62^nd World Nursing Conference

Community Health and Public Nursing

• Community health and public nursing focus on improving health outcomes at the population level through education, prevention, and advocacy. Community health nurses work directly within communities to assess health needs, develop programs, and deliver care tailored to specific populations. They address a range of issues, including chronic diseases, maternal and child health, and infectious disease prevention.
• Public health nursing emphasizes the promotion of health and prevention of illness through community-wide initiatives. This includes conducting health screenings, immunization campaigns, and educational workshops to raise awareness about health risks and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Public health nurses often collaborate with schools, local organizations, and government agencies to create comprehensive health strategies.One of the key roles of community and public health nurses is to identify social determinants of health that affect community well-being, such as economic stability, education, and access to healthcare. By advocating for policies that address these determinants, they aim to reduce health disparities and promote health equity.