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Abstract:This study explored and described the lived experiences of people who had suicidal ideations. It gathered information and real-life experiences to reveal the significant life stories of persons with suicidal thoughts. Descriptive phenomenology was employed to explore and describe the lived experiences of young adults who had suicidal ideation. The study included eight participants who were selected purposively. A semi-structured individual interview was utilized in gathering the data. Data analysis was done immediately after every data collection using Colaizzi's seven-step processes. This study has three central themes that emerged from the data which included a) emotional experience, b) life's crisis, and c) sparks of hope in life. The main themes are classified into eleven categories: the feeling of emptiness, feeling of worthlessness, feeling of emotional pain, feeling of giving up, family conflict, intrapersonal conflict, challenging life situations, isolation, restoration and installation of hope, sustaining positive relationships, and sense of life. This research revealed that all have their battles to fight. Coping with their issues, becoming independent, and trying to bridge the gap between their dear ones and, most importantly, with themselves entail emotional labor, as each participant from a different context with different backstories shared their unique experiences. Therefore, student nurses should uplift these vulnerable groups' spiritual values and morals and encourage them to vent their feelings to trusted friends.
Keywords:Suicide, ideations, real-life, experiences, young adult
Abstract:Introduction: Food safety is a shared responsibility in food service, with convenience and affordability attracting low-income workers. Contamination remains a concern, necessitating hygiene and sanitation for all handlers. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the food safety practices of food servers and servers along the university belt in Brgy. Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Methods: This study employed a descriptive-correlational design to examine the relationship between socio-demographic factors and food safety practices among food stall servers, using a questionnaire adapted from Asmawi et al. (2018). Ethical approval and consent ensured participants' rights, and data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, means, and Pearson correlation. Results: The food handlers have a good adherence to food safety, with a very good practice along food storage and serving, though only good in personal hygiene, food preparation, and waste management. Significant relationships were found between age and waste management, and an inverse relationship between educational attainment and food storage practices. Conclusions: The food stall servers exhibit excellent food safety practices, with age and education influencing specific practices, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
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- Knowledge on Seaweed consumption among Residents of Metro Vigan (2024)
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