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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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    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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    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.
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    Documentation of food handling practices in relation to health conditions of children aging 0 to 6 years old in Barangay Lanag Sur, Tubungan, Iloilo
    Arcolas, Kezia Lois; Belleza, Noel Francis; De Leon, Mary Antonette; Lebin, Ma. Angeli; Nisorrada, Jea Rochelle; Silva, Alyssa Joy; Rafols, Sofia Aprille Grace (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2012-04)
    Improper home food handling preparation and consumption practices by consumers, inadequate hygiene practices, consumption of raw and unsafe food, as well as cross contamination by raw food are some factors and practices that have been implicated in food borne outbreaks in the home (Taulo et al., 2006). A survey was conducted to 27 households with children aged 0-6 years old from Barangay Lanag Sur, Tubungan, Iloilo. Of the 27 respondents, majority belong to the 30- 39(46.15%) age group, are housewives(65.38%) who were also in charge of preparing the food(53.8%), with monthly income ranging from 0-4999 pesos(57.69%). Among the respondents, six of them were randomly taken for sources of food sample which was tested for physical and microbial examination. Based on the survey, food preparation practices of households in the barangay is composed of washing, cutting, rewashing, boiling to cook/sterilize (for infant formulas), and cooling to room temperature. Majority of the respondents consume right kind of foods essential for nutritional use and use untreated spring water for its preparation. Food samples taken have pH values ranging from 6.15 to 6.975. The test for coliform indicated that two out of six households were positive for presence of coliform. Among the common illnesses of children recorded, 96% have had a history of acute respiratory infections and 84% have had episodes of gastrointestinal illness. Food handling practice in the community is simple and not capable of eliminating pathogenic substances like coliform bacteria totally.