CHN

Focuses on preventing diseases before they occur through health promotion and disease risk reduction.

A disease that is being or has been eliminated globally through public health interventions.

An approach to managing childhood illnesses by using a set of specific interventions.

Factors within a person that influence disease occurrence (e.g., age, sex, genetics, habits).

A health program element focused on community health services, rather than individual treatment or findings.

The core aspect of an epidemiological program is the surveillance and research of disease patterns.

Expected local reactions to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine, potentially including localized swelling or fever.

The process of enlisting community members to participate in health projects. It includes identifying and engaging influential people.

The ability of a community organizer to provide direction and inspire action by having a clear, long-term vision for the community.

A sign of severe malnutrition.

100 ml per hour for a child with some dehydration.

A persistent and severe form of diarrhea that is a common childhood illness.

Jaundice appearing less than 24 hours of age is a concern.

The recommended time to start antenatal care during pregnancy is the first trimester.

All pregnant women are considered at potential risk for complications during childbirth.

Seek immediate medical assistance if jaundice worsens.

Early toilet training is not a part of the 12 key Family Health Practices emphasized in IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses).

If the infant's weight is no longer low for age, continue breastfeeding and praise the mother.

Co-trimoxazole is the recommended antibiotic for treating dysentery in children for a three-day course.

Validate breastfeeding and immunization status with the mother.

Introduce complementary foods gradually and offer variety.

For a dehydrated child, more frequent breastfeeding is helpful.

RA 8423 created the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care.

A child should be immediately returned to the health facility if they have pus drainage in the ears or experience vomiting everything they eat.

A complementary therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body to relieve pain, improve circulation, and promote overall well-being.

A paradigm shift in maternal health care that focuses on providing immediate and life-saving interventions to pregnant women experiencing complications during labor and delivery.

A set of key characteristics for effective community-managed maternal and newborn care, including community education, strong referral systems, and accessible MCH services.

A serious condition that develops during pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.

A strategy where different municipalities collaborate and share resources, including personnel, to improve health services in a specific area.

A type of herb that is recommended for lowering blood cholesterol levels and hypertension.

Another herb that is recommended to help lower blood cholesterol levels and hypertension.

This herb is commonly used to relieve coughs and colds, with other potential benefits but not specifically for cholesterol or hypertension.

A process where a pregnant mother makes decisions about where she will give birth, who will support her during labor and delivery, and other important details.

Regular checkups during pregnancy to monitor the health of the mother and baby.

Important healthcare services provided during pregnancy to ensure the well-being of the mother and baby.

Vaccinations given to pregnant women positive with HIV to slow down the progression of the virus.

The most frequent reason for maternal deaths due to abortion complications.

The recommended timeframe between pregnancies to allow for the mother's body to recover and for the family to prepare for another child.

Essential care provided to infants and young children involving exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months, continued breastfeeding up to 2 years, and no food other than breastmilk during the first 6 months.

Hospitals are mandated to promote breastfeeding and allow mothers to stay with their babies after delivery to facilitate breastfeeding.

A method where a low birth weight baby is held skin-to-skin with their mother, providing warmth, comfort, and bonding benefits.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and DOH recommend delaying bathing of newborns for at least 6 hours after delivery to allow the baby to adjust to the outside world.

A series of immediate and critical steps performed right after birth to ensure the newborn's health and well-being, including drying the baby thoroughly.

A framework that explains the delays in seeking medical care during pregnancy and childbirth, ultimately leading to maternal deaths.

The initial delay in recognizing danger signs and deciding to seek medical help during pregnancy.

The delay in reaching a health facility due to factors such as lack of transportation, money, or available caregivers.

The delay in receiving timely and effective care at the health facility due to factors like staff shortages, lack of supplies, or inadequate skills.

The ideal time for a PHN to provide counseling on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and family planning is during the antenatal (prenatal) visits.