- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sex work and related issues
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
University of the Philippines Manila
2020-2024
Abstract Promoting adherence to HIV care among persons with (PWH) is a key component address the rising epidemic in Philippines. complex process that may change throughout an individual's life course or “journey” living HIV. This qualitative study aimed explore journey of PWH. Maximum variation sampling was used selecting 12 PWH and 3 health providers for in-depth online interviews analyzed using thematic analysis. The four themes emerged describe are integration, relation, navigation,...
Interprofessional Education (IPE) is a necessary step in preparing collaborative practice-ready health workforce that better prepared to respond local and global needs. This study examined the status of IPE implementation Asian nursing schools World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region (WPR).
Background: There is limited availability and accessibility of health care facilities services tailored to the specific needs sexual gender minorities (SGMs) in Philippines. Objective: The purpose this study was describe SGMs’ experiences with Methods: Using a phenomenological design, interviews were conducted participants recruited online through SGM networks organizations. Individual, online-recorded 14 who at least 18 years old, Filipino nationals residing Philippines, self-identified as...
Introduction: Home visiting is recommended for mothers and young infants during the first week of life to provide needed support. This study describes significance home in providing care Filipino their postpartum period. Methodology: Using a descriptive qualitative design, individual interviews were conducted with 10 mothers, four registered nurses, five barangay health workers involved visits. Data analysis was guided by phases Leininger’s ethnonursing method. Results: Three themes emerged:...
Objectives. To investigate home visiting for mothers and young infants, age birth-to-12 months, program goals, interventions used, visitor characteristics qualifications, the content outcomes.
 Methods. Electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, Sagepub were used. Eleven studies investigating from 2011-to-2016 included. Studies included if they: 1) a primary study; 2)commenced during antepartum or early postpartum period finished before when infant was12 months old; 3) provided...
Sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) are more likely to suffer from healthcare disparities inequities than heterosexuals. Whittmore Knafl’s method was used in this integrative review examine interventions promote culturally congruent care for SGMs. Using online databases search alerts, 31 articles were searched, appraised, included. There universality diversity the characteristics of The findings reveal that can significantly optimal health outcomes effective delivery Collaboration,...