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    Gender Fairness of UPOU-Produced Open Educational Resources
    ( 2018) Serrano, Joane ; Gelisan, Luisa ; Gonzales, Eubelle
    In support of the Magna Carta of Women and to further promote gender mainstreaming, the Philippine national government issued a circular directing government agencies, including state colleges and universities to adopt Gender Equality Guidelines in the development of media policies and programs. Studies (Benavot, 2016; Blumberg, 2007; Jenkins & Phillips, 1995; Kerkhoven, Russo, Land-Zandstra, Saxena, & Rodenburg, 2016; Mills & Mustapha, 2015;) showed that gender bias and language insensitivity in learning materials negatively affect female students’ general performance. The Multimedia Center (MC), the unit of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) that is tasked to design, develop, produce, and disseminate multimedia course materials has been implementing practices to make UPOU multimedia learning materials more inclusive and gender fair. This study examines the gender fairness of the “Open Educational Resources (OER) for Technology for Teaching and Learning” video series. These series of videos produced by the MC is disseminated to the learners and general public via the UPOU Networks, the university’s virtual repository of learning materials. To study the gender sensitivity of the videos, content analysis will be done using the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) gender-sensitive indicators and the Philippine Commission on Women Towards a Gender Fair Media guidelines.
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    Gender Portrayal in UP Open University Social Media Sites
    ( 2018) Serrano, Joane ; Petrasanta, Lovelyn ; Cañas-Llamas, Anna
    The UP Open University (UPOU) social media sites with about 40,000 followers accross its social media pages is assumed to have a significant role in disseminating information and knowledge for most of its learners both local and offshore. According to The Statistics Portal (statista.com), the number of social media users around the globe is estimated to increase from 2.46 billion in 2017 to 2.77 billion in 2019. Three (3) of four (4) internet users use social media, with women (76%) using social networking sites more than men (72%). This study aims to examine the portrayal and representation of women and men in the graphics and videos posted across UPOU social media sites: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. This study will make use of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as its theoretical and analytic framework. The study will make use of the Gender-Sensitive Indicators for Media (GSIM) by UNESCO (2012) as the analytical tool in analyzing gender portrayal and representation in UPOU social media posts.
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    Gender Sensitivity of UPOU-Produced Open Educational Resources
    ( 2018) Serrano, Joane ; Gelisan, Luisa ; Gonzales, Eubelle
    In support of the Magna Carta of Women and to further promote gender mainstreaming, the Philippine national government issued a circular directing government agencies, including state colleges and universities to adopt Gender Equality Guidelines in the development of media policies and programs. Studies (Benavot, 2016; Blumberg, 2007; Jenkins & Phillips, 1995; Kerkhoven, Russo, Land-Zandstra, Saxena, & Rodenburg, 2016; Mills & Mustapha, 2015;) showed that gender bias and language insensitivity in learning materials negatively affect female students’ general performance. The Multimedia Center (MC), the unit of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) that is tasked to design, develop, produce, and disseminate multimedia course materials has been implementing practices to make UPOU multimedia learning materials more inclusive and gender fair. This study examines the gender fairness of the “Open Educational Resources (OER) for Technology for Teaching and Learning” video series. These series of videos produced by the MC is disseminated to the learners and general public via the UPOU Networks, the university’s virtual repository of learning materials. To study the gender sensitivity of the videos, content analysis will be done using the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) gender-sensitive indicators and the Philippine Commission on Women Towards a Gender Fair Media guidelines.
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    Generation Z's Awareness and Willingness to Engage in Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study in Koronadal City, South Cotabato
    ( 2025) Gesulga, Myre Adrienne Jade F.
    Climate change has continued to pose significant risks to communities, making the engagement of younger generations essential in advancing adaptation efforts. This study examined the awareness, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and willingness of Generation Z college students in Koronadal City to participate in climate change adaptation, guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). This study assessed students’ climate change knowledge, their behavioral predictors, and their willingness to engage in climate-friendly practices. A quantitative survey design was used to gather data. The respondents were college students born between 1999 and 2005 enrolled in private universities in Koronadal City. Findings revealed varying levels of climate literacy and concern among students. Attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly predicted willingness to engage in climate-friendly behaviors, while knowledge along was not always a strong predictor. This was consistent with trends presented in related literature. Year level differences also showed variations in awareness and behavioral intention. In conclusion, the Generation Z college students’ psychological, social, and contextual factors influenced their willingness to participate in climate change adaptation more strongly than knowledge along. Based on the results, implementation of targeted climate education programs, community outreach activities, and improvements to curriculum content that would strengthen students’ climate awareness, adaptive behavior, and long-term environmental engagement are included in the recommendations.
