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MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CARE (MCH)

 Referral to other health facilities.
 Estimation of needs of the pregnant women, post-natal women
and infants according to the assessment.

 Provide health care according to the needs.
 Keep systematic records.

IV. Educational role

 Assessing needs of women and plan health teaching services
according to the needs.
 Effective health education requires not only enough knowledge,
but also communication skills, understanding, sensitivity and

objectivity on the part of the nurse.
 Motivation and guidance of the cases to continue and receive care
and services.
 She should know when, where and to whom counseling should be
given.

 Select, prepare and use the method of teaching and audiovisual
materials which are used according to the type and characteristics
of the group.
 Participate in teaching for nursing staff and auxiliary personnel.

V. Role in research and evaluation

 Planning and carrying out research and studies for analyzing and
improving the nursing program and participate in general
community health research. She helps in analyzing and evaluation

of nursing practices.

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