UPV Digital RepositoryUPV-DRUniversity of the Philippines Visayas
 

UPV Theses and Dissertations

Permanent URI for this communityhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14583/10

Browse

Filters

2009 - 200912010 - 20162

Settings

Department: search.filters.department.College of Arts and SciencesKeyword: search.filters.keyword.Health

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 3 of 3
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    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.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    The 4ps in Anini-y, Antique: It's implementation and effects in upland community
    Arbolado, Essa Mae S.; Factuar, Renz Phylis G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2016-05)
    This study discusses and analyzes the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), its implementation, and its effects on beneficiaries’ access to basic services (education and health) and economic well-being. A total of 57 4Ps beneficiaries were surveyed, in three barangays in Anino-y, Antique. Survey data were supplemented with key informant interviews and secondary data review. The study shows that the 4Ps enhanced beneficiaries’ access to education and health services. This is manifested by consistent data on school participation and promotion rate of student beneficiaries and by children’s regular visit to health centers to monitor their health conditions. The same can be said for pregnant mothers who benefited from the program. The program was also deemed responsible for improving household conditions of beneficiaries, particularly in terms of enhanced purchasing power as testimonies by the respondents say that they now have the money to purchase basic needs which is food. The 4Ps provide direct benefits to beneficiaries but the process of implementation could have been improved by way of establishing objective and clearer targeting criteria, non-politicization of the process of selection and improving systems for monitoring to ensure compliance to conditionalities. The study suggests the infusion of community-based and participatory principles into the program to enhance local accountability and compliance.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Dengue knowledge, practices, and aedes larval populations in selected low and high dengue priority areas in Miagao, Iloilo
    Amihan, April Rose D.; Basco, Arriane Mae P.; Escosia, Edmond 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 (Bl). 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 the larval survey revealed that both low and high-priority areas have HI and BI above the WHO standards (HI<5%; BK20) 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.