Sultan Kudarat State University

College of Health Sciences – Nursing Program

Community Diagnosis

Of

New Pangasinan, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

Submitted by

BS Midwifery II

Submitted to

December 28, 2019

Table of Contents

Page Number

Acknowledgement

Introduction

General and Specific Objectives

Brief Background of the Community

a. Description of the community

b. Spot map

Results and Discussion

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

References

Appendices
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Researchers wanted to express their sincere thanks and deepest

gratitude to the following who contribute a lot of things for the completion of

this study.

First, to the faculty and staff in College of Health Sciences who spent

their time to guide and helped the researchers.

Second, to the very cooperative respondents who provided honestly

data and information regarding to the study.

Third, to the family who supported financially.

Above all, to the Heavenly Father for wisdom, knowledge and strength

that bestow upon the researchers to finish this research.

INTRODUCTION

Community is defined as a group of living things sharing the same

environment. They usually have shared interests. In human communities,

people have some of the same beliefs and needs, and this affects the identity

of the group and the people in it. It's a group of people living in the same place

or having a particular characteristic in common. Clinical Practicum-Primary

Health Care Should be apply to every community for this is the basic rather

than specialized level for people making an initial approach to a doctor or

nurse for treatment.

The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery student was assigned at

Barangay New Pangasinan, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. New Pangasinan is just

one of the 17 barangays of Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, from Barangay Kalawag III

across to Allah River and it is bounded by Barangay Katipunan, Esperanza,

Sultan Kudarat and Barangay Biwang, Bagumbayan Sultan Kudarat.

Barangay New Pangasinan is generally a flat valley lightly far from the center

of Isulan which the municipality building has placed, so this barangay is lightly

silent and calm compare to the other barangays that's near to the center of

Isulan because in New Pangasinan you can still always hear sound of birds,

it's not over crowded and it is also far from highways that causes very noisy

sounds of cars. This barangay is not prone from natural calamities but as a

community it has a health and social problems that accompanied the people

whose living in it.

Based to survey that we have taken, it's letting us know the issues in

that particular place, and most of them experienced diseases because of

unhealthy life style, continues pregnancy, and the very serious problem which
is dengue. We are able see that they need health education to prevent

increasing number or rate of particular issues. So we conducted a seminar on

December 28, 2019 with the theme of Disease Prevention and Healthy life

style. We tackled about family planning, awareness from dengue and healthy

life style to avoid diseases. Knowledge is a best weapon that anytime can be

used as we do the primary prevention. There's a saying that never fade,

"prevention is better than cure"

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

This study aims to describe the health status of Purok II, New

Pangasinan, Isulan Sultan Kudarat through a comprehensive community

diagnosis.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1. To identify foreseeable health problems.

2. To familiarize ourselves with the community and observe first-hand

what goes out and about the confines of the barangay.

3. To collect regarding the community health status through interview

with the key formats of the barangay and through a survey for the

rest of the citizens in the area, then evaluate the gathered data:

i. Demographic Variables

ii. Socio-Economic Variables

iii. Cultural Variables

iv. Environmental Variables

v. Political Variables

vi. Health and Illness Patterns

4. To expose ourselves to community health nursing and to be able to

help the population in identifying and recognizing their problems as

a community.
COMMUNITY PROFILE

Barangay New Pangasinan is situated at approximately 6.6264,

124.5647, in the island of Mindanao. It has a total land area of 906 hectars,

9,060.000 square meters. It is a rural community. There are mountains, river

or streams that can be found within the community. Houses are made of

mixed materials like concrete and wood. Most houses of the Barangay are

built closely to each other.

The community has a Barangay hall where the people and the officials

gather to discuss pertinent matters concerning their community; it is located at

barangay New Pangasinan. The community’s Materials Recovery Facility is

also located at the Baranagy hall. The Barangay Health Center is located

beside the barangay hall. Other establishments in the barangay are sari-sari

stores, bakeries, and Carinderias. The barangay also has elementary school

and high school located at the front of the Barangay Hall. There is also a

basketball covered court, a chapel for Roman Catholic and INC members.

The barangay government unit is composed of elective officials called

punong barangay who is the chief executive, the sangguniang barangay

members, also called kagawads, and the sangguniang kabataan chairman.

The appointive officials are the barangay secretary, the barangay treasurer,

the memebers of the lupong tagapamayapa, and the barangay tanods.

Most parts of the barangay are houses and small establishments. The

climate is tropical, like the rest of the country. The means of transportation is

thru tricycles. There are few pedicabs. The barangay has a program on waste
segregation. Regularly, the garbage of the residents are collected twice a

week.

Distance from:

1. Municipal Hall 7.5 kilometers

2. Provincial Capitol 8 kilometers

3. National Highway (Dukay) 6 kilometers

Land Form: Generally plain

Distribution of land use:

Type Land areas Percent to total land

areas

1.Residencial (Hectares) 3.68 %

2.Commercial 38 0.77 %

3.industrial 7

4.Agricultural 858 97.24%

5.Aquatic 3 0.18

6.Forest

7.Idle land
Seasonal Distribution of Major and Alternative Crops (In hectares)

Kind of Crop Wet season Dry season

Grain w/ irrigation 580 105

Grain w/out irrigation 75 0

Corn 42 512

Banana 15 15

Sugar cane 12 12

Palm oil 45 45

Coconut 20 20

BRIEF POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DATA

No. of Purok 9

No. Registered voters 1,346

No. of turnout voters 845

Total population 2,664

Total no. of household 497

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS:

Day care center 1

Elementary School 1

High School 1

Madrasah 1
No. of Locally Employed Residents 1,208

OFW 37

Self-employed 68

Unemployed 53

ETHNICAL DATA:

Ilocano 44.7%

Ilonggo 34.0%

Maguindanao 8.8 %
METHODOLOGY

In gathering data, the team used quantitative method; they conduct

survey using guide questionnaire and interview. In our interview guide, it

covered the structures of the family, socio economic status, the vaccination

status of their children, their health status including their problem regarding

health, and a topic about health they want to know. In this interview guide, we

can determine the foreseeable crisis that they may encounter.

Beforehand, one of the College clinical instructors talked to the

Barangay Chairman for the approval of the community diagnosis. Upon

receiving the approval, the College instructor informed the students about the

groupings and what purok are they going to conduct the survey.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

A. Total Population, Families and Families Surveyed

Table I. Frequency and Percentage Distribution showing the Total family

surveyed in Purok 2, New Pangasinan as of December 21, 2019.

Variables Frequency Percentage

Number of family not 0 0.00%

surveyed

Number of Family 93 0.00%

Surveyed

TOTAL 93 100.00%

The total number of population at Barangay New Pangasinan, Purok 2 is

about 93 families as of 2019. We surveyed 100% of the families.

Table 2: Length Of Residency of the Population in Barangay, New

Pangsainan, Purok 2.

