurse. |
| Availability of CHN | CHN must be available to all regardless of race, creed and socioeconomic status. |
| Use of Community Resources in CHN | The CHN Nurse makes use of available community health resources. |
| Periodic Evaluation in CHN | There must be provision for periodic evaluation of CHN services. |
| Roles of the Public Health Nurse | CLINICIAN, who is a health care provider, taking care of the sick people at home or in the RHU. |
| Health Educator Role | HEALTH EDUCATOR, who aims towards health promotion and illness prevention through dissemination of correct information; educating people. |
| Facilitator Role | FACILITATOR, who establishes multi-sectoral linkages by referral system. |
| Supervisor Role | SUPERVISOR, who monitors and supervises the performance of midwives. |
| Five Fold Mission of CHN | 1. Health promotion 2. Health protection 3. Health balance 4. Disease prevention 5. Social justice |
| Community Health Nursing Process - Assessment | 1. Initiate contact 2. Demonstrate caring attitude 3. Mutual trust and confidence 4. Collect data from all possible sources 5. Identify health problems |
| Health Deficit | occurs when there is a gap between actual and achievable health status. |
| Health Threats | conditions that promote disease or injury and prevent people from realizing their health potential. |
| Foreseeable Crisis | includes stressful occurrences such as death or illnesses of a family member. |
| Health Need | exists when there is a health problem that can be alleviated with medical or social technology. |
| Health Problem | is a situation in which there is a demonstrated health need. |
| Modern Concept of Health | Refers to the optimum level of individuals, families and communities. |
| Factors Affecting OLOF | BHHEPS: Behavioral, Heredity, Health Care delivery system, Environment, Political, Socio-economic. |
| Ten Determinants of Health | 1. Gender 2. Genetics 3. Education 4. Employment 5. Culture 6. Health services 7. Income 8. Personal behavior 9. Physical environment 10. Social support network |
| Department of Health Vision | The DOH is the leader, staunch advocate and model in promoting Health for All in the Philippines. |
| Department of Health Mission | NEW- guarantee equitability, sustainability and quality of life for all Filipinos especially for the poor and shall lead the quest for excellence in health. |
| Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA) | Framework for implementation of HSRA: FOURmula ONE for Health. |
| Goals of FOURmula ONE for Health | 1. Better health outcomes 2. Equitable health care financing 3. More responsive health systems. |
| Roles of DOH | 1. Leadership in Health 2. Enabler and Capacity Builder 3. Administrator of specific services. |
| Primary Health Care Goal | Health for all Filipinos in the year 2000 and in the hands of the people in the year 2020. |
| Nursing Roadmap | Originated 2007, Transformation Program of Nursing Profession. |
| Balanced Scoreboard | implementation of nursing roadmap developed by OHNAP for executing the Nursing Roadmap. |
| National Health Plan | The blueprint defining the country's: PPST PROBLEMS, POLICY THRUSTS, STRATEGIES and THRUSTS. |
| Equity | Achieving health for all by 2020. |
| Primary Health Care | Strategy of National Health Program (NHP). |
| 23 in 1993 | 23 DOH programs initiated in 1993. |
| Health for More in '94 | Focus on cancer, reproductive, and mental health. |
| Health Focus in 1995 | Characterized healthy communities and partnerships. |
| Barrio | Residents partner in achieving good health. |
| Botika sa Paso Campaign | Goal to maintain herbal plants for families. |
| City Health Strategy | Promotes health through clean public environments. |
| Market Health Standards | Ensures clean facilities and affordable food. |
| Hospital | Center of wellness promoting preventive care. |
| School Health Initiative | Health education through activities and programs. |
| Little Doctor Program | Recognizes students with healthy lifestyles. |
| Street Health Standards | Maintains clean roads and pedestrian safety. |
| Pook-Tawiran Project | Promotes pedestrian crossing awareness. |
| Prison Health Environment | Focuses on mental and physical inmate needs. |
| Alma Ata Conference | Declared PHC as community health development strategy. |
| People's Empowerment | Key strategy for health by 2020. |
