Which of the following best describes the aspects central to the definition of community? (Select all that apply.)
a. Geographic boundaries at a point in time
b. Whatever is most convenient for the nurse
c. Patterns of disease found
d. Persons who share common goals and interests
e. Persons who band together to address a shared problem
f.
The name the people have given themselves
ANS: A, E, F
The person-place-time model suggests epidemiologists examine demographic characteristics of the community (person characteristics), geographic or environmental factors (place), and a point in time (i.e., the present in comparison with the past and hope for future). Therefore, using the model, any item related to geographic boundaries, persons with shared goals, or a particular time would be correct.
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