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Empowering Universal Health Coverage: Innovative Approaches through Community Networks
No full textSocial capital, encompassing trust and networks, is essential for enhancing community-based health insurance (CBHI) in the Philippines, particularly in Negros Oriental. It strengthens collective efforts, facilitating universal healthcare coverage by bridging gaps in access and service. This study employed a cross-sectional correlational descriptive type, which involves one-time interaction with groups of people through a structured questionnaire and strictly observed the necessary ethical considerations before and after the conduct of the study. The results revealed that within groups and networks, most members were professionals who showed moderate engagement in organizational decision-making. Although a foundation of trust and solidarity existed, it had not markedly improved over time. Challenges included community leadership issues and a lack of organizational flexibility, which affected collective action and cooperation. To address these problems, it was suggested to use Internet and television platforms and enhance information dissemination through personal connections to improve communication within the community and organization. Disparities related to landholding, social status, and political affiliations were identified as key issues affecting social cohesion and inclusion. Additionally, members’ levels of empowerment and political engagement were relatively low, indicating a need for increased focus on these areas. It is recommended to encourage broader household and CBHI member participation in organizational activities and decision-making and mobilize available social capital and utilize media platforms like social media, television, radio, and newspapers to enhance social capital among CBHI members for effective program implementation. Also, explore diverse methods to inform members about CBHI services, expand service offerings, and strengthen linkages between health units and CBHI organizations
Medication Adherence of People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Davao City
No full textMedication adherence is imperative for people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), as this directly affects the success of their treatment and the management of the condition. This study utilized a quantitative method to retrospectively review the specific and de-identified information in the pharmacy records of an HIV-dedicated facility in Davao City, Philippines. Davao City is the capital city of Region XI, one of the regions with a very high HIV incidence. The study revealed that the clients in the pharmacy records were predominantly male, ages 25 to 34 years old. The utilization of HAART increased from 2021 to 2024, as seen in the records. However, adherence fluctuated across the years. The frequency of adherent patients from 2021 to 2024 was 92.31%, 77.00%, 82.68%, and 81.00%, respectively. The chi-squared test revealed no significant difference in the number of adherent and non-adherent patients across the years, except in 2023 (X² = 9.955; p-value = .018) when grouped according to age. Medication adherence across the years investigated was favorable, with many patients showing good adherence to medication. However, there are patients who do not adhere and thus require follow-up and additional interventions in order to ensure the success of treatment and management
Hinabang sa Mananabang: Etnograpikong Pag-aaral sa Papel ng Mananabang sa Pagbubuntis (Mubudos) sa Brgy. Manobo, Magpet, North Cotabato
No full textAng etnograpikong papel na ito ay pinag-aaralan ang mga gawi, lokal na kaalaman, at karanasan ng mga mananabang sa panahon ng pagbubuntis sa Brgy. Manobo, Magpet, North Cotabato. Ang mga mananabang ang pangunahing tagapagbigay ng serbisyo sa mga buntis dahil sa kalayuan ng mga ospital at hindi maayos na kalsada. Gumamit ng kwalitatibong pamamaraan—malalim na panayam at pagmamasid bilang kalahok—upang mangalap ng datos mula sa mga mananabang at mga ina o nagdadalang-tao, na sinuri sa antropolohikal na paraan. Ipinapakita ng pag-aaral na ang kalayuan ng kanilang lugar ay hindi ang pangunahing dahilan kung bakit mas pinipili nilang manganak sa kanilang mga tahanan. Ito ay dahil sa kaalaman at kasanayan ng mga mananabang na nagbibigay ng pakiramdam ng seguridad at kaligtasan. Sa panahon ng panganganak, sinasabi ng mananabang na may apat na aspeto ang kinakailangang bigyan ng maayos na pag-aalaga: ang ina, bata, inunlan (plasenta), at ang lumawig. Ang pamamaraan at karanasan ng mga mananabang ay bumuo ng "pagtitiwala" sa mga ina sa komunidad. Ang papel ng mananabang ay nagpapatuloy matapos ang panganganak, kung saan hindi lamang pisikal na kalusugan ang binibigyang-pansin kundi pati na rin ang pangkaisipang kalusugan ng ina. Bagaman may patakarang ipinagbabawal ang panganganak sa mga tahanan, nagpapatunay ang pag-aaral na ang mga lokal na gawi at kasanayan ng mga mananabang ay nagmumungkahi ng kanilang malalim na kaalaman hinggil sa kalusugan ng pagbubuntis at kabuuang kapakanan ng mga ina at bata sa kanilang komunidad
Designing Decision Pathways for Diabetes Self-Care Management for Individuals Living with Diabetes in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
