Experiences of Sexual and Gender Minorities with Health Care in the Philippines: A Qualitative Study.

Background: There is limited availability and accessibility of health care facilities and services tailored to the specific health care needs of sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) in the Philippines.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe SGMs' experiences with health care services in the Philippines.

Methods: Using a phenomenological design, interviews were conducted with participants recruited online through SGM networks and organizations.

Status of Interprofessional Education (IPE) Implementation in Asian Nursing Schools.

Background And Objective: Interprofessional Education (IPE) is a necessary step in preparing a collaborative practice-ready health workforce that is better prepared to respond to local and global health needs. This study examined the status of IPE implementation in Asian nursing schools in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region (WPR).

Methods: Descriptive online survey research design was utilized, supplemented by online interviews.

Characterizing the "HIV Care Adherence Journey" for Persons With HIV in the Philippines: Conceptual Foundation for Person-Centered Intervention.

Promoting adherence to HIV care among persons with HIV (PWH) is a key component to addressing the rising HIV epidemic in the Philippines. HIV care adherence is a complex process that may change throughout an individual's life course or "journey" living with HIV. This qualitative study aimed to explore the HIV care adherence journey of PWH.

Exploring the status and critical issues in mixed methods research in doctoral nursing education in the Philippines.

Background: Mixed methods research (MMR) can be a pathway for doctoral nursing students to create innovative and noble contributions for the advancement of nursing theory, practice, and education. Several issues and challenges must be identified to successfully train, mentor, and support doctoral nursing students in conducting MMR.

Aim: The study aimed to explore the status and critical issues in conducting, mentoring, and training MMR in doctoral nursing programs in the Philippines.

Psychometric Testing of the Filipino Version of the Clients' Perceptions of Providers' Cultural Competency Instrument Among LGBTQ+ Population in the Philippines.

Cultural competence is significant in addressing the health needs of vulnerable populations. This study conducted psychometric testing of a cultural competency instrument in the Philippines. Brislin's translation and a cross-sectional online design were used.

Facilitators and barriers to condom use among Filipinos: A systematic review of literature.

Between 2010 and 2018, the Philippines had a 203% increase in new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. The use of condoms is an effective and practical means to prevent HIV transmission. The purpose of this study was to identify facilitators and barriers to condom use among Filipinos guided by the Ecological Model of Health Promotion.

Significance of Home Visiting in Providing Care to Filipino Mothers and Their Infants During the Postpartum Period.

Introduction: Home visiting is recommended for mothers and young infants during the first week of life to provide needed support. This study describes the significance of home visiting in providing care to Filipino mothers and their infants during the postpartum period.

Methodology: Using a descriptive qualitative design, individual interviews were conducted with 10 mothers, four registered nurses, and five barangay health workers involved in home visits.