JEZYL C E M P R O N CUTAMORA | Cebu Normal University (original) (raw)

Papers by JEZYL C E M P R O N CUTAMORA

Health care practitioners are mainly responsible for promoting health, managing disorders and pre... more Health care practitioners are mainly responsible for promoting health, managing disorders and preventing complications among their clients and themselves. To do this, they have to be knowledgeable and must properly implement standard infection control practices. This study determined the relationship between level of knowledge and extent of implementation of infection control practices among the personnel of hospital facilities in Cebu. This research study utilized quantitative non-experimental descriptive-correlational design. This study was conducted at various tertiary hospital facilities in Cebu. The 500 respondents of this were hospital personnel rendering their duty in any units/area of the hospital during the data gathering procedures utilizing quota sampling technique. The researchers utilized standardized questionnaires measuring the level of knowledge and the extent of infection control practices among hospital personnel on Cebu City government hospitals. Minitab version 13 statistical software was used in data processing. The results showed that most of the respondents are female nurses aging 20-35 years old and have worked for 1-5 years already. Additionally, the level of infection control cognition was very high with high level of implementation of infection control. The Pearson r correlation result illustrated that there is positive low significant correlation between the level of knowledge and practices of infection control among the hospital personnel of hospital facilities in Cebu. It is then concluded that augmenting the level of knowledge of the health care practitioners can guarantee improvement of their practices in the area.

Botika ng Barangay (BnB) is a drug outlet managed by a legitimate community organization, non-gov... more Botika ng Barangay (BnB) is a drug outlet managed by a legitimate community organization, non-government organization and/or local government unit. It is a government-initiated poverty alleviation program to increase study determined the contributions of the Botika ng Barangay to the improvement of family living standards in Cebu Province. Findings revealed that the BnB recipients' level of acceptance was generally high. They utilized the BnB products as the services. Their mean health-related expenditures for 3 months was Php 84.97 based on actual BnB prices and Php 205.89 based on commercial drugstore prices. Their mean savings was Php 120.93. From 2005 to 2008, the mean life expectancy was age 62. The mean infant mortality rate was 1.9 while the mean doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.7828/ljher.v6i2.69

Around 33.3 million people in the whole world are living with Human immune deficiency virus (HIV)... more Around 33.3 million people in the whole world are living with Human immune deficiency virus (HIV). Although HIV is found in all over of the world, some parts are more badly affected than others. This study will help to determine the personal and environmental characteristics of the countries that considerably contribute to the increasing incidence of HIV infections. Among the nine characteristics recognized, only four of them have significantly influenced HIV occurrence namely: unemployment rate, literacy rate, geographical location and race and only three characterisctics differentiated between high and low HIV occurrence countries; population density, national average income per capita and total health expenditure. The study also revealed that eighty countries with significant increase in the speed of the spread of infections, while the rest has insignificant change of the number of infections.

*Corresponding Author The intent of determining the occurrence of renal failure among the younger... more *Corresponding Author The intent of determining the occurrence of renal failure among the younger population prodded the researchers to develop a predictive model that will aid healthcare providers. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the characteristics of the younger population of the present in relation to its increasing vulnerability in developing kidney failure such as, intake of power/energy drink (PD), body mass index (BMI), family history (FH) and presence of other pre-existing condition (PC). In establishing the extent by which these identified independent variables really contributed to the development of KF among the young ones, we did a simulation run with 1000 generated random data in the minitab version 15 based on real behaviors. We formulated and tested the first linear model: Y = ᵦ + ᵦ PD + ᵦ BMI + ᵦ PC + ᵦ FH and the results showed that 1 0 1 2 3 4 RF (Y) = 28.9-4.02 PD-0.0028 PC + 0.0459 FH. Notice that BMI has been removed from the equation 1 because it is highly correlated with other independent variables. At this point, we could not say yet that this is a good model. So, we noted that the sum of square residual error (SSE) is 251. Knowing that the higher is the SSE, the larger is the degree of error of the theory and thus, there is a need for us to generate a new, better model. At this point, we constructed a reciprocal model: Y = ᵦ + ᵦ (1/PD) + ᵦ (1/BMI) + ᵦ PC + ᵦ FH. The 2 0 1 2 3 4 simulation run revealed that RF (Y) = 0.000000 + 50.0 + 0.000000 PC-0.000000 FH. Consistent with the result of the first trial, BMI is still omitted because it is highly correlated with other independent variables. As you can see, of the three (3) remaining variables, only PD was found to be a determinant of KF development i.e., KF = 50/PD. This means that our unknown is 50 and so to illustrate, if a teenager consumes 5 bottles of PD per day, then he can develop renal failure at the age of 10 (50/5). We can say that this is a better model compared with the first one because the SSE is 0. This implies that the model is very accurate. This result illustrates the real behavior because the younger population before did not as a lot of PD while the rest of the identified independent variables already existed even then. As the proponents were just utilizing a hypothetical data, we are interested in applying the generated model in actual data. After analyzing the gathered data, the intake of power drinks was the only determinant of kidney failure development.

