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    Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on dengue vectors of households in Tumagboc Catachment Area, Miagao, Iloilo
    Arbizo, Jeric L.; Baldevarona, Rosa Lea S.; Caoyonan, Louise Asuncion D.; Gabasa, Marah Febcy J.; Mapa, Fernie Love D.; Patria, Elaine Joy M.; Tenchavez, Darlene Ruth B.; Trivilegio, Enna Fleur C. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2011-03)
    Previous studies have shown that knowledge, attitudes and practices have an association with the dengue vector control. As such, the independence of mosquito population on the sociodemographic characteristics and KAP of the household heads in Tumagboc Catchment Area, Miagao, Iloilo was tested. Based on the results, the household heads generally are unemployed, married females aging 41 to 50. Their households are composed of 4 to 7 members with no or one child below 15 years, and usually receive below P 1999 per month. Most of them are informed about dengue fever, but only one had suffered from it in the last two years. Moreover, they have moderate knowledge, poor attitudes, but good practices regarding dengue prevention. The container index is 2.71 for crude mosquito larvae and pupae population, and 0.39 for Aedes sp. The house index is 9.72, while the Breteaux indexis 13.19. Chi-square analysis at 0.05 level of significance confirmed the independence of mosquito larvae and pupae population from monthly income, dengue information reception, knowledge, attitudes and practices. A solid reason was the untimely conduct of the study in the beginning of the summer season, when stagnant water has dried up and with few vulnerable breeding sites.
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    Nutritional status of 0-5 year old children of small scale fisherfolks from Barangays along the coastal areas of Miagao, Iloilo
    Ascano, Maria Epifanie; Borromeo, Ma. Benjafe; Luces, Leslie Ann; Napud, Ma. Salve; Sagge, Jasmine; Tarroja, Aireen Joy (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2003-03)
    This special problem sought to determine the nutritional status of 0-5 year old children of subsistence fisherfolks from selected barangays along the coastal areas of Miag-ao, Iloilo. The study incorporated anthropometric, clinical, dietary, and socioeconomic data to detect any nutritional disorder and to ascertain nutriture of 0-5 years old children. There were fifty-six fishermen among the 14 coastal areas which served as basis for determining the number of respondents. Ninety-one children aged 0-5 years old comprised the sample population. This descriptive cross-sectional study employed a probability sampling method named two-stage sampling design. This special study utilized an anthropometric data sheet, clinical assessment sheet, 24-hour food recall sheet, and interview schedule to gather appropriate data. The data collected was then subjected to statistical tools such as means, frequency count/distribution, percentages, ANOVA using the EPI-INFO 6 software and the Fil-Anthrop Software of the FNRI-DOST. Findings revealed that 45.1% of the respondents had an average height for age, 37.4% of the respondents were mildly underweight for age, and 54.9% had an average weight for height. Among the ninety-one respondents, the clinical signs exhibited were lack of luster, thinness, and sparseness; dyspigmentation; pale conjunctiva; thyroid gland enlargement; mottled enamel; dental caries; spongy, bleeding gums; and beading of the rib. Moreover, 82.4% of the respondents were below the Recommended Dietary Allowance. Findings have revealed that there is no association between the nutritional status of respondents (ht. for age, wt. for age, wt. for ht.) and the following variables: (a) Age of 0-5 years old children, (b) Sex of 0-5 years old children, (c) family size, (d) Monthly family income, (e) Highest educational attainment of housewives, (f) Clinical signs, (g) Sanitary practices, (h) Crowding index, (i) Feeding practices of housewives, (j) Presence of toilet facilities, and (k) Source of drinking water.
