Chapter 1

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Introduction

There is demand as well as supply side of barriers to health care services. When

inadequacies exist, a balance may not be met between health services demand and

supply. In most health facilities in remote areas of municipalities and rural areas of newly

developing cities, health services are often not available. The service delivery point may

not be open at the right time or supplies and equipments may not be adequate, as such,

patients do not receive services of their choices when needed. Likewise, Midwives play

an important role in rendering health care services. By responding rapidly to emergency

cases and initiating treatment, midwives can substantially reduce mortality and morbidity.

Nursing skills cannot be performed without utilizing supplies and equipments, and the

adequacy of those is very essential.

This study has set its parameters through the use of the independent variable-

dependent variable model. The paradigm of the study shows the independent variables,

which consist of the supplies and equipments as described in terms of: medical

instrument, health care facilities and medical supplies. It also includes the services

offered as described in terms of: prenatal, intra-natal and post natal care. On the other

hand, the dependent variable covered the quality of nursing care services and adequacy of

supplies and equipments.

 Statement of the Problem

The purpose of this study is to describe the quality of services rendered by the

public health workers to patients in terms of supplies and equipments at Angeles City

Public Birthing Station

Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:

1. How may the supplies and equipments at Angeles City Public Birthing Station be

described in terms of:

1.1 medical instrument;

1.2 health care facilities; and

1.3 Medical supplies?

2. How may the nursing care services be described in terms of:

2.1 prenatal, intra-natal, and post natal care;

2.2 out-patient department (OPD);

2.3 emergency, first-aid and minor medical cases management;

2.4 family planning and health teachings; and

2.5 Patient’s feedback?

3. Is there a significant relationship between adequacy of supplies and equipments

and nursing care services rendered to patients in Angeles City Public Birthing

Station?

4. What are the implications of the findings of the study to improve nursing care
services?
 Republict Act 7305

THE MAGNA CARTA OF PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS

Prepared by:

Angelic M. Masbang, R,M

Karen Hazel G. Arciga, R.M

Roselle G. Dela Pena, R.M

Mitos Ocampo, R.M

Sharmilene D. Salvador, R.M

Sonia Zabala, R.M