CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

A. INTRODUCTION

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity according to the World Health Organization. It
is important to achieve the full extent of one’s ability and intellectuality.

We conducted this study to be one of the researchers to contribute in the

improvement of health practices among the public school in Laguna. And we’re
feeling sorry for increasing number of students in public school who are not getting
the privileges regarding health. So we were inspired by these students to improve
their health practices.

We chose Grade Iv and V because this is the time where they are starting to be
independent in taking care of them and in public school because here we can see
many problems regarding health practices of the students.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Health practice of the student is one of the most important things to be improved in
order for them to attain the maximum level of wellness so that they would be able
to perform well in the class.

Thus, this research was conducted to determine the health practices of Grade IV
and V students of AAMES in SIniloan, Laguna during the school year 2009-2010
as a basis for improved school health programs.
This study sought to answer the following questions:

1. What are the demographic profile and the respondent in terms of:
a. Age
b. Gender
c. height
d. weight

2. What are the health practices of Grade IV and V in terms of:

a. personal cleanliness
b. dental health
c. nutrition
d. rest relaxation / sleep
e. social emotional / support

3. How do teacher perceived the health practice in Grade IV and V:

a. personal cleanliness
b. dental health
c. nutrition
d. rest relaxation / sleep
e. social emotional / support

4. There is significant between the assessment of the teacher and health

practices of Grade IV and V pupils
 C. CONCEPTUAL PARADIGM

INPUT PROCESS
OUTPUT

1. What are the demographic

profile and the respondent The implication based on
in terms of: the findings obtained for
Questionnaire, a improved school health
a. Age
Interview, records program of Grade IV and
b. Gender
c. height V in AAMES Siniloan,
d. weight Laguna.
2. What are the health
practices of Grade IV and V
in terms of:
a. personal cleanliness
b. dental health
c. nutrition
d. rest relaxation / sleep
e. social emotional /
support
3. How do teacher perceived
the health practice in
Grade IV and V:
a. personal cleanliness
b. dental health
c. nutrition
d. rest relaxation / sleep
e. social emotional /
Figure 1 Conceptual Framework Model showing the
support
relationship of variables in the study “Health Practices of Grades
4. There is significant
IV and V students of AAMES Siniloan, Laguna during the school
between the assessment of
year 2009 2010: A Basis for Improved School Health Program“
the teacher and health
practices of Grade IV and V
pupils
D. HYPOTHESIS

There is no significance between the assessment of the teacher and health practices
of Grade IV and V pupils.

E. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The purpose of this study is to identify the factors affecting health practices of the
of Grades IV and V students of AAMES Siniloan, Laguna during the school year
2009 2010 as a basis for improved school health program.

This study is significant to the following target population:

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

They will have additional knowledge about the health practices of their pupils
especially the Grades IV and V students. They may have a new program to
improve the health of the pupils.

TEACHERS

They will guide their pupils about the proper practices about health. They will have
additional knowledge and they may suggest to the school administrator some
programs that may help to their pupils.

PARENTS

The parents will have ideas about health practices done in school that may help
their children to have a healthy body and mind. They will guide their children
when they are in home.
STUDENTS

They will learn that having healthy practice while they are young is vary
important. They will realize that having health practice while they are young will
help them to have a healthy body and mind in the future.

NURSES

They will have additional information about the needs of the pupils especially in
the public school. They may help in the planning of new programs of healthy
practices in school.

FUTURE RESEARCHERS

The study can provide other researchers with the framework of under taking and
study of similar in nature.

F. SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

There are 80 pupils of Grade IV and V students of AAMES Siniloan, Laguna.
With these 80 students we only chose 20 from each Grade using simple random
sampling limited only to 40 students of Grade IV and V students.

