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Chapter 1
Introduction
Dengue is a mosquito-borne, acute febrile illness that is an
important public health problem in tropical countries. Mosquitoes are
sensitive feeders since their feeding will be disrupted at the slightest
movement and later return to the same or different person to continue
feeding. Dengue cases in Northern Mindanao continue to go down based
on the Department of Health's (DOH) weekly monitoring. The latest, from
January 1 to September 28,2019 a total of 23, 307 dengue cases are
recorded, still 65 percent higher than the same period last year 2018.
Iligan City- the local government have declared on Tuesday a state of
calamity following the alarming increase of dengue cases in the city.
Local dengue cases have so far reached 1,138 with 14 deaths on January
1 to August 17, last year 2019, according to the Iligan City Health Office.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 50
million dengue infections occur annually and approximately 2.5 billion of
the world's population live in dengue-endemic areas (Aljan,2019) The
symptoms of dengue infection are high fever, severe headache, painful
joints and muscles, vomiting, nausea, pain behind the eyes and skin
rashes. These symptoms almost last for about one week. Some
symptoms may lead to death if untreated. The health researchers are
working on dengue fever vaccines, but the best prevention for now is to
reduce mosquito habitat in areas where dengue fever is common. The
need to know the perceptions of key informants is necessary in order to
better address the dengue-related control issues in a specific area or
community. Schools are potential mosquito breeding sites primary,
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INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
Age
Gender
Address
Number of People Living in the house
DEPENDENT VARIABLE
Age
Knowledge
Level of Awareness
Practices
Age OUTPUT
ACTION plan
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1.1 Age;
1.2 Gender;
1.3 Address;
Junior High Students. This study will enable the JHS Students to
know the dengue cases in Iligan City to promote awareness. To gain more
knowledge, and to prevent and take care of it
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Faculty and Staff. This study will help the Faculty and Staffs
members to gain more knowledge about the dengue and to guide their
students to perform a prevention and awareness.
Maintenance. This study will help the Maintenance so that they would
be able maintain the cleanliness of the school property regularly.
Parents. This study will help the Parents to always discipline their
children in terms of cleanliness and awareness of dengue.
Definition of Terms
In order to provide better understanding of the study, the following
terms are conceptually defined:
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CHAPTER 2
This study presents the related literature and studies about dengue
cases here in Iligan City and some other parts of Mindanao. It shows how
many cases with deaths in the city.
Related Literature
Divina M. Suson (2019) According to Inquirer Mindanao, the local
government here in Iligan City declared under a state of calamity as
dengue cases continue to rise. Mayor Celso Regencia launched the
"Sabayang 4 o'clock habit Deng-Get Out", this is a program that called
all the communities and schools to clean their places or surroundings
every 4 p.m. Based on the City Health Office, they recorded 1,138 dengue
cases with 14 deaths as of August 19, 2019. Among all the provinces
with two highly urbanized cities in Northern Mindanao, Bukidnon has
the most number of cases, followed by Misamis Oriental, Lanao del
Norte, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Iligan City, and Camiguin.
According to the Department of Health (DOH), they recorded 70 deaths in
the region, including 17 in the Lanao del Norte, 15 in Misamis Oriental
and 14 here in Iligan City. According to the DOH officer in-charge in
Northern Mindanao, the agency declared a dengue outbreak in Iligan
City after being recorded as one of the highest death rates in the region.
The Philippine Red Cross (RPC) also sent medical tents to Gregorio T.
Lluch Memorial Hospital to help decongest its rooms and the wards as
admissions swelled due to dengue. The RPC also set up an air-
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(Srinivas,2015) The virus spreads tissue like salivary gland from the gut
of the mosquito. Aedes mosquitoes live in close proximity to humans.
Dengue may also get transmitted via infected blood products and
through organ donation. Vertical transmission from mother to child can
also occur during pregnancy. Dengue may occasionally affect several
other body systems. This may be either in isolation or along with the
classic dengue symptoms. This may be cause by infection of the brain by
the virus or indirectly to impairment of vital organs. Infection of heart
and acute liver failure are among the rarer complications of dengue.
