Maternal Awareness and Attitude Toward Facility-Based Deliveries Among Post-Partum and Pregnant Women in Parang District Hospital, Sulu

Aika Sandangan; Sherha Baybayan

doi:10.62596/gd3jjf89

Authors

Aika L. Sandangan Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu Author
Sherha B. Baybayan Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62596/gd3jjf89

Keywords:

Maternal Awareness, Facility-Based Delivery, Maternal Attitude, Pregnant Women, Post-Partum Women, Health Belief Model, Theory of Planned Behavior

Abstract

This study assessed the maternal awareness and attitude toward facility-based deliveries among post-partum and pregnant women at Parang District Hospital, Sulu using a descriptive-correlational research design. A purposive sampling method was employed to select 100 respondents. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage score, weighted mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s test of correlation, t-test, and ANOVA. The findings revealed that most respondents were 26-30 years old, high school graduates, had 1-3 parity, and were below minimum wage earners. Maternal awareness, in terms of benefits, incentives, risks of home delivery, and availability of healthcare workers, and attitude, in terms of behavioral intention, perceived benefits, and past behavior or experience, were predominantly rated from ‘Agree’ to ‘Strongly Agree.’ Respondents aged 26 years and above, with elementary to college-level education, with one or more parity, and earning 5,001 to 10,000 or preferring not to disclose their income showed better perceptions of maternal awareness and attitude. Very high to high positive significant correlations were observed, supporting the Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behavior. The findings emphasize the significance of facility-based delivery in promoting safe and effective healthcare services for pregnant and post-partum women.

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