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    Geospatial Assessment of Water Quality of Pasig River Using Physico-Chemical Parameters and Water Quality Index
    ( 2025) Africa, Diana Riza A.
    The Pasig River plays a crucial role in the economy of the city as it serves as means of transport, supplies water for households and industries, and offers recreational opportunities. Moreover, it connects the two major water bodies in Metro Manila: the Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay. Unfortunately, it also serves as a sink for industrial and domestic wastes in the metro. This paper attempts to characterize the Pasig River using Water Quality Index (WQI) and examine the spatial distribution of water quality parameters. Data used in computation of WQI are from analyses of physico-chemical parameters which include DO, BOD, fecal coliform, pH, temperature, TSS, phosphate, nitrate and ammonia from 2020 to 2022. Computed CCME-WQI values of Pasig River ranged from 30.3 to 38.9 with an average score of 33.9 which indicate that the water quality is “poor” across all stations. Findings suggest that the river's physico-chemical characteristics no longer comply with the river system's present waterbody classification, making it unsuitable for its intended purpose for fishery, recreational (Class II), agriculture, irrigation and livestock watering. Further, WQI scores show lowest values in the midstream to middownstream portions of the river, suggesting these sections as having the poorest water quality or areas of critical concern.
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    Government - Industry Linkage Supporting R&D Based Product Development and Technology Commercialization of a Start - Up Food Manufacturing Company in Metro Manila, Philippines
    ( 2025) Dela Cruz, Laira Mae L.
    Food manufacturing companies hold a crucial role in addressing the food insecurity problems in the country, addressing the SDG 2: zero hunger. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as start-up companies engaged in Research and Development, can help a lot with the support of the government. With government support for MSMEs in product development and technology commercialization, these businesses can contribute to the economy and help tackle food insecurity in the country; both the economy and MSMEs will benefit from this collaboration. This study explores how MSMEs can maximize the help of the government in their food manufacturing business, which government agencies have the program to help the food industry and the implementation of their programs. The study shows that government linkage is essential and played a vital role with their support in product development, access to technology, training and regulatory guidance resulting in improved quality of products and wider market access.
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    Health Service Satisfaction of Animal Bite Victims in Siniloan, Laguna, Philippines: A Retrospective Study
    ( 2018) De Lima, Sherlyn S.
    Patient satisfaction is an important indicator of quality of care, providing useful insights for delivering efficient health care which meets the needs of the patients. What influences a person's health is the encounter between health care customer/patient and provider; therefore it is critical that this encounter be pleasant. This retrospective study of health service satisfaction of animal bite victims in Siniloan, Laguna from January to December 2015 was done to evaluate effectiveness of the health services of the rural health unit, measured using both quantitative (surveys) and qualitative (interviews) data. There were 244 survey respondents among the recorded 450 animal bite victims. The study showed that 15-year-old and below female students were the most common victims, the majority of which were bitten by dogs. Results revealed that the extent of knowledge and practices of animal bite victims ranges from excellent to very good with a mean range of 3.47-3.64, SD = 0.657-0.703. Animal bite victims generally are satisfied in terms of level of client satisfaction ranges from 3.33-3.52, SD= 0.624-0.766. Overall, Animal Bite victims were satisfied in terms of information, dissemination about rabies elimination program and extent of impact of human rabies elimination program with overall mean range of 3.30-3.45, SD= 0.621-0.759. Almost all variables had a very weak association in terms of association of socio-demographic profile (age, sex highest educational attainment and type of who bit the bite victims to the knowledge of rabies, practices on the prevention and control of rabies, client satisfaction, information dissemination about rabies elimination program and extent of impact of human rabies elimination program. It is recommended in this study the improvement of the control through health promotion campaign must be done to further strengthen the rabies control program. The study also recommended that in order to understand further the associate of the variables tested a higher statistical analysis should be done such as a regression modeling.
