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Program development and maternal-child health consultation: a conceptual model for role enactment in developing
International Journal of Nursing Studies
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Nurses can improve global health by developing culturally specific maternal-infant health programs. The World Health Organization
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing
- Public Health
Background:
- Nurses increasingly consult on health programs in developing nations.
- Program effectiveness hinges on socio-cultural context.
- Unfamiliarity with local cultures poses challenges for consultants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a framework for culturally specific maternal-infant health programs.
- To guide nurses in developing effective international health initiatives.
- To articulate consultant roles within program development.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the World Health Organization's risk strategy approach.
- Applying the framework to maternal-infant health program design.
- Illustrating with a nursing consultation project in Juarez, Mexico.
Main Results:
- The World Health Organization's risk strategy approach provides a conceptual framework.
- Specific consultant behaviors are suggested for program development phases.
- A case study in Juarez, Mexico, demonstrates practical application.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework enhances the development of culture-specific health programs.
- Nurses can effectively consult by adapting strategies to local contexts.
- Culturally sensitive program design is crucial for improving maternal-infant health globally.