HEALTH

SEEKING
BEHAVIOR

COMMON AILMENTS

AREA SOUGHT INFORMATION FOR

CONSULTATION

SOURCE OF HEALTH

FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION SHOWING THE

COMMON AILMENTS OF THE FAMILIES INTERVIEWED

CATEGORY

FREQUENCY

PERCENTAGE (%)

COLDS

17.78

FEVER

8.89

COUGH

17.78

ASTHMA

11.11

FLU

8.89

HIGH BP

13.33

SORE EYES

10

22.22

TOTAL

45

100

GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION SHOWING THE COMMON

AILMENTS OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSEHOLDS
SURVEYED

COMMON AILMENTS OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS

17.78%

17.78%

8.89%

22.22%

PERCENTAGE

11.11%

13.33%
8.89%

INTERPRETATION, ANALYSIS AND JUSTIFICATION

The table shows the common ailments of the families interviewed in Tambo Seaside Paranaque.
In a total of 45 families it shows that Sore Eyes has the highest percentage Twenty-two point
twenty two percent (22.22%) of the total average, followed by Cough and Cold with the same
equivalent percentage of seventeen point seventy eight percent (17.78%), High Blood Pressure
with a percentage of thirteen point thirty three percent (13.33%), Asthma with a percentage of
eleven point eleven (11.11%), Flu and Fever with same equivalent percentage of eight point
eighty nine percent (8.89%).
Commonly observed in Tambo seaside Paranaque are congested houses which can result to raid
spread of diseases throughout the community. Sore Eyes is the most common Ailment based on
the families interviewed, the residents of the community are at a higher risk of having this type
of virus or bacterial infection in the eye as it is very contagious. Sore eyes are such a common
and recurring ailment. A common cause of sore eyes is conjunctivitis (or pink eye), but the
problem can also be caused by an infection, allergies, too much sun exposure, eye fatigue, or
contact lens wear.
Colds and Cough are also very common in Tambo seaside community. Colds and Cough here in
the Philippines are common because colds and cough are minor infections of the respiratory tract
which can lead to major illnesses. Colds and Cough are commonly considered as a symptom of
some illness.
Information about common ailments in the community is important. In this study it is very
important to know the most common ailments that are in the community which allows the
researcher to keep track of common illnesses across a defined community and as well profound
ways on how to prevent or manage these ailments in the community. Keeping track of common
illness found in a specific community and to determine self-awareness of each family in the
community and to promote a healthy status or a healthy wellbeing in the community is the
primary focus of the researcher.
Contrary to common belief, Sore eyes does not infect someone by just looking into an infected
eye, one can only get infected by direct contact with secretions or something holding secretions
of patient such as handkerchief, towel, wash bowl or water.
Cold weather does not directly cause Colds and Cough, although some colds viruses easily grow
during cold weather.The reason why colds are more common during cold days is because people
tend to stay inside when it gets chilly out. Indoor air is trapped, so when people sneeze, others
catch the viruses that come along with it. Allergies and physical stress also do not cause colds but
they are factors that make a person more susceptible to the infection. Common colds are
transmitted from person to person through direct contact or contaminated surfaces commonly
touched.

THE FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION SHOWING

THE PLACES SOUGHT FOR CONSULTATION OF THE FAMILIES

CATEGORY

FREQUENCY

PERCENTAGE
(%)

