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ArticleOsong public health and research perspectives2015

Health status of the residents in occidental mindoro, Philippines: a way to make a healthy community.

Rosa Mistica C Ignacio, Ma Easter Joy V Sajo, Eun Woo Nam, Chun Bae Kim, Dong Won Ahn, Pan Suk Kim, Kyu Jae Lee

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Article in Osong public health and research perspectives, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Rosa Mistica C IgnacioDepartment of Environmental Medical Biology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
Ma Easter Joy V SajoDepartment of Environmental Medical Biology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
Eun Woo NamInstitute of Poverty Alleviation & International Development, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea ; Department of Health Administration, College of Health Sciences, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon, Korea.
Chun Bae KimInstitute of Poverty Alleviation & International Development, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea ; Department of Preventive Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
Dong Won AhnInstitute of Poverty Alleviation & International Development, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea ; Department of Public Administration, College of Government and Business, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
Pan Suk KimInstitute of Poverty Alleviation & International Development, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea ; Department of Public Administration, College of Government and Business, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
Kyu Jae LeeDepartment of Environmental Medical Biology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea ; Institute of Poverty Alleviation & International Development, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesEven though Philippines is widely known as exporters of health workers in the world, the Occidental Mindoro province suffers from a lack of health workers compared with the total population of each municipality. The aim of this study was to observe, identify, and understand the persisting health status, knowledge, and practices among the three selected communities in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.

methodsThe study applied a survey using basic questions with three key topics, with relevance to the health condition of the villagers, such as demographics (social capital and regional characteristics), lifestyle (healthy living, and healthy lifestyle and behavior), and status or position in the society (general demographics, and personal behavior and attitudes), with a random sample of 256 adult respondents.

resultsOnly about 54.3% rated themselves as fair/moderately healthy, and a total of 17.2% suffered from chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease, while 9% have been diagnosed with tuberculosis in the past 6 months. Respondents mostly have low income and low education.

conclusionThe majority of the respondents have only primary and secondary education, and a very low average income; these suggest that respondents were afflicted with poverty and low educational attainment. Respondents who are deprived of their rights to obtain a higher education also have a higher chance of having less knowledge on their well-being. Health programs do not guarantee a healthy individual and a healthy society, but a combination of health programs and socioeconomic support can help in creating a healthy community.

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health statushealthy communityhealthy lifestyleOccidental Mindoropersonal behaviorPhilippines

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