Feasibility of Pre-Natal Allowance in Reducing Infant Mortality Rates in the Baffin Island Region
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: health, social sciences, social support, health care, pregnancy, finance
| Principal Investigator: | McWhinney, Deborah (1) |
| Licence Number: | 11192 |
| Organization: | Trent University; GNWT Department of Social Services |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1991
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1991 |
| Project Team: | Anne Crawford |
Objective(s): To determine the feasibility and applicability of a financial allowance given to all pregnant mothers pre-natally;
Project Description: In co-operation with the GNWT Department of Social Services and the Women's Shelter, Iqaluit, the Researcher will investigate the extent to which women feel empowered by the health care system, particularly pre-natal health care.