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    The health status of school-age children in Barangay Ingore, La Paz, Iloilo City
    Amamanglon, Keanne Paula H.; Bragancia, Ira May Joy E.; Gulmatico, Gideon M.; Guzman, Virgi Chrisbelle A.; Mercado, Pauline Victoria M.; Orbase, Jannina Faye O.; Reyes, Mary Camille E.; Yap, Maria Lorna Christy C. March (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2011-03)
    The study is a cross sectional survey to assess the health status of school-age children in barangay Ingore, La Paz, Iloilo City. The health status of the children was evaluated using nutritional status assessment, child care practices of mothers/caretakers and past and present clinical history of disease, and respiratory function. Anthropometry and Clinical Signs were used to directly assess the nutritional status of the children. An Interview Schedule, with mothers/caretakers as respondents was used to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of the household to where the children belong and also to obtain information on their child health care practices. Respiratory or Lung Function was assessed using Lung Peak Flow and Chest Expansion. The results of Anthropometry using the parameters for Weight-for-Age (WFA), Weight-for-Height (WFH) and Height-for-Age (HFA) revealed that 16.3% of the school-aged children were underweight; 10.7% were thin or wasted; 24.4% were stunted, and 4.0% were overweight/obese. The most common clinical signs indicative of malnutrition were pale conjunctiva and the occurrence of dental carries. Most of the children have been breastfed and availed of complete immunization during their pre-school age period. Almost half of them experienced childhood diseases like upper respiratory tract infections (e.g. cough, common colds, asthma, etc.). Peak flow analysis showed that among male, school-age children the average peak flow was 210.6L/minute while among female it was 195.7 L/minute. The computed average peak flow was 203.2 L/minute. The average chest expansion of the subjects was 2.4 cm and the chest expansion of male and female school-age children was 2.4 centimetres. The results obtained in this study can be used as a baseline for future studies especially in the light of the recent operation of a coal-fired power plant which might affect the health status of vulnerable age groups like pre-school and school-age children
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    Dengue knowledge, policies, and Aedes Larval population in selected low and high dengue priority areas in Miagao, Iloilo
    Amihan, April Rose D.; Basco, Arriane Mae P.; Escosia, Edmon B.; Monsale, April Joy P.; Solis, Jann Christian V.; Varon, Marianne Joy C. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2009-03)
    This cross-sectional study aimed to compare the knowledge, practices, and Aedes larval populations between low and high dengue priority areas of Miagao, Iloilo. Questionnaire-guided interviews were conducted to assess the knowledge and practices of the study population. Larval surveys were done to determine Aedes larval populations, expressed as House Index (HI), Container Index (CI), and Breteau Index (BI). Results showed that respondents from the low priority area were more knowledgeable on dengue than the respondents from the high priority area (p<0.05). Dengue preventive practices were found to be the same for both low and high priority areas. There was, however, no significant relationship between dengue knowledge and dengue preventive measures (p<0.05). Results from (he larval survey revealed that both low and high priority areas have HI and BI above the WHO standards (HI<5%; BI<20) and are considered “high risk” areas. Lastly, age (p<0.01) and educational attainment (p<0.05) were found to affect an individual’s dengue knowledge.
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    Prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and Enterobius vermicularis in the hands of preschool children in day care centers in Miagao, Iloilo
    Abellon, Rupert L., III (Division of Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Public Health, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2002-03)
    The hands of 199 preschool children in Day Care Centers of Miag-ao, Iloilo were swabbed and examined for the presence of parasitic ova, specifically soil-transmitted parasites. Prevalence rates of parasitic ova were determined and tested for significant differences with variables that include age, sex, parent’s educational level, and location of the day care center of the preschoolers. Ascaris had a prevalence rate of 24.12% (48), Enterobius with 1.51% (3) and Trichuris with 1.01% (2). Toxocara canis had a 6.03% prevalence (12) in the hands of preschoolers. Using the Chi-square test to test for differences, it was shown that there were no significant differences in the presence of parasitic ova in the hands among preschoolers with regards to age, sex, and parent’s educational level except for location of the day care center. There was a significant difference in the prevalence rate of parasitic ova in the hands of preschoolers in coastal areas and those in non-coastal areas. Preschoolers in the coastal areas had a higher prevalence rate (29.82%) compared to those in the non-coastal areas (16.47%). With a sample of 121 stools from the same group of preschoolers, the study showed that there was no direct association between the presence of Ascaris ova in the hands and their presence in stools.
