Nurses are heavily involved in the prevention of violence and injury as the primary agents in public health initiatives. The American Public Health Organization recognizes the importance of policy but mainly employs a public health approach. For the second issue, the American Public Health Association promotes the education of parity, insurance, and mental health among nurses. Truglio-Londrigan and Lewenson suggest that public health nurses should use the knowledge to teach the population about various concerns. The community would then be aware of potential issues and avoid them, improving overall health.
Violence can lead to severe injury and cause the public to feel that a particular area or neighborhood is unsafe. Mental health issues that are not addressed can escalate and cause severe harm to the person affected and those around them. It can also reduce the population’s trust in the healthcare system, particularly if insurance companies deny coverage to people who apply with known mental conditions. As such, it is essential that public health nurses contribute to the reduction of issues through community education as much as possible.
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