Journal of Research - University of the Visayas
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Fractality of global primary school dropout rates
Get PDFThe significant number of dropouts of children from their primary education has directly contributed to a country’s high percentage of illiteracy and the huge wastage of government funds. The present study looks into the prevalent causative factors of the dropout rates in the primary school education among nations. The method of fractal analysis helped probe deeper the exceptional cases that are still prevalent in some countries all over the world which serve as drivers of dropout rates in the primary level of education. Out of the 152 countries included in this study, at least seven of them cause its non-fractality. These countries that cause non-fractality indicate common and exceptional contributing factors in the primary education dropout rate phenomenon in the world. The use of fractal dimensions in investigating global primary school dropout rates showed that aside from the perennial factors that cause high dropout rates in the primary education level among countries i.e. economic, other prevalent causative factors come into play such as educational system, social status and social climate which nations all over the world must address if they are indeed serious to their commitment to the MDG on education. This fractality has showed that a significant number of dropout rates of children from their primary education have directly contributed to a country’s high percentage of illiteracy and the huge wastage of government funds
Antibacterial activity of formulated Psidium guajava (guava) hand sanitizer gel on Staphylococcus aureus
Get PDFThe primary purpose of the study was to detect the bactericidal potential of a formulated guava hand sanitizer gel on Staphylococcus aureus. The efficacy of this formulation was tested against a bacterial strain through the well-diffusion method. Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus growth was compared across two independent variables: (a) the type of sanitizer (experimental guava hand sanitizer gel vs. three other commercial brands); and (b) the type of alcohol utilized (experimental guava hand sanitizer gel vs. isopropyl vs. ethyl alcohol). The dependent variable which is the reduction of S. aureus growth rate, was measured by the zone of inhibition in each of the bacterial strains. Experimental design was used to measure the bactericidal potential of guava hand sanitizer gel. Through a two-way ANOVA, no significant difference was found between groups of commercial hand sanitizers and the formulated guava hand sanitizer gel (Brand A with a zone of inhibition of of 9.7 mm, Brand B with 9.3 mm, Brand C with 9 mm, and the new formulation with a zone of inhibition of 9 mm). These findings reveal that the reference standard commercial product (Brand A) with a highest zone of inhibition manifests a similar antibacterial property with the formulated guava hand sanitizer gel as revealed by bacterial reduction rate. In conclusion, the formulated hand sanitizer possesses antibacterial potential to inhibit the multiplication of S. aureus. Further studies should be conducted on other therapeutic activity parameters and the elucidation of structure for the active constituent with potential as bactericidal
Knowledge of HIV and AIDS among call center agents in Cebu City, Philippines
Get PDFConfirmed cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) have continued to increase in the Philippines, with Region VII (Central Visayas) consistently among the top five regions with the highest disease incidence. Knowledge on HIV and AIDS is important in preventing its spread because lack of its awareness can expose individuals to high-risk behaviours. Among the identified high-risk groups for HIV/AIDS exposure are the call center agents. In this study, the knowledge on HIV/AIDS and profile of call center agents in Cebu City were assessed. A total of 388 respondents (selected by snowball sampling) working as call center agents at IT Park, Cebu City were requested to participate in the study. Subsequently, only 289 completed the questionnaire. Most respondents were aged 24 to 29 years old (53%), single (85.8%), female (59.2%), college graduate (67.5%), and were earning a half-month salary of Php 3,000 to 13,124.99. More than majority (61.2%) had a high level of knowledge on HIV/AIDS (x̅: 78.3%, SD 12.9). Statistical analyses revealed that age and educational attainment were found to be correlated with the knowledge of HIV/AIDS (p-values < 0.05). Results also implied that call center agents who are younger (below 24 years old) and who have not graduated from college should be targeted for knowledge enhancement on HIV/AIDS
Factors that influence resorts’ development in the Municipality of Dauin, Philippines
