Introduction
Infant mortality is a serious problem that requires attention and careful development of ways to overcome it. Specialized programs that can eliminate the causes of increased mortality should be developed. One such reason is poverty, which hinders access to quality health care and poses a threat to pregnant women. To overcome the resulting problem, it is necessary to implement alternative instructions for pregnant women without access to quality medicine.
Scenario
Description
Nepal is a mountainous country with a common problem of infant mortality. The reason for this state of affairs is that Nepal has many poor people who cannot afford the services of a doctor (Sapkota et al., 2021). Thus, this situation leads to the fact that many pregnant women do not have proper monitoring and care. As a result, the risk of developing any diseases or injuries for the infant is significantly increased, which in some cases leads to death. This problem highlights the importance of creating a comprehensive strategy for the current situation.
Affected Populations
The problem of high infant mortality in Nepal affects many social groups that are not adequately protected. First, they should include marginalized groups and disadvantaged sections of the population. These factors can be combined with living in rural areas far from big cities. This causes problems both with payment and with access to medical services.
This, in turn, leads to inadequate prenatal and postnatal care for the mother and infant (Sapkota et al., 2021). This increases the risk of developing disorders and infections, which can lead to death. In addition, such a situation poses a threat because it risks passing on the same oppressed position to the next generations. In this regard, the groups of people mentioned above have no choice. Different communities face an increased risk of child mortality and cannot cope due to a lack of resources.
Improvement
Addressing infant mortality in Nepal requires a holistic and quality approach to assess all risk factors and develop an effective intervention strategy. One potential way to improve the situation could be to expand access to public health care. Quality medical services should be provided regardless of the place of residence or the ability to pay a person (Oldenburg et al., 2022).
Thus, local governments can introduce unique benefits for low-income citizens who become pregnant. Particular emphasis should be placed on citizens who live in remote communities and do not have vehicles. This may include the introduction of telemedicine, which may partially cover the needs of pregnant women for prenatal and postnatal care (Kirosset al., 2019). Infant nutrition plays a vital role in forming a normal and healthy body, and therefore, the creation of such childcare programs can benefit mothers. Breastfeeding instructions should be integrated into the general recommendations to help formulate the correct diet for the newborn. Proper nutrition and care for the child’s digestion after childbirth can be a factor in preventing infant mortality.
In addition to focusing attention directly on providing access to medicine to socially unprotected strata of society, it is also necessary to create supportive programs for self-development. Raising awareness and education can motivate people to improve their living conditions and well-being. This program should be combined with the general expansion of economic opportunities for everyone in Nepal. Microfinance initiatives can remedy this situation by helping people reach their potential and improve their social interaction (Kirosset al., 2019).
In this way, it will be possible to achieve the effect of increasing the financial well-being among citizens, which will lead to opportunities for them to receive better medical care. This also applies to basic medical knowledge of infant care. Hygiene, disease prevention, and general care are essential components that can contribute to the normal development and strengthening of the newborn’s body. Building a culture of health improvement among all people should aim to improve well-being through acquiring knowledge in various fields.
Potential Consequences
The potential consequences of the problem of infant mortality due to low income could be the fall of the country’s gene pool and intergenerational poverty. Moreover, when growing up, children will be significantly divided by society on financial grounds, which can provoke various conflicts and misunderstandings (Sapkota et al., 2021). This, in turn, will affect how people react to the economic situation. Differences in health status can play a critical role in how different populations view medicine and proper infant care.
With the implementation of the proposed solutions, the potential consequences could be an improvement in fertility and postpartum survival of newborns. Establishing medical supervision for pregnant women can help ensure that they receive ongoing counseling about their health, which will affect infant survival (Ware et al., 2019). Thus, with a program to improve medical knowledge, newborns can receive a full range of care that will contribute to their survival and normal development.
Conclusion
The high level of infant mortality can become dangerous for people as the population will not rejuvenate, and gradually, the gene pool of the nation will begin to disappear. In Nepal, there is a severe problem with the poverty of large communities. As a result, they do not receive adequate medical care. During pregnancy, this can become a critical aspect, as a result of which a comprehensive development of social and medical support programs is necessary. They may be aimed at helping mothers care for their babies and prevent premature death.
References
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Sapkota, T., Houkes, I., & Bosma, H. (2021). Vicious cycle of chronic disease and poverty: a qualitative study in present day Nepal. International health, 13(1), 30-38. Web.
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