Applied Sociology for Nurses

This book has been written specifically for students of B.Sc Nursing as per their new syllabus by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).

Health is not simply the absence of disease—it includes mental and social well being. This book thus discusses the role played by social and cultural factors in health. The role of the family and how healthy socialization and strong positive relationships are essential for developing a healthy personality have been elaborated upon. The book also gives information about the structure of Indian society, social change, social mobility, social processes and social control. The book throws light on the various social problems which plague Indian society and are a cause of poor mental health.  The book also includes the discussion on health problems of the rural, urban and tribal communities as well as the Welfare programs of the Government to help the underprivileged.

The sociological knowledge provided in the book will help nurses to relate to the culture and problems of the different patients that they encounter and care for in the community and the healthcare system.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE BOOK:

• The book ‘Applied Sociology for Nurses’ focuses on the role played by social factors in health of individual and society.
• Key sociological concepts have been explained in simple language with the help of examples. The subject matter is comprehensive and illustrations & images have been used to drive home a point.
• The contents of the book are adequate for students of Nursing and the data shared in the book is up to date. New sections have been added to update the content as required by the new syllabus of B.Sc Nursing.
• The book follows a pattern of presentation of which is interesting and attractive. I am sure that the reader of this book will find sense in all the content presented and understand the importance of social factors in the determination of health.