adequacy of recording the assessment data for infants in the MCH centres in Jordan

ABSTRACT

The aim of the present study was to examine the adequacy of recording the assessment data related to the infant's health in the MCH centres in Jordan. Five MCH centres were selected by systematic random sampling from the total number of MCH centres in Irbid city, Jordan. A sample of 279 family records were selected by systematic random sampling. The records obtained were examined against a check list for adequacy of data recording. Results of the study indicated that the name, address, family members of the child were coerrectly filled in most of the records. The risk factor, family planning advice, the attitude toward family planning the action taken by parents, growth pattern of child, home visits and follow-up visits all give a picture of incomplete medical recording. It is recommended to implement a quality assurance program in the medical record service of MCH centres in Jordan