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    Holistic Needs and Coping Among Preoperative Patients in a Government Teriary Hospital in Metro Manila, Philippines
    ( 2019) Onglengco, Myrna M.
    This study seeks to understand the holistic needs of the preoperative patients in terms of informational, physical, psychological, social, spiritual, level of independence and environment and their relationships to the coping level of the preoperative patients as an aspect of holistic nursing. It also examines the profile of the patient participants as it relates to their coping level. The study runs on the conceptual framework that the holistic needs are related to the coping needs of the preoperative patients. In the same manner, the framework is also applied in looking into the demographic profile of the patients and its relationship to coping. The level of coping serves as an indicator as to the wholeness of the person yielding better patient recovery and outcome. The study utilized the descriptive correlational design done in the medical, surgical, and gynecology wards of a government tertiary hospital located in Metro Manila, Philippines. The researcher considered 43 preoperative patients who underwent operation in a few days following the survey in the given wards. The survey among the preoperative patients were based using the following tools, namely, The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Informational Scale (APAIS), Quality of Life Tool (QOLT) and Brief COPE. Where applicable, the necessary permissions on the use of the said tools were sought from the authors. The results of the study show that the level of independence is the top priority need of the patient undergoing surgery. This is followed by the spiritual need showing that spirituality is a vital factor in the quality of life of the respondents. The physical need comes in next which is undoubtedly an important aspect when one is under the challenges of an illness. Meanwhile, preoperative patients greatly need to know the information about anesthesia more than about the surgical procedure. Consequently, they worried more on the anesthesia than on the procedure but think less about these. In terms of coping, physical, social relationship and spirituality coping were the top means used by the patients. The results also show that among the holistic needs of the preoperative patients and the existing coping mechanisms for the specific holistic need, only social relationship need has significant correlation with social coping mechanism. The correlation is negative, that is as the coping level increases, the holistic needs decreases. As for the demographic profile of the respondents, the results show significant relationships between the eight groups of demographic profile and the six categories of coping mechanism with varying dependencies among profile. Spiritual, environment and level of independence coping mechanisms show as the common top three coping mechanisms with highest association except for the category of income where the third significant association is with social coping mechanism. Based on the foregoing, the study concludes that there exist significant relationships between the holistic needs and coping among preoperative patients. Moreover, significant relationships exist in terms of the presented demographic profile and coping mechanisms. Knowing the importance of the holistic needs of the patients during this situation is a great leap among the healthcare providers, patients and their family members in choosing the type of care and arriving at the most appropriate approach needed to hurdle the health situation. This study contributes to the nursing literature in the Philippines on holistic nursing and coping responses during surgical procedures.
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    Impact Assessment of a Marikina Bioreactor Composting Technology Developed by the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute
    ( 2025) Alvaro, Stephanie A.
    This study assesses the impact of a bioreactor composting technology developed by the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) and used in Marikina City, Philippines. Using the Multi-dimensional Sustainability Framework (MSF) and the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) Model, it evaluated the environmental, economic, social, technological, and institutional effects of the bioreactor in managing organic waste in compliance with Republic Act No. 9003. Data were gathered through interviews and focus group discussion with Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) staff and secondary sources within the project area. Findings indicate that the bioreactor helps reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions, produces nutrient-rich compost that improves soil, and creates community jobs and involvement. While the technology expedites composting and reduces manual work, it faces challenges like machine wear and need for better support. The study suggests improving design, training, and monitoring. Overall, the bioreactor is a sustainable and effective solution for organic waste that benefits the environment, society, and economy while supporting national and global sustainability goals.
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    Incorporating ASEAN Instruments in Policy Research and into the Legislative Processes: Perspective and Practices of a Legislative Researcher
    ( 2025) Asuncion, Rommel V.
