Certificate No.

AJA19-0226
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“Level of Awareness towards Dengue among

The Residents of Barangay Kauswagan”

I. Objectives of the study

1.) To describe the profile of the respondents in terms of information

sources, and highest educational attainment;

2.) To determine the level of awareness of the respondents on the

preventive measures on dengue fever

II. Analysis

A. Data/ Population

Focus was given on the factors that may influence the level of awareness

with regard to immediate total control of Dengue fever among community

residents of Barangay Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. Only actual efforts to

reduce and prevent the acquisition of Dengue Hemorrhagic fever were given

credit. A representative on District 1 was randomly selected as respondents to

represent the district in this study.

B. Method

This study made use of a two part survey questionnaire as its main data

gathering instrument. The first part of the questionnaire was designed to solicit

information on the respondent’s profile, highest educational attainment, and

sources of information (television, radio, newspaper, internet and the Health Care
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Center Programs) availed by the residents. The second part sought to generate

information on the level of awareness about preventive measure of Dengue

Fever with specific preventive measures indicated in the questionnaire which was

based on the World Health Organization Fact Sheet for Dengue Fever in the year

2009, Preventive Measures from National Environment Agency and also the

measures promoted by the Department of Health. Two sets of the survey

questionnaire were drafted: one in English version which was used for the panel

presentation and the other in the Visayan dialect for the benefit of the

respondents. A reliability test of the survey questionnaire was conducted two

weeks prior to the actual data gathering phase to check for possible vagueness in

the questions formulated. The pretest has at least ten respondents with the same

type and nature of the target population. The researchers were able to prepare a

letter addressed to the Barangay Council and Health Center, informing the

barangay and zone officials about the study, to be endorsed by the Dean of the

College of Nursing and noted by the research adviser, asking for consent to

conduct the study in Barangay Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. Also, the

researchers were able to prepare consent forms to be signed and agreed upon

by the respondents.

The actual data gathering was done in a one-on-one interview with the

respondents and that the researchers explained the nature of the survey and

specific instructions were be given to the respondents for an assurance that they

understood properly each question. The respondents were given ample time to

answer the survey questionnaire. The data was tabulated indicating the
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frequency in describing the profile of the respondents. Mean and ranking were

also used in the evaluation of the level of awareness on the preventive measures

and practices of Dengue Fever among the residents Barangay Kauswagan,

Cagayan de Oro City according to the variables of this study.

C. Results

Objective 1. To describes the profile of the respondents in terms of highest

educational attainment.

Reveals that half of the respondents have attained the secondary level of

education (26) and the lowest percentage of educational attainment was the

primary level of education (10). The highest educational attainment of an

individual pertains to the formal education received by the individual and results

to higher degree of comprehension. Literacy is related to health, which is

according to Human Skills for the Knowledge Society (2005). Persons with higher

level of understanding and critical thinking skills may maintain optimum health

through their ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret various health

information. They may also be in a better position to exercise preventive health

practices and identify problems so that they can be treated earlier, or make the

right choices amongst health care options available to them.

Objective 2. To determine the level of awareness of the respondents on the

preventive measures on dengue fever.

The respondent’s level of awareness regarding the use of mosquito

nets as a preventive measure is at (49) while they are least aware on avoiding
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and/or reducing outdoor activities during late afternoon. This implies that the

residents of Barangay Kauswagan were aware that using mosquito nets is

effective and most common preventive measure that they practice. The use of

mosquito nets is the simplest way of preventing mosquito bites probably resulting

to dengue. And also it is a traditional method of Filipinos to use the mosquito nets

especially for those who are indigent. Avoiding and/or reducing outdoor activities

during late afternoon is the least practiced because the residents at Barangay

Kauswagan cannot avoid outdoor activities in the afternoon because it is their

working hours and some of them have children that needs to picked up from

school and they have to do groceries during late afternoon.

Some respondent’s level of awareness through mass media exposure is at

the highest level (42) on using mosquito nets because the DOH usually endorses

it thru the media to the public, moreover the mosquito nets are affordable and

convenient for most people. While the lowest level (18) was keeping unscreened

doors and windows closed because it is not usually promoted by the media for it

is not a priority intervention nevertheless it is not affordable especially for indigent

people. This implies that Media plays a very important role on the level of

awareness among individuals. Electronic, print media and interpersonal

communications are the main sources of knowledge. It is assumed that the more

a person is exposed to media, the more a person acquires knowledge specifically

about Dengue fever.

Furthermore, the respondent’s level of awareness through health care

brochures, home visit and other health events which is at the highest level (35)
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was on the use of mosquito nets while the lowest level (12) was on avoiding

and/or reducing outdoor activities during late afternoon. This implies that the

availability and accessibility of health care services at the Barangay health center

aims at increasing the level of awareness of the residents about its available

health programs. It wishes to inform them on disease detection and prevention.

Health awareness through community education plays a vital role in the

Barangay health system. Through community education, residents cannot only

be participants but also agents of change thus creating a ripple effect on other

communal residencies as well.

Other respondents (48) use of mosquito nets because it is more

accessible and Health Centers usually donates mosquito nets while the least

used practiced is keeping unscreened windows closed(19) because people can’t

afford to make their windows screened. This implies that majority of the

respondents of Barangay Kauswagan applied the preventive measure on

mosquito nets.

III. Reaction

A. Statistical Methods Used

The study used the descriptive research design. This study describes the

characteristics of respondents such as; educational attainment, and availing

health care services; and describe the differences that exist among the

respondents when grouped according to their characteristics.

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B. Conclusion

The statistical analysis used by the researchers were seen as

acceptable since the results are answered based on the objectives of the study.

IV. Reference

International Peer Reviewed Journal

2012 “Level of Awareness Towards Dengue amongThe Residents of

Barangay Kauswagan” Kristine Jane R. Abiva, Janikka Kissey
Acain, Lordjec A. Arbois, Monique Carmelle V. Baluran, Hanna
Alyanna P. Becoy, Sariah April Dela E. CruzCollege of Nursing
Liceo de Cagayan University

Prepared By:
Mercia Q. Trabuco
MAED – Biology

Submitted to:
Prof. Estelita Madriaga
Statistics Professor