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    Oplan BAYANIHAN : kaBAYAN, Inodoro, iHandog sa mga Aeta Nating kababayan
    Balino, Beverly B.; Casidsid, Luzel Mytchz C.; De Pedro, Jobel D.; Dela Victoria, Jaysun D.; Garzon, Evita Flor L.; Heredia, Angelica Katrina A.; Jaranilla, Femm Dominique P.; Longno, Kathleen Joyce B.; Parreño, Karla B.; Yso, April Rose S. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2014-03)
    Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are caused by parasitic worms or helminths that are transmitted to people through contaminated soil. The main species are the roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), the whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) and the hookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale). It is more prevalent among children living in conditions of poor sanitation particularly in indigenous people (IP) groups in the Philippines. OPLAN BAYANIHAN (kaBAYAN, Inodoro iHandog sa mga Aeta Nating Kababayan) primarily aimed to decrease the prevalence of soil- transmitted helminthiasis (STH) among the Aeta children of Purok V, Barangay San Nicolas, Buenavista, Guimaras. A responsible and functional core group was organized to assist in the implementation and monitoring of the projects. A stool examination was conducted prior to the construction of toilet facilities and results showed that all 30 Aeta children tested were positive for STH. The post stool examination was not performed due to the strict compliance of the Municipal Health Office to their biannual mass de worming schedule, but it will be performed after the mass deworming in Sitio Serum Bukid on April 3, 2O14.The knowledge and awareness regarding soil-transmitted helminthiasis increased by 30% or more through interactive lectures on how to prevent and control STH and on the proper usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). The knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of the Aetas regarding proper hygiene increased by 30% or more through interactive lectures and trainings on hand washing, tooth brushing, and grooming. Flyers were distributed among Aeta parents and storybooks were handed over to the Day Care Center of Sitio Serum Bukid, and Kindergarten and Elementary teachers of San Nicolas Primary School. Nine toilet facilities were constructed and the installation of a clean and potable water source is underway.
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    Prevalence and risk factors for hypertension and obesity among public utility jeepney and tricycle drivers in Janiauy, Iloilo
    Bacallan, Jed Vincent; Caro, Miguel Angelo; Delos Reyes, Fate; Divinigracia, Bert Lorenz; Ehimplar, Annie Rose; Lavente, Hannah Gail; Mallorca, Tracy Roz; Tabañar, Jessa Andrea; Tubeo, Nikki Francheska; Villanueva, Ma. Sharee Lou (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2014-04)
    A cross sectional study was conducted in Janiuay, Iloilo, involving tricycle drivers and jeepney drivers. The objective of this study was to determine and compare the prevalence and risk factors for hypertension and obesity between public utility jeepney and tricycle drivers in Janiuay, Iloilo. A total of 165 respondents, jeepney (87) and tricycle (78), were measured with an aneroid sphygmomanometer and tape measure to determine the blood pressure and waist-hip ratio. An interview was also conducted to determine occupational factors and lifestyle habits. Results were analyzed through SPSS using Chi-square test, T-test and Odds ratio. The prevalence of hypertension was found to be greater in jeepney drivers (36.80%) compared to tricycle drivers (34.60%). The prevalence of obesity was found to be greater in tricycle drivers (46%) compared to jeepney drivers (45%). There is a significant difference in the occupational risk factors between jeepney drivers and tricycle drivers, years of driving, average trip time, kilometers travelled per day and number of trips per day (p<0.0005). However, working days per week (p<0.08) and working hours per day (p<0.30) showed no significant difference between two populations. The results of the odds ratio showed no significant effect in all lifestyle factors to hypertension and obesity. There is no significant difference in the prevalence of hypertension, obesity, and lifestyle risk factors between jeepney drivers and tricycle drivers. However there is a significant difference in the occupational risk factors between the two driver populations.
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    Project EDI WAM!: Everybody Do It: War Against Malnutrition in Brgy. Roma, San Joaquin, Iloilo
    Balogo, Philip G.; Bomediano, Maria Jonnah R.; Esparagoza, Marevi T.; Gallo, Czareena Anne; Mallari , Maria Katerina; Murillo, Gilbert Guy D.; Ortono, Jevi Marie P.; Oteda, Kristine Joy D.; Pameroyan, Nesly Joy G.; Radones, Charmaine Mae Keyien G.; Santocildes, Camille S.; Tirador, Anna Katharina L. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-05)
    The Millenium Development Goals for the Philippines by 2015 is to reduce the underweight-by-age prevalence to 17.2% among 0-5 years old children. So far in 2013, the prevalence decreased from 20.7% in 2003 to 19.9%. Western Visayas ranks second (26.0%) in the most malnourished regions in the country, with trends increasing in Iloilo from 25.1% in 2008 to 27.4% in 2013. According to the National Nutrition Council, this small change in number for the past 10 years makes it unlikely that the country will achieve its MDG. Project EDI WAM! Every body Do It: War Against Malnutrition in Barangay Roma, San Joaquin, Iloilo aims to decrease the prevalence of malnutrition by 70% among children aged 24 to 72 months. Operation Timbang showed that out of the 42 children, 11 were identified as malnourished, giving a prevalence of 26.19%. Project EDI WAM! aims to decrease the number of undernourished children through health education, feeding, and supplementation programs. A functional core group of 9 members was formed and was later transformed into a Barangay Health Board. Cooking lessons dubbed Pinoy Mother Chef improved the mothers' food preparation practices and behavior. Hygiene and Sanitation increased by 36.60%, while proper meal planning increased by 24.83%. Ready-to-Use therapeutic food (RUTF) was prepared and supplemented to the children. Knowledge of mothers on health and nutrition also increased by 35.54%. Out of the 11 malnourished children, 4 were turned to normal, giving a decrease of 36.36%. The 70% goals was not achieved and may be attributed to the short period of time that the project was implemented. However there is a significant increase in weight among all the recipients (2.79% ) and malnourished (4.92%). A Mothers’ Association was established to continue the project advocacy, making the cooking and feeding program an annual event.
