Analysis of Factors Influencing the Participation of Postpartum Women in Human Milk Bank Donation in North Signal Village, Taguig City, 2025

Date

5-2025

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Charis Mae T. Neric

Committee Member

Geny F. Lapiña, Maria Angeles O. Catelo

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Abstract

Breast milk is the ideal source of nutrition for infants necessary for growth and development. However, premature and critically ill infants cannot breastfeed due to underdeveloped systems. The establishment of a human milk bank is crucial for providing breast milk to these vulnerable infants. The supply of breast milk relies on the participation of postpartum mothers. With this, it is imperative to ensure a constant supply of breast milk to ensure vulnerable infants can meet their nutritional needs. The low rates of human milk bank donation among postpartum mothers present a significant risk that may lead to mortality for premature and critically ill infants. Therefore, it is essential to analyze the factors influencing the participation of postpartum women in human milk bank donation to effectively address the challenges associated with low participation rates in human milk bank donations.

A key informant interview was conducted with a human milk bank nurse from the human milk bank in Taguig-Pateros District Hospital. The results of the interview showed that the human milk bank adheres to the Philippine Human Milk Banking (Manual of Operation) to operate the human milk bank. The main activities involve donor recruitment and collection, donor human milk storage, and donor human milk distribution.

Sixty postpartum mothers-respondents from Barangay North Signal Village, Taguig City were selected as respondents through a simple random sampling. One on one interviews were conducted to gather data. Descriptive, binary logistic regression and Fisher’s Exact Test were used to analyze the data.

Interviewed respondents are 30 years of age on the average, unemployed, college graduates, with a household size of five, have a monthly household income of PhP 31,305, and are practicing Catholic. Moreover, the majority of the respondents were reported to be three to four months of postpartum period, perceived to have insufficient breast milk supply and having a parity of two to three. Additionally, the majority of respondents possess a high level of knowledge, high altruistic tendencies, and a moderate level of family support. Lastly, the most cited barrier to human milk donation is perception of insufficient breast milk supply.

The significant factors influencing the participation of postpartum women in human milk bank donation were altruism and family support. The high presence of altruistic tendencies has the tendency to increase human milk bank participation. Moreover, family support is found to be associated with human milk bank participation.

Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended to revamp the official social media account of Taguig City Human Milk Bank by sharing public testimonials to increase altruism tendencies. The family strengthening programs must be expanded to provide more comprehensive family support. The lactation management training must include postpartum mothers to address the perceived lack of breast milk supply. Furthermore, the promotion of the Safe Motherhood Caravan Program aims to raise nutritional awareness to improve breast milk supply. Lastly, the adoption of needleless technology for blood testing should be considered to accommodate potential donors who have discomfort with needles.

Language

English

LC Subject

Breast milk—Collection and preservation, Breast milk—Storage

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2025 A14 M35

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