Related Studies
Based on the DOH- Region 10 records, it showed that Lanao del Norte
ranked third in the number of dengue cases in Region 10, with Bukidnon
and Misamis Oriental provinces ranking first and second, respectively.
Local dengue cases have so far reached 1,138 with 14 deaths from
January 1 to August 17 this year. According to the DOH, 622 people
have died because of dengue as of July 2019, and 146,062 dengue cases
have been recorded from January to July, which is 98% higher compared
to the same period last 2018. Local dengue cases have so far reached
1,138 with 14 deaths from January 1 to August 17 on the year 2019.
According to the City Health Officer Cherlina Caṅ averal, the declaration
authorized the local government to use the more than PHP8 million as a
quick response fund against dengue. Caṅ averal said the money will be
used to purchase protective gear, fogging machines, medicines, olyset
nets, and chemicals necessary to combat the mosquito-borne disease.
Dr. Adrian Subaan, Department of Health-Region 10 officer-in-charge,
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Theoretical Literature
In the Philippines, the outbreak of dengue fever has been declared a
national epidemic after causing hundreds of deaths. Philippines has
recorded 146,062 cases of dengue from January to July 20 of the year
2019, 98% more than the same period in 2018, the Department of Health
said. The outbreak has already claimed the lives of 622 people. The
group worst affected have been children below the age of 10.
The best way to prevent the disease is to prevent bites infected
mosquitoes, particularly if you are living in or traveling to a tropical area.
The involved protecting yourself and making efforts to keep the mosquito
population down. In 2019, the FDA approved a called Dengvaxia to help
prevent the disease from occurring in adolescents aged 9 to 16 who have
already been infected by the dengue. But, there currently is no vaccine to
prevent the general population from contracting it.
Theoretical Framework
Dengue fever prevention and control can be explained through
health behavior theory. Health behavior theory may be used as a
framework to design a health education-health behavioral change
intervention, a means of testing or evaluating whether a program works,
and also used to create educational materials and health. Thus, dengue
prevention and control may utilize a health behavior theory for its
program. The health belief model (HBM)[5], a well-established theoretical
approach, may be employed to address the problem of dengue control.
Factors that put you at greater risk of developing dengue fever or a more
severe form of the disease include:
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Analyze the collective practices and ideas that gives order and
communication among people from a social group.
This theory collates other concepts such as attitude, belief, image, and
perception, related to cognitive processes that create an “elaborated and
shared social knowledge about dengue”
Research Design
The researchers used the Descriptive or Survey Method in
getting the profile and answers of the respondents regarding their
perception about the study.
Sampling Procedure
The researchers used the Total Population Sampling as the method in
selecting the Respondents which are the Grade 8 Leaners. Total
Population Sampling a type of Purposive sampling that belongs to the
Non – probability sampling. This means Surveying every single member
of a qualifying subgroup for instance, employees of a firm or employees
at a specific branch of a firm. Failure to survey even a few respondents
can make it difficult to generalize, if non-respondents share certain
characteristics that differ from the wider population.
CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter presents the results and discussion of the Awareness of The
Grade 8 Learners on What to Do in Cases of Dengue Outbreak.
13 33 26%
14 72 56%
15 16 12%
16 4 3%
17 2 2%
18 1 1%
Table 4.1 shows the age of Grade 8 Learners. It shows that the majority
of the respondents are from 14 years old which is 56% of the total
population. Out of 128 respondents, 26% are 13 years old. 12% are 15
years old. 3% are 16 years old. 2% are 17 years old and only 1% of the
total population is 18 years old. The researchers noticed that only few
from the Grade 8 learners are from the age of 15 years old which is
according to the Department of Medicine hyperendemic areas in Asia,
dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) affect mainly
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FEMALE 60 47%
MALE 68 53%
Table 4.2 shows the gender of Grade 8 Learners. Out of the total
population, 53% are male, and 47% are female therefore the number of
Male Grade 8 Students is higher than the female Grade 8 Students. The
researchers observed that the proportion of the Male Grade 8 learners
are higher than the female. According to Dr. Shashwati Nema, 2018 .