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    Intestinal parasitic infections in children living in selected barangays with urban slums along Iloilo River
    Aguro, Eric D.; Banaag, Arlene D.; Jacobe, Venus N.; Ordaniel, Lilac Mared A.; Taleon, Kathleen Joy B.; Yandra, Marnelle Gay A. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2006-03)
    This cross-sectional study was performed to determine the intestinal parasitic infection in children age 0-13 years old in three selected barangays with urban slums located alongside Iloilo River. A total of 127 stool samples from 65 males and 62 females were examined by utilizing formalin-ether concentration technique (FECT) and direct wet mount thereafter using Lugol's solution. It was found out that 59.8% of the children examined were positive for one or more intestinal parasites. The most frequent soil-transmitted helminth observed was Ascaris lumbricoides (48.0%) followed by Trichuris trichiura (34.6%). Pathogenic protozoans determined were Entamoeba histolytica (9.4%) and Giardia lamblia (0.8%). Other nonpathogenic species identified were Entamoeba coli (15.7%), Blastocystis hominis (3.1%) and lodamoeba butschlii (0.8%). Parasitic infection with single species had the highest frequency of 31.5% compared to multiple infection (28.3%). The relatively high prevalence of these infections among children living three selected barangays with urban slums alongside Iloilo River was found to be independent of factors the respondents’ sex (p=0.106), age group (p=1.691), and consistency of stool sample (p=1.835). Moreover, the degree of infection in terms of sex (p=3.174), age (p=9.136), and consistency of stool samples (p=2.798) were not statistically different from each other. The high prevalence rate of pathogenic intestinal parasitic infection may have also been influenced by factors other than the ones considered, such as environmental and socio-demographic factors. The study highly suggests mass treatment and preventive measures such as health education of the community
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    Abalajon, Karl Vincent P.; Caoyonan, Liza Marie D.; Fernandez, Natasha Andrea; Gequinana, Apple Joy F.; Millado, Justine Bennette H.; Rivera, Tess Corgette A. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2011-03)
    Public Health is defined as the common attainment of the highest level of physical, mental, and social well-being and longevity consistent with available knowledge and resources at a given time and place. Also, it is the art of applying science in the context of politics so as to reduce inequalities in health while ensuring the best health for the greatest number. There are two distinct characteristics of Public Health. First, it deals with preventive rather than curative aspects of health, and second, it deals with population-level, rather than individual-level health issues. The focus of public health intervention is to prevent, rather than treat, a disease, through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors. Hand washing, vaccination programs, and the distribution of medicines are examples of public health measures. The United Nations’ World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Public health has seven categories:
    1. Activities conducted on a community basis
    2. Activities designed for prevention of illness, disability, or premature death
    3. Activities related to comprehensive health care
    4. Activities concerned with collection, preservation, analysis, and use of vital records
    5. Public health education
    6. Comprehensive health planning and evaluation
    7. Research
    Because of limited resources and experience, the group will be focusing on the first category. The term Community health refers to the health status of a defined group of people, or community, and the actions and conditions that protect and improve the health of the community. Those individuals who make up a community live in a somewhat localized area under the same general regulations, norms, values, and organizations. For example, the health status of the people living in a particular town and the actions taken to protect and improve the health of these residents would constitute Community health. In the past, most individuals could be identified with a community in either a geographical or an organizational sense. Today, however, with expanding global economies, rapid transportation, and instant communication, communities alone no longer have the resources to control or look after all the needs of their residents or constituents. Thus, the term Population health emerged. Population health differs from community health only in the scope of people it might address. People who are not organized or have no identity as a group or locality may constitute a population, but not necessarily a community. A population can be a segment of a community, a category of people in several communities of a region, or workers in various industries. The health status of these populations and the actions and conditions needed to protect and improve the health of a population constitute population health. The actions and conditions that protect and improve community or population health can be organized into three areas: health promotion, health protection, and health services. This breakdown emphasizes the collaborative efforts of various public and private sectors in relation to community health. Health promotion may be defined as any combination of educational and social efforts designed to help people take greater control of and improve their health. Health protection and health services differ from health promotion in the nature or timing ofthe actions taken. Health protection and services include the implementing of laws, rules, or policies approved in a community as a result of health promotion or legislation. The Municipality of Tubungan is located in Region VI, in the 1st congressional district of the Province of Iloilo. A 4th-class municipality composed of 48 barangays, Tubungan is located roughly 40 kilometers away from Iloilo City. Tubungan has a land area of 8,518 hectares, found a hundred feet above sea level. The municipality’s topography is dominated mostly by gentle rolling hills and idyllic mountains. The slope gradient ranges to as high as of 25 percent in most areas, giving it an almost mountainous terrain.