Partnerships not only are important in implementing community-based

programs , but also must be culturally sensitive to ensure success. When implementing a program , we need to assist the communities in ways that much their perception of health problems. We defined our own health and illness beliefs based on our cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and our perceptions of how to be healthy or recognize illness. In line with the following insights, react on the following :


1. Community partnership is an active process , non-judgemental and characterized by mutuality. Give example/s applicable for COPAR.(5 points)


2. Community empowerment is a choice (5 points)


3. Community empowerment is effective participation.(5 Points)


4. As a nurse , how will you describe empowerment as a transformational process? (5 Points)