G. DEFINITION OF TERMS
HEALTH PRACTICES – the way how Grade IV and V students kept their self
healthy

HEALTH EDUCTION – wherein Grade IV and V students can better understand

the different knowledge about health in terms of personal cleanliness, dental health
and nutrition

HEALTH SERVICES – different programs or services that the school of

AAMES gave to the Grade IV and V students in terms of promoting health

PUBLIC SCHOOL – a place where in Grade IV and V students are studying

GRADE IV and V STUDENTS – elementary students who are studying at

AAMES Siniloan, Laguna in Grade IV and V level

TEACHER – adviser of Grade IV and V students at AAMES Siniloan, Laguna

who guide their students about proper health practices

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS – the way of Grade IV and V students to make

their self healthy in terms of proper grooming everyday

QUESTIONAIRE (STUDENT)
INSTRUCTION: PAKISAGUTAN NG ANGKOP NA SAGOT SA BAWAT TANONG

I. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

EDAD:
KASARIAN:
TAAS:
TIMBANG:

II. LAGYAN NG TSEK NG ANGKOP NA SAGOT SA BAWAT TANONG

 1. PERSONAL NA KALINISAN OO HINDI
Ikaw ba ay:
a. Naliligo araw-araw
b. Nagpapalit ng damit araw-araw
c. Nagsusuklay ng buhok
d. Gumagamit ng panyo o bimpo
e. Naghuhugas ng kamay araw araw

2. KALINISAN SA NGIPIN OO HINDI

Ikaw ba ay:
a. Nagsisipilyo tatlong beses sa isang araw
b. Gumagamit ng toothpaste
c. Nagpapatsek up sa dentista kada taon

3. NUTRISYON OO HINDI
Ikaw ba ay:
a. Kumakain ng gulay at prutas
b. Umiinom ng gatas
c. Umiinom ng 8 baso ng tubis kada araw
d. Umiinom ng vitamins
e. Kumakain ng junkfoods

4. PAGPAPAHINGA AT PAGTULOG OO HINDI

Ikaw ba ay:
a. Natutulog ng maaga
b. Nanonod ng tv ng higit 8 oras
c. Naglalaro pagkatapos ng klase
d. Natututlog ng 8 oras kada gabi

5. PAKIKISALAMUHA SA IBA OO HINDI

Ikaw ba ay:
a. Palakaibigan
b. Sumasali sa palatuntunan ng paaralan
c. Malungkutin
d. Nakikipag-usap sa iba
e. Hindi mapakali

QUESTIONAIRE (TEACHER)
1. PERSONAL NA KALINISAN OO HINDI
 Ang mga mag-aaral ba ay:
a. Naliligo araw-araw
b. Nagpapalit ng damit araw-araw
c. Nagsusuklay ng buhok
d. Gumagamit ng panyo o bimpo
e. Naghuhugas ng kamay araw araw

2. KALINISAN SA NGIPIN OO HINDI

Ang mga mag-aaral ba ay:
a. Nagsisipilyo tatlong beses sa isang araw
b. May sira ang ngipin
c. Nagpapatsek up sa dentista kada taon

3. NUTRISYON OO HINDI
Ang mga mag-aaral ba ay:
a. Masigla / Malusog ang katawan
b. Matamlay
c. Sakitin ( ubo, sipon, atbp.)
d. May galis atbpang sakit sa balat
e. Malabo ang mata at iba pang inspeksyon

4. PAGPAPAHINGA AT PAGTULOG OO HINDI

Ang mga mag-aaral ba ay:
a. Maagang pumasok
b. Palaging huli sa klase
c. Natutulog sa klase
d. Palaliban sa klase
e. Malikot sa oras ng klase

5. PAKIKISALAMUHA SA IBA OO HINDI

Ang mga mag-aaral ba ay:
a. Nakikipaglaro sa kamag – aral
b. Lumalahok sa talakayn ng klase
c. Malungkutin
d. Palaging nag-iisa
e. Hindi mapakali

"Wash your hands!" How many times have you heard that from your parents? You might think
they're just nagging you, but actually the most important thing you can do to keep from getting
sick is to wash your hands.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if you don't wash your
hands frequently, you can pick up germs from other sources and then infect yourself. You're at
risk every time you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. In fact, one of the most common ways
people catch colds is by rubbing their nose or their eyes after the cold virus has gotten on their
hands.

If people don't wash their hands frequently (especially when they're sick), they can spread germs
directly to other people or onto surfaces that others touch. And before you know it, everyone
around you is coming down with something!

The First Line of Defense Against Germs

Think about all of the things that you touched today — from the
telephone to the toilet. Maybe you blew your nose and played
with your dog. Whatever you did, you came into contact with
germs. So it's easy for germs on your hand to end up in your
mouth (maybe when you scarfed that handful of popcorn with
your teammates right after soccer practice).