The study concluded that predominance of male cases was likely due to
greater male exposures to dengue-carrying mosquitoes during daytime
hours either at the workplace or while traveling to and from work. It is
most likely that mosquitos are attracted to male rather than females.
Tambaca
Ditucalan 1 1% n 1 1%
Hinaplano
n 5 4% Tambo 6 5%
Kiwalan 2 2% tibanga 4 3%
Linamon 3 2% Tominobo 2 2%
Luinab 11 8% Tubod 11 9%
Mahayaha Ubaldo
y 7 5% Laya 1 1%
Villa
Pala-o 9 7% Verde 3 2%
San
Poblacion 4 3% Miguel 3 2%
Table 4.3 shows where the Grade 8 Learners live. Out of the total
population majority of the respondents live at Del Carmen and Tubod,
both are 9%. 8% live at Luinab, 7% live at Pala-o, 6% lives at Bagong
Silang, both 5% lives at Mahayahay and Tambo, both 4% live at
Hinaplanon and Saray. 3% of the respondents live at Buru-un,
Poblacion, San Roque, Santiago, Suarez, and Tibanga. 2% of the
respondents live at Baraas, Dalipuga, Kiwalan, Linamon, Sta. Filomena,
Tominobo, Villa Verde and San Miguel. And the remaining 1% live at
Abuno, Bacolod, Bahayan, Ditucalan Pugaan, Sta. Elena, Steeltown,
Tambacan and Ubaldo Laya. The researchers noticed that most of the
students from the Grade level are living in Tubod and Del Carmen which
has the highest number of Dengue Cases in Iligan City according to the
Figure 1. Tubod has the highest cases out of 39 Barangays in Iligan City,
it has 77 cases and 1 death. Del Carmen placed number 4, consisting of
43 cases and 1 death. According to Health Spokesperson Eric Tayag, if
the cases in these clusters continue to rise, it could indicate a possible
dengue outbreak in the barangay, especially if deaths were reported in
the area. (ishika Ahluwalia) The perception that dengue mosquito breeds
only on clean water are unfounded. The mosquito may lay eggs in clean
or muddy water that has been stagnant for a few days. The Dengue
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Table 4.4 shows the number of people living in the house of the
respondents. 20% of the population lives with 4-5 people in their house.
15% lives with 6 people in their house. 9% lives with 7-8 people. 7% lives
with 3 people, 6% lives with 10 people. 5% lives with 9 people, 3% lives
with 20 people, 2% lives with people between the number of 2-13 people,
and the remaining 1% lives between 11-22 people. The researchers
noticed that 53% of the respondents live with 6 and above people in their
house. According to Jeremy Farrar (2011) Human population density in
the latter may be more suitable for dengue transmission than in dense
areas. If your house is crowded your family has chances to be prone to
dengue.
Table 4.6 shows how the Dengue Fever transmitted to a person. 90% of
the respondents knew that Dengue fever is transmitted through
Mosquito Bites. 5% knew it is transmitted through Blood Transmission.
Both 2% of the respondents knew that it is transmitted through
waterborne and the other percentage doesn’t know. And the remaining
1% knew that it is transmitted through airborne. The researchers noticed
that the majority of the Grade 8 learners responded that dengue fever is
transmitted to a person through a mosquito bite and according to
Melinda Ratini (2019) Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes
mosquito infected with a dengue virus. The mosquito becomes infected
when it bites a person with dengue virus in their blood. It can’t be spread
directly from one person to another person.