Residency (# of years) Frequency Percentage

1-5 70 15.8

6-10 58 13.09

11-15 29 6.55

16-20 47 10.61
21-25 45 10.16

26-30 61 13.77

31-35 25 5.64

36-40 28 6.32

41-45 17 3.84

46-50 13 2.93

Above 50 50 11.29

Total 443 100

Interpretations

This table in residency shows the duration of residency of the

respondents from 1 year to 50 years above. The total number of those who

lived from 1-5 years are 70 with equivalent of 15.8. 6-10 years are 58,

equivalent to 13.09%.11-15 years are 29, equivalent to 6.55%. 16-20 years

are 47, equivalent to 10.61%. 21-25 years are 45, equivalent to 10.61%.26-30

years are 61, equivalent to 13.77%. 31-35 years are 25, equivalent to

5.64%.36-40 years are 28, equivalent to 6.32%.41-45 years are 17,

equivalent to 3.84%.46-50 years are 13, equivalent to 2.93% and above 50

years are 50 in total, equivalent to 11.29 out of 100%.

Table 3: Frequency and Percentage of Population Age in New Pangasinan,

Purok 2 as of December 20, 2019.

Age (Years) Frequency Percentage

below 1 8 1.77

1-3 19 4.19

4-6 23 5.08

7-9 17 3.75

10-12 26 5.74

13-15 14 3.09

16-18 22 4.86

19-21 26 5.74

22-24 26 5.74

25-27 18 3.97

28-30 28 6.18

31-33 30 6.62

34-36 26 5.74

37-39 24 5.3

40-42 23 5.08

43-45 10 2.21

46-48 8 1.77

49-51 15 3.31

52-54 20 4.42

55-57 13 2.87

58-60 13 2.87
61-63 8 1.77

64-66 9 1.99

67-69 7 1.54

70 and up 20 4.41

Total 453 100

Interpretations

This table in residency shows the age of the respondents from below 1

year to 70 and up. The 31-33 years old has the greater frequency which is 30

equivalent to 6.62% next is 28-30 years old which is 28 equivalent to 6.18%

greater than the frequency of 34-36, 22-24, 19-21 years old which is 26

equivalent to 5.74% followed by 37-39 years old which has the frequency of

24 equivalent to 5.3% and the most lesser frequency among the age group is

below 1, 46-58, and 61-63 years old that has the frequency of 8 that

equivalent to 1.77%.

B. Types of Family Structure

A nuclear family is composed of a father and mother with unmarried

children or a parent with children. Extended family refers to the household

composed of a nuclear family together with relatives like son-in-law,

daughter-in-law, grandson, granddaughter, father, mother and other

relatives. These family structures could affect how a family allot prioritize

things especially when it comes to health matters.

 These data were gathered during the community survey in

Barangay New Pangasinan, Purok 2.

Table 4: Frequency Distribution table of Types of Family Structure

Surveyed in Barangay New Pangasinan, Purok 2.

TYPES OF FAMILY FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Nuclear 59 63.44

Extended 34 36.56

Total 93 100

Interpretation

The table shows that out of 93 families surveyed, 59 families are

nuclear type of family structure. This composes 63.44 % out of 100 % of the

families in New Pangasinan, Purok 2. This comprises the majority of the

families. The next family structure type is extended, this account for 34

families or 36.56% of the total population of the families in the community.

Analysis

The families in barangay New Pangasinan, Purok 2, are mostly nuclear

family and some are extended type, it implies they practices independent

decision making about their family matters and do not rely complete on their

parents or grandparents or siblings.

Health implication

Since majority of the family is nuclear type of family, the financial

budget allotted for health expenses is lesser than the extended type of family.
They are more financially stable, and their health status is good compared to

the other type of family.

In a nuclear family, health can be of a great priority. First, since they are

smaller in size than the extended ones, they have more resources for health.

With parents on their side, children got to know what’s right and what’s not.

Nuclear family is characterized by a strong sense of solidarity. In an extended

family, health can also be easily managed because in an extended family, you

can help each other regarding health matters. Persons in an extended family

feel a more sense of belongingness because they feel they are a part of a

larger family, a larger entity. The fact that Filipino families love get togethers,

extended families make it possible for an individual to have a good social

worth

C. Civil Status

Civil status or marital status, are the distinct options that describe a

person's relationship with a significant other. Married, single, divorced, and

widowed are examples of civil status.

Marital status and childhood family conditions also combine with

education to affect mortality. Education has a comparable effect on mortality

for both married men and women, but the negative effect of being single and

having a low education level has increased over time.

Table 5. Frequency Distribution of Civil Status in Barangay New Pangasinan,

Purok 2.
CIVIL STATUS FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Single 194 44.32

Married 235 53.18

Widow 11 2.5

Total 440 100

Interpretation

Above are figures and tables showing the frequency of the Civil Status

of people live in Barangay New Pangasinan, Purok 2. Majority of the

respondents are married which counts 235 out of 440 or 53.18% of their

population. Second in line are those who are single which counts 194 out of

440 or 44.32 % of the population.

Analysis

For the data gathered for the civil status of people living in Barangay

New Pangasinan, Purok 2, ranked first is the married status which is

composed of 235 individuals or 53.18%, next is the single status which is

composed of 194 individuals or 44.32% and lastly are the widow status which

is the lesser number of population composed of 11 individuals or 2.5%. All in

all, the total is 440 individuals or 100% of the total population of the

community.

Health Implication

People belonging to Single status are on less risk of stress which

is mainly because they face fewer problems than those who are
engaged in marriage because most of married individuals already have

families. Dealing with a family is a risky job because it indicates that

heading or leading a family is making yourself survive including the

lives of the family members.

It was said in the book entitled Principle of Community Health

that married couples have the potential in financial matters because

they work hand-in hand in supporting and providing the needs of their

families. But it may also lead to poverty when family planning is not

practiced properly. On the other hand, widows and separated have

difficulties in supporting their own families both financial and also in

health matters because of the absence of guiding partners in life.

A conflicted marriage or long-term relationship can have

detrimental effects on health, while a good one can protect them

from disease and speed recovery. Researchers have investigated that

a good marriage could lower the odds of developing metabolic

syndrome, a collection of risk factors that include, among other things,

abdominal obesity, glucose intolerance, and high blood pressure.

Since most of the population in the Barangay New Pangasinan, Purok

2 is married. This implies they are more risky than single type for they are

facing more problems about family matter.

 D. Ethnic Origin

An ethnic group is a group of humans whose members identify with

each other, through a common heritage that is real or presumed. It is further

marked by the recognition from others of a group’s distinctiveness and the

recognition of common cultural, linguistic, religious, behavioural traits as

indicators of contrast to other group.

The Philippine islands are inhabited by a number of different ethnic

groups that is why we are studying the different ethnic backgrounds present in

Barangay New Pangasinan, Purok 2. This is in relation to the study of the

cultural background of their community. By knowing these things, we will be

able to identify the different health practices of the people in relation to their

culture.

Table 6: Frequency Distribution table of Types of Tribe Surveyed in

Barangay New Pangasinan, Purok 2. As of December 2019

Tribe Frequency Percentage

Ilocano 385 84.99

Ilonggo 50 11.04

Bisaya 15 3.11

Muslim 3 0.66

Total 453 100

Interpretation
 The table showed all the total frequency of Four Hundred Fifty Three

(453) in which the Ilocano has the numerous numbered of tribe with the total

of Three Hundred Eighty Five (385) equivalent of Eighty Four point Ninety

Nine (84.99%). Ilonggo numbered Fifty respondents equivalent of Eleven

point Four percent. Visaya total numbered is Fifteen (15) equivalent of Three

point Eleven percent (3.11%). Lastly, muslim get the lowest number of tribe

with the total of Three (3) equivalent of Zero points Eleven percent (0.11%).

