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promoting reproductive health among adolescents in rural health units in Batangas
Province. The primary objective is to assess the relationship between the nurses'
demographic profiles and their professional roles, which include educator, care provider,
manager, client advocate, and leader. A quantitative correlational research design was
employed, utilizing a survey questionnaire distributed to 45 community health nurses and
midwives. Statistical methods such as percentage, weighted mean, and regression
analysis were used to analyze the data. The results indicate that the majority of
respondents were aged 31-40, predominantly female, with 6-15 years of service. They
actively engaged in reproductive health education, providing significant contributions as
educators and advocates. However, no significant relationship was found between the
respondents' demographic profiles (age, gender, educational attainment, and length of
service) and their roles in promoting reproductive health among adolescents. The study
concludes that community health nurses and midwives are vital in addressing adolescent
reproductive health issues, but their effectiveness is not directly influenced by their
demographic characteristics. An action plan was developed to enhance the reproductive
health knowledge of adolescents through targeted seminars and training for healthcare
providers. Future recommendations include strengthening health education and
improving adolescent-friendly healthcare services. |
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