Improving Health of Children in Urban Slums Through an Integrated Model Based Approach – A Case Study from Chennai.
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2012-12
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An integrated model based approach was used to improve health status of children in an
urban slum. An urban slum was selected based on fixed criteria and health needs were
assessed. The environmental conditions were improved. Health care needs were taken care
of and self-help groups were started to make them financially independent. This model was
evaluated in 204 families with 350 under-five children. Survey revealed that 88% of them
used safe garbage disposal and 95% of them had household latrines. Only 24% of under-five
children had water borne morbidity in past one year and there were no vector borne diseases.
71% of the eligible couples followed some contraception. Mean duration of exclusive breast
feeding was 7 months and average total duration of breast feeding was 15 months. Integrated
model based approach based on principles of primary health care works in urban slum with
effective community participation.
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Child health, Community participation, Integrated approach, Urban slums
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Balasubramaniam Sudharsanam Manni, Paneerselvam Venkatesh Munuswamy, Senguttuvan Mangayarkarasi, Subramanian Jayam. Improving Health of Children in Urban Slums Through an Integrated Model Based Approach – A Case Study from Chennai. Indian Pediatrics. 2012 December; 49(12): 969-970.