This study aims to determine the most prevalent diseases existing in Metro Cebu based on the 11-y... more This study aims to determine the most prevalent diseases existing in Metro Cebu based on the 11-year most widespread diseases. This study will help to alert the community as well as the health care provider regarding the results in order to render early/anticipatory managements to prevent its widespread. This study was conducted in Metro Cebu which comprises seven cities and six municipalities. The cities include Carcar City, Cebu City, Danao, Lapu-lapu, Mandaue, Naga, Talisay City and Municipalities consist of Compostela, Consolacion, Cordova, Liloan, Minglanilla and San Fernando. This study utilized a descriptive-normative design. Universal population was included. This study utilized percentages and correlation statistics. The proponent hired a field researcher/ research assistant to collect the necessary data. Transmittal letters to the Department of Health (DOH), City Health Office, Public Health Office, Municipal Health officer /Rural Health Officer and other concerned personnel were distributed and permission to conduct the said study was sought. Highly urbanized areas have higher income, more prone to suffer from communicable and infectious diseases and more densely populated compared to that of rural areas. Despite the opposing characteristics, the identified variables are not significantly related to prevalent diseases in Metro Cebu. Noticeably, urban areas are more prone to contagious and communicable diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis and diarrhea.

This paper designs an instrument that measures the perceptions of the entities involved in the Se... more This paper designs an instrument that measures the perceptions of the entities involved in the Senior High School Curriculum implementation. First, it generates the items that measure perceptions. Second, it validates these items. Third, it establishes the reliability of the items. Lastly, it finalizes the number of items in a semantic differential instrument. Defining the focus, generating items, conducting content adequacy assessment, questionnaire administration, factor analysis, internal consistency assessment, construct validation and replication processes have been done. Fourteen-item semantic differential scales have been developed and validated.

Philippine Journal of Nursing, 2019

This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS in Cebu, Philipp... more This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS in Cebu, Philippines. The study utilized Husserlian qualitative phenomenological design. Ethics clearance was acquired from Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center-Ethics Review Committee. There were 7 informants that were recruited through purposive sampling and research referral techniques. The researcher used an open ended interview guide where interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analyzed using Collaizi's method. Three (3) themes have emerged in this study. The first emerging theme is, (1) Why get tested? With the following subthemes of, (a) Presence of Risky Behavior; and (b) Knowledge that lead to testing. The second theme is, (2) Challenges after diagnosis with subthemes of, (a) Psychosocial challenges; and (b) Physical Challenges. Lastly, the third theme is, (3) Response and Coping with HIV/AIDS with the following subthemes, (a) Establishing old and new networks: Support systems; (b) Socio-spiritual changes: lifestyle changes and being more religious; and (c) Moving Forward. High risk sexual patterns, knowing that a partner is HIV positive and the presence of some signs and symptoms are the factors considered for testing. PLWHA's compliant of their treatment regimen despite the undesirable side effects and opportunistic infections. Stigma results to non-disclosure of status and mental health issues are common. The presence of support groups is essential; PLWHA's are willing to adapt a healthy lifestyle; and they become advocates of the disease. There is a need to increase the promotion of safe sex practices and health education about HIV/AIDS. Continuous support is needed in order to increase visibility of support groups, and the self-advocacy skills of PLWHA's. Mental health should also be given attention.

Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 2020

The marginal rate of returns (MRR) of higher education programs affect a country's economy. It is... more The marginal rate of returns (MRR) of higher education programs affect a country's economy. It is in this light that the current study primarily intends to determine which higher education programs the state should fully subsidize and which programs the private education service providers should take charge of. The net effect of this identification is to rationalize the supply side of the economy. Quantitative non-experimental retrospective explanatory design and data mining techniques were used. Consequently, based on the programs' marginal rate of returns, indeed there are certain higher education services that bring about public good while some others do not. Agriculture, services, humanities and arts, sciences, health and welfare, engineering, manufacturing and construction, and education programs demonstrate greater public good while social sciences, business, and law generally promote greater private returns to the individuals rather than to the society.

Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 2015

Pediculosis capitis infestation, commonly known as head lice, a worldwide public health concern a... more Pediculosis capitis infestation, commonly known as head lice, a worldwide public health concern affecting individuals of all age groups, and prevalence in the general population can be as high as 40 percent. The main task attained in the study was the determination of the pediculicidal effects of Annona squamosa seed extract of different concentrations. Methodology utilized a true experimental design done in 3 trials; 10 live head lice were observed under each concentration of 25%, 50%, 75% atis seeds extract for the experimentation and 75% permethrin concentration as controlled group. In vitro testing was used and the subjects were placed in prepared petri dishes for experimentation. Data results found out that there is p-value of 0.067 at α = 0.05 for mean time elapsed (secs) for 100% head lice mortality. Significant p-level of 0.002 for pediculicidal activity for the first 5 minutes has been noted. The researchers derived up with a conclusion that Custard Apple (Annona squamosa) seed extract in 75%, 50% and 25% concentration is as effective as Commercial Pediculicide (Permethrin) in killing pediculosis Capitis. 50% concentration has comparable results to Permethrin and is the most effective due to its earlier onset of pediculicidal activity.

Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 2015

This study aimed to determine the predictors of subjective wellbeing among elderly. The researche... more This study aimed to determine the predictors of subjective wellbeing among elderly. The researcher utilized a descriptive correlational design to identify patterns of relationship that existed between the variables and to measure the strength of the relationship, which in this case involved the individual variables (educational attainment, health status, employment status, and presence of stressors), family variables (marital status, family size, family income, quality of family relationship, and family support) and social characteristics (social relationships, church attendance, access to amenities/ transportation, safe environment and community participation) and the level of subjective wellbeing among the elderly. The study was conducted in the municipality of Sagbayan, Bohol, Philippines. The researcher utilized a self-made questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale, Spiritual Wellbeing Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) to gather the needed information relevant to the variables under study. Multiple regression and analysis of variance through the SPSS software were utilized in the treatment and analysis of the data. It was found out that the mean level of subjective wellbeing among elderly falls under the average level of life satisfaction which means that the elderlies are generally satisfied with the different aspects of their lives but there are certain domains that they would very much like to improve. The study also revealed that the significant predictive variables for the elderlies' subjective wellbeing include age, health status, perceived stress, community participation, family income, and neighborhood safety. Implications of these results are noted for the development of programs and initiatives to enhance subjective wellbeing.

