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BNS 321: Community Health Nursing

A course focused on the health of populations, covering Primary Health Care, communicable disease control, community nutrition, and the process of community diagnosis.

Course Content

Explore the detailed topics covered in Community Health Nursing.

Introduction to Community Health Nursing

Key Terms & Concepts Principles of Community Health Philosophy & Roles of the CHN

Primary Health Care (PHC)

Fundamentals, Pillars & Elements Implementation in Uganda Responsibilities of Implementers Achievements & Challenges

Communicable Disease Control

Principles & Methods of Control Water Washed & Faecal Oral Diseases Food Borne & Soil Contact Diseases Airborne & Body Fluid Transmitted Diseases Insect Borne Diseases & Zoonoses

Community Nutrition

Nutritional Requirements Household Food Security Management of Malnutrition Community Nutrition Assessment

Community Assessment and Diagnosis

Community Mobilization Data Collection Methods Health Indicators Priority Setting & Community Diagnosis Specific Community Field Practice

Key References

A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.

  1. Wood, C.H, de Glanville, H., & Vaughan, J.P. (1997). Community Health. Nairobi: AMREF
  2. Sofoluwe GO, Schram R, et al (1996). Principles and Practice of Public Health in Africa: Ibadan: University Press
  3. Anderson, E. T. & McFarlance, J. (2004). Community as Partner: Philadelphia: Lippincott
  4. Edelman C.L & Mandle C. L. (2002). Health Promotion through out the lifespan; Mosby
  5. Stanhope, M. & Lancaster, J. (2004). Community and Public Health Nursing: Mosby
  6. Ukoli FMA. (1992). Prevention and Control of Parasitic diseases in tropical Africa: Ibadan.
  7. Dudek S.G. (2001) Nutrition Essentials For Nursing Practice: Lippincott.
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