St.
Paul University Surigao
St. Paul University System
8400 Surigao City, Philippines
Xyle Faye E. Frias
BSN-301
Compare the differences of the types of communities.
Geopolitical Community
- is defined as “a spacial designation–a
geographical or geopolitical country
or topographic point
- are formed by either natural or
human-made boundaries
- A river. mountain scope. or a vale may
make natural boundaries
- Human-made boundaries can be
structural. political or legal in nature.
- Structural boundaries can be roads.
canals. Bridges or rail route paths.
while. legal boundaries can be
comprised of metropolis. county.
province. provincial. territorial or state
lines
- A geopolitical view of community
focuses the nurse’s attention on the
environment, housing, transportation,
education, and political process
subsystems.
- All of these elements are related to
geographical locations as well as to
the population composition and
distribution, health services, and
resources and facilities. Statistical and
epidemiological studies are frequently
based on data from specific
geopolitical areas.
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CHN-2
Phenomenological Community
- A phenomenological community can
be thought of as an assembly of
persons who portion the same point
of view. relationships. values.
involvements. beliefs and ends.
- A phenomenological community is
looked at as a “relational instead than
spacial designation” 
- Religious. cultural and societal groups
are premier illustrations of a
phenomenological community
because their values and beliefs set
them apart from other groups.
- Another way of thinking about
community is in terms of the
members’ feeling of
belonging or sense of
membership, rather than geographical
or political boundaries. 
-  A sense of place emerges through the
members’ awareness of their
experiences together. This place is
more abstract than a geopolitical
place but is just as real to its
members.
- People in a phenomenological
community have a group perspective
that differentiates them from other
groups. A group consists of two or
more people engaged in an
interdependent relationship that
 includes repeated face-to-face
communication.
- A group’s identity may be based on
culture, beliefs, values, history,
common interests, characteristics, or
goals. Examples of phenomenological
communities include populations of
people with common interests such as
a common religious conviction or
professional or academic interest; with
common beliefs such as beliefs about
human rights including women’s
rights or racial equality; or with a
common goal such as Students
Against Drunk Driving (SADD), whose
common goal is to decrease alcohol-
related accidents among students
who drive.
- Another example of a
phenomenological community is
a community of solution. This type of
phenomenological community has
special significance for health
planning. 
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St. Paul University System
8400 Surigao City, Philippines

Xyle Faye E. Frias September 20, 2021

BSN-301 CHN-2

Illustrate the characteristics of a healthy community

The health of people as well as the communities in which they live is influenced by a variety of
variables. Income, social ties, access to and usage of basic services such as water and sanitation,
the quality of accessible health care, individual responsibility, and environmental quality are
some of these variables. As a result, public health interventions aimed at reducing the risk of
illness and promoting community well-being must take into account a wide range of social and
environmental factors. Because of variances in present services, facilities, priorities, and
requirements, and because communities evolve over time, these variables will vary in importance
across areas. The characteristics of a healthy community are as follows:

• The physical environment is clean and safe.

• The environment meets everyone’s basic needs.
• The environment promotes social harmony and actively involves everyone.
• There is an understanding of the local health and environment issues.
• The community participates in identifying local solutions to local problems.
• Community members have access to varied experiences, interaction and
communication.
• The health services are accessible and appropriate.
• The historical and cultural heritage is promoted and celebrated.
• There is a diverse and innovative economy.
• There is a sustainable use of available resources for all.

St. Paul University Surigao

St. Paul University System
8400 Surigao City, Philippines

Xyle Faye E. Frias September 20, 2021

BSN-301 CHN-2

List specific factors affecting the health of the community.

The determinants of health include:

 the social and economic environment,

 the physical environment, and
 the person’s individual characteristics and behaviors.

The context of people’s lives determines their health, and so blaming individuals for having poor
health or crediting them for good health is inappropriate. Individuals are unlikely to be able to
directly control many of the determinants of health. These determinants—or things that make
people healthy or not—include the above factors, and many others:

 Income and social status - higher income and social status are linked to better health.
The greater the gap between the richest and poorest people, the greater the differences
in health.

 Education – low education levels are linked with poor health, more stress and lower self-
confidence.

 Physical environment – safe water and clean air, healthy workplaces, safe houses,
communities and roads all contribute to good health. Employment and working
conditions – people in employment are healthier, particularly those who have more
control over their working conditions

 Social support networks – greater support from families, friends and communities is
linked to better health. Culture - customs and traditions, and the beliefs of the family and
community all affect health.

 Genetics - inheritance plays a part in determining lifespan, healthiness and the likelihood
of developing certain illnesses. Personal behaviour and coping skills – balanced eating,
keeping active, smoking, drinking, and how we deal with life’s stresses and challenges all
affect health.

 Health services - access and use of services that prevent and treat disease influences
health

 Gender - Men and women suffer from different types of diseases at different ages.
 St. Paul University Surigao
St. Paul University System
8400 Surigao City, Philippines

Xyle Faye E. Frias September 20, 2021

BSN-301 CHN-2
List down and describe the observed roles and activities of a community health nurse.

The primary focus of community health nursing is to promote health and prevent
disease for entire population groups. It is where the levels of prevention, especially the
primary prevention is given importance the most. Problems that could be prevented are
discussed with public health nurses so it would not escalate to further complications.
The primary role of community health nurses is to provide treatment to patients.
Furthermore, community health nurses educate community members on how to
maintain their health in order to reduce the occurrence of illnesses and fatalities. They
organize educational events, distribute flyers, provide health exams, give prescriptions,
and deliver vaccines. There are a lot of nurse roles in public health nursing.

 Maternal and Child health care nurses - ensure moms are taking care of their newborn
the right way.
 School nurses - take care and teach children healthy eating habits and lifestyle.
 Public health nurses -working at state and municipal level which are very much relevant
to the pandemic that we are experiencing right now. They are good in epidemiology and
are usually the ones who answers to your queries when it comes to public health
information.
 Occupational health nurses - are much more limited only to the employees of a certain
company, they make sure that their employees’ health is assessed quarterly.
 Hospice nurses - care for patients until the end of life, reassuring them a peaceful way
passing

Nurses also may distribute health-related items like condoms and pregnancy tests.
Examples of some health issues that community health nurses try to control or eliminate
are:

 Infectious and sexually transmitted diseases

 Obesity
 Poor nutrition
 Substance abuse
 Smoking
 Teen pregnancy