LEVEL OF PRACTICE ON HEALTH PROTOCOLS IMPLEMENTATION

IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BILIRAN

A Research Proposal
Presented to the Faculty and Staff of
Biliran Science High School
Biliran, Biliran

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Subject

Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion

Presented by:

Mejarito, Angelica
Gelizon, Johnuel
Gelizon, Joan
Daniel, Matthew Lexam

MARCH 2022
 APPROVALL SHEET

This research entited “LEVEL OF PRACTICE ON HEALTH PROTOCOLS

IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BILIRAN” prepared and

submitted by ANGELICA MEJARITO, JOHNUEL GELIZON, JOAN

GELIZON and MATTHEW LEXAM DANIEL, in partial fulfillment of the

requirement for the subject in Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion, has

been examines and recommended for acceptance and approval for Oral

Examination.

Date Approved:___________________ HILDA P. ALBA

Adviser

THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE

RIZA P. PALCONIT
Chairperson

PANEL OF EXAMINEES

ANIE LUZ G. YAPAN ROSE D. ARCOSIBA

Member Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject

Practical Research II.

Date of Final Oral Defense:

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

JEROME B. PALCONIT ROWENA P. GABUYA

Research Adviser School Head
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Several people's cooperation and assistance were required to conduct

the research study. The researchers would like to express their heartfelt

appreciation to everyone who generously contributed their time, attention, and

support to this study.

First and foremost, the researcher would like to thank Almighty God for

the guidance, love, and hope that he provided to help the researcher remain

optimistic in the face of any problems or challenges encountered while writing

this research paper.

To Mrs. Rowena P. Gabuya, School Head of Biliran Science High

School Biliran, Biliran for giving the privilege and unending support for the

realization of this study.

The researcher would like to thank the panels, particularly Mr. Jerome

B. Palconit and Ms. Riza P. Palconit, for their valuable suggestions and

constructive criticism that contributed to the improvement of the research

study..

Mrs. Hilda P. Alba, their research adviser, for her unending support,

guidance, and assistance in completing the study.

The researchers are grateful to their families for understanding and

assisting them in terms of financial and moral support, which encouraged

them to complete this study despite the difficulties they encountered.

The researcher is extremely grateful to their friends, particularly their

classmates, and to everyone who was a part of the journey.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

TITLE PAGE…………………………………………………………………… i

APPROVAL SHEET…………………………………………………….......... ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………………........ iii

TABLE OF CONTENT…………………………………………………........... iv

ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………... ix

CHAPTER I- INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study……………………………………………… 1

Statement of the Problem…………………………………………….. 2

Conceptual Framework………………………………………………. 3

Theoretical Framework……………………………………………….. 3

Significance of the Study…………………………………………….. 4

Scope and Delimitation………………………………………………. 4

Definition of Terms…………………………………………………… 5

Review of Related Literature……………………………………….. 6

CHAPTER II- METHODOLOGY

Research Design…………………………………………………….. 13

Research Locale…………………………………………………….. 13

Research Respondents…………………………………………….. 13

Research Instruments………………………………………………. 13

Data Gathering and Procedure…………………………………….. 14

Sample and Sampling Technique …………………………………. 14

Data Scoring and Interpretation…………………………………….. 14

 Statistical Tools……………………………………………………….. 15

CHAPTER III- PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA

Demographic Profile of the Respondents………………………… 16

Level of Practice on Health Protocols…………………………….. 19

CHAPTER IV- SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary……………………………………………………………… 25

Conclusion…………………………………………………………… 26

Recommendation…………………………………………………… 26

BIBLIOGRAPHY...................................................................................... 27

APPENDICES............................................................................................ 28

LIST OF APPENDICES……………………………………………………… vi

LIST OF TABLES………………………………………………………………. vii

LIST OF FIGURES…………………………………………………………….. viii

 LIST OF APPENDICES

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Appendix A: Letter to the School Head…………………………………..

Appendix B: Letter to the Junior High School Mathematics Teacher….

Appendix C: Letter to the Respondents……………………………………

Appendix D: Questionnaire…………………………………………………

Appendix E : Documentations………………………………………………
 LIST OF TABLES

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Table 1. Discomfort Dodging…………………………………………………..

Table 2. Fear of Failure…………………………………………………………

Table 3. Mood…………………………………………………………………..

Table 4. Perfectionism………………………………………………………….

Table 5. Diversion/ Avoidance…………………………………………………

Table 6. Self Doubt and Worth…………………………………………………

Table 7. Summary Table of Respondents’ Responses, Weighted Mean and

Interpretation……………………………………………………………………

Table 8. Significant Relationship between the Factors that Stimulates

Academic Procrastination and their Academic Performance in Mathematics…

 LIST OF FIGURES

PAGE

Figure 1. Procrastination Paradigm……………………………………….

