DELIVERY OF PRENATAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND PREGNANCY OUTCOMES IN SELECTED AETA TRIBES IN BATAAN

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the significant relationship of the delivery of prenatal health education and pregnancy outcomes in selected Aeta tribes in Bataan and to find out if there was a significant relationship between demographic profile of the Aetas and pregnancy outcomes.

Design and Method: A descriptive method was used involving a total of 50 Aeta women in Abucay, Orion and Limay in the Province of Bataan. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Chi-square of analysis were used to determine the relationship of the demographic profile and the pregnancy outcomes. For testing the significant relationship between extent of prenatal education and pregnancy outcomes, Pearson Product Moment of Correlation or Person's r was utilized.

Findings: The study found no significant relationship between the profile of the Aetas and pregnancy outcomes as presented in the results of analysis of variance and chi-square analysis. The delivery of prenatal education was related significantly to the pregnancy outcomes wherein the corresponding coefficient of determination .20 indicates that 20% of the differences in responses of the respondents in the overall pregnancy outcomes was attributed to by the medical and obstetric risk assessment while the other 80% is due to other factors.

Conclusion: Prenatal education must be an essential component in upholding the overall health status for pregnant women and for women across the lifespan. It is essential that the health worker and the local health units recognize prenatal education as a need and a priority area for women who are pregnant or who plan to become pregnant.