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Introduction To Community

The document provides an overview of community-based health care (CBHC), emphasizing the importance of community definitions, health dimensions, and the roles of community health workers. It outlines the purpose of CBHC, the significance of community participation, and the responsibilities of Community-Owned Resource Persons. Additionally, it discusses disease prevention, the importance of community empowerment, and the challenges faced in mobilizing communities for health initiatives.

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Introduction To Community

The document provides an overview of community-based health care (CBHC), emphasizing the importance of community definitions, health dimensions, and the roles of community health workers. It outlines the purpose of CBHC, the significance of community participation, and the responsibilities of Community-Owned Resource Persons. Additionally, it discusses disease prevention, the importance of community empowerment, and the challenges faced in mobilizing communities for health initiatives.

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Introduction to Community-Based Health Care

1. What is a community, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

2. How do geographic, cultural, and organizational communities differ?

3. What are the major differences between urban and rural communities?

Health and Well-being

4. How does WHO define health beyond just the absence of disease?

5. What are the dimensions of health, and how do they interconnect?

6. How does lifestyle affect overall well-being?

Community-Based Health Care (CBHC)

7. What is the main purpose of CBHC?

8. How does CBHC promote community participation and ownership?

9. What are the key activities involved in CBHC?

Roles of Community Health Workers

10. What responsibilities does a Community-Owned Resource Person (CORP) have?

11. Why is leadership and supervision important in community health work?

12. What are the qualities required for an effective Community Health Worker?

Disease Prevention and Health Services

13. How does disease surveillance help in preventing outbreaks?

14. What are the differences between endemic, epidemic, and pandemic diseases?

15. Why is early preparation important for disease outbreaks?

Community Empowerment and Participation

16. Why is community participation essential for sustainable health initiatives?

17. How does empowerment contribute to self-reliance in health care?

18. What are common challenges in mobilizing a community for health initiatives?

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