Health Promotion
Health promotion is a key role for community health nurses. It involves empowering individuals and communities to improve their health.
LEVELS OF PREVENTION:
1. Primary Prevention - Preventing disease before it occurs (vaccinations, health education)
2. Secondary Prevention - Early detection and treatment (screening exams)
3. Tertiary Prevention - Managing disease to reduce complications (rehabilitation)
HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGIES:
• Health education
• Lifestyle modification
• Community participation
• Policy advocacy
• Disease prevention
Community health nurses play a vital role in improving population health outcomes.
LEVELS OF PREVENTION:
1. Primary Prevention - Preventing disease before it occurs (vaccinations, health education)
2. Secondary Prevention - Early detection and treatment (screening exams)
3. Tertiary Prevention - Managing disease to reduce complications (rehabilitation)
HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGIES:
• Health education
• Lifestyle modification
• Community participation
• Policy advocacy
• Disease prevention
Community health nurses play a vital role in improving population health outcomes.