Figure 2. Sex of the Respondents…………………………………………

Figure 3. Grade Level of the Respondents……………………………….

Figure 4. Academic Grades of the Respondents………………………..

 ABSTRACT

Angelica M. Mejarito, Johnuel A. Gelizon, Joan P. Gelizon, Matthew

Lexam G. Daniel, LEVEL OF PRACTICE ON HEALTH PROTOCOL

IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BILIRAN.

The study aimed to determine the level of practice on health protocols

implemented in Municipality of Biliran; it sought to answer the following

questions. (1) What is the profile of the respondents in terms of: 1.1 Sex: 1.2

Age: 1.3 Educational Attainment: 1.4 Civil Status: 1.5 Monthly income: (2)

What is the level of practice on health protocol implementation in the

Municipality of Biliran? The researcher used a descriptive research design,

Likert Scale and weighted mean as an evaluation instrument to determine the

level of practice implementation in the Municipality of Biliran. The total

respondents of the study were the 391 residents of the Municipality of Biliran.

Based on the analysis of data, it was found out that the majority of the

respondents were female covering 222 or 57% of the total population, the

majority of our respondents, ranging from 18–27 years old, were 45.01% or

176 of the respondents, the majority of the educational attainment of the

respondents was 160 or 41% were high school graduate, the majority of the

civil of the respondents was 218 or 56% were single, and the majority of the

monthly income of the respondents was 294 or 75.19% were 5000 below.
 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Biliran is the oldest town on Biliran Island, hence the whole island was

named after it. It is located on the southwestern part of the island directly in

front of Calubian, Leyte across the Biliran strait. It is comprised of 11

barangays, namely: Bato, Busali, Burabod, Canila, Julita, Hugpa,

Pinangomhan, San Isidro (Poblacion), San Roque (Poblacion), Sanggalang,

and Villa Enage. Its population, as determined by the 2020 Census, was

179,312. This represented 3.94% of the total population of the Eastern

Visayas region, 0.87% of the overall population of the Visayas island group,

and 0.16% of the entire population of the Philippines. (Note: Unless otherwise

specified, population counts (excluding percentages) and land area figures

are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority).

The province of Biliran and Ormoc City are the two local governments

in Eastern Visayas leading the vaccination drive against the coronavirus

disease 2019 (Covid-19), with at least 70 percent of their target population

receiving protection against the deadly virus, the Department of Health (DOH)

regional office here reported on Monday.

As of November 14, Biliran province had achieved 74 percent

coverage, or 93,602 of its 126,502 target population, for COVID-19

vaccinations. (Meniano, 2021).

Almost a month ago, on January 31, 2022, it was posted on the official

Facebook page of the Municipality of Biliran that Governor Espina signed

Local Executive Order No. 5 series of 2022, implementing the Province of

Biliran being back at alert level 2. This was effective February 1, 2022. It was

stated in the Local Executive Order No. 5 series of 2022 that:

(1) Upon entry, all incoming travelers must show their fully vaccinated

card. (2) The quarantine for returning residents has been lifted. (3) Non-

biliranons who are partially or completely immunized are not permitted to

cross the border. (4) Non-biliranons with COVID 19 symptoms were denied

entry. (5) Tourism in the province was made available to foreign, domestic,

and local visitors.

Statement of the Problem

Generally, this study aims to determine the satisfactory level on health

protocols implemented in Municipality

Specifically, it seeks to answer of the respondent in terms of:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1. Sex;

1.2. Age;

1.3. Educational Attainment;

1.4. Civil Status;

1.5. Monthly income;

2. What is the level of practice on health protocols implementation in

the Municipality of Biliran?

Conceptual Framework

LEVEL OF PRACTICE ON
HEALTH PROTOCOLS
IMPLEMENTATION IN
MUNICAPILITY OF BILIRAN

Boarder and Public

Quarantine and
Facemask Social Distancing Establishments Proper Etiquette
Isolation
Requirments

Figure 1. Level of Practice

Figure 1 shows the conceptual framework of the study. It shows the category

of health protocols implemented in the Municipality of Biliran to know the level

of practice of the respondents.

Theoretical Framework

In attempting to know the level of practice on health protocol for COVID

– 19, Wollast R, Schmitz M, Bigot A, Luminet O (2021) The Theory Planned

Behavior during the COVD – 19 pandemic: A comparison of health behaviors

between Belgian and French residents to promote preventive health

behaviors to slow the spread of the virus. The present study overcomes this

limitation and affords a validation of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as

a conceptual framework for explaining the adoption of handwashing and

limitations of social contacts, two behaviors that highly differ in the nature.

Results indicated that more positive attitudes, greater norms, increased

perceived control and higher adherence to handwashing and limitations of

social contacts, for both Belgian and French residents.

