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INTRODUCTION
It is the primary responsibility of the principal with the help of the teachers
specially the advisers to ensure systems are in place to promote and support the health
and wellbeing of students when at school or involved in school activities.Learning and
wellbeing are inextricably linked - students learn best when their wellbeing is
optimized, and they develop a strong sense of wellbeing when they experience success in
learning.
The Student learning and wellbeing framework supports state schools with
creating positive school cultures and embedding student wellbeing in all aspects of
school life through connecting the learning environment, curriculum and pedagogy,
policies, procedures and partnerships for learning and life. Schools are expected to
demonstrate an explicit commitment to wellbeing and to communicate this commitment
to their school community.
Health problems can have a troubling impact on your life through pain, other
physical symptoms and limitations on your day-to-day activities. You may need to
undergo tests or treatments, take medications according to a schedule, change your
diet, or make other adjustments. Managing a health condition can be very difficult.
This research will help you cope with your health condition so that you can enjoy your
life more.
There are many types of health problems, each with unique challenges – but this
research can help you cope with any physical health problem or illness you might face.
If you would like to know the most common health conditions, they are listed at the end
of this research .
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Being physically healthy typically means being of a normal size and avoiding illness
or diseases of any kind (study.com). A healthy body is a healthy mind. Being healthy is an
advantage for students to compete well during classes and can perform different activities
that are essential to complete the curriculum. Health is very important in sustaining the
success a student may want in their academic career. Stress- management, physical health
and mental health are more important than other priorities, especially to modern- day student
teacher or institution has achieved their short or long-term educational goals. The cumulative
According to researchgate.net, children who are unhealthy are at higher risk for
school problems than students who are free from medical problems. Students with poor
health have a higher probability of school failure, grade retention and drop- out.
benefits derived from physical activity include academic achievement and above- average
This study aimed to identify what are the health problems that affect students’
academic performance and on how do these problems effect on their concentration during
classes. This will help parents to be aware of their children’s health, for the students to be
aware of their health status and teachers and other institutions to look for a program that will
cater and help students who are suffering health problems to become healthy. By using the
descriptive survey design, the researchers will be able to determine what are the common
health conditions that affects the academic performance of the Grade – 10 students at
This study aimed to identify the health conditions that affect the academic
performance of the Grade – 10 students of Ayungon National High School, S.Y. 2017 – 2018
a. Age
b. Gender
d. Height
e. Weight
f. BMI
a. Fever
b. Headache
c. Stomach ache
d. Migraine
e. Ulcer
f. Appendicitis
g. Astigmatism
h. Others
3. Do this health conditions affect the concentration of the students during classes?
4. To what extent of the level of concentration affect the students’ performance during
classes?
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5- Highly affected
3- Moderately affected
2- Slightly affected
1- Not affected
Research Hypothesis
This research was guided by speculations and educational guess that might be the
1. The students maybe suffering from malnourishment that they are not able to cope up
2. The students may be have illnesses that are just taken for granted and not taking care
The researchers believed that the 4th year students particularly in Ayungon National
High School will be benefited from the finding of this study since the study provide basis for
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the awareness and understanding of their current health conditions. Likewise, this study will
give them a more focused and clear perspective on how their health conditions effect on their
studies. Consequently, this awareness also gives a much deeper understanding of themselves
Future researchers: They will be able to use the result of the study in farther research
School Administrator: They will be able to look for an alternatives and possible solution to
Teachers: They will also gain better understanding on the actions of the students when they
have health problems and to adjust students’ needs as well as understand the students’
conditions.
Students: They will take care of themselves always and be aware of their health conditions.
Health institutions: That they will monitor the health Statuses of the community to maintain
The respondents of this research were the Grade – 10 students of Ayungon National
High School for the school year 2017-2018. Using the Slovene formula, the number of
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respondents as to sample sized was computed. This research was used for them to be aware
This study was only limited for Grade – 10 students of Ayungon National High
School, S.Y. 2017 - 2018 because of the time span given and the financial aspects of the
researcher. Due to the limited resources, the researcher used only the available resources to
go on in the study.
Definition of Terms
with. It was the problem that the researcher wants to cope up with an answer in order
and if is there any connection with what the students’ health status.
4. BMI- is also called the Body Mass Index. One of the factors the researchers looked
for in order to identify if there’s a connection with their health conditions and
academic performance.
6. Fever- a body temperature that is higher than normal. It is also a disease that causes
problem.
8. Astigmatism- a defect of an optical system causing rays from a point to fail to meet
in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image. A defect of vision due to
astigmatism of the refractive system of the eye and especially to corneal irregularity.