| Four Pillars of PHC | Multi-sectoral, appropriate technology, participation, support. |
| Tertiary Level Prevention | Prevents disability through specialized care. |
| Primary Level Prevention | Focuses on health promotion and illness prevention. |
| Secondary Level Prevention | Prevents complications through early diagnosis. |
| Types of Primary Health Workers | Includes community health workers and physicians. |
| Essential Health Care | Includes education, disease prevention, and treatment. |
| Millennium Development Goals | UN goals for poverty, education, and health. |
| Expanded Program on Immunization | Aims to reduce morbidity from immunizable diseases. |
| Legal Basis for EPI | PD 996 mandates immunization for children 0-8 years. |
| Immunization Day | Wednesday designated for vaccination activities. |
| Principles in Vaccinating Children | Vaccines can be given on the same day. |
| Vaccination Schedule | Do not restart even if intervals are exceeded. |
| Antibody Response | Longer intervals lead to higher antibody levels. |
| Syringe and Needle Use | One syringe per child during vaccination. |
| BCG | Vaccine administered at birth for tuberculosis. |
| DPT | Combination vaccine for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus. |
| Hep B | Vaccine for hepatitis B virus infection. |
| OPV | Oral polio vaccine, administered in drops. |
| Measles Vaccine | Subcutaneous vaccine for measles prevention. |
| Tetanus Toxoid | Vaccine to prevent tetanus, given during pregnancy. |
| TT1 | First tetanus toxoid dose during first pregnancy. |
| TT2 | Second tetanus toxoid dose, 3 years immunity. |
| TT3 | First booster tetanus dose, 5 years immunity. |
| TT4 | Second booster tetanus dose, 10 years immunity. |
| TT5 | Third booster tetanus dose, life-long immunity. |
| Eligible Population | Group targeted for specific immunizations. |
| Annual Dose (AD) | Doses required yearly for complete vaccine coverage. |
| Wastage Allowance | Percentage of doses expected to be wasted. |
| Cold Chain | System to maintain vaccine potency during transport. |
| Epidemiology | Study of disease occurrence and health determinants. |
| Epidemiologic Triangle | Model showing interaction of agent, host, environment. |
| Incubation Period | Time from infection to first symptom appearance. |
| Prodromal Period | Initial symptoms before specific disease signs appear. |
| Stage of Illness | Period when symptoms are most severe. |
| Convalescence | Recovery phase with decreasing symptoms. |
| Epidemic | High incidence of new disease cases. |
| Endemic | Habitual presence of a disease in a population. |
| Sporadic | Disease occurrence at irregular intervals. |
| Pandemic | Global spread of a disease. |
| Vital Statistics | Study of vital events like births and deaths. |
| Crude Birth Rate (CBR) | Live births per 1,000 population annually. |
| Crude Death Rate (CDR) | Deaths per 1,000 population annually. |
| Infant Mortality Rate | Indicator of community health, deaths under 1 year. |
| IMR | Infant Mortality Rate; deaths under 1 year per 1,000 live births. |
| MMR | Maternal Mortality Rate; deaths from maternal causes per 1,000 live births. |
| FDR | Fetal Death Rate; fetal deaths per 1,000 live births. |
| NDR | Neonatal Death Rate; deaths under 28 days per 1,000 live births. |
| SDR | Specific Death Rate; deaths in a group per 100,000 population. |
| CSDR | Cause-Specific Death Rate; deaths from a specific cause per 100,000. |
| ASDR | Age-Specific Death Rate; deaths in age group per 100,000. |
| SSDR | Sex-Specific Death Rate; deaths by sex per 100,000. |
| AR | Attack Rate; disease cases per 100 exposed individuals. |
| IR | Incidence Rate; new disease cases per 100,000 population. |
| PR | Prevalence Rate; total disease cases per 100 examined. |
| CFR | Case Fatality Ratio; deaths from disease per 100 cases. |
| FHSIS | Field Health Service Information System; health data recording system. |
| Family Treatment Record | Document recording patient symptoms and complaints. |
| Target Client List | List for planning patient care and services. |
| Tally/Reporting Forms | Mechanism for data transmission between facilities. |
| DHF | Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever; clinically diagnosed disease. |
| COPAR | Community Organizing Participatory Action Research; community empowerment process. |