Analysis

Majority of the tribe in the population in New Pangasinan, Purok 2 are

mostly Ilocano. And Muslim is the least number of tribe populations that are

living in there.

Health Implication

Knowing that there are many ethnic groups present in our

community, nurses would have to learn the different practices of these

groups to provide quality care.

Other than that, the medical group should be open, aware and

updated for the possible diseases that may possibly occur because of

the different ethnicity present. The medical team should learn more

techniques on giving care to those ethnic groups that have

different practices from the majority; therefore, nurses should give

more attention to the minority so that they won’t feel out casted.
 Since Ilocano are most numbered tribe population, their health belief

matters on their culture.

E. Educational Attainment

Educational attainment refers to the highest level of education that a

person attained. It can be categorized as a College Graduate, High School

Graduate, Elementary Graduate, Vocational and No Formal Education.

Table 7: Frequency and percentage showing the educational

attainment in New Pangasinan, Purok 2, as of December 20, 2019.

Educational Attainment Frequency Percentage

Elementary level 73 15.9

Elementary graduate 33 7.28

High School level 84 18.4

High School graduate 73 16.46

College level 59 13

College graduate 104 23

N/A 27 5.96

Total 453 100

Interpretation

The table shows the educational attainment of Purok Dos residence in

New Pangasinan. Researcher’s findings showed the total numbered of

College Graduates is One Hundred Four (104) equivalents of Twenty Three

percent (23%) while the College level numbered of Fifty Nine (59) equivalent

of Thirteen percent (13%). High School level is Eighty Four (84) equivalent of

Eighteen point Four (18.4) while the High School Graduate numbered

Seventy Three (73) equivalent of Sixteen point Fourty Six percent (16.46%).

Elementary level is Seventy Three (73) equivalent of Fifteen point Nine

percent (15.9%)while the Elementary Graduate numbered Thirty Seven (37)

equivalent of Seven point Twenty Eight percent (7.28%). Especially; the non

school respondents numbered the lowest total of Twenty Seven (27)

equivalent of Five point Ninety Six percent (5.96%).

Analysis

The highest educational attainment in the population is college

graduate. It implies that they are more qualified to have a stable job. But there

are also 73 people who graduated in high school and 73 who are only in

elementary level, they are the ones who are financially at risk for they are not

qualified in any job qualification.

Health Implication

Since the majority of the population is college graduate, they are more

capable to provide their needs, but the second in rank are high school level

which did not finish schooling. In this case most of the people are not that

knowledgeable about health matters which may lead them to become

dependent on what they already knew which is not within the standard

of health. Inadequate knowledge about health, wellness and disease

prevention makes them ignorant on what is good and what is bad for their

health. Those that stop pursuing their studies and currently unemployed
may practice sedentary lifestyle and continue their vices which can cause

them to have different complications like Hypertension, Cancer and many

more. These effects may lead to increase mortality and morbidity rates.

F. Occupation

Occupation is an act of working and earning money to be used for

living. This Data shows the occupations of employed citizens in New

Pangasinan Purok 3 Zone B, this part of the community diagnosis is important

to know how in this community earn their living.

Table 8. Frequency and percentage Distribution of Occupations as surveyed

in New Pangasinan Purok 2.

Occupation Frequency Percentage

Housewife 113 39.68

Farmer 40 14.04

OFW 17 5.96

Teacher 21 7.37

Construction worker 24 8.42

Driver 26 9.12

Salesclerk 4 1.4

Therapist 4 1.4

Engineer 5 1.75

Seaman 1 0.35
Vendor 4 1.4

Agriculturist 0 0

Business (Sari-sari store) 3 1.05

Appraiser 1 0.35

Utility 1 0.35

Waitress 1 0.35

AFP 5 1.75

Midwife 1 0.35

Brgy. Official 4 1.4

Hydraulic mechanic 1 0.35

Fisherman 1 0.35

BFP 2 0.7

Electrical maintenance 1 0.35

Cosmetics seller 3 1.05

Collector 1 0.35

BHW 1 0.35

Total 285 100

Interpretation

The table shows the occupational attainment of Purok Dos residence in

New Pangasinan. Researchers finding showed the highest total of frequency

and percentage which is the housewife of Thirty Six points Sixty Three

percent (36.63%). The farmers percentage of Fourteen points Four (14.04%).

Drivers percentage of Nine points Twelve percent (9.12%). Construction

workers percentage of Eight points Fourty Two percents. Teacher percentage

of Seven points Thirty Seven percent (7.37%). OFW percentage of Five points

Ninety Six percent (5.96%). Engineer percentage of One points Seventy Five

percent (1.75%). AFP percentage One points Seventy Five percent (1.75%).

The Barangay official, saleslady, salesclerk, therapist, and vendor percentage

of One points Four percent (1.04%). Lastly, Seaman, Appraiser, Utility,

Waitress, Midwife, Hydraulic mechanic, Fisherman and Electrical

maintenance are percentage of Zero points Thirty Five percent (0.35%)

Analysis

Most people in the community are farmers and housewives which

means the community works a lot but receives little income. As we all know,

some of the people in the community did not finished their studies and it is

one of the reasons why farming is the prioritized occupation in the community.

Influence of the dominant family members is what pushed the younger

generation to stop and pursue farming. Farming is also the top occupation

due to the geographical location of the community which is formed by bodies

of land.

Health Implication

Farming is the top occupation of the community hence, there are many

health implications concerning this result of the survey. We have said before

that educational attainment is indirectly proportional to occupation, which can

be seen in most cases in the society. This just means that it may have a

negative impact in the financial capability of a family in the community. And

since most of the community has farming as an occupation in most families,

these people are more prone to develop many acute and chronic health

conditions such as skin cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, injury

related to farming, noise-induced hearing loss, musculoskeletal conditions,

cancers implicated with agricultural exposures, etc.

G. Religion

Any institution of an individual to express one’s belief in the existence

of a divine power. A religion is the foundation of one’s spiritual aspect which

strengthen one’s emotional and physical health.

Table 9. Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Religious Sector in

Barangay New Pangasinan, Purok 2.

Religion Frequency Percentage

Roman Catholic 281 62.03

Seventh Day Adventist 11 2.43

Church of God 50 11.04

United Faith 82 18.1

Victory 4 0.88

Iglesia Ni Cristo 6 1.32

Jesus is Lord 1 0.22

Methodist 4 0.88

Baptist 5 1.1

Islam 1 0.22
Alliance 4 0.88

Spiritual Salvation 1 0.22

Born Again 2 0.44

Wesleyan 1 0.22

Total 453 100

Interpretation

This table in religion shows that the total frequency is 453. The greater

numbers of respondents were Roman Catholic which is 281 equivalent of

62.03%, followed by United faith that is 82 in total which is equivalent to

18.1%. Next is Church of God with the total of 50 and equivalent to 11.04%,

Seventh-day Adventist Is 11, equivalent of 2.43%, Iglesia Ni Cristo Is 6,

equivalent to 1.32%, Baptist is 5, equivalent to 1.1%, Victory, Methodist and

Alliance are 4 in total with the equivalent of 0.88%, Jesus Is Lord, Islam,

Spiritual Salvation and Wesleyan Are 1 with the equivalent of 0.22: and Born

Again Is 2 with the equivalent of 0.44% out of 100%.

