TY  - BOOK
TI  - A study on the common superstitious health beliefs and practices among randomly selected pregnant women in Punta Engaño, Mactan, Cebu
KW  - Superstitions
KW  - Pregnant Women
KW  - Beliefs and Practices
N2  - Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.

Setting: Punta Engaño Barangay Health Center.

Study Population: Pregnant women residing in Punta Engaño, going to the barangay health center for prenatal care.

Methodology: The questionnaires were administered by personal interview of 37 randomly selected pregnant women going to the Punta Engaño Baranhay Health Center for prenatal check-ups. Data collection was done from June to October, 2006. Demographic characteristics and data on adherence to beliefs and practices of respondents were using descriptive statistics.

Results: The 37 subjects included in the study have a mean age of 28.34. Majority of whom belonging to the 21-25 years old age bracket (29.72%), primigravida (29.72%), and 31-35 weeks of gestation (29.72%). There were 30 superstitious health practices and considered either beneficial or not causing harm, while 6 (20%) were found to be negative or potentially harmful.

Conclusion: This study showed that despite modernization, there still exist harmful health practices that need to be addressed in order to promote and increase chances of safe delivery and consequently prevent mobidity and morality.
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