Significance of the Study

The results of the study will be beneficial to the following:

IATF. Inter-Agency Task Force or IATF is a group of automotive

manufacturers who will benefit the result of this study to help them improve

their lacking’s in protecting and promoting the health of the people.

MDRRMO. Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management office

or MDRRMO who will benefit the result of this study to help them guarantees

the civil protection program is implemented effectively and efficiently.

RHU. Rural Health Unit or RHU serves as the main source of free basic

healthcare for rural communities who will benefit the result of this study to

help them serve our community better and give the needed health assistance.

Residents. Residents will benefit the result of this study which they will

know what level they are on in terms in practicing the health protocols.

Future Researchers. The result of the study will serve as a reference

material and guide for future researchers who wish to conduct the same

quantitative research or any research related health protocols.

Scope and Delimitation

The scope of the study is the level of practice on health protocols

implementation in the municipality of Biliran. The study will use the survey
questionnaire as a medium to gather data. The researchers will randomly

choose residents from the Biliran Municipality to measure their level of

practice on health protocols implementation. The study will focus on the

answers of the respondents about the level of practice on the implementation

of health protocols.

Definitions of Terms

For better understanding, the following terms are defined:

COVID-19. A coronavirus-caused acute respiratory infection in humans

that can cause severe symptoms and, in rare cases, death, especially in the

elderly and those with underlying medical issues. It was first discovered in

China in 2019 and was declared pandemic in 2020

Health. Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-

being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Protocol. System of rules that explain the right behaviour and processes

to be followed in formal scenarios.

Implementation. The process of turning something into something active

or effective, such as a new policy.

MDRRMO. Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management office or

MDRRMO guarantees that the civil protection program is implemented

effectively and efficiently using an integrated, multi-sectoral, and community-

based strategy and tactics for the protection and preservation of life, property,

and the environment

RHU. Rural Health Unit or RHU serves as the main source of free basic

healthcare for rural communities.

Review of Related Literature and Study

It was on March 11, 2020 that the World Health Organization declared

the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. The disease, having almost similar

qualities of the Severe Acute respiratory Syndrome of 2003 and the seasonal

influenza, originated from the city of Wuhan, China. It was ought to have

started in a wet market in Wuhan City of the Hubei Province where seafood

and exotic wildlife are sold to cater to Chinese cuisine preferences. This

dubbed Hubei, Wuhan, China as ground zero for the said pandemic. Its initial

carrier was said to be Rhinolophus (horseshoe bats), as the disease strain

found in these species was similar to SARS-CoV-2. In the same market, there

were horseshoe bats, and the spread of disease was thought to be associated

with the species itself, the bat droppings, and the contaminated area proximal

or within the premises of the involved wet market (Lai et al., 2020).
 The first case appeared and was recorded in Wuhan, China on

December 2019, as an infection of unknown nature with flu-like

symptoms. Later on the incline of cases from December 2019 to January

2020 was reported to the World Health Organization. At the time, it was

considered novel or new therefore initially bearing the name 2019-nCoV

or the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Sarkodie & Owusu, 2020). The disease

had a very unpredictable nature, as scientists cannot pinpoint its

etiology, virulence, behavior, and manner of dissemination. As per

declaration of the World Health Organization, the name was later then

changed into Coronavirus Disease 2019, more commonly known as

COVID-19. Its naming was based on genetic structure, more so that the

virus behind this disease is Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Coronavirus 2, which used to be an unclassified betacoronavirus - one of

the four genera under the family of Coronaviridae, according to a

scientific study conducted by Hemmati et al. (2020).

Coronavirus disease 2019 has a zoonotic origin as mentioned in

the previous paragraph, and its virulence is mainly contributed to its

morphology and structure. Much like the seasonal influenza and

common colds caused by variants of Coronavirus, SARS-CoV2 is an

enveloped, spherical, and relatively large for a virus bearing the size of

120 nanometers in diameter. It has a lipid bilayer where the membrane

(M), envelope (E), and spikes (S) are protected and housed, according

to a scientific study done by Hemmati et al. (2020). This explains why

proper handwashing lasting for at least 20 seconds with soap and water
combined with enough brisk pressure can effectively avoid infection - as

the lipid bilayer can be broken down with the help of the surfactants

chemical action, and constant mechanical efforts by the person itself

(Pramod, et al., 2020).

Moreover, the genome of SARS-CoV-2 reveals that it is single

stranded, monopartite, linear, and positive sense RNA. The spikes (S) is

one hallmark portion of the virus structure that plays a large importance.

