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Abstract:Dengue fever is a serious illness that affects everyone, particularly in regions lacking effective surveillance systems to monitor and respond to outbreaks. The data were analyzed using descriptive-correlational analysis. It determines the implementation of the dengue prevention and control program in Pudtol, Apayao, from January to December 2023. It also aimed to assess the significant relationship between the extent of implementation and the socio-demographic profiles of the implementers (Municipal Health Officers (MHOs)/Local Government Unit (LGU) personnel) and resident respondents. The socio-demographic profile of the respondents indicated that a large percentage were 42–47 years old, female, married, college graduates, and unskilled, earning below PHP 10,000. Significantly, the majority of respondents did not attend any related training or seminars. The findings concluded that the extent of implementation of the dengue prevention and control program, including personal hygiene, was rated very much implemented. Surveillance, case management, and diagnosis of signs and symptoms, integrated vector management (IVM), outbreak response, health promotion, and advocacy were rated as much implemented only. The study found a significant relationship between program implementation and occupation, monthly income, educational attainment, and the number of relevant training programs or seminars attended. Based on these findings, the study recommends an action plan to reduce or eliminate dengue cases in Pudtol, Apayao. It promotes strict observance of hygiene practices and regular attendance at seminars and training sessions. The research provides significant data for the Department of Health, Municipal Health Office personnel, residents, and academe to enhance existing programs and policies on dengue prevention and control.
Keywords:Dengue Fever, Monitoring and Surveillance, Viral Disease, Deadly Disease, Implementation of Government Programs
Abstract:The study determined the extent of implementation of IMCI in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. This made use of a descriptive research design. The variables used are along diarrhea, cough, ear infection, anemia, and the profile of the implementer-respondents and the mother respondents. The participants were the Municipal Health Office staff and the mothers of children aged two months to five years old who sought consultation. Data were gathered through a questionnaire- checklist and content validated by a pool of experts. The statistical tools used were frequency, percentage, and mean. These are the conclusions drawn: 1) Majority of the implementer-respondents are 31-50 years old, female, married, 26 years in service, monthly income of Php 30,000, Public Health Nurse III, and attended three regional pieces of training. The majority of the mother-respondents have one to three children, are 26-30 years old, are married, are college graduates, and earn 1000-5000 per month.2) The extent of implementation of IMCI is Very High.. These are the recommendations forwarded: 1) Health personnel are encouraged to attend more training and seminars related to IMCI.2) The trained health personnel must conduct health education classes on the steps of IMCI to maintain the “Very High” extent of implementation. 3) Drugs for IMCI should always be available in the Municipal Health Offices. 3) Health personnel should attend training on the assessment of ear problems with the use of the prescribed instrument.
Keywords:Assessment, Instruction, Classification, Treatment, Intervention, IMCI
Abstract:The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological qualitative study is to provide an in-depth understanding, description, and interpretation of the disease experiences of COVID-19 survivors. The participants were the nine patients discharged from the different hospitals after receiving treatments from the intensive care units and covid wards. Data were collected through individual in-depth face-to-face and virtual interviews until data saturation were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method. Six main themes and 15 subthemes emerged: the main themes include: reactions while waiting for the COVID-19 test results, the physical and mental effects of COVID-19, adherence to the treatment and management in the hospital, treatment of hospital staff to their patients, support systems, and coping mechanisms of COVID-19 survivors. Understanding the patient's disease signs and symptoms should serve as a basis for developing medications and treatments for COVID patients. They should adopt the coping mechanisms presented in this study because it may help them recover, as proven by the survivors. Further study is also recommended in a wider and broader scope
Keywords:COVID-19 signs and symptoms, Phenomenology, COVID-19 treatments, COVID-19 survivor, COVID -19 virus
Abstract:Introduction: Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) nurses contributed substantially to the healthcare systems of the nations where they were employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although studies about nurses' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic have been conducted, there is still a gap in knowledge on the experiences of OFW nurses outside the country. Limited studies focus on the effects of the pandemic on nurses' overall risks and wellbeing. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of the OFW nurses who handled COVID-19 patients confined in hospitals. Methods: Hermeneutic phenomenology was employed in the study. A purposeful sampling technique was used to choose the participants. The study was conducted from August 2022 to December 2022. The participants of the study were the seven OFW nurses working in hospital ICUs and COVID wards. The data were analyzed using the Van Manen Method. Results: Eight main themes and twenty-four subthemes emerged from their lived experiences. OFW nurses demonstrated teamwork, spiritual ties, compassion, and self-sacrifice in saving the lives of their patients. Despite experiencing anxiety, fear, and paranoia, they remained optimistic and resilient, proving their superhero qualities despite the challenges of the public health crisis. Conclusions: Their experiences encountered marked the challenges and sacrifices they made as healthcare professionals. These should be addressed through targeted policies, enhanced support systems, and better working conditions, which are essential to prepare them for future crises and honor the contributions.
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- Traditional Healing Practices and Cultural Significance of Medicinal Plants in the Management of Respiratory and Diarrheal Ailments among the Tinguians of Abra (HN-24-4)
- CHS Extension Project (Midwives at your CERVIX: Caring for you, Caring for Life Project) (SS-24-25)
- Tracer Study of the Graduates in the College of Health Sciences (E-25-13)
Presentation
- Traditional Healing Practices of Tingguians in Abra (2025)
- Lived Experiences of Supervising Clinical Instructors in the Hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic (2024)
Citations
- Light at the End of the Tunnel: Lived Experiences of Covid-19 Survivors in Ilocos Sur, Philippines (2023) https://www.namibian-studies.com/index.php/JNS/article/view/2892
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