Tracking women and children in a Continuum of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Healthcare (RMNCH) in India

J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2014 Sep;4(3):239-43. doi: 10.1016/j.jegh.2013.12.006. Epub 2014 Feb 12.

Abstract

The Continuum of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Healthcare (RMNCH) model is suggested to be an effective tool to improve maternal and child health. This short dispatch proposes that if India pursues the continuum of care model, a well-designed follow-up strategy to track prospective mothers and their children is imperative.

Keywords: Children’s health; Continuum of care; Global health; India; RMNCH; Women’s health.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Child Mortality / trends
  • Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration
  • Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Delivery of Health Care / standards
  • Developing Countries
  • Female
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Health Promotion*
  • Humans
  • India
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Maternal Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Maternal Mortality / trends
  • Needs Assessment
  • Pregnancy
  • Reproductive Health
  • Risk Assessment