Maternal
and child health in Seychelles(pp
20-27)
Philip Govinden1, MD; Juliette Henderson2, RNM; Zia
Rizvi3, MD; Valentina Seth1, MD; Heather Shamlaye4,
MD.
Paediatric Unit1, Programme Development Section2,
Obstetric and Gynaecology Unit3, Ministry of Health, Republic
of Seychelles; Seychelles Medical and Dental Association, Republic of
Seychelles4.
Abstract
Services aimed at improving the health of infants, children
and mothers have developed over the years since the initiation of the
Seychelles Child Development Study. This paper describes the policies,
procedures and facilities and how they have impacted on service provision.
The utilisation of antenatal, perinatal and child health services, both in
the hospital and community settings, are described. The successes and
challenges are illustrated by describing fertility, abortion, teenage
pregnancy and infant mortality. This overview of maternal and child
services provides a perspective on an important aspect of health care
development and the context in which the SCDS is conducted.
Key
words reproductive health, child health, infant mortality, Seychelles
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