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A community nurse uses the same health message for every group even though literacy, language and cultural practices differ. Which principle should guide improvement of the programme?

Correct answer: A. Adaptation to community characteristics

  • A. Adaptation to community characteristics
  • B. Uniformity of communication
  • C. Restriction of community feedback
  • D. Separation from local culture

Explanation

Community programmes should be adapted to language, literacy, culture and local practices so that people can understand and use the information. Uniform messages may fail when the population has different needs and ways of learning.

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