Get PDFIt is essential to adapt and improve tourism supply in order to respond to new tourist demand dynamics. This study tries to find out the factors that influence resorts development in Municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental using a descriptive survey. A researcher-made survey questionnaire was administered to twenty-two (22) registered resort operators, as recorded in the Municipal Treasurer’s Office. Specifically, the study aimed to identify the factors that influence resorts development in terms of recreational activities, resting and relaxation, personal values, social experiences, and enriching and learning experiences. Data were collected mainly from registered resort businesses, after which results were tabulated and analyzed.The findings show that resorts development has indeed made a significant impact on the tourism trade in the municipality. Recreational activities were the highest factor that contributed to the increased number of resorts in the area. This implies that tourists visit the resorts largely for recreation such as outdoor activities, sports, entertainment, fun, and doing something out of the ordinary
Assessing cognition, health behavior, reasoned action, and planned behavior on HIV/AIDS among openly homosexual men
Get PDFThis study investigated the cognitive, health behavior, reasoned action and planned behaivor assessment on HIV/AIDS among openly homosexual men. The respondents of the study were 50 openly homosexual students and professors. Snowball sampling was employed. This descriptive study utilized a standardized questionnaire divided into three parts formulated by Carey and Schroder, and Tlou wherein parametric measures and scoring stencils were employed. The study revealed that cognition of openly homosexual men about HIV/AIDS imposes the need for further awareness programs. Additionally, the health behavior of the respondents was shown to have poor to fair standings in terms of condom use, HIV test seeking, and monogamy data. Furthermore, reasoned action and planned behavior of the respondents’ behavioral index denotes that they had above-average behavioral control in relation to their subjective norm. Similarly, the data suggested that their social circles greatly affects their perception of HIV and their adherence on the proper method in terms of HIV testing, condom use and faithfulness to their partners. Evaluations of cognitive assessment and the health behavior index, reasoned action, and planned behavior were not linked while the relationship between the three variables was found to be concomitant. Further findings revealed that there is no significant relationship between cognitive assessment and health behavioral index (p=0.98). There was also no significant relationship found between cognitive assessment and reasoned action and planned behavior (behaviour intention (p=0.98), attitude (p=0.165), subjective norms (p=0.272) and perceived behaviour control (p=0.181). Health behaviour index on the other hand had a significant relationship with reasoned action and planned behaviour (behaviour intention (p=0.00), attitude (p=0.00), subjective norms (p=0.00) and perceived behaviour control (p=0.00))
Patient satisfaction with nursing care quality and patient safety culture in the medical-surgical unit
Get PDFThe objective of the study was to determine a significant relationship between patient safety culture as perceived by the nurses. The study was done in the medical-surgical units of a private hospital in Cebu City. The respondents were 131 regular nurses assigned in the medical surgical units and patients admitted in the medical-surgical units. Quota/purposive sampling technique was used. Research tools used were the Modified Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture developed by the Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality and the Modified Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care Questionnaire developed by Laschinger, Hall, Pedersen & Almost. Results showed that majority (52.475%) of the regular nurses assigned in the medical-surgical units of a private hospital in Cebu City have positive assessments with regards to the perceptions, values, attitudes and patterns of behavior that determine the dedication to, manner and mastery of an institutions management of health and safety indicating a positive patient safety culture. 55% of the patient respondents rated the nursing care quality in medical-surgical units as “Excellent” or “Very Good” indicating a positive patient satisfaction rating. Spearman’s Rho revealed that there is no significant relationship between patient safety culture as perceived by nurses and patient satisfaction to nursing care quality. Mann-Whitney Test and Kruskall-Wallis Test for Difference revealed no significant difference in perception in patient safety culture based on the demographic profiles of nurses and no significant difference in patient satisfaction to nursing care quality based on the demographic profiles of the patients. Some dimensions of patient safety culture had less than 50% of the nurse respondents giving a positive assessment which indicated that these were areas needing of improvement. Continuous evaluation of patient safety in the hospital is needed to assess strengths and areas needing improvement. Continuous re-evaluation of policies is needed to ensure its effectiveness in the attainment of the patient safety culture of the organization
Hypothesizing the Outcome of the EFA Goal No. 6 for 2015