MJMR, 2018

In Philippines, pneumonia remains to be on the top ten (10) leading the cause of both morbidity a... more In Philippines, pneumonia remains to be on the top ten (10) leading the cause of both morbidity and mortality during many decades (Department of Health). According to the health care providers, there is a need for us to look into this alarming health scenario. One important way is to forecast the pneumonia cases based on the actual data for the last twenty (20) years. The prediction can be a good basis for the health sector to find a more effective way to manage pneumonia cases in the country. To forecast the future yearly cases of pneumonia, artificial intelligence forecasting method is used. A time series (20-year) data from 1993-2013 was utilized in data mining using minitab and Eureqa software. The trend component of forecasting pneumonia morbidity shows a flat line model indicating that pneumonia morbidity cases will remain on the same level every year of around 718,144 cases if the current health care system continues the current pneumonia management approaches. The correction factor, however, tells us that there are higher frequencies "up" and "down" pulling movement because of the presence of the sine functions. This implies that if a significant reduction of pneumonia cases is envisioned, then a planned and focused pneumonia management program shall be created and implemented.

The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, 2015

This evaluation study determined the impact of National Dengue Prevention and Control Program (ND... more This evaluation study determined the impact of National Dengue Prevention and Control Program (NDPCP) in Cebu City. Data collected from interviews on the current practices of the residents and barangays health workers in response to the program implementation, the current status of services provided for dengue, the identified gaps of the program and data gathered on dengue cases from the Region VII, Department of Health and Cebu City Health Department were submitted for analysis. Significant difference on dengue cases in terms of morbidity, mortality and case fatality rate of five years prior and five years during the implementation of the program was computed utilizing Paired T-test at 0.05 level of significance using minitab software. Lack of funding, supplies, human resource and weak cooperation of the residents affected the current practices in response to the program. Services provided for dengue in terms of laboratory and hospital facilities need increased capability to accommodate all the dengue patients. Lack of manpower resources, need for training of health personnel, need for the residents to develop a health seeking behavior, weak surveillance system, and a need for the improvement of the dengue contingency plan confirm the gaps of the program. There is a significant difference in morbidity, mortality and case fatality rate in Cebu City showing an increased rate in dengue during the program implementation. The National Dengue Prevention and Control Program in Cebu City have not attained its goals.

JOurnal Of Higher Education, 2012

The study tested whether genetic mutations (point mutations) are random or non-random phenomena t... more The study tested whether genetic mutations (point mutations) are random or non-random phenomena through simulation experiments using the amino acid sequencing of human CD4 lymphocytes. The randomness or lack thereof of point mutations has crucial implications to Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection. A single hypothesis is tested in the study , namely, that genetic mutations can be regarded as both random and deterministic. This hypothesis was accepted since no significant difference was noted in the mutations induced by a purely random process (Beta(.5,.5)) and a deterministic chaotic dynamical function (logistic function on [0,1]). The beta density was used as a representation of a random process since it is the ergodic distribution of the corresponding deterministic dynamical system. The implication is that if it were possible to discover the driving function for the genetic sequencing of nucleotide bases then point mutations can be predicted. However, as the study has demonstrated, even knowing that the point mutations are in fact deterministically generated, knowledge of the initial conditions is a crucial factor in predicting the mutation outcomes because chaotic dynamical systems are extremely sensitive to initial conditions.

Keywords: point mutation, insertion, deletion, substitution, chaotic dynamics, gene sequence

Malaysian Journal Of NUrsing, Jan 2012

Health care practitioners are mainly responsible for promoting health, managing disorders and pre... more Health care practitioners are mainly responsible for promoting health, managing disorders and preventing complications among their clients and themselves. To do this, they have to be knowledgeable and must properly implement standard infection control practices. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and extent of implementation of infection control practices among the personnel of Hospital facilities in Cebu. This research study utilized quantitative non-experimental descriptive-correlational design. This study was conducted at various tertiary hospital facilities in Cebu. The 400 respondents of this were hospital personnel rendering their duty in any units/area of the hospital during the data gathering procedures. The researchers utilized researcher-made questionnaire measuring the level of knowledge and the extent of infection control practices among hospital personnel in Cebu City tertiary hospitals. Minitab version 13 statistical software was used in data processing. The results showed that most of the respondents are female nurses aging 20-30 years old and have worked for 1-5 years already. Additionally, the level of infection control cognition was very high yet they only practice proper infection control often. The Pearson r correlation result illustrated that there is no significant correlation between the level of cognition and application of infection control practices among the hospital personnel of hospital facilities in Cebu. It is then concluded that augmenting the level of knowledge of the health care practitioners cannot guarantee improvement of their practices in the area.

