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YEAR: 1968

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

Family planning services in hospital.

AUTHORS

Vasa S

SOURCE

Antiseptic 65(11): 807-811. November 1968.

ABSTRACT

In India, family planning is accorded top priority in the 5-year plans for health and economic development. The 1st

step in getting family planning services integrated with other health services was to integrate them with maternity and

child health services at the primary health centers. Services rendered by the hospital were only back-up services.

The proposed legislation for abortions, when implemented, will create a greater need for gynecological beds which

are already too few. As a result, after abortion the partially motivated person may not be immediately sterilized.

When family planning services are functioning in a hospital, staff personnel are likely to better motivated. The family

planning services in a hospital should form a unit functioning in a single place. The staffing pattern should include

a full-time doctor, a public health nurse, and an extension educator. All hospital personnel should be oriented

toward family planning. Cooperation by the obstetrical, gynecological, and pediatric departments is needed in

motivating patients. Good motivation of patients is essential for long-run success. Follow-up services are important.

To do this, suitable budgetary and transport provision are needed. An adequate system of records should be

evolved. To attract patients, the clinic might open earlier than the general outpatient timing. A small exhibit in the

central hall with a family planning worker in attendance to give advice and distribute contraceptives would help attract

people. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT9T 1045-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Family planning services in hospital.", is(are) Vasa S. The

source of this article is "Antiseptic 65(11): 807-811. November 1968.". This article was published in 1968 in English

language(s). (PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT9T 1045-06. All rights reserved with PubHealth.info) PIN: 41045

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