Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Jessie T. Orano
St. Alexius College, Philippines
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Women’s Health Care
B’laans and T’boli, are indigenous group living in remote and mountainous areas in South Cotabato, access to equitable and respectful maternal and child health was a pressing problem. Some receives prenatal care from the midwives but the tradition calls for women to give birth at home, assisted by untrained birth attendants and their husbands - a practice that more often leads to pregnancy-related concerns and complications. Disrespectful and culturally insensitive treatment during labor and childbirth in birthing facilities form an important barrier to improving skilled care utilization and improving maternal health outcomes. The Department of Health through the Human Resource for Health created a program to deploy nurses and midwives to make health more accessible for the Filipino people. Some government and nongovernment sectors are working together to make maternal and newborn health care accessible to B’laans and T’boli while acknowledging their culture and traditions. The development of a culturally sensitive maternal and newborn care program through the establishment of traditional birthing facilities called Bahay ni Nanay (Home of Mothers) in the community is a manifestation of the support intended for these tribal groups.
A nurse-midwife by profession who believed in the complexity of healthcare among women and their children. He collaborates with organizations such as Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines, Inc. and Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery (as National Auditor and Trainer) in conducting midwifery training for Midwifery Administrators and Faculty and practicing midwives both in private and government institutions. He is a holder of Master’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Management major in Health Administration.