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    A comparative study on the perceived work stress, work-related stressors, and coping strategies of fish vendors in Antique
    Cabigunda, Greshanne J.; Moquera, Mabelle M. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2024-07)
    Fish vending is a common source of income in Antique, Philippines. Fish vendors are classified into two vendor groups: formal vendors who sell inside public markets and informal vendors who sell their products on the streets. Research shows that these groups encounter varied work experiences given their differing working conditions. However, existing research is not enough to describe their stressful work experiences as well as their coping strategies. Thus, this research study aimed to describe and compare the work-related stress of fish vendor groups in Antique and how they cope with it. To address these, a convergent parallel mixed methods design was used. A total of 40 fish vendors with a mean age of 44.70 years, classified as formal (20) and informal (20), served as respondents. Data were gathered using a one-on-one interview with a question guide and a modified survey instrument for levels of perceived work stress (LPWS). Mann-Whitney U analysis revealed no significant difference between the overall LPWS of both groups (W= 4272.50, p>0.05). However, per dimension analysis of results showed a significant difference in the physical work environment dimension (W= 85.50, p<0.001). Conceptual content analysis also indicated that work-related stressors and coping strategies are relatively different between vendor groups and across dimensions. The findings of this research suggest that the physical work environment is a significant dimension that differentiates fish vendor groups’ levels and sources of work stress. Moreover, findings imply that social resources, especially among co-vendors, reduce LPWS.
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    OK ka ba TIYAN? oplan kalusugan, karunungan at bayanihan tunggo sa ikauunlad ni Yong mga Ati naming kababayan
    Andal, Julie Jane F.; Ayongao, Jamela N.; Caton, Kate Alyssa A.; Parcon, Prem Patrick P.; Sedayon, Niña Marie Y.; Villanueva, Roena Nicole V. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2013-04)
    World Health Organization reports that diarrhea is the fourth leading cause of death among children less than five years old and the third leading cause of illness among the children. The Philippines ranks second among thirteen countries included in the census in terms of the number of diarrhea cases causing 10,000 deaths every year. Main factors in the transmission of diarrheal diseases are: children not washing their hands due to lack of access to water and basic sanitation facilities, poor hygienic practices, and handed down practices from parents. Experts note that the incidence of diarrhea may easily be lowered by simply having kids wash their hands with water and soap. Therefore, the purpose of this project is to introduce to the community ways and means of preventing and managing diarrheal diseases by boosting the level of knowledge and introducing hygienic practices through the development of community-wide education programs that range from promoting healthy lifestyles in order to prevent disease and providing the community with safe potable water supply in Purok V- Serum Bukid, Barangay San Nicolas, Buenavista, Guimaras. Efficient uses of health services, adopt self-care practices and active participation in the design and implementation of health programs were also promoted.