Feeding Program: It's Impact Among

Malnourished Children in barangay Aringay Kabacan cotabato

Research objectives:
1.) What is the socio-demographic profile of the
children in terms of:
A ). Age
B). Sex
C). Weight
D). Family income
2). What are the factors of malnourishment among
children?
3). What are the basic needs of the families in
achieving good nutrition?
4). How does a feeding program help the children
obtain a healthy body?
Research Design
The researchers will employ explanatory sequential
research design. Thus this research will consider a
quantitative approach to determine the socio-
demographic profile of the respondents in terms of
age, sex, weight, and income. Further, this
quantitative approach will also be used to determine
the factors of malnourishment and the basic needs of
the families. However, the qualitative approach will
be used to uncover how feeding programs help the
children obtain a healthy body.
Research Instrument
In gathering the qualitative data in this study,
the researchers will utilize semi-structured interview
guide questions which will consist of sub-questions
that will serve as a springboard in identifying the
themes based on the research questions. Further, a
structured survey form will be used to determine the
socio-demographic profile of the respondents in
terms of age, sex, weight, and income and to
determine the factors of malnourishment and the
basic needs of the families.
 Data Analysis

The researcher will employ descriptive statistics specially

percentage, standard deviation and weighted mean to
analyze the socio-demographic profile of the respondents in
terms of age, sex, weight, and income and to determine the
factors of malnourishment and the basic needs of the
families. Further, the data that gathered from the
respondents through the structured survey form will be
analyzed through thematic analysis. Braun and Clark stress
that thematic analysis is a qualitative analysis method for
identifying, analyzing, and reporting patterns (themes) within
the data. It minimally organizes your data set in detail.
 Braun and Clark’s thematic analysis which
includes the following steps. Thematic Analysis is a
qualitative research method that aims to identify and
analyze patterns or themes within data. It was first
introduced by psychologists Braun and Clarke in
2006, and has since been widely used across various
disciplines. Braun and Clarke identified six stages of
thematic analysis, which are:
Familiarization with the data: This stage involves reading and re-reading
the data to gain a general understanding of its content.
Generating initial codes: In this stage, the researcher identifies key
concepts or ideas within the data and assigns them a code.
Searching for themes: This stage involves searching for patterns or
connections between the codes to identify potential themes.
Reviewing and refining themes: At this stage, the researcher reviews and
refines the themes to ensure they accurately reflect the data.
Defining and naming themes: In this stage, the researcher defines and
names the themes to make them clear and understandable.
Producing the report: The final stage involves producing a report that
describes the themes and provides examples from the data to support
them.

Thematic analysis is a flexible method that can be applied to various types

of data, such as interviews, focus groups, and text documents. It allows for
in-depth exploration of complex phenomena and can provide rich insights
into people's experiences, attitudes, and beliefs.
Data Collection Procedure

This study will be conducted during the second semester of the school year 2023–2024 at
Barangay Aringgay,Kabacan North Cotabato—Senior High School Feeding Program. The data will be
gathered through the following process.

A letter of approval will be sent to the school principal of Kabacan National High School to conduct
the study.
A consent letter will also be sent to the Barangay Captain of Aringan, Kabacan, Cotabato for
approval.
The researchers will scout the respondents of the study through a preliminary survey on
undernourished children.
The researchers will send a consent letter to the parents of the children and inform them about the
purpose of the study for approval.
The researchers will serve the necessary food and vitamins taken from the health center to the
respondents.
Data collection will be conducted.