Keywords: Infection control practices, cognition, application, hospital facilities, Cebu

Liceo de Cagayan University Journal, Jan 2012

Discipline in the Filipino culture is often carried out as a corporal punishment, if carried to t... more Discipline in the Filipino culture is often carried out as a corporal punishment, if carried to the extreme would constitute as an abusive situation. The study sought to make an accurate picture of the abusive situation. Utilizing documentary research, data were gathered and profiling was done by computing the percentages. Results of the study revealed that the greater incidence of child abuse occurs most commonly in female children between the ages 12 – 18 years old, in low socio-economic families and to parents whose highest educational attainment were high school level. These abuses lasted for 1 – 5 years before it was reported to the proper authorities for intervention. Furthermore, the most common perpetrators of the abuses were the male neighbors followed by the female neighbors and the cohabiting husband; adults whom the parent/s entrust the care of their children. The study further revealed that the most common form of abuse was physical abuse in the form of hitting, followed by child-rape, spousal abuse in the presence of the child and verbal assault, respectively. It was concluded that child abuse damages the child not only physically but also psychologically. Furthermore, the parents’ low socio-economic status contributes to the stress and trauma of the child and finally, part of the problem in abuse is the witnesses’ unwillingness to get involved in the earliest possible time. The researcher recommends public education, creation of a crisis intervention program, and undertaking of a parallel study to identify the type of abuse at specific age group, examination of a ten-year data and establishment of the dynamics of abuse.
Keywords: child abuse, abused, abuser, profile

Malaysian Journal Of Nursing, Apr 2012

"Each year 10.6 million children under the age of five die worldwide (Razum and Breckenkamp, 2007... more "Each year 10.6 million children under the age of five die worldwide (Razum and Breckenkamp, 2007). This study determined the factors that significantly influenced child mortality rates globally. Data mining was utilized and profiling of the countries was done based on country characteristics namely: health workforce density, population density, geographical location, total health expenditure, national average income per capita and immunization status. In order to determine the significant factors affecting child mortality rate, multiple regression was used. Minitab was used to process the data. The results of the study revealed that of the factors, only health workforce density, geographical location and immunization status exert significant influence on child mortality rate. Child mortality rate can be determined by health service delivery (health workforce density and immunization status) and geographical factors of the countries worldwide. Government initiatives play a vital role in radically reducing child mortality rate. Health is both a personal and social responsibility.
Keywords: Child, mortality rate, health workforce density, geographical location and immunization status
"

Journal Of Higher Education, 2012

Pneumonia and tuberculosis have been plaguing the populace of the world for centuries causing mil... more Pneumonia and tuberculosis have been plaguing the populace of the world for centuries causing millions of deaths. According to Philippine Health Statistics-Department of Health (2011), pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis (PTb) alarmingly remained to be the leading communicable respiratory diseases that caused deaths from 1977-2006 in the country. Locally, there is a noticeable variation in the occurrence and transmission of these communicable diseases between poor and non-poor community residents in Metro Cebu (Cebu City Health Office, 2011). Although there were several reasons behind this phenomenon, this study is primarily conducted to determine and compare the percentage of infected population, probable infection, recovery rate and mortality rate of the communicable diseases (PTb and pneumonia) between poor and non-poor communities, to find out the factors that significantly affects the transmission of communicable diseases, to determine the differentiating characteristics between poor and non-poor communities and to look into factors that can be manipulated/intervened (policy variables) to slow down the transmission rate. The proponent utilized descriptive-correlational design with 200 respondents from Barangay Pasil and Barangay Banilad. The researchers used a pilot-tested researcher-made questionnaire and survey form. Minitab version 13 statistical software was used in data processing. Percentages, Discriminant analysis and Two-way ANOVA were utilized in processing the data. Therefore it is concluded that in PTb, the percentage of infected population, recovery rate and the mortality rate differentiate the poor and non-poor communities but in pneumonia, it is only the percentage of infected population. Although the percentage of pneumonia infected population is significantly higher than PTb, the recovery rate is higher in patients with pneumonia living in non-poor community. However, there is higher mortality rate in pneumonia patients as compared in patients with PTB even without taking into consideration of their community types. Of the three identified factors, none of those can differentiate the two communities. This means that the health practices, waste disposal and access to health care in both communities, poor and non-poor, are not significantly different. In terms of health and waste disposal practices, they are both good and they can both access the health care services easily. Therefore it is concluded that the two communities do not significantly differ in terms of health practices, waste disposal practices and access to health care but the poor and non-poor differ in their financial capacity to prevent and manage diseases in their family members.

