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This book is designed to help students develop broad perspectives of health, its determinants, about community health nursing and understanding about the health care delivery services, health care policies and regulations in India. It helps the students to develop knowledge and understanding of environmental science. It further helps them to apply the principles and concepts of BCC and health education for health promotion and maintenance of health within the community in wellness and illness continuum. It helps students to practice Community Health Nursing for the individuals, family and groups at rural, urban and tribal settings by applying principles of community health nursing and epidemiological approach. It also helps the students to develop knowledge and competencies required to screen, assess, diagnose, manage and refer clients appropriately in various health care settings. It prepares the students to provide primary healthcare to clients of all ages in the community, DH, PHC, CHC, SC/HWC and develop beginning skills in participating in all the National Health Programs.

Salient Features of the Book are:

• All the topics covered are as per the syllabus prescribed by Indian Nursing Council.
• Written in an accessible language with clear explanations, illustrations, and diagrams to facilitate understanding.
• Each chapter includes learning objectives and question related to topic at the end of each chapter also help to improve critical thinking of students.
• Interactive learning tools used in book in the form of assessment methods, short & long answer type questions and objective type questions at the end of each chapter to test comprehension and application of knowledge.

These features ensure that the book not only meets the educational standards set by the INC but also equips students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary for excellence in Community Health Nursing.