No full textThis study aimed to develop a health communication tool for individuals with diabetes in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. By enhancing self-efficacy through diabetes decision pathways, I sought to improve medication adherence, diet, physical activity, and monitoring. The tool was designed to be accessible and relevant to the local community. This study qualitatively developed diabetes self-care decision pathways through in-depth interviews with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and community leaders. Saturation was reached after interviewing 30 participants using snowball sampling. The resulting pathways were refined through pre-testing based on content, strategy, and design elements. Individuals with diabetes in Nabunturan face multifaceted challenges. Self-efficacy, trust in healthcare providers, social support, and financial capacity emerged as key issues. Participants struggled to maintain their diabetes regimen due to various factors, including emotional distress and a lack of support. Building trust with healthcare providers, fostering strong social connections, and addressing financial constraints are essential for improving diabetes self-management. Communication interventions can bridge gaps for rural diabetes patients. Future research can explore other mediums using this study\u27s data. While focused on Nabunturan, findings can benefit larger at-risk rural populations facing limited access to care and information due to socioeconomic and geographic barriers
Beyond Counting Houses: Are We Providing Adequate Housing? An Assessment of Residential Satisfaction of Socialized Housing in Davao City, Philippines
No full textSince 1992, the socialized housing program has been the primary mode of housing delivery in the Philippines. Thus, aside from production concerns, the evaluation of the housing program in terms of housing adequacy is imperative. This paper explores the level of end-users\u27 satisfaction with socialized housing in Davao City, Philippines. Respondents were asked to rate their level of satisfaction with a number of housing variables, which were summarized into six components using Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Results showed that most end-users are “highly satisfied” with their living conditions. Residents’ satisfaction is primarily influenced by the social environment, acquisition and financing, and dwelling units. However, satisfaction levels vary significantly among different house types, with those living in rowhouses being moderately satisfied. This paper also highlights how socialized housing delivery deviated from its mandate by functioning as a free market, leaving out its intended beneficiaries: the underprivileged population. Therefore, this calls for a review of the current socialized housing standards by the Philippines’ central housing agency, the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development, to improve the current housing delivery and condition
Co-Design Approach to Developing Gender Responsive Intervention Models for Cacao Value Chains in Davao City, Philippines
No full textThis study developed a co-design approach to creating solutions that will improve gender relations in agri-food value chains. Co-design is highly participatory. It is an approach in which solutions are designed with (not just for) the people with lived experiences of the issue. The approach underscores the importance of understanding the barriers and opportunities related to gender and using such insights in creating government intervention that aim to improve efficiency in the value chain and at the same time achieve equitable distribution of gains. The co-design protocol was developed and tested with men and women cacao farmers in Davao City, Philippines, in collaboration with their cooperatives, local government offices, and industry groups. Results of the pilot came in a suite of policy measures and other government interventions for improving gender equality such as: creating a culturally sensitive ecosystem, providing incentives for gender responsive and inclusive businesses, prioritizing research and development (R&D) projects that are gender-sensitive, giving premium to social labelling or certification (i.e., socially inclusive, women producer groups, etc.), and giving massive promotional opportunities for products that are produced by groups of women
Adoption of Pre- and Postharvest Technologies to Improve the Competitiveness of ‘Carabao’ mango in the Local and International Markets
No full textWhile global demand for mango has increased over the past 10 years, the country’s mango producers in the Philippines, mainly dominated by smallholder farmers, cannot consistently deliver high-quality mangoes to major markets due to the high losses that are attributed to pests, diseases, and poor pre- and postharvest management, compounded by gaps in the supply chain. The research endeavor performed a field trial on a one-hectare mango farm in Brgy. Aumbay, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte. Specific activities include the following: preharvest bagging on mango using improved material, harvesting at proper maturity stage, hot water treatment, conduct of focus group discussions and benchmarking, conduct of capacity building activities, and the development of a website. Results showed overall positive outcome. Fruits bagged with the improved bagging material showed to have minimized pre- and postharvest losses while preserving better fruit quality longer and achieving higher antioxidant activity. Harvesting the mango fruits at 110-115 d after flower induction (DAFI) leads to 91-100% mature fruit at harvest with better fruit quality with moderately high total soluble solids (TSS), better visual quality, and a lower incidence of anthracnose. The application of hot water treatment (HWT) also increased the percentage of marketable fruits by up to 42% at 12 d after harvest or three days after arrival in Manila, compared to only 1.67% for untreated fruit because of the reduced number of fruits affected by anthracnose and stem end by 45% and 68% compared to untreated fruit, respectively. Mango farmers and contractors also show willingess to adopt the three technologies, especially the adherence to proper harvest maturity and use of HWT. The project also conducted season-long training on pre- and postharvest technologies where the participants were exposed and actually handled the technologies themselves
