Primary health care
Chapter 2. Primary health careprinciples and practices Introduction Primary health care (PHC) is a pathway to achieving basic human rights, which is essentially social justice. Since the Declaration of Alma…
Enabling health and wellness
Chapter 4. Enabling health and wellnesspractice roles and models of care Introduction This chapter is aimed at exploring the roles and strategies used by nurses, midwives and other health professionals…
Healthy children
Chapter 6. Healthy children Introduction One of the greatest indicators of health and wellness in a community is the extent to which it invests in and nurtures its children. As…
Building the evidence base
Chapter 12. Building the evidence baseresearch to practice Introduction Rational planning for the health of individuals, families and communities relies on a base of information as to what is effective,…
Health as a socio-ecological concept
Chapter 1. Health as a socio-ecological concept Introduction For most people, the notion of ‘community’ is a friendly term, conjuring up a sense of place, a sense of belonging. Healthy…
Cultural inclusiveness
Chapter 11. Cultural inclusivenesssafe cultures, healthy Indigenous people Introduction The most compelling mark of an inclusive society is the respect conferred on its Indigenous people. Yet, in many countries of…
Inclusive policies, equitable health care systems
Chapter 13. Inclusive policies, equitable health care systems Introduction Policy-making for community health is basically a political process in which those in positions of power make decisions on how best…
Healthy adults
Chapter 8. Healthy adults Introduction By the time most people have reached adulthood, they have usually experienced at least one illness or injury serious enough to seek medical help. For…
Healthy ageing
Chapter 9. Healthy ageing Introduction This chapter addresses the health of older persons in the context of community. The central challenge for healthy ageing lies in creating the conditions for…
Healthy adolescents
Chapter 7. Healthy adolescents Introduction Adolescents are a vital part of community life, contributing energy and vibrancy to the population through the spirit of youth and a promise for the…
