CPH LABORATORY

• COMMUNITY


  Is a group of people sharing common geographic boundaries and/or common norms, values, and interests.
• No two communities are alike.


  COMMUNITY
• COMMUNITYThe physical environment _______

  Varies
• COMMUNITYPeople's way of ________ and _______ is different from one another.

  Behaving, Coping
• COMMUNITYCharacterized by the following elements:MEMBERSHIP:


  a sense of identity and belonging.
• COMMUNITYCharacterized by the following elements:COMMON SYMBOL SYSTEM:

  similar language, rituals, and ceremonies
• COMMUNITYCharacterized by the following elements:Shared _____ and _____

  values, norms
• COMMUNITYCharacterized by the following elements:MUTUAL INFLUENCE:


  community members have influence and are influenced by each other
• COMMUNITYCharacterized by the following elements: Shared _______ and _______ to meeting them

  Needs, Commitment
• COMMUNITYCharacterized by the following elements:SHARED EMOTIONAL CONNECTION:


  members share common history, experiences, and mutual support.
• Determination of a healthy community

  Leadership, Public health suppor, Health service delivery
• Determination of a healthy community Leadership:

  assess the needs and resources.
• Determination of a healthy community Public health support:


  public health and social infrastructure and policies that supports health.
• Determination of a healthy community Health service delivery:

  equitable, affordable, and available quality health care services.
• FACTORS IN ASSESSING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY

  1. Physical Factors 2. Historical Factors 3. Social Factors 4. Cultural Factors 5. Economic Factors​
• FACTORS IN ASSESSING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITYPhysical Factors:

  refer to the community's environment, geography, topography, and climate
• FACTORS IN ASSESSING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY FACTORS Historical Factors:

  reflect the community's ancestral origin, including population and settlement history.
• FACTORS IN ASSESSING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY Social Factors:

  reflect the community's character in terms of ethnicity and language, family structure, social divisions, degree of education, and gender relations.
• FACTORS IN ASSESSING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY Cultural Factors:

  refer to the community's traditions, beliefs, and religious influence.
• FACTORS IN ASSESSING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY Economic Factors:

  reflect the community's livelihood strategies (occupation) and family income.