The spikes are what attaches to the receptors in the human body. It has

been observed in the study of Qui et al. (2020) , that the virus’ spikes are

very compatible to the ACE 2 receptor which are abundant in the human

respiratory system. The ACE2 receptor serves as the entry point of the

virus to the host’s cells, effectively replicating and bringing out the

manifestations of the disease.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 is known to exhibit flu-like symptoms,

due to the fact that its structure and genome is much similar to other

influenza variants and related diseases. Dry cough is a common

symptom exhibited by at least 76% of respondents according to a study

carried out by Gulati et al. (2020). Furthermore, there is a presence of

fever (98% of respondents), dyspnea (55%), muscle pain, and diarrhea

which are the most common clinical manifestations. A recent discovery

was a symptom that is unique only to Coronavirus Disease 2019, which

was only later found out in the further stretch of the pandemic. There

was an exhibition of the loss of taste or ageusia, and noted was also the
loss of olfactory function in the midst of the infection as studied by da

Costa et al. (2020). This symptom, also disappears once the patient has

recovered, especially those with the milder case.

The viral pathogen is a potent destructor of the respiratory

symptom, cases ranging from mild, where patients can quarantine and

medicate at home, to severe where patients are admitted in intensive

care units and facilities requiring mechanical ventilation and other further

supportive therapy for as long as possible until recovery. As it is known

to bind with the ACE2 receptors in the human body, its mode of

transmission has posed a challenge to today’s society. It is spread via

airborne droplets which can spread and diffuse as far as 8 feet without

proper protective gear such as surgical disposable masks and social

distancing. It can also be transmitted through contact with a surface that

has been landed with the aerosol droplets followed by an unconscious

contact with mucous membranes found in the eyes, nose, and mouth. As

a coronavirus, it is undoubtable that it can be easily transmitted from

person to person. This has called for stricter social measures to prevent

the extensive spread such as social distancing, isolation, quarantines,

avoidance of travelling locally or internationally, and avoidance of places

with large crowds (Al-Qhatani, 2020).

In the Philippines, the first suspected case was reported on

January 22, 2020. According to the comprehensive study, the first two

cases were a Chinese couple, the woman was 39 years of age, and the
man was 44 years of age. The woman was asymptomatic, but confirmed

through PCR via swab test on January 30, 2020. As her symptoms have

resolved, she was discharge. The man had shown signs and symptoms,

which his infection was also confirmed through PCR via swab test on

January 31, 2020. In his case, his health has declined and deteriorated

to a point of a cardiac arrest that can no longer be revived. He was

declared to be the first death outside the borders of the Chinese country.

These two patients were admitted at the San Lazaro Hospital, Manila.

According to health histories, they were healthy, and came to the

Philippines for vacation. These cases exhibit the spectrum of the disease

in terms of severity and manifestations. It was then followed by 663

suspected cases in March, some caused by international travels and

later on local transmissions (Edrada et al., 2020).

As of August 10, 2020, the Philippines has already had a total of

136,638 cases. In this metric, current or active cases have already

reached over 66,000 with deaths as much as 2,000 over the last 5

months of community quarantine and lockdown (Department of Health,

2020). The country has adopted different lockdown and community

quarantine strategies in order to salvage the sudden and unprecedented

public health downfall and rapid spread of the disease all over the

country, which is headed by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging

Infectious Diseases, a government-led task force created through

Executive Order No. 168 of 2014. The IATF-EID is responsible for

establishing systems and implementing local and nationwide measures

to stall the widespread disease transmission and mortality rates, and

spearheading initiatives for Filipinos affected by the global pandemic in

health, safety, economic aspects, and so on (The Official Gazette,

2020).

The IATF-EID of the Philippines also releases guidelines and

protocols of which the citizens of the country will be subjected to, which

shall be implemented by the local government units with the

collaboration of other government agencies. All of IATF-EID’s functions

were made effective on May 26, 2020. Courtesy of the Department of

Health as member of the Inter-Agency task Force foe Emerging

Infectious Diseases, the Administrative Order 20200015 or the

“Guidelines on Risk-Based Public Health Standards for COVID-19

Mitigation” put into immediate effect. It contains different strategies that

can be applied by the nation’s local government units (LGUs) to further

strengthen the country’s response to the pandemic as declared by the

World Health Organization.

The Philippines, known as a low-middle income earning,

archipelagic country, relies on natural resources, the service sector, and

most especially tourism, as far as its economic progress is concerned. In

the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, Amit, Pepito, and Dayrit (2020) has

stated that this has posed a challenge to the Filipino society. Focus was

put on the public health capabilities of the nation, where this is

considered a shortcoming of the nation’s healthcare system in cases of

public health emergency. In the same study, it has been revealed that

the country lacks bed capacities for this highly emergent situation,

limiting it to only one hospital bed and 1.3 physicians per 1,000 people

nationwide. Although the initiative of a more localized healthcare system

has been established, from national down to barangay units, most units

are under-equipped for situations like these. In order to mitigate the

widespread transmission beyond the capabilities of the Philippine

healthcare delivery system, the country has adopted the following

measures and strategies to minimize the number of infections, severe

cases, and mortalities: (1) Travel bans, (2) community interventions such

as different modes of minimal public health standards, quarantines,

curfews, and suspension of work, classes, and public transportation, (3)

risk communication, and (4) testing done in small scales but giving

special attention for returnees and travellers. These interventions come

at a high cost, putting the Philippine nation under the state of an

economic recession (Amit, 2020). Moreover, these efforts are best to

mitigate the spread and containment of the disease in the absence of

vaccinations and targeted, specific antivirals and medications for those

who are actively infected (Lai et al., 2020).