HOSPITAL

11.11

HEALTH CENTER

17

37.78

PRIVATE CLNIC

4.44

NONE

21

46.67

TOTAL

45

100

GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION SHOWING THE PLACES

SOUGHT FOR CONSULTATION OF THE FAMILIES SURVEYED

PLACES SOUGHT FOR CONSULTATION

37.78%

46.67%

11.11%
Series 3
4.44%

INTERPRETATION, ANALYSIS, AND JUSTIFICATION

The table shows the areas of consultation of the citizens in Tambo seaside Paranaque. None
(people who dont ask for consultation) has the highest percentage of forty six point sixty seven
percent (46.67%) as most people in Tambo seaside practice home care such as use of Breast milk
for treatment of sore eyes, herbs, and self-medications. Following is Health Center with a
percentage of thirty seven point seventy eight percent (37.78%) where people of in Tambo
seaside mostly have consultation about their illness. Hospitalwith a percentage of eleven point
eleven percent (11.11%) and Private Clinic with a percentage of four point forty four percent
(4.44%).
As poverty is an issue when it comes to seeking health care in the Philippines, it is hard for
people to consult health status from Private Clinics and Hospitals. It is very important to consult
in Health centers at least once a month knowing the different services they provide for people in
the community. It is also most convenient considering its proximity to the community with
professional health care providers available in the health centers.
The Community Health Center is a community-based and patient-directed organization. Its goal
is to provide first aid, maternal and child health care, diagnosis of social diseases, and other basic
health services to all the members of the community it is serving.It is usually the first point of
contact between residents of the community and other health care facility levels.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the goal of Primary Health Care is
beneficial for all. It aims to reduce health exclusion and social disparities. It helps in organizing
health services according to peoples needs and expectations. It also works on integrating health
into all sectors.Primary health care gives high importance to education, nutrition, preventive
medicine and treatment of the most common diseases and injuries. It is considered as a practical
means of giving any form of health care for increasing populations in poor economies such as in
Third World countries. The Philippines is among the first countries to adopt the idea of Primary
health care and integrate it in most local communities.

FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION SHOWING THE

SOURCE OF HEALTH INFORMATION OF THE FAMILIES SURVEYED

CATEGORY

FREQUENCY

HEALTH CENTER

21

PERCENTAGE
(%)
46.67

TELEVISION

15

33.33

PHONE

NEWSPAPER/FLIERS/POSTERS 5

11.11

RADIO

8.89

TOTAL

45

100

GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION SHOWING THE SOURCE OF

HEALTH INFORMATION OF THE FAMILIES SURVEYED

SOURCE OF HEALTH INFORMATION

9%

11%
HE ALT H CE NT E R
T E LE VI S I ON

47%

P HONE
NE WS P AP E R/ FLI E RS /
P OS T E RS
RADI O

33%

INTERPRETATION, ANALYSIS AND JUSTIFICATION

The table shows the source of health information of the family surveyed at Tambo seaside
Paranaque. In a total of 45 families it shows health centers has the highest percentage of forty six
point sixty seven percent (46.67%) as the source of health information, followed by Television
with a percentage of thirty three point thirty three percent (33.33%), Newspapers, fliers and
posters with a percentage of eleven point eleven percent (11.11%), Radio with eight point eight
nine percent (8.89%) and Phone with Zero percent (0%).
Community-based primary care information systems are one of the building blocks for national
health information systems.These structures lead to a huge amount of information work in the
transformation of health information at the community level. Information about health
prevention is very important. Sources like health center personnel, television, radio, phones, and
newspapers/fliers/posters can be used as a means of receiving health information.
Base on the survey, health center has the highest percentage which is very useful to the people of
Tambo seaside community. Health center personnel usually conduct a house-to- house visit for
childrens immunization depending on the effect of the vaccine. In some cases they also go to
schools and conduct health teaching for additional information regarding whatever present health
issue is affected.

FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION SHOWING THE TEN LEADING

CAUSES OF MORBIDITY IN PARANAQUE AS OF 2008
RANK

CAUSE

RATE

RTI

206

DERMATITIS

85

WOUND

76

ATP

52

PTB

51

HYPERTENSION

51

DIARRHEA

47

ANIMAL BITE

38

PNEUMONIA

35

10

UTI

34

GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION SHOWING THE RATE OF MORBIDITY IN

PARANAQUE AS OF 2008
250

200

150

100

50

FREQUENCY AND PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION SHOWING THE TEN LEADING

CAUSES OF MORTALITY IN PARANAQUE AS OF 2008

RANK

CAUSE

RATE

CAD

66

HYPERTENSION

46

PNEUMONIA

41

CANCER

33

DM

28

TB

18

MULTI ORGAN FAILURE

15

RENAL DISEASE

15

CONGENITAL DISEASE

12

10

BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION SHOWING THE RATE OF MORTALITY IN

PARANAQUE AS OF 2008

RATE
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0

RATE

TEACHING
PLAN

TEACHING PLAN FOR PROPER MANAGEMENT OF SORE EYES

LECTURER: BSN 2A (GROUP 1)
SUBJECT: CHN
TOPIC: SORE EYES (PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT)
VENUE: Tambo Seaside Paranaque
PARTICIPANTS: Families Interviewed

I.

