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    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1985
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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Systems
    • Developing Nations

    Background:

    • Nigeria's healthcare system faces challenges unique to developing countries.
    • The concept of a comprehensive health care team is explored within the Nigerian context.
    • Healthcare is viewed as health promotion, not solely disease conquest.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the Nigerian health care team concept.
    • To analyze health problems and epidemiological shifts in Nigeria.
    • To assess factors influencing health team functionality in Nigeria.

    Main Methods:

    • Appraisal of current Nigerian health problems.
    • Focus on epidemiological shifts and magnitude of health challenges.
    • Discussion of socioeconomic factors: poverty, maldistribution, manpower shortages, education, and societal mobilization.

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    Main Results:

    • Sophisticated health teams like those in developed nations are currently unfeasible in Nigeria.
    • Key challenges include poverty, uneven service distribution, and limited healthcare professionals.
    • The roles of nurses and midwives in tropical settings are specifically examined.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective health team function in Nigeria requires consideration of all influencing factors.
    • Governmental roles, past achievements, and future potential are assessed.
    • Achieving an ideal health team is a legitimate future ambition for developing countries like Nigeria.