By Carolyn L. Yoro, MAN ABSTRACT This tracer study was conducted to gather relevant information as to the employment of Central Philippine University College of Nursing (CPUCN) graduates from 2005 to 2010 and compare the present findings with the previous findings. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire among 274 out of 345 (79.4%) … Read more
By Carolyn L. Yoro, Susan A. Sumande, Janette E. Yap, and Maria Rosita N. Saldajeno ABSTRACT College students reported to have experienced high level of stress during their academic year. Studies within and outside the country have examined stress among students but there is no study locally addressing nursing students stress in the clinical … Read more
By Norma S. Suerte, Annalie D. Gilongos, Lena O. Giron, and Ma Lourdes N. Sampiano ABSTRACT Menopause constitutes a major health problem for some women because of the changes in the body and hormonal imbalance, they will face plenty of discomforts, changing moods, and abnormal relationships with their family if misunderstood. This study aimed … Read more
By Lian D. Celo, Joelah V. Rio, and Melba C. Sale ABSTRACT The goal of family planning program of the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) is to provide universal access to family planning information, education, and services through partnership with Local Government Unit (LGU’s), Non-Government Organizations (NGO), private sectors and communities. Kabalaka Reproductive Health … Read more
By Julieta H. Boteros and Novie Joy C. Soledad ABSTRACT This study explored the infant care experience of teenage mothers using a descriptive phenomenological approach. Seven Teenage mothers, ages 15-19 years old were interviewed. These participants came from diverse educational, socio-economic and geopolitical backgrounds, who were primary caregivers of their children 0-12 months old … Read more
By Gina B. Bautista, Nelida L. Lamasan, and Rita E. Penaso ABSTRACT The postpartum period is well established as an increased time of risk for the development of serious mood disorders. It is a fact that there are three common forms of postpartum affective illness: the blue (baby blues, maternity blues), postpartum (or postpartal) … Read more
By Nenalyn D. Abioda and Carolyn L. Yoro ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to assess the knowledge of and attitude towards RH and their relationship to the health seeking behavior of adolescents in all high schools in Iloilo City. This is a descriptive-relational study that used the one-shot survey design. The … Read more