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Lifestyle Among Hypertensive Individuals During the Pandemic in Dao District Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Get PDFHypertension is a condition where the force of blood that pushes the walls of the blood vessels is often too high. It is considered a "silent killer" that affects 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women. This study utilized the quantitative descriptive-correlational design to determine the lifestyle of one hundred (100) randomly selected hypertensive individuals aged from 21-60 years old in Dao district, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, with the aid of the study questionnaire. It delved into the demographic profile and the Levels of lifestyle employed by the respondents in terms of Diet, Exercise, Stress, Smoking, and Alcohol Consumption. Results revealed that most of the respondents were females, married, 25-29 years old, and 50-54 years old. Data further showed that respondents have a very good lifestyle regarding alcohol intake and stress management and only have a good lifestyle in exercise and diet. When data were subjected to the Spearman rho test and chi-square, it was found that there is a significant relationship between the age and the level of lifestyle employed by the respondents
Online Learning Satisfaction and Learning Motivation among Hospitality Management Students
Get PDFOnline learning motivation influences what, how, and when students learn, and online learning takes place across distance and not in a traditional classroom. Moreover, online learning is the only available solution during this Pandemic. This study aims to identify the satisfaction and motivation of the first- to fourth-year students at the University of Bohol College of Hospitality Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The researchers used a quantitative-correlational method via a survey questionnaire. A random sample of 128 students was selected from the total population representing different year levels. Modified Online Learning Satisfaction was used to measure the students\u27 satisfaction level, and the Modified Learning Motivation Questionnaire was used to measure their level of motivation. Both questionnaires were subjected to Cronbach\u27s Alpha Test to determine the internal consistency of the items. Ethical guidelines were followed for the whole duration of the research period. It was found that the respondents were moderately satisfied and moderately motivated during online learning. In addition, there is a strong relationship between the level of online learning satisfaction and the level of learning motivation, as determined by spearman\u27s rho, with a p-value less than 0.05. The level of online learning satisfaction is related to the motivation to learn
The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on The Hotel and Resort Operations of Anda, Bohol
Get PDFAn unexpected pandemic shocked the global economy in all businesses, especially in the hospitality industry, the impact reached an unprecedented level of countries closing their borders to tourists who are most likely to use these services. This study intends to determine the level of impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hotel and resort operations in Anda, Bohol. The study used a quantitative research approach utilizing a modified survey questionnaire to gather data. The data were processed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, Pearson correlation, and chi-square tests. There were 86 respondents randomly selected out of the 102 population at a 95 percent confidence interval at a 5 percent margin of error. The proposal underwent a review by the University’s Research Ethics Committee. The result showed that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as perceived by the owner or manager was very high, which means that the business condition, employment, and operation were highly affected. The result confirmed that there was no significant degree of relationship between the respondent’s profile and the level of impact as perceived by the employees. Thus, the null hypothesis failed to be rejected because the employee’s perception of the level of impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was not affected by their ages, sexes, and work positions
Factors Motivating Boholano Nurses to Work Abroad College of Nursing Students in the School Year, 2018-2019
Get PDFEvery year, almost 19,000 nurses leave the country, according to the Philippine Employment Agency to work abroad. This study aims to discover the different factors that motivate Boholano Nurses to work Abroad in terms of Economic Factors, Job-related Factors, Socio-political Environment Factors, and Personal/Family-related Factors based on the Push and Pull Theory of Motivation by Everett Lee. A descriptive quantitative approach utilizing a random sampling method was used, and the study was conducted in Bohol, Philippines, through an online platform Google Forms. Statistical treatment includes percentage, frequency, weighted mean, Spearman rank, correlation, and chi-square. A total of 36 BSN Graduates of the University of Bohol in the school year 2018 -2019, with a 95% confidence interval and a margin of error of 5%, a sample size of 33 is randomly selected. Privacy, confidentiality, and voluntary consent were observed during data gathering. Results showed that the top two motivational factors are economic factors, followed by job-related factors. The bottom two factors are socio-political factors and personal/family-related factors. The study revealed that Boholano Nurses are overall highly motivated to work abroad, with Economic factors as their greatest motivation, mainly due to the high salary increments and retirement benefits employers outside the country offer. It also concludes that no significant relationship exists between profile and motivational factors
Perceived Educational Barriers in the New Normal Among Nursing Students
Get PDFDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sudden shift from face-to-face lectures to online learning created barriers to students\u27 learning process. These issues have prompted researchers to explore the perceived educational barriers in the new normal, especially among nursing students. This study aims to identify the perceived educational barriers of the new normal among the 200 nursing students at the University of Bohol. This is a quantitative-descriptive research design aided with a self-constructed questionnaire distributed using the online platform, following the ethical guidelines. The tool was pilot-tested and garnered a Cronbach\u27s result of 0.721, which passes the acceptability standard. The gathered data were subjected statistically. Results have shown that respondents have been moderately affected by personal and technological barriers. Socioeconomic barriers were present but rarely affect the respondents. The study concludes that the demographic profile of 200 nursing students did not fully influence their perceived educational barriers. These perceived barriers only moderately affect the respondents; it reveals that distractions, lag devices due to multitasking, and noisy environments primarily affect the students
