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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.
Keywords: Hermeneutic Phenomenology, COVID-19 Pandemic, Frontliners, ICU Nurses, Qualitative Study
SDG: SDG 3
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
SDG: SDG 3
Abstract: Preparation before an emergency is critical in ensuring that employers and workers have the necessary knowledge and skills on where to go and how to keep themselves safe. This study determined the level of preparedness of UNP personnel on the management of common medical emergencies and its relationship with selected socio-demographic factors. The study used the descriptive-correlational research method using the G power. 202 teaching and non-teaching personnel of the University of Northern Philippines were determined using the purposive sampling technique. The study findings were: A great number of the respondents are 40-44 years old, master's graduates with a monthly income of below Php30,000, 15-19 years in service, and male; a great majority are married. The majority of the respondent's sources of information are television, doctors, and newspapers. The respondents are highly prepared for the management of common medical emergencies. They are prepared to manage wounds, burns, nose bleeding, fainting, difficulty breathing, choking, bites, and fractures. The sex, educational attainment, and level of preparedness of the respondents have a significant relationship with their preparedness for the management of common medical emergencies. The male and those who have attained a higher education degree are well prepared to manage common medical emergencies. Although they have a high level of preparedness, their seminars and expertise must be improved.
Keywords: Teaching, non-teaching, difference, male, training
Abstract: This study determined the level of compliance of mothers to treatment of children with primary complex (TB) in the selected municipalities in the 1st district of Ilocos Sur. It looked into the relationship between the level of knowledge on PTB and profile of the respondents, and the relationship between the extent of compliance and treatment outcomes.The study employed the descriptive-correlational type of research and considered the total number of mothers with children suffering from the primary complex as the respondents. A questionnaire-checklist was used to gather data coupled with records review. The statistical tools used to analyze and interpret the data were frequency, percentage, mean, and simple linear correlation analysis.Based on the results, the following conclusions were drawn: (1).The mother respondents’ are with very high knowledge about Primary Complex., (2). Mother respondents are highly compliant with the treatment of their children and (3). Almost all of the children with primary Complex completed their treatment within the prescribed time of 6 months. (4). Mother respondents’ have a “Very High” extent of compliance to treatment, (5). Almost all of the children with primary complex completed their treatment, (6). The level of knowledge of the mother respondents is related to their educational attainment and monthly income, (7). Socio-demographic profile of the mother respondents is not associated with the extent of their compliance to treatment and (8).The extent of compliance to treatment and the level of knowledge of the mother respondents have a positive relationship on the disease process. The following recommendations were forwarded: 1). Parents should continuously update themselves about the disease through media like television, reading newspapers , listening to radio, attend seminars or health education provided by health workers; (2) The extent of compliance of mothers be maintained by religiously getting the medications and comply with treatment for their children without failure (3) Parents help their children to maintain their health by providing nutritious food; (4) mothers may bring their children at the Municipal Health Office for follow-up after completing the treatment; (5) Department of Health can strengthen their commitment to support MHOs by giving free supply of medicines and assist recipients in improving compliance to achieve healthy citizenry; and (6) MHO’s may include topics about the disease during their health education dissemination activities.
Keywords: Municipal Health Office, Level of Knowledge, Outcome of Treatment
SDG: SDG 3
Abstract: The study determined the level of Psychological Distress of elderly in Selected Barangays in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur CY 2017. It also looked into the relationship between the level of psychological distress and their socio-demographic profile. The following results are: the respondents are 60-66 years old, male, married, lives in poblacion, elementary graduate, nuclear family structure, have a family monthly income of P5,000,with support of family members , roman catholic. The respondents have a “likely to be well” level of psychological distress. A relationship exists between the level of psychological distress and the age, number of family members, educational attainment, family monthly income, family structure, civil status, religion, place of residence and support system of the respondents. It is recommended that: (1) The local government unit should strictly implement RA 9994, an act granting additional benefits and privileges to senior citizens as a program of the government for the elders; (2) The family members should strengthen family ties by giving moral, financial support and to uplift social stability and socio- economic status of the elders; (3) The Senior citizen should actively participate in programs, activities, and gatherings to highlight social support to the organization as long as they can manage.
Keywords: Elderly, Mental Disorder, Depression, Anxiety
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- Compliance of Mothers to Treatment of Children with Primary Complex (PTB) in the Selected Municipalities in the 1st District of Ilocos Sur (2022), SDG 3 – Special Issue Sci.Int.(La hore),34(6 ),91-95 2022 ISSN 1013-5316; CODEN: SINTE 8