CHN-2 Short Notes - BSc Nursing 4th Year (RUHS)
MTP Act:
Enacted in 1971, amended in 2021. Legalizes abortion up to 20 weeks (24 weeks for special cases).
Grounds: Risk to mother, rape, fetal issues, contraception failure.
National Health Policy 2002:
Aims to reduce IMR, MMR, improve health services, promote universal immunization, and increase
public health funding.
Bhore Committee (Vohr):
1946. Proposed 3-tier system (PHC, CHC, tertiary). Emphasized free and integrated health care.
Objectives of MCH:
Reduce maternal and infant mortality, ensure safe delivery, promote nutrition, immunization, and
family planning.
Women Empowerment:
Provides women with education, rights, healthcare access, and decision-making power for better
health outcomes.
Adult Education and Counseling:
Improves adult knowledge in health, reproductive rights, mental health and family planning.
Vital Statistics:
Includes birth rate, death rate, IMR, MMR, TFR. Used for planning and evaluating health services.
Home Visiting:
Nurses provide care at home for checkups, education, and follow-up. Must be regular and
respectful.
Child Abuse:
Any physical, emotional, sexual harm or neglect. Signs include fear, poor hygiene. Nurses must
MTP Act:
Enacted in 1971, amended in 2021. Legalizes abortion up to 20 weeks (24 weeks for special cases).
Grounds: Risk to mother, rape, fetal issues, contraception failure.
National Health Policy 2002:
Aims to reduce IMR, MMR, improve health services, promote universal immunization, and increase
public health funding.
Bhore Committee (Vohr):
1946. Proposed 3-tier system (PHC, CHC, tertiary). Emphasized free and integrated health care.
Objectives of MCH:
Reduce maternal and infant mortality, ensure safe delivery, promote nutrition, immunization, and
family planning.
Women Empowerment:
Provides women with education, rights, healthcare access, and decision-making power for better
health outcomes.
Adult Education and Counseling:
Improves adult knowledge in health, reproductive rights, mental health and family planning.
Vital Statistics:
Includes birth rate, death rate, IMR, MMR, TFR. Used for planning and evaluating health services.
Home Visiting:
Nurses provide care at home for checkups, education, and follow-up. Must be regular and
respectful.
Child Abuse:
Any physical, emotional, sexual harm or neglect. Signs include fear, poor hygiene. Nurses must
