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Volume no. 9 | JANUARY 2021
Issue no. JANUARY 2021


Title
LEVEL OF AWARENESS AND PRACTICES ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3 AMONG COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND RESIDENTS OF BAUAN AND SAN PASCUAL BATANGA
Author
Bagsic, Fatima Joyce M., Hernandez, Chloe B., Magtibay, Charmaine Rose A., Quinetcho, Alyzza Louise R., Ramos, Brudrick Wayne T., Rosel, Jasmin Joyce A.
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Abstract
This study assessed the level of awareness and practices on Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) among community residents of Bauan and San Pascual, Batangas. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data were gathered from 105 residents and 44 healthcare providers across 15 barangays in San Pascual and 20 barangays in Bauan through validated questionnaires. Findings revealed that residents were fully aware of SDG 3, especially in maternal and child health and infectious disease prevention. However, their practice levels were slightly lower, particularly in sexual and reproductive health due to socio-cultural and access barriers. A weak but significant positive correlation existed between awareness and practice, indicating that knowledge does not always translate into consistent health behavior. The study recommends implementing Health Literacy and Application Workshops and a Community Education Campaign on Contraceptive Use to strengthen health education and community participation in achieving SDG 3.
Keywords
Sustainable Development Goal 3, maternal, child, and neonatal health, infectious disease prevention, noncommunicable diseases, sexual and reproductive health, universal health coverage, community healthcare providers, residents
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