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Journal of Community Nursing and Primary Care
Published by Science Center Group
ISSN : -     EISSN : 3089140X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.63202/jcnpc
Core Subject : Health, Education,
The Journal of Community Nursing and Primary Care aims to serve as a platform for high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based research in the fields of community nursing and primary healthcare. The journal focuses on promoting health equity, improving access to care, and advancing best practices to enhance the health and well-being of diverse populations. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Community Health Nursing Community-based interventions and nursing practices Health education, promotion, and preventive care strategies Health assessment, diagnostics, and primary prevention in communities Culturally sensitive care in diverse communities Partnerships with community organizations and public health agencies Primary Health Care and Services Models and approaches for delivering primary healthcare services to diverse populations Integrated healthcare delivery in primary care settings Screening, early intervention, and preventive services in primary care Patient-centered care and continuity of care in primary healthcare Accessibility, affordability, and quality improvement in primary care services Family Nursing Nursing approaches to support the health of families as units of care Family dynamics, health education, and caregiver support Interventions for managing family health crises and chronic conditions Family resilience and adaptation in health and illness contexts Gerontology Nursing Nursing care for aging populations in community and primary care settings Health promotion, chronic disease management, and support for elderly individuals Addressing physical, cognitive, and social needs in geriatric care Strategies for promoting healthy aging and quality of life for older adults Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Strategies for improving public health awareness and engagement Screening, early detection, and risk reduction for prevalent diseases Community initiatives for addressing social determinants of health Lifestyle, behavior change, and self-management education for chronic diseases Innovations in Community and Primary Care Technology and telehealth applications in community and primary care settings Data-driven approaches for community health improvements Interprofessional collaboration and team-based care models Health policy, advocacy, and strategies for health system improvement Global Health and Health Equity Approaches to improving health equity and access in low-resource settings Addressing health disparities in rural and underserved areas Community nursing strategies for improving global health outcomes Emergency response, disaster preparedness, and resilience-building in communities
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“Death may suck, but it’s better than the emergency room”, Lived experiences of healthcare avoidance and systemic harm among people experiencing homelessness: A meta-synthesis McElwee, Tracey; Myrick, Trey; DeJohn, Tara V.; Beck, Sheralyn; Dancy, Mia; Goldsholl, Leah; Greer, Samantha; Hutton, Aubry; Mateo-Rodriguez, Frida; Norwood, Rachel; Davis-Clegg, Stephanie; Sanders, Melissa; Walker, Kaylin; Watson, Charlotte
Journal of Community Nursing and Primary Care Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63202/jcnpc.v3i1.132

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Background: People experiencing homelessness face persistent structural and interpersonal barriers to healthcare that contribute to delayed care, avoidance, and preventable harm. While disparities are well documented, less is known about how repeated healthcare encounters shape engagement over time. Purpose: This qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis examined healthcare access and avoidance among people experiencing homelessness and service providers to identify shared barriers influencing system navigation and care delivery. Methods: An adapted qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis design was employed. Systematic searches were conducted across eight academic databases between January and April 2025. Peer-reviewed qualitative studies focused on adult homelessness and healthcare access were included. Verbatim participant quotations were extracted and analyzed using line-by-line coding, constant comparative analysis, and team-based synthesis. Results: Fifteen qualitative studies met inclusion criteria, representing 334 unhoused individuals and 72 service providers. Six interconnected themes emerged: systemic stigma in healthcare settings; financial inaccessibility and cost-related avoidance; fear-based avoidance of healthcare systems; barriers due to bureaucracy and lack of information; dehumanization and the emotional toll of healthcare encounters; and marginalized mental health needs within fragmented healthcare systems. Findings suggest healthcare avoidance often reflects rational responses to cumulative systemic harm rather than disengagement. Conclusions: Healthcare exclusion among people experiencing homelessness is driven by intersecting structural, clinical, and relational failures identified by both service users and providers. Trauma-informed, equity-oriented, and person-centered approaches are essential to improving access, trust, and continuity of care in community nursing and primary care settings.
The effect of the peer support on stigma among patients with obesity: A quasi-experimental study Wei, Li; Min, Zhang; Jun, Wang
Journal of Community Nursing and Primary Care Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63202/jcnpc.v3i1.128

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Background: Obesity is a growing global public health concern that is frequently accompanied by weight-related stigma, which negatively affects psychological well-being, social participation, and engagement in health services. Stigma represents a critical psychosocial barrier in obesity management that is often insufficiently addressed by conventional interventions focusing primarily on behavioral and clinical outcomes. Peer support has emerged as a promising approach to address psychosocial challenges through shared experiences and mutual support in community settings. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of peer support on stigma among patients with obesity in a community-based context. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a pretest–posttest control group design was conducted among adults with obesity recruited from community health programs. Participants were allocated into an intervention group receiving a structured peer support program and a control group receiving usual community-based health education. Stigma was measured using a validated weight stigma instrument before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to assess within-group and between-group differences. Results: The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in overall stigma scores following the peer support program, whereas the control group showed no significant change. Post-intervention stigma levels were significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control group. Subdomain analysis revealed substantial improvements in internalized stigma and perceived social rejection, with a moderate improvement in emotional distress. The findings indicate a clinically meaningful and statistically significant effect of peer support on stigma reduction. Conclusion: Peer support is an effective community-based intervention for reducing stigma among patients with obesity. The intervention addresses key psychosocial dimensions of obesity by enhancing self-acceptance, emotional support, and social connectedness.Community obesity programs should integrate peer support as a complementary strategy to conventional interventions, and future research should explore long-term outcomes and scalability across diverse populations.
Exploring determinants of health-seeking behavior among coastal communities: A qualitative study Hossain, Rahman; Akter, Ayesha
Journal of Community Nursing and Primary Care Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January - June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63202/jcnpc.v3i1.129

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Background: Health-seeking behavior remains a critical determinant of health outcomes in coastal communities, where  limited access to primary health care often delay timely utilization of health services. Coastal populations frequently rely on subjective illness appraisal and informal care pathways, which may increase health risks and exacerbate inequities in health service utilization. Objective: This study aimed to explore the determinants of health-seeking behavior among coastal communities from a qualitative perspective to inform community nursing and primary health care practices. Methods: A qualitative study using an interpretive descriptive approach was conducted among adults living in coastal communities in Bangladesh. Participants were selected through purposive sampling based on their experience seeking health care services. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted in the local language. Thematic analysis was applied using an inductive approach to identify key patterns and determinants of health-seeking behavior. Trustworthiness was ensured through member checking, audit trails, and reflexive analysis. Results: The analysis revealed four major themes influencing health-seeking behavior: illness perception and symptom appraisal, accessibility and structural barriers, sociocultural and household influences, and health system experiences. Participants often delayed seeking formal care due to normalization of symptoms, financial limitations, transportation difficulties, and reliance on family decision-making. Positive or negative prior experiences with health services strongly shaped future care-seeking behavior. These determinants interacted dynamically, resulting in fragmented and non-linear care-seeking pathways. Conclusion : Health-seeking behavior in coastal communities is influenced by multidimensional and context-specific determinants that extend beyond individual decision-making. Community nursing and primary health care interventions should emphasize culturally sensitive health education.

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