 CHAPTER II

METHODOLOGY

This chapter includes the research design, research locale, research

subject and data gathering procedures used in interpretation of the findings of

the study.

Research Design

The descriptive method of research will be used in this study. Wherein,

it is the method that describe the characteristics of the variables under study.

This quantitative research study aims to determine the level of practice on

health protocols implementation in the Municipality of Biliran.

Research Locale

The research will be conducted at the Municipality in Biliran.

Research Respondents

The target respondents of this study would be the random residents of

each Barangay in the Municipality of Biliran.

Research Instruments
 The research instruments that will be used in the study is survey

questionnaire which will be self-made questionnaire. The said survey

questionnaire will be composed of open-ended questions about the health

protocols implemented in the municipality of Biliran.

Data Gathering Procedure

In this study, the researcher will conduct a comprehensive step-by-step

method for obtaining important data. The data gathering method will be

carried out using a survey questionnaire. The survey questionnaire will be

carried out to the selected residents in Municipality of Biliran. The survey

questionnaire will be self-made questionnaire and composed of open-ended

questions. The respondents will give allotted time to let them answer the

survey question comfortably. The private conversation between the

researcher and the participants will be observed. The information gathered is

kept secure and recorded verbatim, but participants' identities are kept

anonymous.

Sample and Sampling Technique

The researchers will use the stratified sampling where the researchers

divides the population into groups, then takes a random sample from each

cluster.

Data Scoring and Interpretation

 Since the researchers will let the respondents to rate the survey
questionnaires, the following ranges and its corresponding interpretation will
be best described by:

5 – Always
4 – Frequently
3 – Sometimes
2 – Rarely
1 – Never

These are the interpretation of the data scoring:

Ranges Interpretation

4.20 above Always

3.40 – 4.19 Frequently

2.60 – 3.39 Sometimes

1.80 – 1. 59 Rarely

1.00 – 1.79 Never

Statistical Tool Data

For the analysis and interpretation of the data the following statistical

tool will be used.

1. To determine the demographic profile of the respondent’s frequency count

and percentage will be used.

2. To determine the Level of Practice on Health Protocols implementation in

Municipality of Biliran weighted mean will be used.

 CHAPTER III
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter presents the significant findings of the study. The data

gathered from the study were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted as follows;

I. Demographic Profile of the Respondents

Sex

Male
43%

Female
57%

Male Female

Figure 1. Sex of the Respondents

Figure 1 presents the sex of the respondents. It was concluded in the

figure that out of 391 respondents 222 or 57% of them were female and 169

or 43% were male. The results shows that most of the respondents were

female. This shows that the most respondents were female.

 Age
58-67
7%
48-57
12%
18-27
38-47
14% 18-27 28-37
45%
38-47
48-57
28-37
58-67
22%

Figure 2. Age of the Respondent

Figure 2 presents the age of the respondents. It was shown above that

out of 391 respondents 176 or 45.01% of them were 18-27 years old, 86 or

22.00% were 28-37 years old, 56 0r 14% were 38-47 years old, 46 or 12%

were 48-57 years old and 27 or 7% were 58-67 years old. The results shows

that most of the respondents were the age range from 18 to 27. This shows

that the most respondents were 18-27 years old.

Educational Attainment

19%
40%

41%

Elementary Graduate High Scgool Graduate College Graduate

Figure 3. Educational Attainment

 Figure 3 presents the educational attainment of the respondents. It was

shown above the figure that out of 391 respondents 75 or 19% of them were

elementary graduate, 160 or 41 % were high school graduate and 156 or 40%

were college graduate. The results shows that most of the respondents were

high school graduate.

Civil Status

1%

Single
44% Married
56% Widow

Figure 4. Civil Status of the Respondents

Figure 3 presents the civil status of the respondents. It was concluded

in the figure that out of 391 respondents 218 or 56% of them were single, 171

or 44% were married and 2 or -1% were widow. The results shows that most

of the respondents were single.

