The course introduces students to the fundamental principles of human behavior and development, with particular emphasis upon the role of behavior within the context of illness. It is designed to acquaint students with the basic tools, concepts and methods for the study of health, illness and community life by focusing on the disciplines of psychology, medical anthropology, sociology and community oriented health care.

This document provides an introduction to a semester 1 psychology course, including its objectives, module units and hours, and course content. The course aims to enable students to apply psychological concepts to assist patients and prevent illness. It covers topics such as concepts of psychology, learning theories, motivation, personality development, and growth and development. The document also provides historical background on the development of psychology and defines key terms.

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Community is a group of people living in the same place and sharing the same culture and beliefs. Community nutrition is the process of helping individuals and groups to develop healthy eating habits in order to promote wellness and prevent disease Health refers to a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely absence of disease.

The document outlines the community health strategy in Kenya, emphasizing the importance of community health units, volunteers, and assistants in delivering essential health services. It identifies challenges such as low motivation, inadequate workforce, and insufficient funding, while also detailing strategic objectives to strengthen community health governance and service delivery. Additionally, it discusses the significance of primary healthcare, social mobilization, and advocacy in improving health outcomes and community engagement.