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APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment of the course requirements in Nursing Research, this thesis

entitled MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN SELECTED RURAL AND

URBAN AREAS OF SANTIAGO CITY, prepared and submitted by ACOSTA,

KATHLEEN; GARCIA, RUBELYN; PASCUA, CRISTY ROSE; SOTELO, APRIL JOY

and YADAO, MENALYN, is hereby recommended for Oral Examination.

APOLO S. FRANCISCO, MA. Ed., MA. L.L.

Research Professor

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Approved by the Panel Examiners on Oral Examination with a grade of ______.

SABINA B. PASCUAL, Ph. D.

Chairman

JOSE G. ROSENDO, Ed. D. RACHEL S. JACLA,MAN, M.A.Ed.

Member Member

Date:____________________

Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject, NURSING

RESEARCH.

APOLO S. FRANCISCO, MA. Ed,MA. L.L. RACHEL S. JACLA,MAN, M.A.Ed.

Research Professor DEAN, College of Nursing
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise
and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.”

The researchers wished to express their heartfelt thanks, gratitude, and the full

measure of appreciation to those who shared their generous assistance for the

realization of this research work. Without their help, the completion of this study would

not have been possible, to wit:

Rachael S. Jacla, Dean of the College of Nursing, for giving her permission in order

to conduct this study;

Apolo S. Francisco, their research professor and adviser, for his precious time spent

for guidance, encouragement, challenging words, and criticism for the betterment of the

study.

The honorable Baranggay Captains of our locale of study for accommodating us

during our data gathering, namely: Hon. Grace D. Santiago (Dubinan West), Hon.

Rafael D. Martinez (Centro East), Hon. Modesto Cabanos (Divisoria), Hon. Rolando L.

Manuel (Nabbuan), Hon. Henry B. Telan (Victory Sur), Hon. Julio Pascua

(Balintocatoc), Hon. Rolando Ragsac (Calao East), Hon. Jimmy Vic E. Elardo (Malvar),

Hon. Gregorio L. Valdez (Santa Rosa), and Hon. Bella M. Yodyod (Villasis).

The group of panelist Dr. Sabina B. Pascual,Ph.D, Dr. Jose G. Rosendo,Ed.D and

Mrs. Rachael S. Jacla, M.A.Ed. for giving out significant and vital suggestions to come

up with an output that is reliable and sensible source for other who will find use for it.

The Respondents from Santiago City, who patiently answered the questionnaires.
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Their families and friends for their unconditional love and financial supports, which

led to the success of this study and inspired the researchers in realizing the task that

they have started;

To you Almighty God, who gave strength to face the problems encountered during

their crucial moments, wisdom, vision , countless blessings in finishing the task despite

the hardship that have come their ways, without Him this endeavor would not be

possible;

They always keep in their mind the help, support and time that you shared to them

for the accomplishment of this study. To all of you, thank you and more power.

- The Researchers

DEDICATION
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This fruit of our hard labor is lovingly and sincerely dedicated to our families

especially to our dearest mothers who never get tired of loving them,

our fathers for being good providers, our sisters and brothers

who continuously push to be the best that we can be,

to those who are next in line to continue the quest

for knowledge and to always be hungry for the

truth. Most of all to Our Almighty Father

from whom all knowledge and

truth reside.

The Researcher

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE ………….………………………………………………………….... i

APPROVAL SHEET ....…………………………………………………………… ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ………………………………………………………….. iii
DEDICATION ………...………………………………………………………….... v
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………… vi
LIST OF TABLES …….………………………………………………………….... viii
LIST OF FIGURES.....…………………………………………………………….. x
CHAPTER
I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction …………………...………………………………… 1
Conceptual Framework of the Study…………………………. 4
Statement of the Problem …………………………………….. 6
Assumptions of the Study….………………………………….. 7
Scope and Delimitation of the Study…………………………. 8
Significance of the Study …………………………………….. 9
Definition of Terms …..………………………………………… 10
II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Review of Related Literature………………………………….. 13
Review of Related Studies…………………………………….. 16