 Monthly Income
30000 above
0%

6000 - 9000
25%
5000 below
6000 - 9000
10000 - 30000
30000 above
5000 below
75%

Figure 5. Monthly income of the Respondents

Figure 5 presents the monthly income of the respondents. The figure

shows that out of 391 respondents, 294 or 75% of monthly income is 5000 or

less, 96 or 25% of monthly income is 6000–9000, 0 or 0% of monthly income

is 10000–30000, and 3 or 0.3% of monthly income is 30000 above. This

II. Level of Practice on Health Protocols

The following tables revealed the Level of Practice on Health Protocols

in terms of Facemask, Social Distancing, Boarder and Public Establishments

Requirements, Proper Etiquette, and Quarantine and Isolation.

Table 1. Facemask

A. FACEMASK Mean Interpretation

Q1. I wear facemask when going into public places. 4.68 ALWAYS

Q2. I wash my hands before and after touching the face

mask. 4.54 ALWAYS

Q3. I make sure the face mask fits to cover my nose,

mouth, and chin. 4.65 ALWAYS
Q4. I wash reusable masks after each use, while I
immediately dispose the surgical mask after I use it. 4.08 FREQUENTLY

Q5. I don’t share my mask with my family members or

friends. 4.12 ALWAYS

Overall Mean 4.41 ALWAYS

Table 1 presents the health protocols in terms in using facemask. It is

shown in the table that the highest mean is 4.68 where the respondents have

always practice the heath protocols in the Municipality of Biliran with an

interpretation of ‘Always’. The lowest mean value is 4.08 where resident’s

takes a hard time practicing the health protocols in the Municipality of Biliran

with an interpretation of “Frequently”. As a result the overall weighted mean is

4.41 and interpreted as “Always”.

Table 2. Social Distancing

B. SOCIAL DISTANCING Mean Interpretation

1. I practice the 1 meter distance from other people. 4.51 ALWAYS

2. To prevent the infection of COVID-19, I avoid going to

crowded places and avoid taking public transportation. 4.18 FREQUENTLY

3. Handshaking and other physical contact are

discouraged for me. 4.15 FREQUENTLY

4. I avoid going to the gathering in groups, including at a

friend’s house, parks, restaurants, shops or any other
public place. 3.68 FREQUENTLY

5. I go to the store at times when there are likely to be

fewer people shopping. 3.98 FREQUENTLY

Overall Mean 4.1 FREQUENTLY

 Table 2 presents the health protocols in terms of social distancing. It is

shown in the table that the highest mean is 4.18 where the respondents have

always practice the heath protocols in the Municipality of Biliran with

interpretation of ‘Always’. The lowest mean value is 3.68 where resident’s

takes a hard time practicing the health protocols in the Municipality of Biliran

with interpretation of “Frequently”. As a result the overall weighted mean is 4.1

and interpreted as “Frequently”.

Table 3. Boarder and Establishments Requirements

C.BORDERS AND PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENTS

REQUIREMENTS Mean Interpretation

1. I present my QR code when going outside and inside

of the border. 4.49 ALWAYS

2. I present my vaccination card when going outside

and inside of the border. 4.25 ALWAYS

3. I present my QR code when going into the mall. 4.19 FREQUNETLY

4. I present my vaccination card when going into the

mall. 4 FREQUNETLY

5. I cooperate in checking my temperature in public

places. 4.10 FREQUNETLY

Overall Mean 4.21 ALWAYS

Table 3 presents the health protocols in terms of boarder and

establishment requirements. It is shown in the table that the highest mean is

4.49 where the respondents have always practice the heath protocols in the

Municipality of Biliran with interpretation of “Always”. The lowest mean value

is 4.00 where resident’s takes a hard time practicing the health protocols in

the Municipality of Biliran with interpretation of “Frequently”. As a result the

overall weighted mean is 4.21 and interpreted as “Always”.

 Table 4. Proper Etiquette

D. PROPER ETIQUETTE Mean Interpretation

1. I maintain a clean environment to prevent COVID-19. 4.47 ALWAYS

2. I cover my mouth and nose while coughing or

sneezing. 4.64 ALWAYS

3. I practice proper hygiene. 4.75 ALWAYS

4. I avoid touching my eyes, nose, or mouth with my

unwashed hands. 4.54 ALWAYS

5. I avoid sharing personal stuffs to prevent the infection

of COVID 19. 4.49 ALWAYS

Overall Mean 4.58 ALWAYS

Table 4 presents the health protocols in terms of proper etiquette. It is

shown in the table that the highest mean is 4.75 where the respondents have

always practice the heath protocols in the Municipality of Biliran with

interpretation of “Always”. The lowest mean value is 4.47 where resident’s

takes a hard time practicing the health protocols in the Municipality of Biliran

with interpretation of “Always”. As a result the overall weighted mean is 4.58

and interpreted as “Always”.

