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040			_aCSPC _beng _cCSPC _erda
090			_aMTH MAN B624u 2024
100	1		_aBitara, Bermonica B. _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aUtilization of long-acting reversible contraceptives of multigravida mothers in upland barangays of Tabaco City, Albay / _cBermonica B. Bitara
300			_a168 leaves.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
502			_a Masters Theses (MAN) - Nursing. _cCamarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references.
520	3		_aUnplanned pregnancy is a global public health concern, and providing long-acting reversible contraceptives is an effective strategy to reduce its occurrence. This quantitative study evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of 237 multigravida mothers in upland barangays of Tabaco City, Albay, regarding LARCs. Utilizing a descriptive correlational design, data were gathered through questionnaires and analyzed using percentage techniques, weighted means, and Chi-square tests of independence. The study found that most respondents were 45-49 years old, high school graduates, with 3-4 pregnancies and 3-4 living children. The majority were housekeepers with a monthly family income of Php 5,000.00 or less and were Roman Catholics. The mothers were generally knowledgeable about LARCS, recognizing their suitability for women who have had multiple pregnancies. Their attitudes were moderately positive, viewing LARCs as a responsible family planning option. LARC usage was common among these mothers, although moderate barriers were identified, particularly concerns about potential side effects. Significant factors influencing LARC knowledge and attitudes included the mother's occupation and family income, while LARC practices were significantly influenced by income and religion. However, the utilization of LARCs is not influenced by age, education, number of pregnancies, and number of living children. The study proposes a plan to improve LARC utilization among multigravida mothers in upland barangays of Tabaco City, Albay.
650		0	_aMotherhood.
651			_2Albay
720			_aPacer, Grace E. _eadviser.
720			_aMalabanan, Leni M. _echair, panelist.
720			_aVillanueva, Paula Martin B. _epanelist.
720			_aFajardo, Luzviminda A. _epanelist.
942			_2ddc _n0 _cUM _hB624u _iMAN _kMTH _m2024
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