Anopheles 7 5%
Culex 2 2%
Table 4.7 shows the type of mosquitoes. 93% of the population knew that
Aedes can cause Dengue fever, 5% knew that Anopheles can cause
Dengue Fever and the remaining 2% knew that Culex can cause Dengue
Fever. The researchers noticed that the majority of the Grade 8 learners
responded that the Aedes is the mosquito that causes Dengue fever and
according to Samanthi (2019) Aedes is the carrier of dengue fever,
whereas Anopheles is a mosquito that spreads malaria fever, and Culex
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Table 4.8 shows when usually Aedes is active to bite. Only 20% of the
population knew that Aedes are active to bite during 6am to 8am only
and the remaining 80% knew Aedes are active to bite during 6 to 8 am
and 7 – 9 pm and the other half doesn’t know. The researchers noticed
that the majority of the Grade 8 learners responded that Aedes tends to
bite during 6-8 am and 7-9 pm and according to the study of
(Kuchenkraut,2016) Aedes aegypti is generally found to be most active
during the day and early evening. Some studies have even observed
night-time feeding. Natural resting places are found outside in
vegetation, where it is cool and shady. But most mosquitoes, however,
are found indoors. They have adapted to a more urban lifestyle because
of human presence. They can, for example, be found in cupboards and
other dark places inside houses.
Table 4.9 shows where the Aedes mosquitoes usually breeds inside the
house. 40% of the population knew the Aedes mosquitoes breeds inside
and opened water tank, 24% knew this mosquitos’ breeds in flower pot
trays, 23% knew they breeds inside water containers and the remaining
13% knew they breeds in trays under the refrigerator. The researchers
noticed that the majority of the Grade 8 learners responded that Aedes
mosquito breeds inside the house in the opened water tank according to
the study of ( Kuchenkraut,2016) Mosquitos’ usually breeds in stagnant
and dirty waters so all of these choices are possible for breeding sites.
Table 4.10 shows where Aedes Mosquitoes usually breeds outside the
house. 53% of the total population knew that Aedes Mosquitoes breed in
abandoned tires. 31% of the respondents knew that they breed in
garbage, 9% knew they breed on flower leaves and the remaining 7%
knew they breed on the roof gutter. The researchers noticed that the
majority of the Grade 8 learners responded that Aedes mosquitoes breeds
on Abandoned tires which is according to (Gudas, 2019) said nearly
55,000 discarded tires were collected from places such as roadsides,
parks, public property and other sites. the tires can become breeding
grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes. They serve as a perfect
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Table 4.11 shows the signs and symptoms of dengue fever. 122 of the
total population knows that getting a high fever is a sign if you have
dengue. 69% answered Headache, 53% answered loss of appetite, 39%
answered nausea and vomiting, 31% answered extreme fatigue, 27%
answered diarrhea, 23% answered deep muscle and joint pains, 21%
answered chills, 20% answered eye pain, and the remaining 9%
answered enlarged lymph nodes. These responses validated that the
respondents in general had awareness about dengue fever when they
answered high fever and headache, these two are the primary symptoms
of dengue fever, these appear 3 – 15 days after the mosquito bite. All the
options shown on the table are signs and symptoms of dengue fever, only
few of the respondents answered all and according to (NHS, 2019) If
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aquatic, therefore they are always found in still water. In some cases,
however, certain species of mosquito will lay their eggs in dry areas
Table 4.14 What do you do when you get fever during the dengue
outbreak
Frequenc Percentage
Options / Answers y (%)
Others 1 1%
Table 4.14 shows what to do when you get fever during dengue
outbreak. 63% of the respondents which is 81 out of 128 will seek
immediate medical attention/treatment when infected with fever
during the dengue outbreak. The 36% will use medication as
prescribed after seeing the doctor. These responses validated that the
respondents in general knows that to do if they get fever during
Dengue Outbreaks and according to (Only My Health,2019) If an
individual is infected with dengue he/she needs to get immediate
treatment. If a person is suffering from dengue, you must consult a
doctor immediately. To diagnose dengue fever, you must know the
symptoms and other related aspects of dengue. The signs can be seen
only after 3-7 days after the mosquito bites a person. The symptoms
of dengue include: A severe headache, Nausea, vomiting and Severe
joint and muscle pain.
