Factors influencing the career preferences of licensed midwives at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges / Stefanie Rose S. Astibe, [and 3 others].

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Dissertation note: Undergraduate Theses (BSM) - Midwifery. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2026 Abstract: The Career preferences among licensed midwives are important for strengthening maternal and child healthcare services. It’s important to Understanding the factors affecting the career preferences to guide the educational institutions to improve the training programs and supporting professional development. This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the career preferences of licensed midwives who graduated from Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges. This study utilized a quantitative descriptive research design. Data was conducted from 30 purposively selected licensed midwives from CSPC using a validated structured questionnaire. Responses were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, weighted mean, and tests of relationship to identify the level of influence of various factors and determine significant associations among variables. Result showed that most respondents were aged 22–23 years (56.67%), predominantly Roman Catholics (96.67%), and had monthly household incomes ranging from Php 8,001–15,000 and Php 15,001–30,000 (30% each). Factors influencing career preferences, internal factors such as professional autonomy and independence were the most influential (WM = 3.80). External factors, particularly peer influence and recommendations were also played an Influenced (WM = 3.70). And external factors. However, statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between demographic profile variables and the factors influencing career preferences. Findings indicates that the career preferences of licensed midwives at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges are influenced more by intrinsic professional motivations and social factors rather than demographic characteristics. This suggests that midwives make career decision-making in a fairly consistent manner among regardless of age, religion, or income level. Increased Strengthening programs that enhance professional autonomy and peer support may further improve career satisfaction and career direction among licensed midwives. These findings may guide CSPC and healthcare institutions in developing targeted interventions to support midwifery graduates’ career development.
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Undergraduate Theses (BSM) - Midwifery. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2026

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The Career preferences among licensed midwives are important for strengthening maternal and child healthcare services. It’s important to Understanding the factors affecting the career preferences to guide the educational institutions to improve the training programs and supporting professional development. This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the career preferences of licensed midwives who graduated from Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges. This study utilized a quantitative descriptive research design. Data was conducted from 30 purposively selected licensed midwives from CSPC using a validated structured questionnaire. Responses were analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, weighted mean, and tests of relationship to identify the level of influence of various factors and determine significant associations among variables. Result showed that most respondents were aged 22–23 years (56.67%), predominantly Roman Catholics (96.67%), and had monthly household incomes ranging from Php 8,001–15,000 and Php 15,001–30,000 (30% each). Factors influencing career preferences, internal factors such as professional autonomy and independence were the most influential (WM = 3.80). External factors, particularly peer influence and recommendations were also played an Influenced (WM = 3.70). And external factors. However, statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between demographic profile variables and the factors influencing career preferences. Findings indicates that the career preferences of licensed midwives at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges are influenced more by intrinsic professional motivations and social factors rather than demographic characteristics. This suggests that midwives make career decision-making in a fairly consistent manner among regardless of age, religion, or income level. Increased Strengthening programs that enhance professional autonomy and peer support may further improve career satisfaction and career direction among licensed midwives. These findings may guide CSPC and healthcare institutions in developing targeted interventions to support midwifery graduates’ career development.

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