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Women's Health
Studies on the particular problems and needs of women which are directed towards improving women's health have been undertaken in many places over a number of years. The early work culminated in a monograph on the health of women in Papua New Guinea. This has been followed up with a range of clinical, microbiological and educational research activities. Obstetrical complications are now recognized as a major health problem in Papua New Guinea. Maternal mortality was studied in Tari and the perinatal health of women and their infants investigated in the Wosera. Health education workshops for women, with an emphasis on reproductive health, have been conducted in Madang. Studies on postpartum sepsis, pelvic inflammatory disease and genital tract infection, which link with studies of sexually transmitted diseases and neonatal infection, are being carried out in the Goroka area. Community development studies are being undertaken in the Wosera, with a particular emphasis on the perceived needs of women.
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