ULO 3- PHC principles and ACM philosophy in midwifery care

Question 1

What is Primary Health Care

Answer 1

a philosophy of healthcare whose aim is the eradication of inequities in health, equitable social circumstances, equal access to healthcare, community empowerment and community capacity building

Question 2

What are the 6 PHC Principles

Answer 2

1. Equitable access to health care
2. Appropriate technology
3. Health promotion
4. Cultural sensitivity
5. Intersectoral collaboration
6. Community participation

Question 3

What are the features of the Ottowa Charter

Answer 3

• Build healthy public policy
• Create supportive environments
• Strengthen community action
• Develop personal skills
• Reorient health services

Question 4

How does PHC relate to Midwifery

Answer 4

Midwifery is a public health strategy that encompasses a broad social context

The graduate midwife:

• understands that health is a dynamic state, influenced by particular sociocultural, spiritual and politico-economic environments
• has an important advocacy role inprotecting the rights of women, families and communities while respecting and supporting their to self determination
• has a commitment to cultural safety within all aspects of her practice and acts in ways that enhance the dignity and integrity of others

Question 5

Name the 4 National Health Competency Standards for midwives

Answer 5

1. Legal and professional practice
2. Midwifery knowledge and practice
3. Midwifery as primary healthcare
4. Ethical and reflective practice

Question 6

What are the levels of Primary Healthcare

Answer 6

Primary healthcare
Secondary healthcare
Tertiary healthcare
Public health
New public health