9. Ulcer- a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration
10. Migraine- a very bad headache. A condition marked by recurrent severe headache
Theoretical Framework
the social and educational theories principles and concepts. Studies say that a healthy
Andrew Tannahil on his Intervention- based model: Tannahil Model, created a health
prevention and health protection. Health education is designed to change the knowledge,
beliefs, attitudes, and behaviour in a way that facilitates health. Diseases prevention aims
to decrease risk factors and minimize the consequences of disease; it includes primary,
secondary and tertiary prevention. Health protection focuses on fiscal or legal control and
policies and voluntary codes of practice aimed at preventing ill health and enhancing
well-being, Tannahil (2009) asserts that health protection includes; public policies that
constructs such as: stages of change, processes of change, and levels of change, self-
Sternberg on his theory of mental government emphasises that students' learning and
thinking styles (Sternberg, 1997) (which are usually ignored), together with their ability
levels, play an important role in student performance (Sternberg and Grigorenko, 1997).
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that gives an indication of people's preference of thinking patterns. Where the Triarchic
Theory focuses on the ability itself, the theory of Mental Self-Government refers to
different thinking styles which constitutes preference in the use of abilities (Sternberg,
1990)
Thus, if students have health problems, their thinking styles would not be functioning
Health Academic
STUDENTS Conditions and Performance
their level of
concentration
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Conceptual Framework
The focused of the study is to identify the health conditions that affect the academic
performance of the Grade – 10 students of Ayungon National High School. The study looked
into the profile of the students which is shown in the input portion through the use of
questionnaires and gathered the important information to provide the substantial data,
interpret it using the statistical tool and give necessary recommendations as the desired
Organization in 1946, defined health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-
being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (Davies & Macdowall, 2006).
students are better learners. Establishing positive school climates where students are healthy,
engaged and prepared to learn is a critical component in increasing student engagement and
closing the achievement gap. Megan Grams in mchscityzen.com stated that maintaining good
physical health is proven to help academic performances. Children who are unhealthy are at
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higher risk for school problems than students who are free from medical problems. Student
with poor health have a higher probability of school failure, grade retention and drop-out
(Steven R. Shew, 2015). The prevalence of overweight children and childhood obesity is
rapidly increasing in develop and developing countries worldwide. Globally, in 2010, the
number of overweight children under the age of five was estimated to be over 42 million
(World Health Organization, 2017). For school- aged children, obesity and malnutrition is
A child’s physical health, and in particular physical fitness, is associated with improved
protective factors for students at risk for poor school outcomes (Sallis, 2010). Wood cited
Kretsch et al,. (2001), showed further possibilities that our nutrition has a role with affecting
our cognitive functioning. It has been done with school- age children and point to direct
www.health.uscd.edu, when children do not consume enough food it can affect a child’s
academic performance. Modernmoon.com also stated that in order to function properly, the
brain needs a constant supply of healthy foods. Unfortunately poverty and poor nutrition
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habits go hand in hand. Many children go to school hungry, unable to concentrate in class
Health behaviours formed during young adulthood may have sustaining impact on health
across later life. Entering college can be exciting yet stressful event for many adolescents and
young adults as they face trying to adapt the changes in academic work leads, support
networks, and their new environment. Coupled with this changes and new-found
responsibilities, they have greater freedom and control over their lifestyles than ever before.
However, researchers have shown globally that many college students engage in various
risky health behaviours (Von, Ebert, Ngamvitroj, Park & Kang, 2005). Within university life,
students of today are not without stress, many actually suffer from both health and
Academic performance is the result of many influences in students’ lives, including their
health status. UHS studied the health status of UT students using the National College Health
Assessment to measure the health behaviours, protective strategies, and what impacts college
students’ ability to perform at their best. According to the survey, the three factors that affect
UT students’ academic performance most are stress, sleep, cold/flu/ sore throat.
Students who experience medical distress are at risk for low achievement (Spernak,
Schottenbauer, Ramey, & Ramey, 2006). Moreover, poor health impedes participation in
daily school activities (Hanson, Austin, & Lee-Bayha, 2004). Frequent absence, discomfort
or pain, movement limitations, sleepiness, physical and psychological side effects of received
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medications among other factors limit students’ abilities to engage in educational process
Some chronic medical problems begin as a new event in the 18- 24 age groups
whereas others carry over from childhood. Seizure disorders, migraines, headaches, bronchial
asthma and other atopic disorders. Diabetes, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and peptic
ulcer diseases are just a few of the diseases encountered on a regular basis in student health
facilities (Patrick, Grace, and Lovato, 1992). During the college years, adolescents and young
adults develop health habits that put them at greater risk for the development of many
chronic diseases. Stephen et, al., also stated that the most dramatic reduction in physical
activity level occurs between ages 18 to 24. The college years represents a time during which
there are likely to be unique barriers (e.g. resources, skills, facilities) that limit high school
students’ ability to maintain healthful eating habits and a healthy lifestyle. The intense
academic and social pressure of campus life may increase the risk of development of an
eating disorder, such as binge eating, purging and dieting that usually causes an ulcer.