Lived Experiences of Interventionists on the Drug Rehabilitation Program
Get PDFIn response to an overwhelming demand for drug abuse treatment services, the Matrix Intensive Outpatient Program (MIOP) was implemented in the Philippines. This study explores the lived experiences of interventionists in drug rehabilitation programs in Tagbilaran City. The researchers conducted a criminological research approach, specifically a qualitative design, in which the researchers used a Key Informant Interview (KII) with the help of an interview guide, field notes, and a voice recorder to collect data. The researchers used Colaizzi\u27s approach to analyze the transcript material from the informant\u27s comments during the interview. Responses were transcribed in a line format to code the significant statement, and linked statements were given defined meanings. After core meanings were given, they were filtered to produce cluster themes, and grouped again to formulate emergent themes as follows: Inter alia, inter alios (Among other things or between other persons.), Docendo discimus (By teaching, we learn.), In absentia lucis, Tenebrae vincunt (In the absence of light, darkness prevails.), Respice finem (Consider the end.), Sapere aude (Dare to know.), Acta non verba (Deeds, not words), and Ad Meliora (Towards better things.) as the study\u27s outcomes. This research shared the lived experiences of drug interventionists which would serve as a guide in developing sustainable programs concerned with rehabilitating drug surrenders
Stress Management Among Police Officers in Municipality of Maribojoc During Covid-19 Pandemic
Get PDFThis study aimed to determine the stress management of police officers in the Municipality of Maribojoc during the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, to determine the existence of work-related and non-work-related stressors faced by police officers in the municipality of Maribojoc and identify the preferred strategies that help to cope with those stressors in times of or during a pandemic. The researchers utilized a quantitative research method and conducted the survey in the municipality of Maribojoc. There were 21 total police officers who participated in the survey. The gathered data were statistically interpreted. The results showed that the majority of the respondents’ age ranged from 31–40, the majority were male, most of them were single, and the majority had years in service of under 1–10 years. The common stressors they experienced were spending too much time wearing and discarding personal protective equipment (PPE), having anxiety, and being sleepless because of long duty hours. The preferred stress management strategies that helped the police officers to cope with those stressors were meditation, morning exercises, and resilience training as a daily routine, as well as engaging oneself in deep prayers and regular intake of healthy meals that can improve their physical, emotional, and mental condition
Employees’ Satisfaction with Motivational Incentives and Employees’ Efficiency
Get PDFEmployee satisfaction is a critical factor in a company\u27s success. This research aimed to assess the satisfaction level of motivational incentives and efficiency among employees of selected resorts and hotels in Dauis, Bohol. It intended to determine if there is a relationship between these two variables and the direction and intensity of this relationship. The study used a quantitative-correlational method and a survey questionnaire was used in data gathering. It was conducted at selected resorts and hotels in Dauis, Bohol. The main respondents were 204 employees of these resorts and hotels. A stratified random sampling of respondents was utilized with a random sample size of 134. The collection of data was made through an online survey platform using google forms. This study underwent an ethics review and the respondents were informed of their rights to privacy, secrecy, and the right to withdraw participation. This study revealed that the employees’ level of satisfaction with motivational incentives is moderate and their level of efficiency, is high. The results also showed that there is a significant correlation between employees’ satisfaction with motivational incentives and their efficiency. The researchers conclude that the employees’ level of satisfaction with motivational incentives does influence their level of efficiency
Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) Of Teachers in Relation to the Context and Their Teaching Performance, Loon, Bohol
Get PDFThe Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, developed by Mishra & Koehler, provide relevant and comprehensive knowledge necessary for 21st-century and technology-oriented teaching. This study chiefly intends to determine the TPACK level in relation to the context and their teaching performance. This study utilized a quantitative-correlational method using a survey research design to gather the TPACK and context levels; and a documentary analysis of the Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF), the school year 2019-2020, to gather the teaching performance. The respondents of the study were the teachers from the public secondary school of Loon, Bohol, with 90 teachers as the sample. The researcher complied with the Research Ethics Committee’s requirements to guarantee the proper observation of the research ethics protocol. Results showed that the teacher respondents had a very high level of TPACK and a very satisfactory teaching performance. The respondents also rated their context with a very high level. In the further analysis of the gathered results, findings revealed that the respondents’ TPACK had a significant relationship to the context, but none to the teaching performance. It also showed that the respondents’ context and teaching performance had an insignificant relationship
Effects of Pandemic Crisis Among Nursing Students of the University of Bohol
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the nursing students at the University of Bohol. The researchers utilized the descriptive correlational quantitative research design aided by a modified questionnaire. The tool was pilot-tested and underwent Cronbach’s Alpha test with a reliable result. It was distributed to the two hundred (200) randomly selected nursing students of the University of Bohol, College of Nursing, who were enrolled in the academic year 20202021, during which the e-learning educational platform was implemented. The gathered data was subjected to Spearman Rho’s and Chi-square tests to determine the relationship between the respondents’ profiles and the level of effect on the pandemic crisis. Results revealed that the respondents were “Moderately Affected,”, especially in their mental and emotional status. Most of the respondents who were more affected during this pandemic crisis are young adults who are adjusting to the challenges of implementing new educational platforms as they experienced slow connectivity that affected their academic performance. The mobilization of the school’s student services and guidance services is one way of helping the students become adaptive to the challenges they face