TABLE NUMBER HIGHEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND FOUND
VALUE
Table 2 shows the recreational/sports activities
2: 130 done by the individuals in Brgy. Pungtilan. The
Recreational/Sports result shows that the highest frequency is 130
activities which is listening to radio.
According to Gates (2011), radio has been the
most effective medium introduced into social life
since it facilitates information dissemination and
serves as medium for public contact. It is also said
that radio listening has been the most
widespread form of leisure attraction and it is
cost effective.
Listening to radio is the most frequent
recreational activity done in Brgy. Pungtilan.
Radio listening is much more evident in Sitio
Nasayaat which is a rural area. It’s because rural
people can much afford a radio and it provides
entertainment, educational, and cultural
engagement that would not be otherwise be
available out of their houses, and which urban
dwellers in Sitio Maayos can find such
engagement elsewhere.
TABLE NUMBER HIGHEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
LOWEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
VALUE
Table 2 shows the recreational/sports activities
30 done by the individuals in Brgy. Pungtilan. The
result shows that the lowest frequency is 30
which is strolling.
According to De Vos (2020), the spread of
COVID-19 virus has resulted to unprecedented
measures that has reduced interactions of
individuals in order to reduce the spread of the
virus and hence has become the new norm.
Out-of-home activities can be important ways to
maintain satisfactory levels of health and well-
being. Avoiding social contact has changed the
type of out-of-home activities performed by
individuals in Brgy. Pungtilan. As a result of
limited social contact and out-of-home activities,
these negatively affect subjective well-being and
health status of the individuals.
LOWEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
 FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.1 shows the reason of hospitalization of
3.1: Reason of 21.15% individuals in Brgy. Pungtilan. The result shows
hospitalization that the reason of hospitalization with the
highest frequency is hypertension with a
percentage of 21.15%.
According to Paulo (2018), hypertension (HTN) is
directly or indirectly accountable for the
appearance of non-communicable chronic
diseases and for a decrease in life expectancy and
quality of life of individuals. It directly causes
cardiovascular disease and stroke, and also pose
threats to other organs of the body.
In Brgy. Pungtilan, the officials and health care
workers must intensify primary care activities,
raise awareness among residents the importance
of integrated care, and investing in social
development which are crucial to increase levels
of detection, treatment and control of
hypertension.
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.1 shows the reason of hospitalization of
3.85% individuals in Brgy. Pungtilan. The result shows
that the reason of hospitalization with the
lowest frequency is GI problems with a
percentage of 3.85%.
According to Lin (2013), digestive disorders are
extremely common in the general population.
Rural people with GI problems visit the non-GI
clinics in rural areas whereas urban patients are
more likely than rural patients to consult
gastroenterologists.
Although rural patients are likely to seek medical
help for GI disease, most of them go to a non-GI
clinic in Sitio Nasayaat. The diagnoses and
management of some specific diseases rely on
specialists. The barangay officials of Sitio
Nasayaat should coordinate with hospitals so as
to establish adequate referral system that is
essential in remote setting and that rural health
physicians will have access to necessary medical
knowledge.
On the other hand, urban patients from Sitio
Maayos are more likely than rural patients to
consult gastroenterologists. Due to the higher
availability of specialists in the urban area than
in rural area, they are more likely to be
diagnosed with above-mentioned diseases.
TABLE NUMBER HIGHEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.1 shows the days of stay in a healthcare
3.1: Days of stay 25.93% facility of individuals in Sitio Nasayaat and Sitio
Maayos. The result shows that the days of stay
with the highest frequency is 1 week with a
percentage of 25.93%.
According to Wu (2020), the average length of
stay in a hospital is 7 days. This is to treat the
main diagnosed disease and to stabilize health
condition of the patient.
Hospitalized patients from Brgy. Pungtilan had to
stay for at least 7 days in a hospital. This is to
monitor the progress regarding the condition of
the patient and also to ensure compliance to the
therapeutic regimen given to them.
LOWEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.1 shows the days of stay in a healthcare
1.85% facility of individuals in Sitio Nasayaat and Sitio
Maayos. The result shows that the days of stay
with the lowest frequency is 1 day with a
percentage of 1.85%.
According to Davis (2015), an early discharge
entails advantages and disadvantages. Among
the advantages is that the individual will feel
comfortable to be in his comfort zone and
personal and social issues are resolved.
Disadvantages are non-compliance to health
teachings and lack of patient monitoring that
might pose them for hospitalization again.
For the hospitalized patients from Brgy.
Pungtilan, 1 day of hospitalization is
advantageous to them. It’s because healthcare
expenses are minimized thus reducing the
economic burden on family and the patients will
be in the comfort of their homes which reduces
social isolation and improves sleep. Although it
has advantages, it also entails disadvantages
such that lack of patient supervision and

TABLE NUMBER HIGHEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.2 shows the frequency of consultation of
3.2: Consultation 100 the individuals of Brgy. Pungtilan to different
(Always) health care facilities. The result shows that the
highest frequency is 100 wherein they
responded to “always availing consultation” at
the Rural Health Unit.
According to Borras (2016), rural health care
facilities increase local access and allow
community’s health needs to be addressed.
Most of the residents from Sitio Nasayaat and
Sitio Maayos always avail consultation at the
Rural Health Unit. Thus there is reduced need for
specialist services and visits to emergency
departments.
monitoring will make them end up in the
hospital again.
LOWEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.2 shows the frequency of consultation
2 of the individuals of Brgy. Pungtilan to different
health care facilities. The result shows that the
lowest frequency is 2 wherein they responded
to “always availing consultation” at the
Provincial Hospital.