Kyla Matthewa stated that stress is in full swing n many college campuses right now,
as the fall semesters’ midterms give way to end-of- the- semester projects and final exams.
Under pressure, many college students make poor health choices and there concentration in
classes may be affected compared to students who are not in stress. Due to the poor health
choices of the students, they are not aware that they are already suffering malnutrition.
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Research Methodology
This represents the methodology that was used in the conduct of this study and it
includes the discussion of research design, respondent’s data gathering and statistical
instrument used.
Research Design
The study used the descriptive survey design in its attempt to determine, describe and
analyze between the academic performance and the dependent variable which is the health
conditions.
Research Respondents
The study was only conducted to Grade – 10 students of Ayungon National High
School, S.Y. 2017 – 2018 who are currently enrolled at Ayungon National High School.
Research Environment
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The study was conducted at Ayungon National High School. It was located in
Research Instrument
the health conditions that are experienced by the Grade – 10 students of Ayungon National
High School that affect their academic performance. The questionnaire was a checklist type
The researchers prepared a letter request to the principal of Ayungon National High
School. Upon the approval of the request, the researchers immediately distributed the
questionnaires. After the survey, the data gathered from the respondents was immediately
The data gathered during the study were tallied, tabulated, analysed and interpreted.
1. The researchers used the Slovene formula to get the sample size:
𝑁
n=1+𝑁𝑒 2
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Where:
n= Sample size
N= population
𝑒 2 =margin of error
2. To determine the profile and the level of concentration of the respondents, simple
𝐹
percentage was used. The formula was: P𝑁 𝑋100
Where:
P= percentage
This chapter presents the analysis and interpretation of the significant results of the
questionnaire used in the survey. The results are presented in a tabular form to facilitate
better understanding.
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Table 1
Male 14 18.42 2
Female 62 81.58 1
Total 76 100
Table 1 presents the gender of the respondents. Majority of the respondents are
females. Females have a high population compare to males on the Grade – 10 students of
Table 2
19 33 43.42 1
20 18 23.68 2
21 13 17.10 3
22 10 13.16 4
23 1 1.32 5
29 1 1.32 5
Total 76 100
Table 2 presents the age of the respondents wherein they are mostly 19 and 20 years
old. This means that the respondents are already young adults. They are now in their legal
Table 3
85 below 21 27.63 1
85 14 18.42 2
86 14 18.42 2
87 13 17.10 3
88 9 11.84 4
89 1 1.32 6
90 3 3.95 5
90 above 1 1.32 6
Total 76 100
Table 3 presents the general percentage average of the respondents. The result shows
that the grades of the students are mostly 85 below and only few exceed to 90 as an average.
There are possibilities that students have problem in making their grades higher than 85.
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Table 4
Rank
Normal (18.5-24.9) 38 50 1
Total 76 100
Table 4 presents the body mass index of the respondents. The researchers used the
standard computation so that it will come with a reliable result. The result shows that
although 50% has a normal BMI but the other 50% has the result of underweight and
overweight. This means that the students need a proper nutrition to maintain healthy so that
they can sustain in their daily activities as a students and can do their task well as well as
Table 5
Percentage
Fever 46 60.53
Headache 57 75
Migraine 6 7.89
Ulcer 23 30.26
Astigmatism 14 18.42
Table 5 presents the result of each conditions answered by the students. It was based
on the answer of the students wherein they answered three or more of those conditions stated
above that’s why the results was only divided by 76 as a total number of respondents in each
category. The result was headache and fevers are the primary conditions that the 4th year
MAPEH major students usually experienced. It has a very big impact on the concentration of
the students during school days. It was also followed by stomach ache as well as ulcer which
Table 6
5 12 26.09
4 14 30.43
3 12 26.09
2 6 13.04
1 2 4.35
Total no of students - 46
Table 6 presents the level of concentration of the students when they have fever. It
has a scale from 5 which is highly affected, 4 which moderately- high affected, 3 which is
moderately affected, 2 which is slightly affected and 1 which is not affected at all. Out of 46
students in the 76 number of the total respondents, 12 answered that their concentration were
highly affected when they have fever, 14 also answered that they are moderately high
affected, 12 answered that they are just moderately affected, 6 says that they are slightly
With these answers, it is said that fever greatly effects on the concentration of the
students when they attend their classes. They cannot concentrate during class discussions and
Table 7
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5 6 10.53
4 21 36.84
3 14 24.56
2 16 28.07
1 0 0
Table 7 presents the level of concentration of the students when they experienced
headache. It has a scale from 5 which is highly affected, 4 which moderately- high affected, 3
which is moderately affected, 2 which is slightly affected and 1 which is not affected at all.
