BSNC 1000 Module 3 - Capacity building
capacity building definition - ANS-1.Capacity is the actual knowledge, skill sets, participation,
leadership & resources that are required to effectively address health issues/concerns;
where can capacity building take place - ANS-school, health fare, hospitals, churches,
how client education affect capacity building - ANS-different level of education the client has can
make it different when explaining health
-explaining medication to a uni graduate vs someone who didnt graduate university
Health literacy definition - ANS-the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain,
process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate
health decisions
-important aspect of capacity building
why is it important for nurses to have understanding of health literacy - ANS-Because we are
the ones who will promote them, can't teach if we don't understand them
Contribute to pt and family health management
Know preventative measures
So the nurses aren't blindly following orders, and have awareness to answer questions for
physician
how would client with good health literacy present - ANS-1.Understand & carry out activities for
self-care;
2.Plan & achieve the lifestyle adjustments required for improved health;
3.Make informed positive health-related decisions
4.Know how & when to Access health care;
5.Share health promoting instructions with others;
6.Address health issues in the community & society;
importance of health literacy - ANS-•Health literacy is a strong predictor of a person's health
status. Because at some point in our lives, we all need to be able to find, understand, and use
health information and services
•Health literacy can help us prevent health problems and protect our health, as well as better
manage those problems and unexpected situations that happen, this connects back to capacity
building in CDM.
connection between health literacy and capacity building - ANS-having health literacy allows
you to know your disease and your risks to be able to practice behaviours that improve your
health
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