According to WHO (2010), in provincial
hospitals, there is the ability of specialized
personnel and more sophisticated diagnostic
technologies and more advanced therapeutic
technologies.
Only 2 residents from Sitio Nasayaat and Sitio
Nasayaat always avail consultation at the
Provincial Hospital. Subjecting themselves to
consultations in a higher level of health care
facility permit the diagnosis and treatment of
complicated health conditions.
TABLE NUMBER HIGHEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.2 shows the frequency of consultation of
3.2: Consultation 47 the individuals of Sitio Nasayaat and Sitio
(Sometimes) Maayos to different health care facilities. The
result shows that the highest frequency is 47
wherein they responded to “sometimes availing
consultation” at the Rural Health Unit.
According to Weiner (2015), accessing primary
healthcare services is critical to good health.
Rural health facilities offer treatment of primary
cases not needing inpatient services.
In Brgy. Pungtilan, Rural Health Units serve as a
source of care. Thus providing early detection
and treatment of the disease and also preventive
care.
TABLE NUMBER HIGHEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.2 shows the frequency of consultation of
3.2: Consultation 6 the individuals of Brgy. Pungtilan to different
(Never) health care facilities. The result shows that the
highest frequency is 6 wherein they responded
to “never availing consultation” at a Private
Hospital.
LOWEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.2 shows the frequency of consultation
6 of the individuals of Sitio Nasayaat and Sitio
Maayos to different health care facilities. The
result shows that the highest frequency is 6
wherein they responded to “sometimes
availing consultation” at the Medical Center.
According to Flavin (2018), travelling long
distances to health facilities like medical centers
from home pose a potential downside to a
patient.
Travelling increases the risk to personal health
and well-being due to abrupt changes in
environmental conditions. Residents from Brgy.
Pungtilan who travel to long distance health care
facilities should take precautionary measures in
order to reduce the risk of aggravating their
health condition and to ensure safety.
LOWEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.2 shows the frequency of consultation
2 of the individuals of Brgy. Pungtilan to different
health care facilities. The result shows that the
lowest frequency is 2 wherein they responded
to “never availing consultation” at the Rural
Health Unit.
 According to Singh (2020), private hospitals are
expensive because there is a cost associated with
complying to regulations on patient safety.
Private hospitals are a lot more expensive than
the public ones because they have motives to
make a profit out of medical services. A few
residents responded to never availing
consultation at a private hospital because they
perceive that there is misuse of patients. Thus
making patients being exploited either
monetarily or physically.
TABLE NUMBER HIGHEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.3 shows the childhood illnesses
3.3 38.46% experienced by 5-year old children and below in
Brgy. Pungtilan. The result shows that the
childhood illness with the highest frequency is
mumps with a percentage of 38.46%.
According to Wilson (2018), mumps usually
passes without causing serious damage to a
person’s health. If left untreated, mumps may
lead to meningitis or encephalitis that are fatal
conditions.
MMR vaccine provides protection against mumps
for most people. This doesn’t ensure that there
won’t be problems so the local government unit
of Brgy. Pungtilan should ensure that all children
ages 5 and below have been well vaccinated. This
According to Frieden (2018), individuals seldom
visit health care facilities due to lack of initiative
to keep their health status monitored.
Residents who don’t consult at a health care
facility prevents early detection of their disease,
decreases chances of getting treatment and
increases the risk of complications arising from
lack of monitoring thus decreasing lifespan and
affecting health.
LOWEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.3 shows the childhood illnesses
7.69% experienced by 5-year old children and below
in Brgy. Pungtilan. The result shows that the
childhood illness with the lowest frequency is
rubella with a percentage of 7.69%.
According to Orbina (2020), rubella is a highly
contagious viral disease and is spread by direct
contact with nasal or throat secretions of
infected individuals when they cough, sneeze or
talk. Rubella may be transmitted from seven
days before to seven days after the rash
appears.
Although there are few cases of rubella in Brgy.
Pungtilan, the disease is a contagious one. The
local government unit should monitor if all
 is also to prevent outbreaks that may happen in
the future.
TABLE NUMBER HIGHEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.4 shows the history of surgery of
3.4 3 individuals for the past 12 months in Brgy.
Pungtilan. The result shows that the highest
frequency is 3 which is musculoskeletal surgery.
According to Roy (2017), patients who undergo
musculoskeletal surgery are those who have
injury- from sports and accidents; and
musculoskeletal disorders that are degenerative
in nature.
Local government officials of Brgy. Pungtilan
should provide campaigns or educational
materials like pamphlets or posters to keep the
residents informed about situations or conditions
that might result to the need of musculoskeletal
surgery. For those who underwent surgery
already, they should be provided health teachings
in order to minimize the risk of taking
reconstruction surgery.
children are well-vaccinated already because
some children have been missing out on routine
immunization due to the pandemic. This helps
lessen the possibility of having a possible
outbreak.
LOWEST ANALYSIS AND SIGNIFICANCE
FOUND
VALUE
Table 3.4 shows the history of surgery of
1 individuals for the past 12 months in Brgy.
Pungtilan. The result shows that the lowest
frequency is 1 which is cardiovascular surgery.
According to Jing (2011), one of the most common
causes of death is associated with cardiovascular
disease. While cardiovascular surgery isn’t
always necessary to treat heart problems,
doctors may recommend it.
Cardiovascular surgery is done in order to
minimize the effect of a heart condition. In Brgy.
Pungtilan, the officials and health care workers
must collaborate with one another. This is in
order to intensify activities that will raise
awareness in the community regarding the risk
factors that might lead in acquiring a heart
condition or aggravating it.
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