Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Maternal health

Abstract

This study assessed awareness and utilization of maternal health services among pregnant or previously pregnant women in a selected barangay health center in Silang, Cavite. It also examined the level of awareness and utilization based on age, gravidity, education, income, and means of access to the health center. A quantitative descriptive analytical design was used, with 300 respondents answering a self-made questionnaire. Data were analyzed using weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test, and frequency counts. Results indicated that most of the respondents were aged 18-40 (77.7%). Most of the respondents (74%) had two or more pregnancies. Majority of the respondents’ highest educational attainment was high school level (68.6%). More than half (50.3%) had a monthly income below Php 12,030. In terms of means of access to the barangay health center, majority responded by walking (91.0%). High awareness of maternal healthcare services (x̄= 3.47, SD = 0.380) was noted, aligning with Pender’s Health Promotion Model. Behavioral factors had the highest mean (x̄= 3.61, SD = 0.486), followed by individual characteristics (x̄= 3.40, SD = 0.645) and behavior cognition (x̄= 3.39, SD = 0.449). High level of utilization was noted, aligning with Andersen’s Model of Health Care Utilization, wherein need factors scoring highest (x̄= 3.70, SD = 0.485), followed by predisposing (x̄ = 3.61, SD = 0.504) and enabling factors (x̄= 3.35, SD = 0.434). No significant differences were found in awareness or utilization when grouped by age, gravidity, highest educational attainment, family monthly income, and means of access to the barangay health center. The study concluded that awareness and utilization were both high, highlighting the value placed on maternal health services by emphasizing the support provided by the community. Moreover, improvements in health education and financial accessibility are needed. The study was limited to Barangay Bulihan, Silang, Cavite. Recommendations included using findings to enhance health teaching skills through empathetic and clear communication for nursing students, sustaining respectful and confidential patient interaction for barangay health workers, increasing budget allocation and improving supply of free vitamins and supplements by the LGU, and encouraging further investigations in rural or geographically isolated communities to explore regional differences in awareness and utilization of maternal health care services.

First Advisor

Noel P. Ligaya, RN, MAN, DNM

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