| Pre-entry Phase | Initial site selection for community health intervention. |
| Entry Phase | Organizing and educating community members on health. |
| Sustenance Phase | Maintaining community organization and health programs. |
| Medicinal Plants | Natural plants used for alternative health treatments. |
| Lagundi | Vitex negundo; used for cough and asthma. |
| Bawang | Allium sativum; used for hypertension and toothache. |
| Bayabas | Psidium guava; used for mouthwash and wound care. |
| Yerba Buena | Mentha cordifolia; used for headaches and menstrual pains. |
| Clinical Evaluation | Assessment of patient's condition and treatment. |
| Referral System | Two-way system for patient referrals between facilities. |
| Benedict's Test | Determines glucose content in urine. |
| Heat and Acetic Acid Test | Detects protein in urine through cloudiness. |
| Home Visit | Nurse-family contact for health assessment. |
| Purpose of Home Visit | Provide care, assess conditions, and educate. |
| Principles of Home Visit | Must have purpose, prioritize family needs. |
| 4 C's + H | Guidelines for essential nursing supplies. |
| Steps in Conducting Home Visit | Includes greeting, inquiry, examination, and record. |
| Bag Technique | Minimizes infection spread during nursing procedures. |
| Thermometer Technique | Different methods for temperature measurement. |
| Isolation Technique | Prevents cross-contamination in home care. |
| Water Supply Sanitation Program | Ensures safe water access in communities. |
| Types of Water Supply | Level I, II, III for community access. |
| Proper Excreta Disposal | Ensures sanitation through approved toilet facilities. |
| Food Sanitation Program | Ensures food safety through proper handling. |
| 4 Rights in Food Safety | Source, preparation, cooking, and storage guidelines. |
| Hospital Waste Management Program | Regulates waste handling in healthcare facilities. |
| Sentrong Sigla Movement | Quality assurance program for health services. |
| Pillars of SSM | Quality assurance, awards, technical assistance, health promotion. |
| Maternal Care Program | Provides regular and quality maternal health services. |
| Tetanus Toxoid Immunization | Given during pregnancy for maternal protection. |
| Fe Supplementation | 100-120 mg daily from 5th month to postpartum. |
| Laboratory Exams in Maternal Care | Includes Heat-acetic acid and Benedict's tests. |
| Pre-natal Counseling | Guidance provided during pregnancy for health. |
| Health Education | Teaching community about health practices. |
| Physical Examination | Assessment of health status through clinical evaluation. |
| Health Inquiry | Gathering information about patient's health. |
| Appointment Setting | Scheduling follow-up visits for continuity of care. |
| Handwashing Technique | Essential for infection control in healthcare. |
| Postpartum Visit | First visit within 24 hours after delivery. |
| 3 CLEANS | CLEAN HANDS, CLEAN Surface, CLEAN Cord. |
| Pregnancy-Related Illness Factors | Early pregnancy, age extremes, after 4th baby. |
| Nutrition Program Goal | Improve nutritional status and quality of life. |
| Filipino Pyramid | Dietary guideline for balanced nutrition. |
| Micronutrient Supplementation | Addresses health needs of infants and children. |
| Food Fortification | Voluntary enhancement of processed foods. |
| Family Planning | Methods to control birth spacing and timing. |
| Hormonal Contraceptives | Includes oral pills, injectables, and implants. |
| Oral Contraceptives | Combination of estrogen and progesterone hormones. |
| Spacer Pills | Last 7 pills in oral contraceptive pack. |
| Missed Pills Protocol | Guidelines for late start of contraceptive pack. |
| Contraceptive Implants | Inserted under skin, effective for three years. |
| Depo-Provera | Injectable contraceptive effective for 3 months. |
| Intrauterine Device (IUD) | Inserted in uterus, lasts 1-10 years. |
| Cervical Cap | Silicone cup that blocks sperm entry. |
| Tubal Ligation | Surgical procedure to block fallopian tubes. |
| Vasectomy | Surgical procedure to block sperm passage. |
| Mental Health Burden | Defined, undefined, hidden, and future burdens. |
| Defined Burden | Current impact on individuals with disorders. |
| Undefined Burden | Impact on others due to mental health issues. |
| Hidden Burden | Stigma and human rights violations. |
| Future Burden | Projected impact from aging population. |