COMPONENTS OF MATERNAL HEALTH
Premarital /preconception care (Adolescent health) - The
Adolescent (12 to 21 years) : The health care services rendered to the adolescent include prevention of alcoholism and drug
abuse, genetic counseling, prevention of STDs/HIV/AIDS through health
education , prevention of unwanted pregnancies through Family Planning
education and services and Immunization, screening for diseases.
Conception care (Antenatal Care) - Antenatal or conception
care involves health promotion services such as Health education on adequate
food and proper nutrition, sanitation and hygiene; Preventive services such as
immunization against Tetanus, provision of anti-malaria drugs and Hematinic,
screening for high risk pregnancy; Curative and rehabilitative services include
diagnosis for early detection of diseases and prompt treatment.
Natal Care/delivery care - Natal care is the health care
services rendered to the pregnant woman right from the onset of labor to the
time of delivery. Natal care ends on the point when the baby is born.
Post – natal care Post natal care is the health care
services given to the new born commencing immediately the baby is born. The
mother and child are keenly observed and screened for any abnormality.
CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
The child (1month to six years): Health care services given
to this group include screening for health problems, growth monitoring and
promotion, health education about nutrition especially exclusive breast
feeding, immunization, prevention of illness and other conditions relevant to
the family.
OBJECTIVES OF CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
Child health services aims at promoting healthy growth and
development of children, protecting children from major hazards, and treating
disease and disorder. Emphasis is on early diagnosis and treatment.
COMPONENTS OF CHILD HEALTH SERVICES
Health promotion services – Health education on adequate
nutrition, Personal hygiene, and environment sanitation and Growth Monitoring.
Preventive services – Immunization against childhood
diseases (Tuberculosis, Poliomyelitis, Neonatal tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis,
Measles Yellow Fever and Hepatitis B), iodination of salt, Anti-malarial
prophylaxis, vitamin A supplementation, fluoridation of water, ORT, Counseling
etc.
Curative services – Early diagnosis and treatment through
mass screening tests.
Rehabilitative services – Identification and appropriate
management of physically challenging conditions and limitation of disabilities
e.g. Speech and hearing loss, visual problems etc.
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