A community health nurse planning a new program for teen pregnancy prevention designs a community assessment covering the structure of her target. Which of the following areas would she include?
a. Number of residential and commercial buildings
b. Demographic data of residents in the community
c. Morbidity and mortality rates of the population
d. Common strategies for conflict resolution
B
Structure refers to the general characteristics of a community. These include demographic data, such as gender, age, ethnicity, and educational and income levels, as well as data about healthcare services, such as the number of primary care providers or emergency departments in the area.
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