Family Health Nursing I

Philosophy and concept of family health. Family as a system. Types of family. Factors that enhance or hinder family maturation. The role of family in family health. Girl child education and status of women. Reproductive rights. Family resources, community resources and health services. The concept of change, crises intervention and therapeutic communication. Family-centered nursing care. “At risk” concept, health risks at different age groups. Family planning. Child health services. Family-centered care-clinic attendance, home visiting and referral. Infant feeding. Common childhood disease/infections. Integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI). Assessment of general danger sign. Follow up care for the sick child.