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Community health: an evolutionary concept analysis.

Mary Jo Baisch¹

¹College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA. baisch@uwm.edu

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|August 19, 2009

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This study analyzed the concept of community health, revealing it as a dynamic, participatory process focused on population health promotion and disease prevention. Defining community health enhances interdisciplinary collaboration for local health improvements.

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Published on: December 7, 2021

Area of Science:

Public Health
Sociology
Nursing
Medicine

Background:

Community health is broadly utilized in research and practice.
Local communities engage in health improvement without a clear definition of community health.
A clear definition is crucial for effective community health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a concept analysis of community health.
To clarify the definition and attributes of community health.
To enhance understanding and application of community health principles.

Main Methods:

Utilized Rodgers' Evolutionary Method of Concept Analysis.
Analyzed 537 papers (1990-2004) from nursing, public health, medicine, and sociology.
Included community health assessment instruments and informant interviews.

Main Results:

Community health is dynamic and contextual.
Achieved through participatory, community development processes.
Focuses on population-based health promotion and disease prevention using ecological models.

Conclusions:

Derived definition emphasizes community-based participatory action for local health improvement.
Identified attributes enhance communication across disciplines.
A clear concept analysis supports effective community health practice, research, and education.