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End date: 2023Degree: search.filters.degree.Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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    Project bakunanays: Bakuna ng kabataan ugaliin nang anak ay 'di sakitin
    Acebuque, Jason Clement S.; Cuachon, Anna Nicole O.; Deala, Cari Laurence L.; Esmenos, Arian Claudine F.; Galupo, Bealou Patrishe D.; Jubelag, Carmelli S.; Legayada, Precious Jemimah D.; Namuag, Maulene Mae J.; Palmon, Gladys A.; Salvador, June Luis C.; Sampani, Gian Justin P.; Tolentino, Jimel V. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2017-06)
    Based on the 2016 accomplishment report of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO) for School-Based Immunization (SBI), the municipality of Pavia performed 50.9% and 84.4% for Measles-Rubella (MR) and Tetanus-diphtheria (Td), respectively. After reviewing the health record of the Municipal Health Office of Pavia, it was found that Ungka II Elementary School had the least compliance. This project aimed to reduce the high refusal rate in MR and Td vaccines from 32.0% to 0- 10.0% among children in the barangay by the end of the field practice. To attain the goal of the project, the following strategic components were implemented: formation of a core group called ImmuniTeam, age-appropriate health education through Wastong BakUNAWA sessions, and promotive and up-to-date immunization campaigns. In addition, a mobile ImmuniStation was constructed and ImmuniStar charts were utilized during the BAKULILITS sessions with the children. The results of the pre-test showed that the mean percentage scores of the children before the intervention was 65% and after the intervention, post-test scores significantly increased to 82% mean score of the children (p value<0.05; 95% confidence level). The knowledge component of the pre-test and post-test for the parents or guardians resulted in a statistically significant 20% increase, resulting to 84% average mean score from the 64% prior to intervention (p value<0.05; 95% confidence level). The attitudes of the respondents registered a 6% increase, which is not statistically significant, resulting to a change in the mean percentage score from 70% to 76% (p value>0.05; 95% confidence level). The practices of the parents also showed a relative improvement from the pre-test results. Lastly, there was 100% compliance for the upcoming SBI at the end of the project implementation, as indicated in their consent forms. The team, therefore, effectively reduced the refusal rate for both MR and Td vaccines from 32% to 0%.
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    Infant feeding and oral health of children ages 2-5 years in Guimbal, Iloilo: A cross-sectional study
    Acma, Kathleen Ann; Adolfo, Estee Joy; Bautista, Ezekiel Therese; Calimot, Andro Dominic; Dinopol, Christine Alexis; Gasataya, Charisse Ann; Ingles, John Wibelle; Legaspi, Marianne; Linas, Pearl Joy; Lunar, Lanilyn Marie; Moises, Rochelle Anne; Yunque, Vanessa Aura (Division of Bilogical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-06)
    Some studies reported that the breastfeeding and its duration is a protective factor for dental caries in early childhood while some other studies report that it is a risk factor and yet other studies report no association. Similarly, previous studies on the association of the type of infant feeding practices and dental caries in early childhood have produced contradicting results. This community-based comparative cross-sectional study aimed to determine the association between (1) infant feeding practices of three types: exclusive breastfeeding mixed feeding and exclusive bottle feeding and (2) duration of breastfeeding and dental caries among children ages 2-5 years in Guimbal, Iloilo. This study was conducted among randomly selected 188 children ages 2-5 year in Guimbal, Iloilo, all of whom have complete secondary data on dental caries obtained from the Municipal Health Office. Dental caries was considered present if at least one tooth is decayed, missing because of caries or filled based on the criteria of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Primary data on type of infant feeding practices and duration of breastfeeding was collected through an interview schedule using pre-tested questionnaire on the mothers of the subjects. Then, statistical analysis was carried out, controlling biological factors namely sex, parity, maternal age at delivery and socioeconomic factors namely family income, maternal educational attainment and family smoking status as confounders while controlling use of fluoride toothpaste and day time as outcome modifiers. Using logistic regression, it was found out that there is no significant association between the type of infant feeding practices and dental caries (OR= 0.601; CI= 0.250-1.1442). Similarly, there is also no significant association between the duration of exclusive breastfeeding and dental caries (OR= 0.483, CI= 0.162- 1.442) and no significant association between the duration of breastfeeding regardless of exclusivity and dental caries (<6 months: OR= 1.332, CI= 0.212-8.378; 7-12 months: OR=0.946, CI= 0.126- 7.092, 13-18 months: OR=1.725, CI=0.187-15.959; >18 months OR=1.725; CI= 0.278- 10.695). Furthermore, data gathered on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of mothers indicated low levels of knowledge regarding the advantages of breastfeeding and little to no focus on oral care outside of brushing among the mothers interviewed. Thus, the preventive approach of educating parents or primary caregivers of children about dental caries should be encouraged.