Get PDFThis is a descriptive study which uses hierarchical cluster analysis to group 17 teacher respondents to establish similarity of their characteristics in terms of procedural and conceptual knowledge, and their ability to examine errors in procedure and reasoning. The data suggested that conceptual and procedural knowledge plus the ability to correct misconception are important in increasing the likelihood of quality instruction. The Quality instruction index suggests that respondents have a surface level conceptual knowledge. These limited conceptual knowledge of the respondents affected their assessment. It was hypothesized that the Education for All (EFA) goal no. 6 of improving all aspects of the quality of education and ensuring excellence for 2015 cannot be achieved
Perceptions of Cebuano mothers about the Reproductive Health Law
Get PDFThe study made use of Husserlian transcendental (descriptive) qualitative design to determine Cebuano mothers’ perceptions about the RH Law. The research was conducted in Cebu City particularly in Cebu North, Barangay Talamban. The study gathered information from eight (8) purposively chosen Cebuano mothers who have lived in Cebu City for the last six to ten years representing the different sectors: those who are college graduates, high school graduates, and those who are in church organizations. A semi-structured interview was used to gather the data. All information that was gathered from the informants were recorded. In order to analyze the data, Colaizzi's methodological way to deal with phenomenological inquiry was utilized. Based on the interviews of the informants, themes were derived that were categorized into the pros and cons of RH Law. Other themes of the study include RH Law being a population regulator, a forerunner of birth control methods and as a birth spacer. Sub-themes were also identified such as the RH Law as a promoter of artificial birth control, a solution to unwanted pregnancy and abortion, against the divine law, and a solution to poverty. ased on the findings of the study it was concluded that culture and religion play a pivotal role in influencing people to have varied, differing perceptions/perspectives. How a person puts meaning to a situation is greatly influenced by culture and religion.
 
Family and caregiving values
Get PDFWhile career choices are personal, it is also influenced by factors leading to a careful decision making process. These factors affecting a student’s decision of taking up nursing may provide insights on the issue of declining nursing student numbers. The aim of this research is to explore the factors influencing first year nursing students’ decision of pursuing nursing as a career choice. The study utilised a descriptive qualitative design using written accounts of first year nursing students regarding the factors influencing their decision to study nursing. The study revealed two emerging themes: (1) future for the family; and (2) caregiving experience. The theme future of the family indicated the personal and economic gains of pursuing a career in nursing and the brighter future it brings with it. The second theme caregiving experience highlighted the significance of Filipino nursing students’ experience of being a caregiver for their family and relatives, wherein it is viewed that if they have prior knowledge they can do better. Filipino nursing students’ career choice for nursing is influenced by Filipino values of family ties and genuine passion developed out of personal caregiving experience
Predictors of performance in the licensure examination for agriculturists (LEA) in Western Mindanao State University
Get PDFSuccess of graduates in the Licensure Examination for Agriculturists (LEA) presents a tangible confirmation of the instructional quality in an HEI. This retrospective, ex post facto study (N=216) investigated predictors of first attempt success in the LEA among Agriculture graduates of Western Mindanao State University (WMSU). Non-academic and academic variables were selected after exhaustive literature review centered on licensure examinations. Unfortunately, there is a need to fill the research gap as far as LEA success predictors are concerned. Heider’s Attribution Theory and Shewhart’s Theory of Prediction contextualized success of WMSU College of Agriculture graduates in the LEA. This study determined the gender, degree program, length of time between graduation and examination, Overall Ability Percentile Rating (OAPR), General Weighted Average (GWA) in English, Mathematics, Crop Science, Soil Science, Crop Protection, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics and Marketing, Agricultural Extension and Communication, and performance in the LEA (pass/fail). The study revealed the predictors and determined the binary logistic regression model: Likelihood of success in the LEA log (p/1-p) = -0.12 (Gender) + 0.35 (Degree program) – 0.02 (Length of time between graduation and examination)+ 0.70 (Overall ability percentile rating) + 0.60 (English GWA) + 0.76 (Mathematics GWA) – 0.16 (Crop Science GWA) – 2.00 (Soil Science GWA) - 0.72 (Crop Protection GWA) – 0.18 (Animal Science GWA) – 1.04 (Agricultural Economics and Marketing GWA) – 0.06 (Agricultural Extension and Communication GWA) + 0.30. The research also revealed that OAPR and Soil Science GWA are good predictors. These outcomes may serve as baseline information that will enhance and modify existing admission policies. Remediation and curriculum development among others are suggested as a result of the current study.