GOAL: Each family will be able to manage and prevent sore eyes in the community.

OBJECTIVE:
1. The participants will be able to identify the symptoms of sore eyes.
2. The participants will understand the causes of sore eyes and how it can spread.
3. The residents of Tambo seaside will be able to apply what they have learned about proper
management of Sore eyes.
II.

CONTENT:
1. What is Sore Eyes?

It is also known as conjunctivitis, sore eyes is manifested in redness and inflammation of the
membranes (conjunctiva) covering the whites of the eyes and the membranes in the inner part of
the eyelids. Incubation period of time from exposure to onset of symptoms is usually 5-12 days.

2. What are the causes of Sore Eyes?

Virus infection (Adenoviruses)
Chemicals
Trauma

3. How can Sore eyes be transmitted?

Direct contact with hands contaminatedwith eye secretions of an infected person
Touching eyes with hands, getting in contact with surfaces, instruments, eye
solutions, or make-ups contaminated with the virus from an infected person
Entry of the virus through the eyes by swimming in poorly chlorinated pools

4. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Sore eyes?

Begins in one eye and may later affect both eyes
Watery to pus-like discharge
Redness of the eye with pain and/or itching sensation
Eyelids that are stuck together upon waking up
In severe cases, pain of the eyes upon exposure to sunlight and foreign-body solution

5. How can it be treated?

There is no specific treatment during the acute phase (1-2 weeks).
If eye discharge is profuse and pus- like or patient develops blurring of vision or severe pain,
consult with an ophthalmologist.

6. How can you prevent Sore eyes?

Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water.
Minimize hand-to-eye contact.
Use only own towels, eye drops, make-ups and applicators, sunglasses, or eye glasses.
Wear eye/sunglasses on windy days to protect ones eyes from foreign particles.
Avoid crowded places.

 Disinfect with dilute bleach solution surfaces, doorknobs, counters, elevator buttons, and
handrails.
Wash clothes, towels, pillow cases, and anything else which may have come in contact with an
infected person.

III.

METHODOLOGY:lecturing

IV.
V.
VI.

TIME FRAME:
RESOURCES: Visual Aids,Brochure
EVALUATION TOOL: survey questionnaires form

VII.

REFRENCES: http://www.gmanetwork.com/lifestyle/healthandwellness/doh-issuestips-to-prevent-sore-eyes

TEACHING PLAN FOR COUGH AND COLDS PREVENTION AND

MANAGEMENT
LECTURER: BSN 2A (GROUP 1)
SUBJECT: CHN
TOPIC: COUGH AND COLD AS A RELATED HEALTH PROBLEM
VENUE: Tambo Seaside Paranaque
PARTICIPANTS: Families Interviewed
I.

GOAL: The participants would be able to know the importance of cough and cold
prevention and management

II.

OBJECTIVES:
1. After health teaching, the participants will have enough knowledge on the causes
of cough and colds.
2. After health teaching, the participants will have enough knowledge on how cough
and colds can be prevented.
3. The residents of Tambo seaside will be able to manage cough and colds in the
community.

III.
CONTENT:
1. Definition of cough?
A cough is a healthy reflex that helps keep the airways in the throat and chest free from mucus,
dust, and dirt. Coughs can be associated with colds, bacteria, or other viral illnesses such as
influenza (the flu), which causes swelling of the voice box and windpipe. Coughs that don't go
away may be a sign of more worrisome diseases, such as asthma and pneumonia, and even heart
problems.
2. What are causes of cough and colds?
A cold virus enters your body through your mouth, eyes or nose. The virus can spread through
droplets in the air when someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks. But it also spreads by
hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by sharing contaminated objects, such as

utensils, towels, toys or telephones. If you touch your eyes, nose or mouth after such contact or
exposure, you're likely to catch a cold.