Analysis

Majority of the population belongs to Roman Catholic. This is

predominantly because of the influence of the Spaniards who invaded the

Philippines in the 17th Century, which conquered the country for 333 years.

This implies that the cultures and values of the Spaniards have already been

adopted by the Filipinos.

Health Implications

Since majority of the population is Catholic, majority of them practices

the same beliefs and traditions, and the way they engage in activities held in

the community are almost the same and connected to Catholic belief. The

Catholic religion does not have many restrictions when it comes to diet and

cultures which makes them more prone to risks of having any kinds of

diseases. The advantages of having a Catholic Religion is the free will ehcih

will not restrict the physical and social pleasures of anyone who belongs to

that religion. Fiesta and Christmas are the events of which the Filipinos are

not able to regulate their eating habits. Though this does not affect much of

the health of a person, it can affect the health of those who are in risk of any

diseases like hypertension. It is proven that cholesterol heightens and

triggers the decline of the health of a person at risk of hypertension. There

are also health promotion programs that deal a lot with religion such as Family

Planning especially the artificial kind of family planning. Even if they want to

perform tubal ligation, they are not allowed to do so because it is against the

religion. Also, abortion is prohibited in most of the religion because it declines

the favor of pro-life and decreases the number of possible believers in all of

the religions.

H. House Hold Size

Household size is essentially the number of persons for whom you are

financially responsible. Some of these persons may not be residing with you.

Table. 10 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of Household size in New

Pangasinan, Purok 2.
Household Size Frequency Percentage

1-3 33 35.48

4-6 48 51.61

7-9 11 11.83

10 and above 1 1.07

Total 93 100

Interpretation

The table in household size shows that the frequency of 1-3 members

is 33 which is equivalent to 35.48% less than the frequency of the 4-6

members which is 48 that equivalent to 51.61% and greater than to the

frequency of 7-9 members which is 11 that equivalent to 11.83% and greater

than the frequency of 10 and above members which is 1 that equivalent to

1.07%.

Analysis

Health Implications

I. Dominant Family Member

Table 11 frequency and Percentage distribution of dominant family member in

New Pangasinan, Purok 2.

DOMINANT FAMILY MEMBER FREQUENCY PRECENTAGE

Father 46 49.46

Mother 43 46.24

Others 4 4.3

Total 93 100

Interpretation

The table in dominant family member showed the overall total

numbered of Ninety Three (93). Farther numbered with the total of Forty Six

(46) equivalent of Forty Nine points Forty Six percents ( 49.46%). Mother

numbered the total of Fourty Three (43) equivalent of Fourty Six points

Twenty Four (46.24%). Others numbered of Four (4) equivalent to Four points

Three percent (4.3%)

Analysis

Most Filipino families have patriarchal type of family authority

because of our view that the male has the right to control and lead the family.

Males also are the ones who usually work and earn those are the reasons

why males have the right to decide for his family. But some are matriarchal,

which means the mother is the one deciding most of the time for the family.

Some reasons for this are because of the absence of the father, another is the

mother is the one who works and earns for the family.

Patriarchal type of authority has been found to be prevalent in

many societies. Miralorol (1997) avers that the male dominance is deeply

rooted in Filipino culture. Some of the families tend to be matriarchal because

it is based on customary laws, they have the right to be equal to men. The

modern Filipina wife also is being more enlightened and more

knowledgeable of what is going on around her and is no longer just

confined to the home.

Health Implications

The effect of having patriarchal type in health matters is that it

is not usually the father’s task to focus on his family’s health because they are

the ones who work. The result would be that health matters can be

compromised until the time comes that father decides. In a matriarchal type,

health can be of an issue since mother, as all we know, she is the one who

takes care when someone in the family is sick.

As a family man, a husband’s role is to support his family.

They are the ones expected to be responsible for supporting the family. In the

Philippines, women are traditionally caregivers. Various study of Filipino

couples show that there are certain areas where decisions are made

either by the wife alone, by the husband alone, or by the husband and

wife jointly. In general, the domain of the husband is the outside work, while of

the wife is the household

II. Socio economic Variable

A. Monthly income

Table 12: Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the Monthly Income in

New Pangasinan, Purok 2

Monthly Income (Php)

below 1000 12 12.9

1000-3000 10 10.75

3001-5000 15 16.13

5001-7000 8 8.6

7001-9000 4 4.3

9001-10000 8 8.6

more than 10000 36 38.71

Total 93 100

Interpretation

This table Shows the frequency percentage distribution of the monthly

income of the respondents ; The table for the monthly income shows that the

frequency of More than 10,000 monthly income is 36 which is equivalent to

38.71% greater than the frequency of 3001 to 5000 monthly income is 15

which is equivalent to 16.13% greater than the frequency of below 1000

monthly income 12 is equivalent to 12.9% Greater than the frequency of 1000

to 3000 monthly income is to 10 which is equivalent to 10.75% greater than

the frequency of 9001 to 10,000 and 7001 to 10,000 is 4. 3%.

Analysis

Since 36 of the total population in the community have more

than 10,000 pesos salary income per month, it implies that they can easily

supply their health needs. There are also 15 respondents who are receiving

3001-5000 pesos monthly, they can supply their needs but just the important

once.
Health Implications

Since majority of the community people are within 10000 monthly income, the

community will have the capacity to spend for their health and use these

resources to improve their health status. In addition, if there are health related

programs in the community it will be easier for the families to implement it. If

their income is sufficient for them, they can ensure that they have a better

health status as compared to those who are not. If the income is insufficient,

the dependency ratio again will increase so with the morbidity and mortality

rate. A family who is under the category 9000 below monthly income has a

chance or at risk to a health problem like malnutrition, and other unhealthful

lifestyle, and personal habits or practices due to the financial constraints. The

better income leads to better health. A further characteristic of health human

capital is that it is positively correlated with other forms of human capital.

Healthy individuals, for instance, are on average better nourished and better

educated than individuals in poor health. However, both health and education

increase labor productivity, health has the additional feature that by reducing

the time spent in sickness, it increases the total amount of time available to

produce money earnings and commodities, as well as the time available for

leisure.

Family Expenditures

A. Food

Table 13: frequency and percentage Distribution of Food Expenditures

FOOD Frequency Percentatge

below 50/day 6 6.42

more than 70/day 18 19.35

50-70/day 7 7.53

75/day 62 66.67

Total 93 100

Interpretation

The Table for the family expenditures of foods shows that the

frequency of 75 pesos per day is 62 which is equivalent to 66.67% greater

than the frequency of more than 70 pesos per day is 18 which is equivalent to

19.35% greater than the frequency of 50 to 70 pesos per day is 7 which is

equivalent to 7.53% greater than the frequency if below 50 per day is 6 which

is equivalent to 6.42%.

