GROUP B

GROUP
 BRANDED VS. GENERIC
EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH
DRUG: COMMON
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES:
PERSPECTIVE AMONG HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND
WORKING AGE POPULATION SUPPORT IN BRGY. LIBAS,
IN BARANGAY CENTRAL, LAVESARES NORTHEN SAMAR.
CALBAYOG CITY.

EXPLORING PATIENT
PERSPECTIVES: ASSESSING THE
IMPACT OF NURSING STUDENTS’
INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE
DELIVERY IN CALBAYOG
DISTRICT HOSPITAL.

DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF ELDERLY PATIENT PREFERENCES

ELDERLY PATIENT ON HERBAL MEDICATION VS.
EXPERIENCING FEAR TO PRESCRIBED DRUGS FOR
HOSPITALIZATION IN CALBAYOG HYPERTENSION CONTROL IN
DISTRICT HOSPITAL. BRGY. SAN POLICARPO,
CALBAYOG CITY.
 BRANDED VS. GENERIC
COMMON PERSPECTIVE AMONG WORKING AGE
DRUG:
POPULATION IN BARANGAY, CENTRAL CALBAYOG
CITY.
 BRANDED VS. GENERIC DRUG: COMMON PERSPECTIVE AMONG
WORKING AGE POPULATION IN BARANGAY, CENTRAL CALBAYOG CITY.

BRANDED DRUG GENERIC DRUG

while branded drugs are
drugs protected by a patent
and marketed by a
pharmaceutical company
under a particular brand
name or trademark. They are
often pricier than generic
ones
Generic drugs are
unbranded, cost-effective
alternatives and with the
same qualities as their
branded counterparts.
 BRANDED VS. GENERIC DRUG: COMMON PERSPECTIVE AMONG
WORKING AGE POPULATION IN BARANGAY, CENTRAL CALBAYOG CITY.

BRANDED DRUG
Branded medications were
believed to offer superior
effects and client service.

GENERIC DRUG
Less Effective
 BRANDED VS. GENERIC DRUG: COMMON PERSPECTIVE AMONG
WORKING AGE POPULATION IN BARANGAY, CENTRAL CALBAYOG CITY.

However, recent research challenges this notion,

demonstrating that generics can be equally
reliable and efficient.

Despite regulatory approval and cost-

effectiveness of generics, doubts persist about
their quality and for some reasons still prefer
branded drugs use.
 BRANDED VS. GENERIC DRUG: COMMON PERSPECTIVE AMONG
WORKING AGE POPULATION IN BARANGAY, CENTRAL CALBAYOG CITY.

In the Philippines, concerns about generic drug

quality led to bioequivalence testing and the
Generics Act of 1988.

Yet, certain national studies suggest that

individuals still prefer branded drugs, citing
potency, faster healing, and established
reputations.
 BRANDED VS. GENERIC DRUG: COMMON PERSPECTIVE AMONG
WORKING AGE POPULATION IN BARANGAY CENTRAL, CALBAYOG CITY.

Around 67% of respondents in a Philippine

pharmaceutical price survey perceived that
generics were of lower quality than branded
medicines (Batangan and Juban, 2009).

In a recent study conducted by Alam, Caparos,

Deguzman, and Valenzuela (2022) shows that
majority of their participants selected randomly,
primarily target branded medicines because they
are widely used and popular, some also claim
branded is much safer than generic drugs.
 BRANDED VS. GENERIC DRUG: COMMON PERSPECTIVE AMONG
WORKING AGE POPULATION IN BARANGAY, CENTRAL CALBAYOG CITY.

This study aims to assess working-age in Brgy. Central Calbayog

City about their opinions, behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge
regarding generic and branded medicines. By understanding the
factors influencing their choices, the research seeks to bridge the
gap between perceptions and realities, fostering a more informed
and economical approach to healthcare. As future healthcare
providers, the researchers aspire to guide patients toward health
while considering economic implications.
 EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES:
HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND SUPPORT IN BRGY.
LIBAS, LAVESARES NORTHEN SAMAR.
Assessment of Healthcare Accessibility
The research examines the extent of healthcare accessibility for
persons with physical disabilities in Brgy. Libas, identifying barriers
such as infrastructure limitations, transportation issues, and facility
inadequacies.
Analysis of Support Systems:
Investigating the existing support structures, the study aims
to uncover gaps in assistive devices, trained personnel, and
community-based initiatives, seeking to understand the
shortcomings in meeting the unique needs of individuals
with physical disabilities.
Exploration of Social Dynamics:
Social stigmatization and discrimination often
impact healthcare-seeking behavior.
Evaluation of Knowledge and Awareness:
Understanding the level of awareness among persons with
physical disabilities regarding their rights, available
healthcare services, and potential support mechanisms is
crucial.
Review of Policy Implementation:
The effectiveness of existing policies related to
healthcare access and support for persons with
physical disabilities.
EXPLORING PATIENT PERSPECTIVES:
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF NURSING STUDENTS’
INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN
CALBAYOG DISTRICT HOSPITAL.
DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF ELDERLY
PATIENT
EXPERIENCING FEAR TO HOSPITALIZATION IN
CALBAYOG DISTRICT HOSPITAL.
EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: HEALTHCARE
ACCESS AND SUPPORT IN BRGY. LIBAS, LAVESARES NORTHEN SAMAR.

Hospitals provide extensive resources and expertise that enable doctors to rapidly
diagnose, rehabilitate patients, and treat a wide range of diseases. However,
hospital can be a frightening and confusing place to elderly patient. Adult
experiencing fear because of misleading conception when it comes to
hospitalization.
EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: HEALTHCARE
ACCESS AND SUPPORT IN BRGY. LIBAS, LAVESARES NORTHEN SAMAR.

Fear can impact negatively on rehabilitation of the patient which can affect the
upcoming procedure or the receiving of medical care. It may also reduce the
behavioral impulsivity under uncertainty, and increase the adventure index under
certainty in risky decision-making.
EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: HEALTHCARE
ACCESS AND SUPPORT IN BRGY. LIBAS, LAVESARES NORTHEN SAMAR.

An extreme fear of hospitals, is a type of specific phobia that can result in

physiological and psychological symptoms when a person goes to the hospital or
thinks about going to the hospital. It can also result in avoidance behaviors that stop
someone from seeking medical treatment. It is thought that up to 50% of people
experience some from of fear or anxiety when visiting a hospital. However, it is
unknown how many of these people are experiencing fear of hospitals. (Murphy,
2023)
EMPOWERING PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: HEALTHCARE
ACCESS AND SUPPORT IN BRGY. LIBAS, LAVESARES NORTHEN SAMAR.

This study aims to determine the causes of fear to hospitalization of elderly patient in Calbayog
District Hospital. In identifying their opinion, researcher can provide intervention to their problem. As
a future healthcare professional, not only we aim for the betterment of our patients but we make sure
there hasn't any hesitations among individuals in seeking help from hospitals and other health
facilities. We demand to end misconceptions against health professional and services, and act as
educators to provide the necessary information that everyone deserves.