Health status of the community
Identify health disparities in a community with corresponding interventions for the three levels of prevention.
Discuss social determinants that contribute to these health disparities
Population Characteristics: (Census Data) Total population; Population by age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, occupation, socio economic status.
Health status (morbidity & mortality data): pregnancy outcomes; by age, gender, race; noted health disparities
What are the leading causes of illness and death in your community?
List three health problems in this community that should be of concern to the nurse
Describe at least one primary prevention interventions for each health problem
Describe at least one secondary prevention intervention for each health problem
Describe at least one tertiary prevention intervention for each health problem
Compare and contrast the information the census and health status data with your Windshield Survey observations (quantitative data)
How does this information help to guide your health promotion activities for individuals and families who live in this community?