P1 WEEK 4
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Model professional behavior of Environmental Diagnosis
community health nurse ● Focuses on the physical
2. Implement strategies/approaches environment and its impact on
to enhance the capability of community health.
population groups and ● To identify environmental factors
communities to participate in such as pollution, sanitation, and
decision-making and housing that may affect public
problem-solving with the health.
multidisciplinary team.
3. Ensure a working relationship with Educational Diagnosis
population groups and ● This diagnosis assesses the
communities based on trust, educational level and health
respect and shared literacy of the community.
decision-making. ● To identify gaps in knowledge
regarding health practices and
Community Diagnosis access to education that could
● A comprehensive community affect health behaviours.
diagnosis involves considering
various factors: (health, social, Psychological Diagnosis
environmental, educational, ● This diagnosis focuses on the
psychological, cultural, and mental and emotional health of the
economic)that impact the overall community.
well-being of the community ● To assess the prevalence of
mental health disorders and the
Types of Community Diagnosis community's coping mechanisms
and stressors.
Health Diagnosis
To identify prevalent health issues, their Cultural Diagnosis
causes, and the groups most affected. ● This diagnosis examines the
● Risk factors such as smoking, poor cultural beliefs, traditions, and
nutrition, or physical inactivity. practices that influence health
behaviors and health outcomes in
Social Diagnosis the community.
● Assess how socio -economic ● To identify how cultural factors
factors, family structures, shape health practices and to
education, and social networks ensure that health interventions
influence the community’s health are culturally sensitive.
and well - being.
Examples: High Economic Diagnosis
unemployment rates ● This diagnosis evaluates the
contributing to mental economic conditions within the
health issues. Issues like community and their impact on
poverty, homelessness, health.
and limited access to ● To understand how economic
education. factors such as poverty,
employment, and access to
financial resources influence health
outcomes.
Traditional Community diagnosis
● Refers to the early methods of
assessing and identifying the
health and social needs of a
community, typically relying on
basic data collection methods and
community involvement
● Traditional community diagnosis
laid the foundation for
understanding the health needs of
communities by focusing on local
knowledge, community
involvement, and the identification
of prevalent health issues.
Traditional Community Diagnosis
Process:
Data Gathering
● Community leaders, health
workers, or volunteers would
collect information from local
sources, including observation,
discussions, and informal surveys.
Community Mapping
● Include physical mapping of
homes, water sources, or health
service facilities.
Identification of Health Issues
● Common issues included
sanitation, nutrition, common
diseases (like malaria,
tuberculosis, or respiratory
infections), and maternal and child
health.