3. Are colds and cough contagious?

It can be. Colds and the flu can be spread through droplets released into the air when someone
coughs or sneezes, so coughing can spread certain illnesses. Teach your child to cough into his
elbow or shoulder, rather than coughing into his hand or a tissue (and you should do the same).
This way the virus won't get on his hands, where he can spread it to every object he touches.

4. How can you manage cough and colds?

.Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids.

Try to breathe moist air. Use a humidifier or take a steamy shower.
Consume warm fluids (soup or tea) to provide relief for a stuffy nose and to loosen
phlegm.
Eat a well-balanced diet. If you cannot, ensure you are getting enough nutrients by taking
a daily multivitamin.
Avoid dairy products, as they can thicken phlegm.
Avoid alcohol, as it impairs your bodys immune system.

5. When should I call my child's healthcare provider?

CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

High fever

Ear pain

Sinus-type headache

Unusually severe cold symptoms

Cough that gets worse while other cold symptoms improve

Flare up of any chronic lung problem, such as asthma

coughing up blood

Wheezes when exhales.

IV.

METHODOLOGY: Lecture/Discussion

V.

TIME FRAME:

VI.

RESOURCES: brochure

VII.

EVALUATION: survey questionnaires form

VIII.

REFERENCES: http://patient.info/health/coughs-and-colds-in-children

TEACHING PLAN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

LECTURER: BSN 2A (GROUP 1)
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
TOPIC:Proper Garbage Disposal
.VENUE:Tambo Seaside Paranaque
PARTICIPANTS: Interviewed families in Tambo seaside

I.

GOAL :The people in the community will be able to gain knowledge

regarding the proper waste disposal

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: To develop awareness and importance of proper

waste disposal, segregationand management.

II.

CONTENT:
1. What is environmental sanitation?

These are activities aimed at improving or maintaining the standard of basic environmental
conditions affecting the well-being of people.
These conditions include

clean and safe water supply,

clean and safe ambient air,
efficient and safe animal, human, and industrial waste disposal,
protection of food from biological and chemical contaminants,
Adequate housing in clean and safe surroundings. Also called environmental hygiene.

2. Importance of Proper Garbage Disposal

Proper waste disposal is critical due to the fact that certain types of wastes can be hazardous and
can contaminate the environment if not handled properly. These types of waste also have the
potential to cause disease or get into water supplies.Properly disposing of waste is not just a
personal responsibility; some kinds of waste, usually hazardous, must be properly disposed of.
Toxic waste can seep into the ground and contaminate our water supplies, and sometimes cause

widespread disease. Even non-toxic waste causes pollution that contributes to global warming
and a general negative impact on the public health.

3. What are the effects of poor Domestic Waste management?

Solid wastes, when improperly disposed of can be an environmental hazard in that the
surrounding environments as well as the fish are affected. Poor solid waste has also led to
the death of animals (especially domestic animals).
These wastes when improperly dumped into the atmosphere can lead to the destruction of
the ozone layer and may cause diseases such as cancer.
It also affects drainage. This may cause flooding.
Poor Domestic Waste management also displays an ugly scenario of the environment.
This can affect the tourism industry, as the tourist may not get attracted to visit the
country.
It has also led to the spread of diseases in such away that when wastes like broken bottles
and these are dumped anywhere, they collect water in them (when it rains) and this may
become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Wastes like human stool cause diseases when poorly dumped, as the flies will carry the
germ from the stool.
It can also lead to human injury. For example, when a person is walking and steps on the
broken bottles or nails or even pins (shape objects), he can get injured which may lead to
bleeding. (These waste objects are infected with germs)