Table 5. Quarantine and Isolation

E. QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION Mean Interpretation

1. I stay at home if I have a cough or fever in the last

72 hours. 4.43 ALWAYS

2. I self-isolate when developing symptoms or test

positive for COVID-19 until I recover. 4.41 ALWAYS

3. I seek medical attention immediately if I have fever,

cough, and difficulty in breathing. 4.39 ALWAYS

4. If I experience symptoms associated with COVID-

19, I refrain from going to public places. 4.32 ALWAYS
 5. I have come into close contact with someone who
has COVID-19, I immediately isolate myself. 3.47 FREQUNETLY

Overall Mean 4.20 ALWAYS

Table 5 presents the health protocols in terms of quarantine and

isolation. It is shown in the table that the highest mean is 4.43 where the

respondents have always practice the heath protocols in the Municipality of

Biliran with interpretation of “Always”. The lowest mean value is 3.47 where

resident’s takes a hard time practicing the health protocols in the Municipality

of Biliran with interpretation of “Frequently”. As a result the overall weighted

mean is 4.20 and interpreted as “Always”.

Table 6. Overall Weighted Mean of Each Category

Overall Weighted Mean Of Each Category Mean Interpretation

A. Facemask 4.41 ALWAYS

B. Social Distancing 4.10 FREQUENTLY

C. Boarder and Establishments Requirements 4.21 ALWAYS

D. Proper Etiquette 4.58 ALWAYS

E. Quarantine and Isolation 4.20 ALWAYS

Overall Mean 4.30 ALWAYS

Table 6 presents the overall weighted mean of each category. It shows

in the table that the highest overall weighted mean is 4.58 in terms of Proper

Etiquette where the respondents have always practice the health protocol in

the Municipality of Biliran with interpretation of “Always”. The lowest overall

weighted mean is 4.10 in terms of Social Distancing where the respondents

takes hard time practicing the health protocol in the Municipality of Biliran with

interpretation of “Frequently”.
 CHAPTER IV

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter discusses the summary and conclusion drawn from the

analysis of results and further recommendations to improve the study.

Summary

The study aimed to determine the level of practice on health protocols

implemented in Municipality of Biliran; it sought to answer the following

questions. (1) What is the profile of the respondents in terms of: 1.1 Sex: 1.2

Age: 1.3 Educational Attainment: 1.4 Civil Status: 1.5 Monthly income: (2)

What is the level of practice on health protocol implementation in the

Municipality of Biliran? The researcher used a descriptive research design,

Likert Scale and weighted mean as an evaluation instrument to determine the

level of practice implementation in the Municipality of Biliran. The total

respondents of the study were the 391 residents of the Municipality of Biliran.

Based on the analysis of data, it was found out that the majority of the

respondents were female covering 222 or 57% of the total population, the

majority of our respondents ranging from 18–27 years old were 45.01% or

176 of the total respondents, the majority of the educational attainment of the

respondents was 160 or 41% were high school graduate, the majority of the

civil of the respondents was 218 or 56% were single, and the majority of the

monthly income of the respondents was 294 or 75.19% were 5000 below. It

was found out that the highest overall weighted mean is 4.58 in terms of

Proper Etiquette with interpretation of “Always” and the lowest overall

weighted men is 4.10 in terms of Social Distancing with interpretation of

“Frequently”.

Conclusion

From the results and discussion, the following conclusions were made:

Most of the respondents were female covering 222 or 57% of the total

population, the majority of our respondents ranging from 18–27 years old

were 45.01% or 176 of the total respondents, the majority of the educational

attainment of the respondents was 160 or 41% were high school graduate,

the majority of the civil of the respondents was 218 or 56% were single, and

the majority of the monthly income of the respondents was 294 or 75.19%

were 5000 below.

The category of health protocol that has the highest overall mean

weighted 4.58 in terms of Proper Etiquette and the lowest overall weighted

men is 4.10 in terms of Social Distancing.

Recommendation

The following recommendation are suggested based on the work

accomplished during this research study and on the conclusion given

previously.

1. The total number of population should have been in equal proportion in

terms of sex for better and unbiased interpretation of the data.

2. Further study should be done to strengthen the result of this study.

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APPENDICES
 APPENDIX A

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Division of Biliran
BILIRAN SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Biliran, Biliran

ROWENA P. GABUYA
School Head
Biliran Science High School

Dear Ma’am;
Greetings of Peace!
In partial fulfillment of our requirements for the subject Practical
Research II, we grade 12-STEM of section Heracles would like to ask a
permission from your own good office to conduct our research entitled LEVEL
OF PRACTICE ON HEALTH PRTOCOLS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BILIRAN. Attached questionnaire reviewed by some
authorized personnel to be distributed to the respondent s of the study.
We believe that you are with us in our enthusiasm to finish the
requirements as compliance for our subject and to develop our well-being. We
hope for you positive response on this matter. Your approval to conduct this
study is greatly appreciated.