Analysis

Health Implications

Clothing

CLOTHING

Once a year 24 25.81

Twice 18 19.35
Thrice 10 10.75

More than thrice 41 44.09

Total 93 100

Interpretation

This table Shows the frequency percentage distribution for the family

expenditures for clothing : The Table for the family expenditures of clothing

shows that the frequency of more than twice a year is 41 which is equivalent

to 44.09% greater than the frequency of once a year is 24 which is equivalent

to 25.81% greater than the frequency of twice a year is 18 which is equivalent

to 19.35% greater than the frequency of thrice a year is 10 which is equivalent

to 10.75%.

Analysis

Most of the family buys clothes once a year since they want to save

money so they use their clothes as long as they can be used. Among Filipino

traditions we tend inherit some clothes from our older relatives.

Health Implication

Majority of the people in barangay New Pangasinan, purok 2 is buying

clothes once a year the garments we wear can affect our mental state in

positive and negative ways. People in the community mostly wear clothes
repeatedly because there are no other new clothes to be worn. Some of the

respondents boost their confidence for wearing new fashion clothes while

some of them are feeling out of style and it can be another concern that

people can cause self-shame and low confidence leading to anxiety or

depression.

Housing

HOUSING

Water 90 96.77

Telephone 3 3.23

Electricity 93 100

Total 186 200

Interpretation

This table Shows the frequency percentage distribution for the family

expenditures in housing: The table for the family expenditures for housing

shows that the frequency of water is 90 which is equivalent to 96.77% less

than the frequency of expenditures of electricity that is 93 which is equivalent

to 100% and greater than to the frequency of telephone expenditures that is 3

which is equivalent to 3.23%.

Analysis
School

SCHOOLING

Public 50 58.14

Private 23 26.74

Not attending 12 13.95

Others 1 1.16

Total 86 100

Interpretation

This table Shows the frequency percentage distribution for the family

expenditures in schooling: The table for the family expenditures for schooling

shows that the frequency of choosing the public schools is 50 which is

equivalent to 58.14 greater than choosing private school is 23 which is

equivalent to 26.74% greater than in not attending school is 12 which is

equivalent to 13.95% greater than other prices of choice which is 1 equivalent

to 1.16%.

Analysis

Health Implications
House and Environmental Condition

Land Ownership is an object or right that can be owned. Ownership involves,

first and foremost, possession; in simple societies to possess something is to

own it. Beyond possession, ownership in modern societies implies the right to

use, prevent others from using, and dispose of property, and it implies the

protection of such rights by the government. Ownership may be public or

private. Public ownership is ownership by the government. Private ownership

is ownership by an individual.

A. Home

HOME

Lot rented 7 7.53

Owned 80 86.02

Others 6 6.45

Total 93 100

Interpretation

The table for homes shows that the frequency of owned lots is 80

which is equivalent to 86.02% greater than the frequency of lot rented is 7

which is equivalent to 7.53%greater than the frequency of other reasons is 6

which is equivalent to 6.45%.

Analysis

Data showed most of the families that were surveyed in Brgy. New

Pangasinan owned their land, in which most of the families living in that
certain place owned their houses. Most of the families we had

interviewed living in that place are all permanent residents because it is

more practical to their part if they have their own land than renting if

they have stayed there for long.

Health Implications

Owning a land is a legal right to do whatever you want with your land

without interference from anyone else, including government.

Owning a land reduces financial burden, meaning you don’t have to

rent a land where in you can construct a house for your family. It also

shows in the numbers of the family that own a land tend to secure their

home for their own health and according Maslow’s of needs owning a

land could not only provide safety and security but also reduce stress.

The effect of owning a land in the community is free from financial

burden and the money that allotted for renting a land should allocated

for the income of their health. Owning a land can reduce having risk

communicable diseases. Home ownership for us Filipinos is the

foundation of our security and constancy; it is an abstraction, a

source of power and wealth, a tool for other purposes also it is use

for the long term benefit of not only the people but also their community.

B. House

House

Rented 6 6.45

Owned 85 91.4
Others 2 2.15

Total 93 100

Interpretation

The table for house shows that the frequency of owned house is 85

which is equivalent to 91.4% greater than to the frequency of rented house is

6 which is equivalent to 6.45% and greater than to the frequency of other

reasons which is 2 is equivalent to 2.15%.

Analysis

Most of the resident that were surveyed in Bagong Bario owned a house since

most of them owned already a land of their own, they are also permanently

residing in that place and it is already their place of origin, it is more practical

to their part if they have their own land than renting if they have stayed

there for long and especially when their occupation or work is within the

community already.

Health Implications

Home ownership provides many benefits far beyond financial growth.

It’s a place you can make your own; raise a family; share precious moments;

and, feel safe and secure. The road to home ownership is a process,

which includes preparing yourself both emotionally and financially According

to Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, home belongs to the physiologic need

which is everyone’s basic needs.

All people have the same basic needs are influenced by their culture.

Throughout their lifetime individuals strive to meet needs. A person’s

perception need and his/her response to satisfy a need may be influence by a

stimulus Home Ownership greatly affects the daily living of the residents in

community because they are aware of having an adequate living space

which minimizes the spread of diseases and lessens the number of persons

living in the squatter’s area. Aside from preventing diseases, they also have

an assurance of having a shelter that they can call their own for a long time.

Owning a house in the community is free from financial burden and the money

that allotted for renting a house should be allocated for the income of their

health care services.

C. Type Of House

A construction material is an artificial engineering material made from a

mixture of cement, water, fine and coarse aggregates, and a small amount

of air, and woods.

TYPE

Concrete 44 47.31

Wood 8 8.6

Mixed 39 41.94

Makeshift 2 2.15
Others

Total 93 100

Interpretation

The table for the types of house shows that the frequency of concretes

is 44 which is equivalent to 47.31% greater than the to the frequency of mixed

type is 39 which is equivalent to 41.94% is greater than to the frequency of

wood type is 8 which is equivalent to 8.6% greater than to the frequency of

makeshift is 2 which is equivalent to 2.15% and last is the frequency of other

types is 0.

Analysis

In Barangay New Pangasinan, 44 of the families use strong materials in

building their houses. Since majority of the respondents owned their land

which is about 85 and house which about 44, they have the tendency and

capability to build their houses with strong materials. It can also be related to

the availability of the resources in building houses, strong materials are more

prevalent nowadays because of change in trends in lifestyle and generation.

Least houses are built with light materials or mixed type of house.

Health Implications
Materials used in constructing a house affect the safety of each member of

the family. If the material is free from any disaster like flood and earthquake

because the foundation of their house is strong. Families who own a concrete

houses are free from accidents caused by strong winds and also fire, because

it is made from cement. Therefore, the stronger the materials used in building

houses the safer the health of the family who resides. Moreover, it can also

reduce the accidents related to the children like for example hanging nails, if

the house is made of woods.

D. Ventilation

Everyone is affected by the quality of our air, whether indoors or outdoors.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works to identify and

measure exposure to hazards in air and to prevent health effects related to

those hazards. Every people should acquire proper ventilation in their own

houses

VENTILATION

Poor 9 9.68

Good 84 90.32

Total 93 100

Interpretations

The table for house ventilation shows that the frequency of good

Ventilated house is greater than the poor ventilated house. The frequency of

good ventilation is 84 which is equivalent to 90.32% while poor ventilated is 9

which is equivalent to 9.68%.

