Textbook of Community Health Nursing

Covers complete syllabus of Community Health Nursing prescribed by Indian Nursing Council and Health University for undergraduate students. Comprehensive coverage of current and relevant issues in public health. Contains numerous diagrams in every chapter for the easy understanding of points explained therein. Provides better understanding of health promotion, e f f e c t i v e p r e v e n t i o n , a n d c o m m u n i t y empowerment. Table of Contents: 1. Concepts of Health and Community 2. Concept of Community Health and Community Health Nursing 3. Community Health Nursing Approaches 4. Maintenance of Health 5. Health Promotion and Levels of Prevention 6. Environmental Health 7. Waste Management 8. Food Hygiene 9. Family as a Basic Unit of Health Services in the Community 10. Home Visit 11. Health Planning 12. Health Care Delivery System in India 13. National Health Programs 14. Public Health Administration in India 15. Health Education 16. International Health Agencies 17. Demography and Family Welfare 18. Community Research 19. Role of a Community Health Nurse in Special Health Services 20. Role of a Nurse in Sensitizing and Handling the Social Issues Index