Competence of barangay nutrition scholars in the implementation of national health nutrition program in Nabua, Camarines Sur / Clariza B. Salalima

Masters Theses (MAN) - Nursing. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2025.

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Barangay Nutrition Scholars play a vital role in the communities, who provides basic nutrition services for the members of the barangay. They are the grassroots in the delivery of national health nutrition programs. The study utilized a qualitative descriptive correlational design with a questionnaire as a tool for data collection to identify the competence of barangay nutrition scholars in the implementation of the national health nutrition program in Nabua, Camarines Sur. A total of 68 BNS of Nabua participated in the survey. Weighted mean, t-test and chi square test were used to analyze data collected. Findings revealed that the respondents are competent along implementation, monitoring and evaluation, documentation and record keeping, coordination, advocacy and promotion and planning and the political, social and personal factors affects the level of competence of Barangay Nutrition Scholars in the Implementation of National Health Nutrition Program in Nabua, Camarines Sur. Additionally, the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between the profile of the respondents and the level of competence of BNS across various aspects of the National Health Nutrition Program. Although BNS display sufficient knowledge and commitment, training, resources, and support gaps result in sub-optimal program, leading to sub-standard delivery. Overarching themes clearly demonstrated the necessity of increased capacity-building efforts, logistical support, and shifts in policy to enable BNS and strengthen program success. Frequent periodic trainings, availability of proper tools and effective inter department coordination are some of the recommendations given, to ensure proper implementation of National Health and Nutrition Program.