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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:The study aimed to assess the spiritual nursing care competencies of BSN students in Region 1 through the utilization of a descriptive-correlational research design involving the 424 Levels 2 - 4 BSN students and 125 clinical instructors from 14 selected higher education institutions. Data were gathered through questionnaires and were analyzed using frequency percentage, mean, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient. Findings revealed that the extent of the spiritual nursing care competencies of BSN students in Region 1 is moderate (spiritual nursing knowledge: x2 = 11.18; spiritual values: x2 = 3.77; and spiritual nursing skills: x2 = 2.76). There is a very weak positive, statistically significant correlation between the students' year level and spiritual values (r = 0.135, SD = 0.63, p < 0.01) and spiritual nursing skills (r = 0.153, SD = 0.62, p < 0.01). Furthermore, a very weak inverse significant relationship was revealed between the school category (r = -0.113, SD = 0.62, p < 0.05) and the level of accreditation (r = -0.101, SD = 0.62, p < 0.05) to their spiritual nursing skills. The BSN students in Region 1 are reasonably competent in rendering spiritual nursing care. Their year level, school category, and school accreditation are important factors to better spiritual nursing skills. As they advance in the year level, they are likely to assimilate spiritual values that are indispensable in delivering spiritual nursing care. However, amidst this favorable competence, clinical instructors still see the students as work in progress, capable of excelling. Thus, the utilization of the training module, which is an output of this endeavor, can help the nurse educators mold BSN students to advance their spiritual nursing care competence.
Abstract:Background: Prenatal care is crucial for the health of mothers and their unborn children. This study explores the compliance of pregnant mothers in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, with prenatal care services from 2022 to 2023. Objectives: The study aims to assess the level of compliance of pregnant mothers with prenatal care and examine its relationship with personal and obstetrical factors. Methods: A descriptive correlational research design was used, with data collected from a total enumeration of 156 respondents through a questionnaire adapted from Derige (2019) and the Department of Health's Mother and Child Book (2013). Results: High adherence to prenatal care was observed, particularly in prenatal visits, laboratory procedures, immunization, micronutrient supplementation, and dental checkups. However, no significant relationship was found between compliance and personal-related factors such as age, education, and number of pregnancies. Conclusions: Demographic factors did not significantly influence compliance, suggesting other factors may play a role. Recommendations include improving prenatal education and healthcare services.
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- The Community Assistance Rehabilitative and Export (CARE) Project: An Impact Study (SS-24-26)
- Rhoda Redulla’s Journey to Success as a UNPian Nurse (SS-23-25)
- A Mixed Methods Study on the Nursing Workspace: Basis for the Development of a Training Module (SS-24-14)
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- Feasibility Study on the Offering of Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing in the University of Northern Philippines (2024)
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