Calbayog City, Samar — On May 21, 2024, the research team for the DOST-EVHRDC funded project "Factors Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Deliveries in Healthcare Facilities in the Province of Samar" held a monitoring meeting at the Calbayog District Hospital (CDH). The meeting was initiated by the project leader, Dr. Sherrie Ann C. Labid, and was attended by the CDH Chief of Hospital, Dr. Rutchie C. Jordan, along with her staff and the project's research enumerators.
The purpose of the monitoring meeting was to review the progress of the data gathering process, which is currently underway at the Calbayog District Hospital. Dr. Rutchie C. Jordan, the CDH Chief of Hospital, expressed her strong commitment to the project and its potential impact on maternal and child health in the province of Samar. As the healthcare provider, she recognized the significance of this research and the hospital's pride in being a part of it. Dr. Jordan assured that the hospital staff have been actively involved in supporting the data gathering efforts and will continue to provide any necessary assistance to ensure the successful completion of the project.
The monitoring meeting also provided an opportunity for the research enumerators to share their experiences and insights from the field.
The DOST-EVHRDC research project is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024, and the findings will be disseminated to the local community and relevant stakeholders. The successful monitoring meeting at the Calbayog District Hospital has further strengthened the collaborative efforts between the research team and the healthcare facility, ensuring the smooth progress of the project.
