Objectives
Upon completion of this seminar the students should be able to describe
- Maternal Health, Children's and Women's programs administered by state and local health departments.
- The main policy and management issues in Maternal and Child Health programs
- The role of local public health agencies in developing programs for Women.
- The contribution of of local health departments to reducing morbidity & mortality among children and pregnant women.
- The value of the MCH programs in improving the health of the community.
- Competencies: 1A(2,7,8), B(1), C(1, 22,6,7,8), D(1,5,6,7,8,9). E(1,4,7,9) F(1-5), 11A(1-7)
Key Words
Pregnancy
Fertility
Chronic Diseases
Women's health studies
Infant Mortality
Family support services
Immunization
Cancers
Preventive Intervention
Health education
Community services (non governmental)
Concept:
The health needs of children, adolescents, and women are unique. Programs designed for these populations should be tailored to these needs.>
References:
Handouts.
Course Essays 9, 12
Introduction to Public Health. Schneider, 2nd Edn. Chapter 18