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    Anti-angiogenic properties of Cymbopogon citratus and Moringa oleifera using the Chorioallantoic membrane vascular assay
    Aldeguer, Justine Joy A.; Cañonero, Katrina Anne M.; Cortum, Lyzandra S.; España, Reina Marian E.; Hidrosollo, Manolo Angelo S.; Jaboneta, Abigail Louice D.; Peralta, Karla Danielle T.; Tiosayco, Angeline Veil C. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2012-03)
    In the Philippines, the use of complementary and alternative medicine, such as plants, is beginning to become very common due to the rapidly increasing incidence of cancer in the country. Due to this increase, there have been claims that the most common plants have anticancer properties. These include lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and malunggay (Moringa oleifera). However, there had been scanty literature to prove these claims. The aim of this study is to screen the crude methanol extracts of C. citratus and M. oleifera leaves for anti-angiogenic property using Chorioallantoic Membrane Vascular Assay (CAMVA). Non-lethal concentrations of the plant extracts were embedded into filter paper disks and inserted into the chorioallantoic membrane of the ten-day-old duck embryos. A negative control group of duck eggs were left unopened. After 48 hours of incubation, the number of blood vessels in the chorioallantoic membrane of the duck embryos was manually counted using a dissected microscope. Results showed that extracts of M. oleifera and C. citratus were able to inhibit blood vessel growth in the chorioallantoic membrane of duck embryo. Between the two plants, crude methanol extracts of M. oleifera (12.10+ 0.836) showed a lesser number of developed blood vessels than the crude methanol extracts of C. citratus (14.50+0.637). The anti-angiogenetic properties of these plant extracts could be attributed to the presence of phytochemicals such as citral, quercetin, kaempferol, and niazimicin which have been proven to have anti-cancer properties. In conclusion, M. oleifera and C. citratus have anti-angiogenic properties, hence they are potential sources of natural treatment for tumor.
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    KAPIT PISI: Sa mga Kababayang Aeta Pisi Poso ay Ihahandog na Tulong Para Iwas Soil transmitted helminth Infection
    Acma, Kathleen Ann L.; Adolfo, Estee Joy G.; Bautista, Ezekiel Therese S.; Calimot, Andro Dominic A.; Dinopol, Christine Alexis S.; Gasataya, Chraisse Ann G.; Ingles, John Wibelle B.; Legaspi, Marienne C.; Linas, Pearl Joy C.; Lunar, Lanilyn Marie F.; Moises, Rochelle Anne Q.; Yunque, Vanessa Aura T. (Division of Biloigical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-05)
    Soil Transmitted Helminth Infection is one of the most common parasitic infections in the world, and it is considered as a neglected tropical disease which affects poverty-stricken, indigent and marginalized sectors of the community (World Health Organization, 2012). STH is transmitted through the fecal-oral route transmitted by the three most common species of helminths: Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm. In a study conducted in Davao del Norte, Philippines, the cumulative prevalence in indigenous people (IP) school children was significantly higher than in non-IP children with rates at 39.0% and 29.9%, respectively. The Kapit Pisi project aims to decrease the prevalence of soil transmitted helminth (STH) infections among children ages 0-12 years old of Sitio Igtuba, an Aeta community in Brgy. Camangahan, Guimbal, Iloilo. A qualitative stool examination was conducted before project implementation and results show that 56% of the children were positive for A. lumbricoides infection, 72% were positive for T. trichura infection, and 40% are positive for hookworm infection. Fifteen out of the twenty five (60%) children had mixed infection. They were further quantified as light, moderate, and heavy infection. In order to address the problem, the Kapit Pisi project organized a reliable, independent core group for the implementation and monitoring of the project well represented by the members of the community. A series of health education were conducted to increase the knowledge, attitude, and practices among the children through different triggering tools adapted from the Philippine Approach to Total Sanitation. This includes lectures on environmental sanitation, importance of handwashing, and disease transmission. Hygiene kits and slippers were also distributed to the children. Pre and posttest were conducted and results show that the KAP increased by 35% and 36% for children and parents, respectively. A deep well was constructed to provide safe water supply through bayanihan system. The well is already being used for their daily needs except for drinking and food preparation. The pisi poso was not feasible as of the moment because of inadequate water level due to the summer season. Two toilets were installed and ten are currently constructed which was spearheaded by Guimbal through the participation of different sectors of the community.