Informing Maternal and Child Health (MCH) policy through research
West Indian med. j
; 47(supl.4): 16-19, Dec. 1998.
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ABSTRACT
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) policy over the past two decades has been strongly influenced by research. The paper presents examples of some of the research undertaken and its significant influence in shaping health service delivery. Research in child health has focussed on oral rehydration therapy, immunization and perinatal morbidity and mortality. On the maternal side, morbidity and mortality have been examined with particular focus on problems which contribute to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Policies arising out of the outcome of these studies have influenced organization of service delivery, information system development, manpower development and deployment, maternal education, surveillance/auditing, quality of care, design of physical facilities and selection of equipment. The results of these studies have also led to the identification of areas requiring further study and testing of intervention to correct the deficiencies identified. These studies demonstrate that research can and does influence health policy, and has impacted positively on the quality and cost of care provided through our health services.
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Index:
LILACS
Main subject:
Research
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Child Health
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Health Policy
/
Maternal Welfare
Type of study:
Screening_studies
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
Caribe ingles
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Jamaica
Language:
En
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
1998
Type:
Article