Publication
Abstract: The study aimed to determine the uncovered health problems of University of Northern Philippines (UNP) employees. The retrospective cohort study included UNP employees who took the 2021 Annual Medical Exam (AME). Data on their demographics, medical history, test results, and examination findings were collected. Descriptive statistics were used to present the subjects' profile and overall health. The simple correlation was used to describe the relationship between the medical problems uncovered and the respondents' profile. Generally, the respondentsare fit to work. However, more than half of the respondents had unsatisfactory health status, and hypertension was the most prevalent cause of morbidity. The study has uncovered diseases of the employees with Urinary tract infection (UTI) as the most uncovered disease. Furthermore, the research reveals a highly significant relationship between respondents' age and undiagnosed heart problems or diabetes mellitus (DM). Additionally, there is a highly significant relationship between sex and undiagnosed health conditions. Moreover, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and anemia are significantly related to the type of employment. The AME has uncovered several health problems which may contribute to employees' poor work performance. Thus, early detection and treatment of any health problem can improve the health and productivity of the university workforce.Keywords: health status, uncovered health problems, annual medical exam.
Keywords: health status, uncovered health problems, annual medical exam
SDG: SDG 3
Abstract: This study focused on the faculty members’ readiness to use flexible learning at a state university in the Philippines. There were 547 faculty members from all levels completed an online survey questionnaire using the descriptive research method. The faculty members are ready regarding the availability of IT tools and internet connectivity. Still, they are not so much prepared as to their knowledge and competence on using flexible learning. The majority have wireless connections but are considered intermittent. Most of the faculty members use books as their teaching materials. Only very few have learning materials like modules, worktexts, manuals, and workbooks. Most of them are still oriented to face-to-face communication with students and are not familiar with the other equally responsive pedagogies requiring less data usage, or no data usage. Many faculty members have tried using online learning delivery modes, but they are still not confident using them. They have little knowledge about learning management systems and are moderately competent in using them. Based on the findings is the capability-building program which was already implemented and sustained.
Keywords: Capability building; Flexible learning; Learning delivery modes; New normal; Readiness
SDG: SDG 4
On-going
- Prevalence of Toddlers’ Stunting in Indonesia and the Philippines: A Mixed Methods Study (2026), SDG 2, 3, 10 -(HN-26-1)
- Assessing Barnagay Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Antimicrobial Stewardship: Basis for Developing a Targeted Training Module (2026), SDG 3, 4 – (AMRRDC-26-1)
- Community Health Assessment and Needs Analysis in Matibuey, San Emilio, Ilocos Sur. Phase I: Project HELP (Health Empowerment and Lifecare Program) (2025), SDG 3, 10, 17 – (HN-25-9a)
- Exploring Medical Doctors and Nurses’ Understanding of Clinical Pharmacy Services: A Convergent Parallel Mixed Method Research (2025), SDG 3, 4 – (HN-25-10)
Awards
Presentation
- Self-Medication Practices and Related Factors among Rural Community Residents with Perceived Acute Repiratory Illness During the Covid-19 Pandemic (GlobeHeal2026), SDG 3, 10, 11
- Self-Medication Practices and Related Factors among Rural Community Residents with Perceived Acute Repiratory Illness During the Covid-19 Pandemic (9th Regional Research Congress 2026), SDG 3, 10, 11
- Exploring Artificial Intelligence Research in Public Health: Trends, Innovations and Global Health Outcomes (2026), SDG 3, 9, 10, 17
Citations
- Readiness of teachers on flexible learning: Basis for a capability-building program (2023), SDG 4, 9 – https://namibian-studies.com/index.php/JNS/article/view/3223
- Uncovering Health Problems of Personnel in a State University in the Philippines (2023), SDG 3, 8 – https://vector.unp.edu.ph/index.php/1/article/view/301/288