Abstract
While importance of community-based activities for maternal and child health has been increasing, its developmental factors have not been identified. The purpose of this study is to clarify and identify these factors by analyzing findings through case study of community-based pioneer projects for maternal and child health. The study includes analyzing data collected through the reports of projects, the questionnaire survey and the interviews with the project leaders. The factors which are important for development for maternal and child health care, as this study indicated, are as follows ; 1) to discover potential needs in early stage, 2) to fully utilize present community organization, 3) to develop communication among the people concerned, 4) to assure human resources, 5) to encourage further involvement by community residents, 6) to promote further understanding by governmental administrators, and 7) to seek for financial support. Specific way to realize each factor is also presented.
