Maternal health practices among mothers in Monte Calvario, Buhi, Camarines Sur / Reshel Mae B. Cal, Maria Angela G. Fausto, and Paulene Venne N. Peñaserada.

Undergraduate Theses (BSN) - Nursing. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2023.

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Health is a broad aspect that tackles different areas of life. One of which is maternal health that is subdivided into prenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care. In this light, this research presented the maternal health practices of mothers at Monte Calvario, Buhi, Camarines Sur, more specifically practices concerning their beliefs, personal hygiene, nutrition, and medical aspects during pregnancy. The mothers in Monte Calvario were chosen as the respondents of this study. This study assessed the maternal health practices of mothers in the said place specifically described the profile of the respondents, maternal health practices of mothers, tested the significant relationship between the profile and health practices of mothers, and formulated a nursing plan to improve maternal health care practices. Findings revealed that the respondents were within the age bracket of 28-33 years old and 22-27 years old, married, Roman Catholic, high school undergraduate, and housewives, with monthly income ranging from 10,481.00 and below. The most common maternal health practices of the mothers in terms of culture was burying the placenta. In terms of nutrition, consuming fresh food and hot water after delivery and eating and drinking hot food were practiced; in personal hygiene, mothers often do oral and breast care. Lastly, on the medical aspect, most of the respondents have their regular check-ups. Also, there was a significant relationship between the profile and the maternal health practices of mothers in Monte Calvario, Buhi, Camarines Sur, more specifically in terms of family monthly income. Lastly, a plan was formulated and proposed to improve the maternal health care practices of the respondent mothers.