4. Diseases related to Improper Waste Disposal

Diarrhea
Skin diseases
Cholera
Dengue fever
Hepatitis
Tuberculosis

5. Different Ways of Proper Garbage Disposal

 Waste can be segregated as

1. Biodegradable and
2. Non-biodegradable.
Biodegradable waste includes organic waste, e.g. kitchen waste, vegetables, fruits,
flowers, leaves from the garden, and paper.
Non-biodegradable waste can be further segregated into:
a) Recyclable waste plastics, paper, glass, metal, etc.
b) Toxic waste old medicines, paints, chemicals, bulbs, spray cans, fertilizer and
pesticide containers, batteries, shoe polish.
c) Soiled hospital waste such as cloth soiled with blood and other body fluids.
Toxic and soiled waste must be disposed of with utmost care.

Dispose in the right place

Always cover the garbage can
Be aware of the time the garbage collector will get the garbage
All garbage must be ready for pick up in the right place and at the right time.
Collect reusable materials as much as possible.

IV. METHODOLOGY: lecture and discussion

V. TIME FRAME:
VI. RESOURCES: visual aids, Brochures
VIII. EVALUATION TOOL: survey questionnaires
IX. REFERENCES: http://www.doh-bin.com/Managing-waste.html

SESSION DESIGN FOR PROPER MANAGEMENT OF SORE

EYES
TOPIC: SORE EYES (PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT)
GOAL: Each family will be able to manage and prevent sore eyes in the community.
VENUE: Tambo Seaside Paranaque

OBJECTIVE

CONTEN
T

METHODOLO
GY

The
participants
will be able
to identify
the
symptoms of
sore eyes.

What
is Sore
Eyes?

Lecture and
discussion

The
participants
will
understand
the causes of
sore eyes
and how it
can spread.

What
are the
causes
of Sore
Eyes?

How
can
Sore
eyes be
transm
itted?
What
The residents are the
of Tambo
Signs
seaside will
and
be able to
Sympt
apply what
oms of
they have
Sore
learned
eyes?
about proper How
management can it
of Sore eyes be
treated
?
How
can
you
preven
t Sore
eyes?

TIME
FRAM
E

RESOURCE
S

Brochure

PERSON
RESPONSIBL
E

EVALUATION
TOOL

Survey
questionnaires

SESSION DESIGN FOR COUGH AND COLDS PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

TOPIC: COUGH AND COLD AS A RELATED HEALTH PROBLEM
GOAL:The participants would be able to know the importance of cough and cold prevention and
management
VENUE: Tambo Seaside Paranaque

OBJECTIVE

After health
teaching, the
participants
will have
enough
knowledge
on the causes
of cough and
colds.
After health
teaching, the
participants
will have
enough
knowledge
on how
cough and
colds can be
prevented.

CONTEN
T

Definit
ion of
cough?
Causes
of
cough
and
colds?

METHODOLO
GY

Lecture and
discussion

TIME
FRAM
E

RESOURCE
S

PERSON
RESPONSIBL
E

Brochure

Are
colds
and
cough
contagi
ous

How
can
you
manag
The residents e
cough
of Tambo
and
seaside will
colds?
be able to
When
manage
should
cough and
i go to
colds in the
my
community.
healthc
are
provid
er

SESSION DESIGN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

EVALUATION
TOOL

Survey
questionnaires

TOPIC: Proper Garbage Disposal

GOAL: The people in the community will be able to gain knowledge regarding the proper waste
disposal
VENUE: Tambo Seaside Paranaque
OBJECTIVE

CONTENT

METHODOLOG
Y

To develop
awareness and
importance of
proper waste
disposal,
segregation
and
management

What is
environmental
sanitation?

Lecture and
discussion

Importance of
Proper Garbage
Disposal
What are the
effects of poor
Domestic Waste
management
Diseases related
to Improper
Waste Disposal
Different Ways
of Proper
Garbage
Disposal

TIME
FRAME

RESOURCES

Brochure

PERSON
RESPONSIBLE

EVALUATION
TOOL

Survey
questionnaire
s