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Abstract:This descriptive quantitative study determined the level of community well-being among the residents of Brgy. Napo, Sto. Domingo, Ilocos Sur, involving all 149 family heads. The dependent variables are the five areas of community well-being: Clean and Green, Growth and Prosperity, Healthy Lifestyle, Safety and Security, Sense of Community, and Sustainable and Connected Transport. The independent variables comprise their socio-demographic profile. An adapted questionnaire checklist was utilized in gathering data. The mean and percentage we used to analyze the data gathered.It was found that hypertension and heart attack are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, respectively. Their community well-being is high, along with the sense of community, sustainable and connected transport, clean and green, safety and security, and growth and prosperity. However, their community well-being and healthy lifestyle are low.Based on the study's findings, the following recommendations are made: 1) Support from the local government unit along livelihood programs, high-quality broadband, and sound policy framework on digital networks, and digital skill training; 2) support for low-income families by non-government organizations; 3) execution of the health extension plan, the “Healthy NA’PO! Project,” by the University of Northern Philippines and 4) Conduct of qualitative study for future research.
Keywords:Community Well-being, Assessment, Health Extension Plan
Abstract:This study unwrapped and discussed the beliefs and practices of Itnegs during the perinatalperiod, particularly in the pregnancy, postpartum, and infant care phases. A descriptive phenomenology type of qualitative study was utilized to explore the beliefs and practices of theItnegs in Barangay Cadanglaan, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. With all the revelations of the participants, the following conclusions were coiled: The first central theme is Neonatal andIntrapartal Care with two categories, Superstitious Beliefs and Practices, MultivitaminSupplementation, and Safety Measures; under this theme highlighted the beliefs and practicesthat they follow to attain good delivery of fetus and practices that may lessen the jeopardy ofcomplications that may lead to abortion and other complications of the mother and the fetus.The second theme is postpartum care, which has two categories: scientific and indigenousapproaches. This portion revealed that Itnegs have different beliefs and practices that focus onfaster healing of the mother and prevention of post-delivery complications of the fetus; all are anchored to the inherited knowledge from their predecessors. The third theme is Neonatal Care,with three categories, Protection Feeding Approaches and Home Remedies, which lean onprotecting against harm to the infant, both physiologic and superstitious claims. Lastly, the fourth theme is Introspections with two categories: Culture Adaptation and Culture Preservation,wherein these folks showed how worried they are about possibly eliminating these nativepractices and beliefs and how they adapted new practices. Itnegs are one of the IP groups with gazillions of practices and beliefs that are fascinating and tested over time. However, as days goon, these ancestral concepts weren't transmitted to the present generation, which gives anincreased possibility of being covered up by modern approaches. The revelation of these tribalconcepts is essential because they are not just considered manna but treasures sharpened bytime and challenged by the dynamic world.
Keywords:Perinatal, beliefs, practices, Itnegs
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- The Community Assistance Rehabilitative and Export (CARE) Project: An Impact Study (SS-24-26)
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