HEALTH KNOWLEDGE ON CHILD-REARING PRACTICES OF MOTHERS IN BARANGAY CALAMBA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES

Abstract

 The purpose of this study is to determine the demographic profile of the mothers, their level of health knowledge on child-rearing practices and whether there is a correlation between the demographic profile and health knowledge on child-rearing practices, including feeding practices, hygiene practices and care of the sick practices. Thus, the paper was to ascertain the link between these factors Mothers in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City, (N = 239) were asked to complete a questionnaire on demographic profile and level of health knowledge on child-rearing practices. The present study investigated on the contextual gap based on factors that affect parenting effectiveness on strategies to strengthen parenting capacity. The questionnaire consists of closed-ended questions, which means that respondents select their answers from a predetermined list of options. A form comprising closed-ended questions. through the use of descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square test).. The study's result revealed that most mothers in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City were adults aged 30-39 years old and have reached College level. Although the majority of the mothers were Christian Catholics, as findings showed there was no significant correlation between religion and their health knowledge on child-rearing practices. Overall, maternal education, age, monthly income, and number of births were significantly related to health knowledge on child-rearing practices. These findings provided valuable insights into the factors influencing maternal decision-making regarding child health and well-being.