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Community Health Nursing by Maglaya Book

Community health nursing is a field of nursing that focuses on the health needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities in various settings. It aims to promote health, prevent disease, and provide quality care to people of all ages and backgrounds. Community health nursing also involves advocacy, empowerment, and social justice for vulnerable and marginalized populations.

One of the books that covers the concepts and principles of community health nursing is Nursing Practice in the Community by Araceli S. Maglaya. This book is intended for students and practitioners of community health nursing in the Philippines. It provides a comprehensive and updated discussion of the theories, concepts, skills, and issues related to community health nursing practice.

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The book is divided into four parts: Part I introduces the foundations of community health nursing, such as its history, philosophy, goals, roles, functions, and competencies. Part II discusses the standards of care in community health nursing practice for four types of clients: individuals, families, population aggregates, and communities. Part III presents the methods and tools for community health nursing practice, such as assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Part IV explores the current trends and issues in community health nursing, such as disaster management, environmental health, communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, mental health, and gerontological health.

The book is written in a clear and concise manner, with examples and illustrations from the Philippine context. It also includes learning objectives, key terms, review questions, case studies, and references at the end of each chapter. The book is designed to help students and practitioners apply the knowledge and skills of community health nursing in various settings and situations.

The book is available for purchase on Amazon or for download on Philippine eLib or iDoc. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about community health nursing in the Philippines.

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