Global maternal health Flashcards
How large is the percentage of pregnacies and deliveries in the world lacking fundamental medical care?
90 %.
Complete the sentence: Causes of poor pregnancy outcomes in developing countries are …
The same are before antibiotics and oxytocins.
Or: The same as in England in the 1930’s.
To reduce the number of perinatal and maternal mortality in developing countries what is it important to implement?
Simple technology - there is no need for advanced technology.
Trained health workers.
Basic hygiene.
Access to clean water.
What is the strategy today to reduce perinatal and maternal mortality in developing countries?
Access to emergency obstetrical care.
Upgrading of rural health centres and referral hospitals.
Necessary drugs, supply, equipment.
Training of health workers.
Develop strong referral systems.
Skilled birth attendant at all deliveries.
Education at all levels.
Political will, commitment and proper funding.
What is the difference between an urban and rural area?
Urban areas can include towns and cities while rural areas include villages and hamlets. While rural areas may develop randomly on the basis of natural vegetation and fauna available in a region, urban settlements are proper, planned settlements built up according to a process called urbanization.
What is commonly the first step in development of pregnancy care programs?
Treatment of malnutrition.
In utero undernutrition gives high risk of certain diseases in adult life. Which diseases?
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
What is considered normal birth weight for term babies? How many babies weigh less than normal at birth?
2,5-4 kg.
15 % of babies.
What are some simple measures to battle malnutrition in developing countries?
Iodine supplements.
Micro-nutrient supplementation to basic foods, e.g. rice or sugar.
How large is the portion of under-five deaths related to AIDS?
1/3.
What is the largest killer of children in Africa?
Malaria.