Thank You and God bless!

Respectfully yours,

MEJARITO, ANGELCA
GELIZON, JOHNUEL
GELIZON, JOAN
DANIEL, MATTHEW LEXAM

Noted by:

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

JEROME B. PALCONIT ROWENA P. GABUYA
Research Teacher School Principal
 APPENDIX B

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Division of Biliran
BILIRAN SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Biliran, Biliran

February, 2022

Sir/Madame:
Good Day!
We are the senior high school students of Biliran Science High School and
presently conducting a research entitled entitled “LEVEL OF PRACTICE ON
HEALTH PRTOCOLS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
BILIRAN” In this regard, we are asking for your precious time and effort to
answer all the questions in the questionnaire that are important and helpful for
the completion of the study. Rest assured that all the data gathered from you
will be kept in the highest level of confidentiality.
Your positive response in this request will be a valuable contribution for the
success of the study and will highly be appreciated.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Respectfully yours,
MEJARITO, ANGELICA
GELIZON, JOAN
GELIZON, JOHNUEL
DANIEL, MATTHEW LEXAM

Noted by:
JEROME B. PALCONIT
Research Teacher

Hilda Alba
Research Adviser
 APPENDIX C

QUESTIONNAIRE

LEVEL OF PRACTICE ON HEALTH PROTOCOLS IMPLEMENTATION IN

THE MUNICIPALITY OF BILIRAN

Dear Respondent,
We would like to ask for your help to kindly accomplish the
questionnaire of our research “LEVEL OF PRACTICE ON HEALTH
PROTOCOLS IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BILIRAN” by
answering heartily all items found in each category. Please do not leave blank
answer to the questions. Your answer will be kept confidential in accordance
with the ethics of research, and feel free to answer the questions.

PART I. PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS

Direction. These questions contain about your personal information. Please
answer it honestly.

Name (optional):_______________________________ Sex:____ Age:__

Address: ______________________________________________
Educational Attainment:
Civil Status:
Monthly Income:
[ ] 5,000 below
[ ] 6,000 – 9,000
[ ] 10,000 – 30,000
[ ] 30,000 above
PART II. LEVEL OF PRACTICE ON HEALTH PROTOCOLS
IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BILIRAN
Directions. Using the 5 point scale shown below. Rate the following
questions by placing a check in the box. Please answer the question honestly.
Do not leave each item unanswered.
Scale;
5 = Always 4 = Frequently 3 = Sometimes 2 = Rarely 1 = Never

A. FACEMASK
Indicators (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1. I wear facemask when going into public places.

2. I wash my hands before and after touching the
face mask.
3. I make sure the face mask fits to cover my
nose, mouth, and chin.
4. I wash reusable masks after each use, while I
immediately dispose the surgical mask after I use
it.
5. I don’t share my mask with my family members
or friends.
Others, please specify;

B. SOCIAL DISTANCING
Indicators (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1. I practice the 1 meter distance from other

people.
2. To prevent the infection of COVID-19, I avoid
going to crowded places and avoid taking public
transportation.
3. Handshaking and other physical contact are
discouraged for me.
4. I avoid going to the gathering in groups,
including at a friend’s house, parks, restaurants,
shops or any other public place.
5. I go to the store at times when there are likely
to be fewer people shopping.
Others, please specify;
 C. BORDERS AND PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENTS REQUIREMENTS
Indicators (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1. I present my QR code when going outside and

inside of the border.
2. I present my vaccination card when going
outside and inside of the border.
3. I present my QR code when going into the mall.
4. I present my vaccination card when going into
the mall.
5. I cooperate in checking my temperature in
public places.
Others, please specify;

D. PROPER ETIQUETTE
Indicators (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1. I maintain a clean environment to prevent

COVID-19.
2. I cover my mouth and nose while coughing or
sneezing.
3. I practice proper hygiene.
4. I avoid touching my eyes, nose, or mouth with
my unwashed hands.
5. I avoid sharing personal stuffs to prevent the
infection of COVID 19.
Others, please specify;

E. QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION

Indicators (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

1. I stay at home if I have a cough or fever in the

last 72 hours.
2. I self-isolate when developing symptoms or test
positive for COVID-19 until I recover.
3. I seek medical attention immediately if I have
fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing.
4. If I experience symptoms associated with
COVID-19, I refrain from going to public places.
5. I have come into close contact with someone
who has COVID-19, I immediately isolate myself.
Others, please specify;
Approved by:

HILDA P. ALBA JEROME B. PALCONIT

Research Adviser Research Teacher

Panelist:

RIZA P. PALCONIT

DINAH N. PACATANG

ANIE LUZ G. YAPAN

ROSE D. ARCOSIBA