Analysis

From the data we gathered, it shows that the majority of the household

have a ventilated houses. This has connection with the adequacy of living

space. If a family perceives their place as adequate from them they associate

this with the adequacy of ventilation, on the other hand, some of the surveyed

family perceived inadequacy of ventilation because they also associated with

their in adequacy of living space which is 90.32% who perceived that their

house is poorly ventilated which is 9.68%.

Health Implications

Most houses situated are well ventilated because of the good

construction and facilities of their houses which provides good circulation of

air inside their house if too little outdoor air enters a home, pollutants can

sometime accumulate to levels that can pose health and comfort problems.

Likewise, one approach to lowering the concentration of indoor air coming in.

a factor that could influence air condition in the community is if taking care of

pets such as chicken and pigs.

E. Lighting

Lighting Facility defines as the artificial means of providing light and

illumination. Facilities used already reflect adequacy and safety for the

family. Electric current, especially when used as a source of power.

 Candle is a molded piece of wax, tallow, or other fatty substance, usually

cylindrical in shape, with a wick running through it. The encased wick

burns slowly, giving light or providing decoration. Battery operated is also

one of another way to use a source of light within the house.

LIGHTING

Adequate 83 89.25

Inadequate 10 10.75

Total 93 100

Interpretations

The table for lightning shows that the frequency of adequate lighting is

greater than the inadequate lighting the frequency of adequate lighting is 83

which is equivalent to 89.25% and for the inadequate lighting the frequency is

10 which is equivalent to 10.75%.

Analysis

From the data gathered, it shows that majority of the family have well-

lighted houses. If the family perceives their places as adequate for them, they

associated this with the adequacy of lighting.

Health implication
Most houses situated are well lighted of the electricity of their houses which

provides inside their house. If the community has a sufficient light there would

be fewer cases of accidents and there would be less cases of poor vision

because all the fields can clearly be seen.

F. Surroundings

SURROUNDINGS

Clean 89 95.7

Dirty 4 4.3

Total 93 100

Interpretations

The table for the surrounding shows that the frequency of clean surroundings

is greater than the dirty surroundings. The frequency of clean surroundings is

89 which is equivalent to 95.7% and the frequency of dirty surroundings is 4

which is equivalent to 4.3%.

Analysis

Filipinos preserves nature. Some proof of these is the campaigns established

by the governments, organizations and people of the community. Our

environment has the greatest factor involving human activities. Therefore, it is

necessary to observe cleanliness in the surroundings.

Health Implications

Human interact with the environment constantly. This interactions

affect quality of life, years of healthy life lived and health disparities. The world

health organization (WHO) defines environment as it relates to health. Since

majority of the surroundings in the Purok 2 barangay New Pangasinan is

clean it can influence people behavior and motivation to act. The surroundings

can influence mood, the people in the community can improve health

outcomes such as the depression and when it comes to disease it has a

lesser chance to acquire disease like diarrhea, cholera and dengue.

G. Source of Water

SOURCE OF WATER

Artesian Well 42 40.77

NAWASA 4 3.88

Deep Well 12 11.65

Common 6 5.82

Others 39 37.86

Total 103 100

Interpretations

The table for source of water shows that the frequency of artesian well is

42 which is equivalent to 40.77% greater than to the frequency of other

sources which is 39 equivalent to 37.%86% greater than to the frequency of

Deep Well Water Which is 12 equivalent to 11.65% greater than to the

frequency of common source of water is 6 which is equivalent to 5.82% and

last greater than to the frequency of NAWASA water source is 4 which is

equivalent to 3.88%.

Analysis

Water supply and sources conducted at the barangay, each of the

houses have their own source of water supply, the artesian well define its

quality vary and commonly used.

Health Implications

As we conducted a massive community health diagnosis at barangay

New Pangasinan Sultan Kudarat the source of water and majority of those we

surveyed. The most used of their source of water is artesian well some and

half of the barangay are using NAWASA, deep well and common source of

water at the barangay. Poor water supplied impacts health and it can cause

adverse health effect like acute infectious diarrhea, repeat chronic diarrhea,

amoeba and none diarrheal disease, which can arise from chemical species

such as arsenic and fluoride. It can also affect health by limiting productivity

and the maintenance of personal hygiene.

H. Containers Used

CONTAINERS USED

Plastic 74 75.51

Bottles 18 18.37

Clay Jars 0 0

Others 6 6.12

Total 98 100

Interpretations

The table for containers used shows that the frequency of respondents

using plastic containers is 74 which is equivalent to 75.51% greater than the

frequency of bottle users which is 18 equivalent to 18.37% greater than the

frequency of respondents using other containers which is 6 equivalent to

6.12%.

Analysis

In ancient Filipinos tradition, they used to preserve food using

containers since refrigerator and some other high technology, appliances are

not present. They manage to maintain their food and drinks to last for a

couple of days or weeks. Therefore, until now most of the people possess that

tradition in order to save money and lessen expenses.

Another thing is that most families have the privilege to acquire

plastic containers when buying in water refilling stations. Also, it is very

easy to find plastic containers since plastic containers are very common

especially in the urban areas.

Health Implications

Most of the families preserve their food and drinks in order to maintain

cleanliness and sanity which is a good practice for observing good health.

Therefore, maintaining and preserving food and drinks are necessary for

every individual in order to avoid some disease relating to food poisoning and

contamination. Though most of the families use plastic container and covering

food only. Uncovered drinking water storage may be at risk of some

infections. Some vectors may leave bacteria and viruses to water if we leave

them uncovered in result Individuals may have a probability of ingesting

contaminated drinking water that may sometimes lead to diseases.

I. Toilet Facilities

TOILET FACILITIES

Flush 60 58.82

Water Sealed 37 36.27

Pit Privy 4 3.92

Balot System 1 0.98

Others

Total 102 100

Interpretations
 The table for the toilet facilities shows that the frequency of the

respondents to flush id 60 which is equivalent to 58.82% greater than the

frequency of using water sealed is 37 which is equivalent to 36.27% greater

than the frequency of is 4 which is equivalent to 3.92% greater than the

frequency of the respondents using balot system is 1 which is equivalent to

0.98%

Analysis

Health Implications

Using flush type method of excreta disposal can easily access the spread of

disease because toilets are normally the start of waterborne diseases. It can

lead to some disease such as gastrointestinal and urinary disease if the toilets

are not well maintained. Although it can be preventive if humans can

dispose their waste properly. Using water sealed latrine can prevent the

spreading of disease in barangay if properly use. It is significant to note

that there has been an increase in the proportion of households having

sanitary toilet facilities both in the urban and rural areas but there is also an

increase in the absolute number of persons which do not have an access to

sanitary toilet facilities in the sense that the mothers still allow their children to

move their bowel elsewhere despite of the presence of toilets in their own

homes. (Public Health Nursing in the Philippines, Cuevas, Frances Prescilla,

page 314)
J. Garbage Disposal

Waste or garbage disposal management is the collection,

transport, processing, recycling, and monitoring of waste materials. It is

usually pertains to materials produced by human activity, and is generally

undertaken to reduce their effect on health which is the environment.