By frequently washing your hands the right way, you'll wash

away germs — such as bacteria and viruses — that you have
picked up from other people, through contaminated water and
food, from tainted surfaces, or from animals and animal waste.

Defensive Hand Washing

Did you know that an estimated 1 out of 5 people don't wash their hands after using the
restroom? In 2005 the American Society for Microbiology did a survey of hand washing. They
asked people questions about their hand-washing habits and also watched people in public
restrooms. The results were kind of gross. For example:

 People don't always wash their hands after using the bathroom — 91% of adults say they
always wash their hands after using public restrooms, but just 83% were seen doing so.
 People wash their hands less at home — 83% say they wash their hands after using the
bathroom at home. Germs are germs, and a bathroom is a bathroom.
 Only 32% of people in the survey said they wash their hands after coughing or sneezing.
So it's nice that you protect the people around you by covering your mouth with your
hand when you cough. But if you then reach for your friend's pizza, you might as well not
have bothered.
 Just 21% wash their hands after handling money.
 Only 42% of the people in the survey washed up after petting a dog or cat. You've seen
your dog roll in that mystery smell in the park or your cat rub against you after using the
litter pan. Fido and Fluffy are dirtier than you think.
 And even if you're a good hand-washer, your friends may be
harboring some dirty little secrets: Students don't wash their
hands often or well. In one study, only 58% of female and 48%
of male middle- and high-school students washed their hands
after using the bathroom. Yuck!

How to Wash Your Hands Correctly

There's a right way to wash your hands. Follow these simple

steps to keep your hands clean:

 Use warm water (not cold or hot).

 Use whatever soap you like. Antibacterial soaps are popular but regular soap works
fine. If you suspect that your hands have come into contact with someone with an
infection, think about using an alcohol hand sanitizer.
 Rub your hands together vigorously and scrub all surfaces: Lather up on both sides of
your hands, your wrists, between your fingers, and around your nails. Wash for 15
seconds — about how long it takes to sing "Happy Birthday."
 Rinse well under warm running water and pat dry with a clean towel.
 In public restrooms, consider using a paper towel to flush the toilet and open the door
because toilet and door handles harbor germs. Throw the towel away after you leave.

To prevent chapping or dry skin, use a mild soap with warm water, pat rather than rub hands dry,
and apply a moisturizing lotion liberally afterwards.

When there is no soap or water available, waterless hand soaps or scrubs are a good alternative.
They're usually available as a liquid, wipes, or towelettes, and often come in small travel sizes
that are perfect for keeping in your book bag, car, locker, purse, or sports bag.

Remember, proper and frequent hand washing is the key to preventing the spread of many
common infections. So hum a few verses of "Happy Birthday" and lather up!

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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH DESIGN
 A. RESEARCH METHOD

Our study used the descriptive design method of research in gathering data needed
to answer the problems mentioned in Chapter I. A descriptive design method is a
way of gathering information about present existing conditions and for us to gain
more information about the characteristics within a particular field of study.

In particular, we used the descriptive survey design method. It was the general
procedure employed in our study to gather relatively limited data from our
subjects.

B. POPULATION AND SAMPLING

The questionnaire was distributed to the 40 students of Grade IV and V of AAMES

Siniloan, Laguna school year 2009-2010. We used the simple random sampling
which we chose our respondents without aiming for specific individuals, objects or
conditions. It allows every member of the population an equal chance to be
included in our total population.

C. DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE

We used questionnaire as a tool of gathering information about the health practices

of Grade IV and V students of AAMES in SIniloan, Laguna during the school year
2009-2010 as a basis for improved school health programs. The questionnaires
were prepared in Tagalog.

The questionnaire is compose of two parts, Part I presents the demographic data of
the students. Part II includes the five factors that may affect the health practices of
the Grades IV and V students using dichotomous question.

The respondents were asked to make a choice between two responses the yes or no
( oo o hindi) in every questions.

A sample questionnaire is presented in our Appendices.

As we start our study, the questionnaires were handed out personally and
respondents requested to answer it on the spot. Questionnaires were collected as
soon as possible.
Other records and documents were requested from the Registrar’s and Principal’s
Office.

D. STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF DATA