Empowering Small-Scale Coffee Farmers through a Cost and Profit Calculator with Market Optimization Tool
No full textThe absence of a farm performance analysis tool leaves coffee farmers dependent on their personal experiences to navigate their expenses and product sales. This dependence leads to high production costs and low income. As of 2021, coffee farmers earn PhP 107,204 annually, which is lower when compared to the minimum annual salary in the Philippines, which is around PhP 150,000. To address these challenges, a web application has been developed that provides a set of essential tools for farmers. Specifically, the features offered by the application are a cost calculator, profit calculator, and market optimization. The application empowers farmers to discern the most cost-efficient and lucrative scenarios, facilitating reductions in coffee farming expenditures and the maximization of profits. In the current phase of this project, the functionalities are available on an online web application to perform a cost calculation, profit calculation, or market optimization. In the future, we also plan to create offline versions of all the other modules to help farmers access the application more easily. Additionally, we aim to translate the app into local languages to make it understandable to local farmers. Application testing with farmers will also be done to further refine the application to make sure that it is user-friendly. To ensure the accuracy of the results generated, the equations and bounds used in our calculators and Market Optimization Tool are based on the Supply Chain Network Design of coffee markets in various regions of Mindanao and collected datasets from farmers. The Cost and Profit Calculator with Market Optimization Tool serves as a valuable asset, benefiting not only small-scale coffee farmers but also holding the potential to foster the growth and sustainability of the coffee industry in both Mindanao and the entire Philippines. This innovative tool empowers farmers by equipping them with essential knowledge and decision-making resources, leading to enhanced financial outcomes and the fortification of the coffee sector
Stakeholders’ Valuation of Davao City Parks: A Study on Determining Public Value
No full textEffective design of urban green spaces such as public parks can impact the communities\u27 physical health and mental well-being. Identifying stakeholders\u27 perceptions toward public parks is important to guide the development of existing and new parks, and increase the public’s sense of ownership towards them. This study aims to understand how the public values three (3) urban parks in Davao City (People’s Park, Magsaysay Park, and Osmeña Park) and document the perceived benefits and impacts that matter to the park users. Data gathered include activity maps made through direct observation and personal interviews of five (5) park users, three (3) administrators, and one (1) vendor from December 2019 to April 2020. An analysis of review entries (2018–2020) from two travel websites was also conducted to determine visitor experience. Thematic techniques were used to develop a grounded theory of the public value of parks as experienced by the stakeholders. Results showed that end-users value the freedom to access parks as an escape from the stress of the urban environment through nature and physical exercise. Emphasis on regulations and security inside the parks is also evident in the texts. Access-control infrastructure, activity-enabling modifications of the natural landscape, and overall park beautification through artworks result in a family-friendly environment, which promotes the city’s culture and sensibilities
Enhancing Climate Resilient Agriculture using Decision Support Tools in Vegetable Production in Leyte, Philippines (e-CRISP)
No full textWith the geographical location of the Philippines, agriculture in the country, especially in Leyte Island, is extremely vulnerable to climate change. To address the negative impacts of climate change, one of the feasible approaches is the adoption of climate-resilient agricultural practices. This study used two-step approach to address its objectives. First, we gather data about vegetable farmers\u27 practices, evaluate whether they can be considered climate resilient, and assess its potential for scaling up. Second, co-development of climate decision support tools such as crop climate calendar, Verbal Decision Analysis (VDA), and Rapid Climate Decision Analysis (RCDA) was introduced to farmers to integrate weather and climate information into different stages of vegetable production through a series of workshops. Results suggest that adoption of climate resilient agricultural practices generates higher farm productivity, contributes to reduction in carbon emissions, and enhance the achievement of year-round supply of vegetables despite changing climate conditions. Results of the verbal decision analysis and rapid climate decision analysis highlighted different events, decisions, and consequences per crop at various growth stages. These tools presented different possible outcomes per scenario. Farmers would then be able to make a decision depending on the results of the matrix. However, when the results from the VDA matrix are not yet clear and farmers will then proceed to the RCDA simulation. From the RCDA results, the farmers would have an idea of how much profit is estimated to be generated at different decision levels and climate events. Using the abovementioned tools provided options for decision makers to change the optimal decision from planting various crops resulting in a positive outcome. Results of study can provide essential inputs to policy making in prioritizing agricultural practices and harnessing decisions support tools that can contribute to the improvement of food security and livelihood of small-scale vegetable farmers