Waste management practices differ for developed nation, for urban and

rural areas, and for residential and industrial producers. Management

for non-hazardous residential and institutional waste in metropolitan

areas is usually the responsibility of local government authorities, while

management for non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste is

usually the responsibility of the generator.

Waste materials are classified as either refuse which pertains to

solid/ semisolid waste materials other than human excreta or garbage

which pertains to decaying left-over vegetables, animal and fish

material from kitchen/ food establishments that serve as food for flies

and rats. There are numerous ways to dispose of waste materials. One of

the most common type is garbage collection which happens when

garbage collectors collects waste in a community on a scheduled

dates implemented by the government. Another type is composting

which involves buying or stacking of alternating layers of organic

based refuse/ garbage and treated soil arranged as to hasten rapid decay

and decomposition into compost which later use as fertilizer. Also a type of

waste disposal is open dumping that happens when an individual piled

garbages into a dumping place without pits and coverings.

 Waste segregation is the partition/ separation of biodegradable,

non-biodegradable, recyclable, and non-recyclable which has a purpose to

promote the reproduction of resources. There is no waste segregation

when all waste resources are mixed up together. For sanitary purposes,

trash baskets are supposed to be covered because uncovered garbage

can lead to the occurrence of communicable and non-communicable

diseases.

GARBAGE DISPOSAL

Collection 77 66.65

Burning 34 29.56

Burying 1 0.87

Garbage Cans 1 0.87

Open Dumping 2 1.73

Others 0

Total 115 100

Interpretations

The table for garbage disposal shows that the frequency of collection is

77 which is equivalent to 66.65% greater than the frequency of burning is 34

which is equivalent to 29.56% greater than the frequency of open dumping is

2 which is equivalent to 1.87% greater than the frequency of burying and

garbage cans is 1 which is equivalent to 0.87%.

Analysis
The majority of the people in the barangay used garbage collection as a

way of disposal system because it is properly implemented, accepted

and monitored on a specified day.

Health Implications

It is important that every home should have waste disposal system.

Improper garbage disposal system may lead to some diseases.

Although trash cans that is being used in garbage collection method is

the cause of transmission of diseases, this could be maintain if it is

properly used and implemented. It promotes cleanliness and lessen

transmission of diseases.

K. Food Storage

It is the means of holding and protecting commodities for later use.

Storage facilities are tailored to the needs of accessibility, security, and

climate. It is a safe keeping of amount of goods and also for protection

against some food borne diseases. In all storage facilities, fireproof

materials such as concrete and steel are preferable. These materials lend

themselves readily to prefabrication and have good insulating and acoustic

properties

FOOD STORAGE

Covered 55 53.92

Uncovered 1 0.98

Refrigerated 46 45.10
Total 102 100

Interpretations

The table for food storage shows that the frequency of refrigerated is

46 which is equivalent to 45.10% is less than the frequency of covered

storage is 55 which is equivalent to 53.92% and greater than the frequency of

uncovered storage is 1 which is equivalent to 0.98%.

Analysis

It is best that we store our foods in a safe and convenient place where

we can avoid contamination and spoilage. The data gathered showed

that the households in Baranggay New Pangasinan are ensured that

they are away from contamination and spoilage

Health Implications

To retain quality and nutritive value, stock only the kinds and amounts of food

you can store properly.

L. Presence of animals

PRESENCE OF ANIMALS

Dogs 53 32.72

Cats 23 14.20
Pigs 22 13.58

Chicken 52 32.1

Others 12 7.41

Total 162 100

Interpretations

The table for presence if animals shows that the frequency of dogs is

53" which is equivalent to 32. 72% greater than the frequency of chicken is 52

which is equivalent to 32.1% greater that the frequency of cats is 23 which is

equivalent to 14.20% greater than the frequency of pigs is 22 which is

equivalent 13.58% and last greater than the frequency of other presence if

animals is 12 which is equivalent to 7.41%.

Analysis

Health Implications

Since a majority member of the community has animals in their house

there is also a lesser chance for the community to have infected of

rabies. Furthermore there will be also greater occurrence of skin

infection that can be acquired from these animals. Other effect of it

is that it can trigger asthma attacks because of their allergies to fur.

M. Backyard Gardening

BACKYARD GARDENING

Vegetables 71 44.65

Herbals 34 21.38

Fruits 49 30.81

Others 5 3.14

Total 159 100

Interpretations

The table for backyard gardening shows that the frequency of

vegetables is 71 which is equivalent to 44.65% greater than the frequency of

fruits is 49 which is equivalent to 30.81% greater than the frequency of

herbals is 34 which is equivalent to 21.38% and last is greater than the

frequency of other variety of backyard gardening is 5 which is equivalent to

3.14%.

Analysis

In 159 population in the community, majority of the families have their

own garden in their own houses. And easy to access, available always,

affordable for them, because they pick or get vegetables/ fruits from the

backyard anytime.

HEALTH IMPLICATION
 Light activity associated with gardening can help them sleep better at

night and stress reliever. The happiness and stress relief that gardening

provides is a great thing to share with loved ones.

N. Issues Existing in the community

ISSUES THAT EXIST IN THE

COMMUNITY

Exposure to tabacco smoke 54 60

Air Pollution 19 21.11

Unsafe river/creek/stream water 8 8.89

Unsafe drinking water 7 7.78

Open Dumping 2 2.22

Total 90 100

Interpretations

This table Shows the frequency percentage distribution of the issues

that exist in the community : The table for the issues that exist in the

community shows that the frequency of exposure to tobacco smoke is 54

which is equivalent to 60% than the frequency of air pollution is 19 which is

equivalent to 21.11% greater than the frequency of unsafe river, check and

stream water is 8 which is equipment to 8.89% greater than the frequency of

unsafe drinking water is 7 which is equivalent to 7.78% and last is greater

than the than the frequency of open dumping which is 2 equivalent to 2.22%.
Analysis

Health Implications
Community Resources

A. Health Facilities

Health of Facilities

Health Center 72 30.12

School/Park/Barangay Hall 72 30.12

Church 72 30.12

Market 23 9.63

Total 239 100

Interpretations

The table for the Health facilities shows that the frequency of health

center is 72 which is equivalent to 30.12% same with the

School/Park/Barangay Hall and church greater than the frequency Market is

23 which is equivalent to 9.63%.

Analysis

Health Implications

B. Indigenous health Workers

B. INDIGENOUS HEALTH
WORKERS

Trained Hilot 50 28.90

Herbularyo 58 28.92

BHW 60 34.68

Untrained Hilot 5 2.89

Total 173 100

Interpretations

The table for the indigenous health workers shows that the frequency

of the respondents that answers trained hilot is 50 which is equivalent to

28.90% less than the frequency who answers herbularyo is 58 which is

equivalent to 28.92 less than the frequency who answers Barangay Health

Worker (BHW) is 60 which is equivalent to 34.68% greater than the frequency

who answers untrained hilot is 5 which is equivalent to 2.89%

Analysis

Health Implications

Home delivery today is strictly prohibited by the law, cos of its high risk in

developing both maternal and neonatal infection after birth, a prenatal check-

up to the nearest birthing facility in the community is advised. But some

individuals rather
 A. Food Preference

A. FOOD PREFERENCE

Fish 21 15.33

Meats 21 15.33

Fruits/vegetables 24 17.52

Mixed 71 51.82
 Total 137 100

Interpretation:

All of the households in the community preferred to eat mixed prepared foods.