Out of 76 total numbers of respondents, 57 responded that they experienced headache and
their concentration during class hours were affected. 6 out 57 responded that their
concentration are highly affected, 21 responded that their concentration are moderately high
affected, then 14 said that their concentration were moderately affected, while 16 said they
are slightly affected and no one said that they are affected when they experienced this kind
of condition.
This result shows that headache is somewhat the reason why sometimes students
don’t perform well in class, they can’t concentrate well when the teacher discussed the lesson
Table 8
5 9 24.32
4 9 24.32
3 14 37.84
2 4 10.81
1 1 2.70
Table 8 presents the level of concentration of the students when they experienced
stomach ache. It has a scale from 5 which is highly affected, 4 which moderately- high
affected, 3 which is moderately affected, 2 which is slightly affected and 1 which is not
affected at all. Out of 76 respondents only 36 experienced and their concentrations were
affected when they have stomach ache. Both 9 answered that they are highly and moderately-
high affected when they experienced stomach ache, 14 answered that they are moderately
affected, while 4 answered that they are just slightly affected and only 1 answer not affected
at all.
With these results, the researchers find out that stomach ache is also a factor why
students’ academic performances were affected because they can’t concentrate in their
Table 9
5 3 50
4 2 33.33
3 0 0
2 1 16.67
1 0 0
Table 9 presents the level of concentration of the students when they experienced
migraine. It has a scale from 5 which is highly affected, 4 which moderately- high affected, 3
which is moderately affected, 2 which is slightly affected and 1 which is not affected at all.
The result shows that even though only few experienced this kind of condition but
Table 10
5 4 17.39
4 15 65.22
3 3 13.04
2 1 4.35
1 0 0
Table 10 presents the level of concentration of the students when they experienced
ulcer. It has a scale from 5 which is highly affected, 4 which moderately- high affected, 3
which is moderately affected, 2 which is slightly affected and 1 which is not affected at all.
concentration during classes. 15 who experienced ulcer find that they are moderately high
affected, 4 who experienced it find that they are highly affected, 3 said that they are
moderately affected, while 1 said a slightly affected and no one said that they are not affected
at all.
With this result, the researchers thought that ulcer still affect on the students
concentration during classes. If they experienced this kind of condition they will not really
Table 11
5 6 42.86
4 5 35.71
3 3 21.43
2 0 0
1 0 0
Total= 14 100
Table 11 presents the level of concentration of the students when they experienced
astigmatism. It has a scale from 5 which is highly affected, 4 which moderately- high
affected, 3 which is moderately affected, 2 which is slightly affected and 1 which is not
affected at all. out of 76 respondents, 14 only has astigmatism and they find it difficult and
This result shows that those who experienced astigmatism can’t concentrate well
especially when they are far from the board and when the teacher’s writing are so small that
even the last person at the back can’t even see it.
Conclusions
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1. Profile
1.4 The BMI of the respondents are equal which are both 50 percent normal and
malnourished.
2.1 The respondents who experienced fever find their level of concentration as
2.2 The respondents who experienced headache found their level of concentration as
2.3 The respondents who experienced stomach ache found their level of concentration
as moderately affected.
2.4 The respondents who suffered migraine found that their levels of concentrations
2.5 The respondents who have ulcers found that their levels of concentrations are
moderately-high affected.
2.6 The respondents who suffered from astigmatism found that their levels of
Recommendations
1. Students should take care of themselves and don’t let this serious health conditions
2. Students should have a monthly check- up so that their health status will be monitored
and be guided for what are the best things to do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
3. The school should have a program that will cater the needs of the students especially
when they will be experiencing health conditions that are need to be take care off.
4. The teachers will be alert and be understanding to their students’ health conditions
5. The government should have to promote a healthy lifestyle and should put health
services to every academic institution to ensure that the students will be safe from any
6. If the students feel something bad on their health, the school should not ignore unto it.
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