Socio-cultural dimensions of reproductive health among selected Mandaya women in Davao Oriental

Date of Publication

1995

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Health Social Science

Subject Categories

Social and Behavioral Sciences

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Thesis Adviser

Dr. Pilar Ramos Jimenez

Defense Panel Chair

Dr. Trinidad Osteria

Defense Panel Member

Dr. Jesusa Marco
Dr. Exaltacion E. Lamberte

Abstract/Summary

Studies on reproductive health among women in tribal groups have not been given the attention that it deserves.This study aimed to look at the socio-cultural dimensions which affect the reproductive health of the selected Mandaya women in Davao Oriental.Purposive sampling was utilized in selecting the fifty Mandaya women from three different areas of Davao Oriental.Interview schedule was used in gathering pertinent data. Descriptive statistic was employed using the frequency, mean and median.Results of the study showed that the Mandaya women tended to marry quite early, thereby increasing the chances of their having more babies. With the increase of pregnancy was the threat of complications which contributed to the maternal morbidity of the women. Education have no bearing where traditional practices are concerned. The study revealed that even women who have gone to school tended to cling to the beliefs and practices handed down from generation to generation. Syncretism was the mode of practice used by the Mandaya women when it came to their health. Modern technology were availed of but the traditional practices were also carried side by side.

Ethnographic studies should be encouraged because the culture of a tribal group is very rich and very informative. Focus should be made towards their health because it is often the most neglected area of their lives and many of the women and including the children face greater risk in their health. Program interventions should be made based on the needs of the people and not on the desires of program planners alone. It should be done in a way that the cultural beliefs and practices will be intact. Harmful practices should be analyzed thoroughly before an action will be made. Ethical issued should be addressed properly so as not to offend the ethnic communities, as well as, to respect that which is theirs alone.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG02584

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

150 numb. leaves

Keywords

Rural women -- Social conditions; Mandaya (Philippine people); Women's health services; Public health; Belief and doubt

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