Analysis:

Some individuals like Muslims in the community don’t prefer all kinds of meat

products like pork to their food preparation

Health Implication:

Proper health teaching regarding healthy diet and lifestyle can help the

households to be knowledgeable, Behavior modification and eating well-

balanced nutritious foods can help the households to prevent the risk for

obesity and some diseases in later life.

B. Common Menu

B. COMMON MENUS

Rice and Egg 58 45.67

Rice and Noodles 35 27.56

Rice and Sardines 25 19.69

Others 9 7.09

Total 127 100

C. Presence of Nutritional Disorder

C. Presence Of Nutritional
Disorder

GOITER

Enlargement of the neck 4 18.18

ANEMIA

Body Weakness 3 13,64

Easy Fatigability 1 4.55

VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY

Night blindness 6 27.27

Pilak sa Mata 1 4.55

Others 7 31.82

total 22 100

D. Health Care Access

D. HEALTH CARE ACCESS

Do you utilize the health center?

YES 70 75.27

NO 23 24.73

Total 93 100

Interpretation

Based on the gathered data 70 households claimed to utilize health

center on their barangay and 23 households are not.

Analysis:
From the data gathered, it shows that majority of the family utilizes their health

center. The households who utilize their healthcare facility frequently, can be

more knowledgeable about the condition that they may have, how to prevent

and how to treat that condition. And to those respondents who don’t utilize

their health facility, they are more prone to acquire diseases and have limited

ideas on how to prevent it.

Health Implication:

Most of the households in barangay utilizes their health center facility which is

accessible and available anytime, utilizing the health center makes the sick

household lessen the risk of complication in a disease, can be knowledgeable

about some health-related ideas, like family planning etc. and if their cases

are risky they can be referred to higher facilities as soon as possible.

 E. Reason for consultation

Reason for consultation

a. illness 62 66.67

b. prenatal 22 23.66

c. family planning 18 19.35

d. postnatal 2 2.15

e. dental 2 2.15

f. nutrition 5 5.38

g. others 10 10.75

total 121 100

Interpretation:

Based from the data gathered, 62 households goes to the health facility

because of their illnesses, 22 because of prenatal checkups,18 because of

family planning, 2 because of postnatal, 2 because of dental, 5 because

nutrition and 10 for other reasons.

Analysis:

Majority of the reason for seeking health is illness related. Some of the

illnesses like a simple colds or fever may not be so alarming that’s why other

individual chooses to self-medicate without consultation or a medical advice.

Health Implication:
A proper or well managed health facility can help the individual go to the

health facility whether it is illness-related reason or not, a proper health

teaching can help the individual to motivate and then modify its improper

behavior.

E. First person consulted in times of illness

First person consulted in times

of illness

Midwife 40 38.8

MD 27 26.2

BHW 17 16.5

Hilot 10 9.7

Herbularyo 4 3.8

Nurse 3 2.9

Others 2 1.9

total 103 100%

F. Reason for Consultation

G. REASONS FOR

CONSULTATION

does not apply 17 18.28

inability to pay 16 17.2

no insurance 6 6.45

no child care services 2 2.15

no appointment was available 2 2.15

no transportation 1 1.08
total

G. Common illness

H. Common Illness

What do you do for this

condition

Self-medication 21 39.6

Hospital 16 30.1

Health Center 14 26.4

Private clinics 1 1.8

Others 1 1.8

53 100

H. Chronic Diseases

I. Chronic Diseases

Hypertension 24 25.81

Diabetes 7 7.53

Skin Disease 6 6.45

Others 1 1.08

I. Where do you get your health info. Form

J. Where do you get your health

info. Form

Television 65 69.89

Health Workers 37 39.78

Phone 11 11.83
Radio 6 6.45

Newspapers 4 4.3

Interpretation

Analysis

Health Implication

People being informed about the different programs with regards to health

will increase the frequency of people who utilize these programs, thus

benefiting them. The effect of having the information announced is that people

in the barangay are able to know the advantages of the barangay programs

regarding with their health. Barangay programs can promote wellness in every

individual. Another advantage is that people will become updated regarding

with the barangay programs and it will also promote unity in among the people

in the community

J. Behaviours

K. Behaviors

Lack of exercise 26 27.96

Tabacco use 19 20.43

Being overweight 6 6.45

Poor eating habits 6 6.45

Alcohol abuse 5 5.38

Not using birth control 2 2.15

Not using seat belts 2 2.15

Dropping out of school 1 1.08

K. Do you submit your children for immunization?

L. Do you submit your children

for immunization?

YES 38 40.86

NO 6 6.45

L. Do you practice family planning?

M. Do you practice family

planning?

YES 43 46.24

NO 50 53.76

M. Method

Table. Frequency and Percentage distribution of Method Used in Family

Planning

METHOD:

Pills 24 50.00

IUD 6 12.50

Implanon 3 6.25
LAM 2 4.12

Withdrawal 1 2.08

Tubal Ligation 5 10.42

DEPO 2 4.12

Calendar 5 10.42

Interpretation

Analysis: Pills are the most preferred method of family planning because it

is easy to use and frequently available in their barangay. Use of pills is less

effort and will help he couple to have child in time when they are already

prepared. The least most used family planning method is IUD. This is

because it takes a lot of preparation before it will be assembled. The other

reason why it is the least preferred method is because it is not always

available in the barangay.

health Implication:

Family planning is a great help to the family in terms of their overall health.

Knowledge and services of family planning also help individuals maintain their

health equilibrium. It improves the family’s health by reducing the risk

for sexually transmitted disease and helping couples to have their

children when they are physically, emotionally, and financially prepared. It is

also an advantage for them to control the population growth.

PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Problem 1.

CUES COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS

There are 24 cases of hypertension in Health-related:

total population surveyed at Brangay High Incidence of hypertension

New Pangasinana. among residents of Barngay New

Pangasinan.

63.16% for every 100% at risk gets ill

of hypertension

Problem 2.

CUES COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS

Only 43 couples practice family Health-related:

planning and the 53 couples do not Ineffective family planning.

practice family planning.

Only 46.24% of the total population

surveyed is using family planning;

53.76% is not using family planning.

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

From the observation and information gathered during the survey, the

midwifery 2 students was able to identify and verify some of the community

primary and important needs that should be address. Some problems served

as health threats to people and to community itself. Good example of such

problems encountered by the community is exposure to tobacco smoke.

Community maybe at risk of acquiring disease because of the smoke came

from tobacco. Immediate and appropriate accomplishment must be ensured

to maintain the community development. One's progress may not only be

coming from the authorities but also from the people living in the community.

Self-discipline must be initiated in order to achieve the communities goals and

aspirations

Recommendation

Since this study was conducted by limited time and resources, it is

recommended that more working time should be allotted on the study of

population which would encompass other factors that may contribute to the

health beliefs and practices of the said population. a study which has more

time to work for and a community which would yield numbers of

representatives in order to upgrade the formulation of better health plans and

policies to attain a more desirable community that would be more effective on

the part of the students and the community residents as well