Utilization of the maternal and child health services in St. Thomas, Jamaica W.I

ABSTRACT

It is noted that there are inadequacies in distribution of maternal / child health clinics in this parish and where they exist the general quality of the facilities leave much to be desired. In addition it is thought that the attendance of mothers at clinic is not regular enough to be of full benefit to themselves and their unborn children. The attendance of children at child health clinics is also unsatisfactory. Nurses in the parish feel that a health education programme would be of benefit to the population as well as general improvements in the facilities. (AU)