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Chapter 3: Carry out community disease surveillance
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⚑ What you will be able to do

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Assess patients with mental disorders accurately and provide psychosocial support following community health standards.
  • Offer emotional and psychosocial support tailored to each patient’s assessment and condition.
  • Develop a clear monitoring framework for Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) using proper mental health management procedures.
  • Integrate mental health support systems effectively by making the best use of available community resources.
  • Strengthen community health services by building on existing resources and capacities.
  • Protect and respect the rights of mental health patients according to community health management guidelines.
  • Provide appropriate referrals for patients with mental health conditions by following specialist advice and procedures.
  • Prepare and share mental health reports accurately and on time with the right stakeholders.

These skills will help you make a real difference in your community by supporting mental health and improving overall well-being.

Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Identify and map key health interest areas in a community

Community Health · Level 6
Community Health Care
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Conduct a survey and accurately mark out at least five key health interest areas on the provided community map sized 841mm x 594mm (A1).
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Marker pensCommunity map (A1 size)
Measuring tapeNotebook
PenIdentification badge
Personal Protective Equipment (mask, gloves)
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Community map (A1 size)1 Pc per Candidate
2Marker pens (red, blue, green, black)4 Pcs per Candidate
3Measuring tape 30m1 Pc per Candidate
4Notebook1 Pc per Candidate
5Pen1 Pc per Candidate
6Identification badge1 Pc per Candidate
7Personal Protective Equipment (mask, gloves)1 set per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare for community health interest area survey
Wore personal protective equipment (mask and gloves) correctly
(Award 2 marks for correct PPE use)		2
Carried identification badge visibly
(Award 1 mark for visible badge)		1
Assembled all required tools and materials before starting survey
(Award 2 marks for complete preparation)		2
Checked and prepared community map for marking
(Award 1 mark for map readiness)		1
Planned survey route using measuring tape and map landmarks
(Award 2 marks for logical survey planning)		2
Sub-Total8
TASK 2: Conduct survey and identify key health interest areas
Physically surveyed the community area using measuring tape for distances
(Award 3 marks for proper use of measuring tape in survey)		3
Identified at least five key health interest areas (e.g. water sources, health facilities, waste disposal sites, markets, schools)
(Award 1 mark per correctly identified area, max 5 marks)		5
Recorded observations accurately in notebook
(Award 3 marks for clear and complete notes)		3
Used marker pens to mark areas distinctly on the community map
(Award 3 marks for clear map markings in correct colors)		3
Ensured spatial accuracy of markings relative to map scale and survey measurements
(Award 3 marks for correct spatial representation)		3
Sub-Total17
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Community map shows at least five health interest areas clearly marked with distinct colors
(Award 5 marks for clear, distinct, and complete markings)		5
Map dimensions and scale conform to 841mm x 594mm (A1) size and survey scale accuracy within ±5%
(Award 3 marks for correct map size and scale accuracy)		3
Markings correspond correctly to the surveyed locations and distances noted
(Award 5 marks for accurate correlation between survey data and map markings)		5
Sub-Total13
GRAND TOTAL38
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Conduct dietary assessment and analyze nutritional adequacy for a household

Community Health · Level 6
Community Health Care
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Conduct a 24-hour dietary recall and estimate nutritional adequacy for a household of 5 members, recording portion sizes and analyzing protein, energy, and micronutrient intake.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Digital kitchen scale24-hour dietary recall questionnaire
CalculatorFood portion size estimation charts
Anthropometric measuring tapeFoolscap papers
Pen
Reference nutrient intake tables for Kenyan diet
Disposable gloves
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
124-hour dietary recall questionnaire1 Pc per Candidate
2Food portion size estimation charts1 Pc per Candidate
3Digital kitchen scale (up to 5kg capacity)1 Pc per 2 Candidates
4Foolscap papers5 Sheets per Candidate
5Pen1 Pc per Candidate
6Calculator1 Pc per Candidate
7Anthropometric measuring tape (150 cm)1 Pc per 3 Candidates
8Reference nutrient intake tables for Kenyan diet1 Pc per Candidate
9Disposable gloves2 Pairs per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare for dietary assessment
Wore disposable gloves before starting the assessment
(Award 1 mark for correct glove use)		1
Explained the purpose of the dietary assessment to the household members
(Award 1 mark for clear communication)		1
Assembled all tools and materials needed for data collection
(Award 1 mark for completeness)		1
Checked the digital kitchen scale for accuracy and zeroed it
(Award 1 mark for correct scale preparation)		1
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TASK 2: Conduct 24-hour dietary recall interview
Asked each household member about all foods and drinks consumed in the last 24 hours
(Award 2 marks for completeness and clarity)		2
Used portion size estimation charts to help respondents quantify food amounts
(Award 2 marks for effective use of portion size charts)		2
Weighed or estimated portion sizes accurately using the digital scale
(Award 3 marks for accuracy and method)		3
Recorded all dietary data legibly and systematically on foolscap paper
(Award 2 marks for neatness and organization)		2
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TASK 3: Analyze nutritional adequacy
Calculated total energy intake in kilocalories for the household
(Award 3 marks for correct calculation)		3
Calculated total protein intake in grams for the household
(Award 3 marks for correct calculation)		3
Compared intake values with recommended nutrient intakes for Kenyan population
(Award 2 marks for correct reference and comparison)		2
Identified any nutritional deficiencies or excesses based on analysis
(Award 2 marks for correct identification)		2
Summarized findings clearly and suggested appropriate dietary advice
(Award 3 marks for clarity and relevance)		3
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Complete and accurate 24-hour dietary recall record including portion sizes for all household members
(Award 5 marks for completeness and accuracy)		5
Correct calculations of energy and protein intake matching recorded data
(Award 5 marks for calculation accuracy)		5
Clear identification of nutritional adequacy status with reference to Kenyan standards
(Award 4 marks for correct and clear interpretation)		4
Sub-Total14
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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Am I competent?

At the start of this chapter we promised you would be able to:

  • Assess patients with mental disorders accurately and provide psychosocial support following community health standards.
  • Offer emotional and psychosocial support tailored to each patient’s assessment and condition.
  • Develop a clear monitoring framework for Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) using proper mental health management procedures.
  • Integrate mental health support systems effectively by making the best use of available community resources.
  • Strengthen community health services by building on existing resources and capacities.
  • Protect and respect the rights of mental health patients according to community health management guidelines.
  • Provide appropriate referrals for patients with mental health conditions by following specialist advice and procedures.
  • Prepare and share mental health reports accurately and on time with the right stakeholders.

Tick each one you can genuinely do.

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