Description
This review describes how Hungary's health visitors deliver services across the life course, including pregnancy support, maternal and child health care, health promotion, home visiting, and adolescent health.
Topic
ECD
Tools & Frameworks
Best practices
Language
EN
Relevant actions
Action 3
Use it to…
An example of a community health visiting service providing health care and assessment of early child development as well as support within inpatient settings and as a supportive liasion role with social care services.
Where to look in this resource
-Section 1 outlines the role of health visitors in prenatal and child health care, including assessments of physical health and child development. -Section 2 includes the role of health visitors in social care.
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Health Area
Area
2.2
Brief description
This paper reviews Hungary's national health visitor system, highlighting its role in delivering universal maternal and child health services through community-based preventive care.
Keywords
health visiting; preventive care; maternal health; home visiting; community outreach
Resource Title
The health visitor network in Hungary: a unique system in Europe