exploring homebirth experiences in a selected barangay in guinayangan quezon.pdf

This qualitative research explores the
experiences of women who choose home birth
in a rural community in Guinayangan, Quezon.
○ The study aims to understand the
motivations, challenges, and perceptions
surrounding home birth in this context.
○ Home birth offers women the opportunity to
labor and deliver in their own homes, outside
of a hospital setting.

1. EXPLORING HOME BIRTH EXPERIENCES IN
ASELECTED BARANGGAY
INGUINAYANGAN,QUEZON
GUINAYANGAN ACADEMY INC.
BRGY. POBLACIO, TUPAS-MATTAMOLINES ST.
GUINAYANGAN, QUEZON
AINA LASCANO
KRISTEL CHERRISE JORVINA
JONH KENNETH ABIOL
KIM CIELO MADARANG
KAYLA LORRAINE ARABELO
BRIAN JAMES MENDOZA
DANIEL MATTHEW VILLAREAL

2. OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION
•INNOVATION AND STRATEGY
•ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS
•SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
METHODOLOGY
•RESEARCH DESIGN
•PARTICIPANTS/SAMPLING PROCEDURE
•DATA COLLECTION METHOD
•ETHICAL ISSUES
•DATA ANALYSIS

3. ABSTRACT
● This qualitative study explores the experiences of women who choose home birth in
a selected barangay in Guinyangan, Quezon.
● The study aims to understand the motivations, challenges, and attitudes
surrounding home birth in remote communities.
● Home birth allows women to labor and deliver in the comfort of their own homes,
outside of a hospital setting.
● The research investigates the factors influencing birth decisions and experiences in
rural areas.
● Through in-depth interviews and thematic analysis, the study will identify common
themes and patterns in participants’ home birth experiences.
● The findings will inform healthcare policies and practices in underserved
communities, aiming to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.
● Keywords: home birth, rural communities, birthing experiences, maternal care,
qualitative research.

4. INTRODUCTION

5. ○ This qualitative research explores the
experiences of women who choose home birth
in a rural community in Guinayangan, Quezon.
○ The study aims to understand the
motivations, challenges, and perceptions
surrounding home birth in this context.
○ Home birth offers women the opportunity to
labor and deliver in their own homes, outside
of a hospital setting.

6. ○ Health authorities recommend institutional
deliveries, creating a discrepancy between
individual preferences and institutional
recommendations.
○ The research fills a gap in understanding the
unique challenges and opportunities of home
birth in rural communities.
○ The findings will inform culturally sensitive
maternal care practices and improve maternal
and neonatal outcomes.

7. INNOVATION AND STRATEGY
○ This qualitative research explores the experiences of women
who choose home birth in a rural community in Guinayangan,
Quezon.
○ Ethical considerations prioritize participant well-being and
confidentiality.
○ Thematic analysis identifies underlying themes in home birth
experiences.
○ Collaboration with healthcare providers informs
recommendations for integrating home birth within the
healthcare system.
○ The study provides valuable insights into factors influencing
birthing decisions in rural communities.

8. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
This study aims to explore the experiences and
perceptions of women who choose home birth in a
selected barangay in Guinyangan, Quezon.
The study investigates the motivations, challenges,
and outcomes associated with home birth in this
specific community.
The central question is: How do women who choose
home birth describe their experiences and
perceptions?

9. Sub-questions include:
1. What opportunities exist for women
seeking home birth in rural communities?
2. What are the specific challenges faced by
women seeking home birth?
3. What underlying themes emerge from
their perceptions?

10. Significance of the study
○ This study is significant for women who
choose home birth, healthcare authorities,
local authorities, and future researchers.
○ It helps women understand and address the
challenges of home birth.
○ The findings inform healthcare guidelines
and support for home birth.
○ It contributes to local development goals and
provides a foundation for future research.

11. Research Design
○ This qualitative case study delves into home birth experiences
and midwives’ perspectives in a specific Baranggay in
Guinayangan, Quezon, providing rich insights within real-life
contexts (Heale & Twycross, 2018).
○ This qualitative case study explores home birth experiences
and midwives’ perspectives in a selected Baranggay in
Guinayangan, Quezon.
○ It captures subjective experiences, motivations, challenges,
and outcomes of home birth, considering cultural, social, and
healthcare factors.
○ The study provides valuable insights into home birth and
contributes to existing knowledge.

12. Participants/ Sampling Procedure
○ Purposive sampling was used to recruit diverse
participants, enriching the research findings (Rai &
Thapa, 2015).
○ Five women with varied backgrounds and
experiences of home birth were included.
○ Two midwives were also included to provide
valuable insights.
○ Purposive sampling ensures authentic
representation and enhances the credibility of the
study (Rai & Thapa, 2015).

13. Data Collection Method
○ Semi-structured interviews were conducted in participants’
preferred locations, lasting 11-20 minutes and audio-recorded
with consent (Magaldi & Berler, 2020).
○ The interviews covered reasons for choosing home birth,
unique experiences, support received, and challenges faced.
○ Thorough transcription and in-vivo coding techniques will
capture participants’ stories authentically (Magaldi & Berler,
2020).
○ This study explores home birth experiences in a selected
Baranggay in Guinayangan, Quezon, contributing to existing
knowledge in the field.

14. Ethical Issues
○ Ethical concerns were addressed, ensuring participant safety
and respect (Arifin, 2018).
○ Participants provided informed consent and their privacy was
protected.
○ Participants had the freedom to withdraw from the study
without consequences.
○ Adherence to ethical norms builds trust and respect (Arifin,
2018).
○ This study prioritizes ethical considerations, respecting
participant rights and dignity.

15. Data Analysis
○ Thematic analysis will uncover common themes
and patterns in home birth experiences
(Alhojailan, 2012; Waeraas, 2022).
○ It provides a systematic method for interpreting
the data and understanding the complexities of
home birth.
○ Thematic analysis reveals motives, obstacles,
and outcomes, creating a comprehensive
understanding of home birth experiences.