III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURE

Research Design ………………………………………………. 24
Locale of the Study ……………………………………………. 25
Respondents of the Study…………………………………….. 25
Data Gathering Instruments......………………………………. 26
Data Gathering Procedure..…………………………………… 27
Statistical Treatment of Data ….……………………………… 28
IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS

AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA ………………………………… 30

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ..……… 70
Summary of Findings ………………………………………….. 71
Conclusion ……………………………………………………… 76
Recommendations ..…………………………………………… 77
BIBLIOGRAPHY …………………………………………………………………... 78
APPENDICES
Appendix A Letter of Approval to Conduct the Study………….. 80
Appendix B Letter of Permission from Baranggay Captains..… 81
Appendix C Questionnaire……………………………………… 82

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CURRICULUM VITAE …………………………………………………………… 92
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

1 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents

as to Age……………………………………………………………… 30

2 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents

as to Civil Status……………………………………………………. 32

3 Civil Status of the Respondents According

to Background Characteristics……………………………………… 33

4 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents

as of Educational Attainment…………………………………….. 34

5 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents

as of Occupation……………………………………………………. 36

6 Occupation of the Respondents According to

Educational Attainment……………………………………………… 38

7 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents

as of Religion………………………………………………………… 39

8 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents

as to Family 40
Type……………………………………………………..

9 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Respondents

as of Monthly Income………………………………………………... 42

10 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description of the Normal Signs and Symptoms that woman
usually have during pregnancy……………………………………… 44
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11 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description on the Usual Signs of possible complication during
pregnancy……………………………………………………………… 46

12 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description of the Complications during Delivery…………………. 48

13 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description on the Complications with Previous
Pregnancy……………………………………………………………... 49

14 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description on the Health Practices during Pregnancy…………... 51

15 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description on the Health Practices during
Delivery……………………………………………………………….. 54

16 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description on the Place of Delivery…………………………….. 56

17 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description on the Health Practices After Giving Birth or
Postnatal………………………………………………………………. 58

18 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description on the Usual Activities After Giving
Birth……………………………………………………………………. 60

19 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description on the Health Practices for the Baby after giving
Birth…………………………………………………………………….. 62

20 Weighted Mean, Qualitative Description and Ranking

Description on the Capabilities of Making Decisions……………. 66
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LIST OF FIGURES

Table Title Page

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1 Paradigm of the Study……………………………………………………….. 6

2 Percentage distribution of respondents according to age………………... 31

3 Percentage distribution of respondents according to Civil Status………. 32

4 Percentage distribution of the respondents according to

highest educational attainment ……………………………………………... 35

5 Percentage distribution of respondents according to

Occupation…............................................................................................ 37

6 Percentage distribution of respondents according to Religion…………… 40

7 Percentage distribution of the respondents according to family type

where they belong……………………………………………………………. 41

8 Percentage distribution of respondents according to Monthly

Income…………………………………………………………………………. 43
.

9 Weighted mean and qualitative description of normal signs and

symptoms that the respondents experienced when they are
pregnant……………………………………………………………………….. 45

10 Weighted mean and qualitative description and Ranking Description on

the usual Signs of possible Complication during
pregnancy……………………………………………………………………… 47

11 Weighted mean and qualitative description on the complication

experienced by the respondents during delivery………………………….. 48
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12 Weighted mean and qualitative description on the complications

experienced by the respondents with their previous
pregnancy……………………………………………………………………… 50

13 Weighted mean and qualitative description of the health practices of the

respondents during pregnancy……………………………………………… 52

14 Weighted mean and health care provider of the respondents during

pregnancy……………………………………………………………………… 55

15 Weighted mean and the place of delivery of the respondents………….. 57

16 Weighted mean and the child health care services received by the
babies of the respondents…….……………………………………………... 59

17 Weighted mean and the usual activities of the respondents including

the food intake after giving birth………..................................................... 61

18 Weighted mean and the child health care services received by the
babies of the respondents …………………………………………………… 63

19 Weighted mean and the decision making capabilities of the

respondents….…………………………………………………….................. 67

20 Institutions Visited by Respondents to Seek for Help during

Hospitalization…………….…………………………………………………… 68