Experimental study on model of community based management for intergrated activities in health communication and education in Tam Cuong commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong province
- Author:
Le Phi Diet
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Children’s healthcare
- MeSH:
Delivery of Health Care;
Child;
Education
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2005;515(7):88-92
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The study was conducted to investigate knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) according to 12 basic practices in household healthcare skills among mothers who have children under five years of age; and to assess survey’s results of the knowledge and practices of health workers at community level and leaders of Tam Cuong commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong city. A model of health education interventions was chosen. Strategy of the model is: using community-based management to integrate activities in health communication and education; to encourage active participator of community and kindergarten teachers in improving effectiveness of activities. After 11 months of intervention activities, the mother’s knowledge and practices with 5 basic household healthcare skills had been considerably improved.
