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Abstract:This study looked into the level of stress and the symptoms of stress experienced by nursing students. The respondents are adolescents, female, in their 3rd Year level, single, living with their parents, eldest, living less than 1km. from school, with daily allowance of 100-150 Pesos and their first choice of course, is Nursing. Most stressful level for students was felt during Classroom activities and experiences followed by exposure in the Clinical area. The experience of stress can bring about physical symptoms to students. The choice, of course, is associated with the level of stress. Concerted efforts between the school and the affiliating hospital may be done to decrease the level of stress by providing an open, caring, and supportive learning environment to facilitate students' coping and increase self- efficacy. Seminars on time and classroom workload management may be given to students in order to increase their self-direction. The faculty may provide constructive feedback on the performance of the students and must be aware of the uniqueness and individuality of students in the learning process. Course requirements and strategies for instruction must be purposeful and innovative. For the Health Professionals and other personnel in the clinical area must show support and encouragement to students and consider them as an important member in providing care to patients. More intensive career orientation and counselling may be provided to Senior high school students before their enrollment in college in order for them to develop self- direction in their choice, of course, to be taken.
Abstract:Midwifery is a profession that provides care for women, especially during pregnancy and childbirth. Despite the increasing number of men finishing a degree in midwifery, many people assume that only women can be midwives. Thus, this study aimed to identify the context of rural communities toward the practice of midwifery by men. Further, it explored the reasons for whether they will avail of the services of male midwives. The study was conducted on 14 women and four men residing in the rural areas of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Respondents were accessed through purposive sampling based on the inclusion criteria: A researcher-made interview guide was used in obtaining qualitative data from the respondents. The responses were elicited through a semistructured, individual in-depth interview. Data collection was continued until data saturation was met. Ethical principles were followed throughout the process. Data were transcribed, coded, and categorized to obtain the results of the study. In this study, although male midwives are perceived as professionals and well trained, women still prefer female midwives and express their doubts about the men’s capability to provide care, especially during delivery and childbirth. The respondents also expressed feelings of embarrassment on showing their bodies to a man other than their husband or partner. On the contrary, their willingness to avail of their services depends on whether they can perform and provide quality care. From these findings, the Department of Health and local government units may increase the presence of male midwives by hiring them in different health facilities. This may eventually help them be well known and accepted in the healthcare profession.
Abstract:The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a government flagship program that aims to alleviate poverty in the Philippines. Despite the impressive reports about the program, a dearth of recent evidence on the beneficiaries' life changes was noted. This study explored the experiences of eight beneficiaries residing in Ilocos Sur on how the program transformed their lives. As a qualitative research, Interpretative Phenomenological Approach (IPA) gave the researchers the best opportunity to understand the innermost deliberation of the beneficiaries' lived experiences. Data was gathered through one-on-one in-depth interviews. A researcher-made interview guide was used by the researchers in obtaining qualitative data from the informants. Data were transcribed, coded, and categorized to obtain the results of the study. Analysis of all collected data revealed that the 4Ps contributed to the lives of the beneficiaries. The themes identified based on the distinct experiences of the life changes as beneficiaries were (a) financial/economic capability, which includes finance daily expenses, source of livelihood, availability of daily needs, and decrease in family debts, (b) educational support, (c) improved lifestyle and (d) empowering beneficiaries. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) may continue the program provided that the expenditures of the beneficiaries are strictly monitored. Livelihood programs are intensified to provide family beneficiaries with additional income.
Keywords:conditional cash transfer, interpretative phenomenological analysis, poverty alleviation, social science
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- Coping Mechanisms of Pregnant Patients in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur during the COVID-19 Pandemic (2024)
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