Keywords: Percentage of infected population, probable infection, recovery rate, mortality rate, communicable diseases, poor and non-poor communities, personal and environmental characteristics

1Jezyl T. Cempron and 2Daisy R. Palompon

According to UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS) 2009 statistics, around 33.3 mil... more According to UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS) 2009 statistics, around 33.3 million people in the whole world are living with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although HIV is found in all parts of the world, some areas are more afflicted than others. This study aims to generate voronoi map that traces the countries where HIV infections are very apparent. Furthermore, this study determined the personal and environmental characteristics of the countries that significantly contributed to the increasing HIV infections. Multiple regression was utilized to find out the predictors of HIV infection and discriminant analysis was used in determining the factors that differentiates between high and low risk countries. Among the nine characteristics identified, only four of them have significantly influenced HIV occurrence namely: unemployment rate, literacy rate, geographical location and race and only three characterisctics differentiated between high and low HIV occurrence countries; population density, national average income per capita and total health expenditure. To determine the speed of the spread of infection per country, HIV rates were gathered from 1990-2009 and were correlated. Eighty countries revealed significant increase in the speed of the spread of infections from 1990- 2009 while the rest has insignificant change of the number of infections. The voronoi map was then created illustrating the red, pink and blue areas reflecting the high, moderate and low risk countries respectively.
Keywords: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, voronoi map, prevalence rate, UNAIDS

Philippine Journal of Nursing, 2019

Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 2020

Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 2015

MJMR, 2018

The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, 2015

JOurnal Of Higher Education, 2012

Keywords: point mutation, insertion, deletion, substitution, chaotic dynamics, gene sequence

Malaysian Journal Of NUrsing, Jan 2012

Health care practitioners are mainly responsible for promoting health, managing disorders and pre... more Health care practitioners are mainly responsible for promoting health, managing disorders and preventing complications among their clients and themselves. To do this, they have to be knowledgeable and must properly implement standard infection control practices. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and extent of implementation of infection control practices among the personnel of Hospital facilities in Cebu. This research study utilized quantitative non-experimental descriptive-correlational design. This study was conducted at various tertiary hospital facilities in Cebu. The 400 respondents of this were hospital personnel rendering their duty in any units/area of the hospital during the data gathering procedures. The researchers utilized researcher-made questionnaire measuring the level of knowledge and the extent of infection control practices among hospital personnel in Cebu City tertiary hospitals. Minitab version 13 statistical software was used in data processing. The results showed that most of the respondents are female nurses aging 20-30 years old and have worked for 1-5 years already. Additionally, the level of infection control cognition was very high yet they only practice proper infection control often. The Pearson r correlation result illustrated that there is no significant correlation between the level of cognition and application of infection control practices among the hospital personnel of hospital facilities in Cebu. It is then concluded that augmenting the level of knowledge of the health care practitioners cannot guarantee improvement of their practices in the area.

Keywords: Infection control practices, cognition, application, hospital facilities, Cebu

Liceo de Cagayan University Journal, Jan 2012

Malaysian Journal Of Nursing, Apr 2012

Journal Of Higher Education, 2012

Keywords: Percentage of infected population, probable infection, recovery rate, mortality rate, communicable diseases, poor and non-poor communities, personal and environmental characteristics

1Jezyl T. Cempron and 2Daisy R. Palompon