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CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary
The study was conducted at St. Michaels College – Basic Education
Department Tibanga Campus, Iligan city. The respondents are the Grade
8 Learners of St. Michael’s College S.Y 2019 -2020. Hence, total one
hundred twenty- eight (128) served as the respondents. The Researchers
found out that more than half of the respondents possessed a good level
of knowledge, attitude and practices how to prevent dengue and the
remaining half are not knowledgeable enough or doesn’t know what to do
in cases of Dengue Outbreak in Iligan City.
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Summary of Findings
The focus of this study was to determine the Awareness of the Grade
8 Learners on what to do in Cases of Dengue Outbreak. Based on the
study, the following findings were drawn:
Conclusion
Recommendations
After the researchers have conducted their study, the problems were
analyzed and the data gathered were interpreted, the following are the
possible recommendations to the problem being presented:
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APPENDIX A
LETTER TO THE PRINCIPAL
St. Michael’s
January 28, 2020 College
9200 Iligan City,
Philippines
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Dear Madam:
We, the Grade 10 learners are conducting a study about the “Awareness
of the Grade 8 Learners on What to Do in Cases of Dengue
Outbreak”. In this regard, we would like to ask permission from your
good office to allow us to conduct the said study in this institution.
Respectfully yours,
Noted by
MRS.TABETA V. EGARGO
English Teacher
Approved by
MRS. GUADALUPE T. GALABIN
School Principal
APPENDIX B
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
St. Michael’s
College
9200 Iligan City,
Philippines
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Dear Ma’am/Sir:
Sincerely yours,
APPENDIX C
LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS
St. Michael’s
College
9200 Iligan City,
Philippines
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Dear Respondents:
We, the Grade 10 learners are conducting a study about the “Awareness
of the Grade 8 Learners on What to Do in Cases of Dengue
Outbreak.” In this regard, we would like to ask a part of your time to
answer our questionnaire. Rest assured that your answers will be kept in
strict confidentiality.
Respectfully yours,
Noted by
Approved by
MRS. GUADALUPE T. GALABIN
School Principal
APPENDIX D
QUESTIONNAIRE
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INTRUCTIONS: Please read the questions clearly and then check the
box of your choice. Please answer the following questions neatly and
honestly.
KNOWLEDGE ON DENGUE
1. What sources of information where you exposed to? (May you
have more than one answer)
7. What are the signs and symptoms of dengue fever? (May you
have more than one answer)
Keep drain free from blockage Remove water from flower vase
10. What do you do when you get fever during the dengue
outbreak?
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APPENDIX E
DOCUMENTATION
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Grade 8 - Fedility
Grade 8 – Friendship
Grade 8 - Fortitude
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Profile
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Sex: Male
Dialect: Vernacular
Email-add: Ronzydelfin99@gmail.com
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Educational Background
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Personal Profile
Sex: Male
Religion: Protestant
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Dialect: Vernacular
Email-add: Aceluna654@yahoo.com
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Educational Background
Elementary: Tambo Central School
Secondary: St. Michael’s College – Basic Education Department
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Personal Profile
Sex: Female
Dialect: Vernacular
Email-add: Tintinpaculbag@gmail.com
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Educational Background
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Awards
Personal Profile
Sex: Male
Dialect: Vernacular
Email-add: donyll2003@gmail.com
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Educational Background
Personal Profile
Sex: Female
Dialect: Vernacular
Email-add: Faridahhadjisocor04@gmail.com
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Educational Background
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Personal Profile
Sex: Female
Dialect: Vernacular
Email-add: Kmclitz@gmail.com
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Educational Background
Personal Profile
Sex: Female
Dialect: Vernacular
Email-add: Shayzbantawig@yahoo.com
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Educational Background