    This autoethnomethodology study examined the integration of ASEAN instruments into policy and legislative research by a researcher in the Philippine legislature. Using personal narrative and systematic content analysis of my legislative research outputs, this study examined my perspective and practices as a legislative researcher and a student of ASEAN studies in incorporating ASEAN instruments into my policy research and the legislative processes. Three practices emerged from the analysis: benchmarking and peer comparison; comparing with other country models; and using international models for policy learning. While ASEAN often plays a peripheral role rather than a central one, it provides a useful comparative framework and policy reference. Reflecting on this analysis, I recognized ASEAN’s influence on my legislative research. The three practices show that I incorporate regional and international viewpoints to improve practicality, enriching legislative inquiry beyond just ASEAN instruments or objectives. Despite extensive awareness of ASEAN, this research revealed a limited explicit reference to ASEAN in most of my knowledge products. In most of the products I analyzed, I made references to ASEAN for comparative analysis and policy learning, using either individual ASEAN member states or broader regional groupings. My experiences with the preparation and during the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly stood out as an exception: ASEAN became central to the task, illustrating how the requirements and expectations of the institution can influence the role of ASEAN in research work. My study further revealed that ASEAN is a reference point that appears in the periphery of policy discourse: as a benchmark when evaluating the country’s programs, or to compare the position of the Philippines in international standings.
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    Information, Education and Communication Pamphlet and Level of Anxiety of Patients Undergoing Endoscope Procedure
    ( 2016-06-10) Aquino, Kalayaan D.
    This study investigated on the anxiety levels of patients of Megaclinic before the underwent endoscopic procedures. It further determined if written information in a form of pamphlet can affect the levels of anxieties as well as the existence of a relationship between anxiety and age, gender and level of education in the study and control groups. The research utilized a pre- and post-test quasi-experimental design. Both groups were asked to accomplish Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Forms. T-tests and Chi-square were used to analyze the significant difference and relationship of the variable used. On comparing of the control and study groups after the intervention, it showed that more than three-fourth of the items have significant differences before and after the intervention. Furthermore, post-test scores showed no significant difference in the post-test anxiety levels of the among the study and control group (p= 0.46). Only educational attainment had a significant relationship with anxiety level (p=0.00). Despite finding out that IEC pamphlets had relatively no significant impact, it was still of great valued for the Megaclinic since it was noted that most patients were relatively less anxious immediately prior to their endoscopic procedure if there were provided with information about the medical procedure. Since it was noted that educational attainment of patients has significant relationship with anxiety levels, this only suggests that extra attention must be given in patients who have lower educational attainment. It is recommended to use a more improved and simpler version of the IEC pamphlet for them. It is further suggested to investigate the duration and time intervals of the intervention as well as prior endoscopic experience among others in the future studies.
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    Integrating ASEAN Perspective in the Social Studies Education: An Autoethnographic Study of a Teacher in Higher Education
    ( 2025) Bala, Christian Jessie B.
    The study answers the following questions: (1) “What are the higher education teachers’ practices in incorporating ASEAN in teaching Social Studies?” and (2) “What are the perspectives that underlies the higher education teacher’s practices for integrating ASEAN in teaching Social Studies?” The researcher utilized autoethnography and autoethnomethodology as both research frameworks and research methods. As research framework, Autoethnography examines teaching experiences and perspectives for incorporating ASEAN in higher education, while autoethnomethodology identifies teaching practices for integrating ASEAN in teaching BSED Social Studies. As research method, it employs reflective narratives, critical self-inquiry and curriculum analysis. The data sources include course syllabus, course lectures, and course assessments. The results showed that there are six (6) practices in incorporating ASEAN in teaching Social Studies and three (3) perspectives in incorporating ASEAN in teaching social studies. The results impact ASEANOLOGY in higher education. First, the inclusion of ASEAN in the course syllabus as culminating activity, as a subtopic in the broader topic of “Asian Regionalism” and as a central topic in the course syllabus in Asian Studies helps students learn that the Philippines is an integral part of ASEAN and help build their identity as ASEAN citizens. Second, Filipino educators have the responsibility to teach students the role of ASEAN in strengthening regional cooperation through learning the difference between regionalism from globalization. Last, promoting respect for diversity and cultural competence within ASEAN community through experiential learning such as culminating activity emphasizes the role of ASEAN not only as a political and economic organization but also as a framework for regional identity. The result offers recommendations to meet Philippine educational standards.
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    Job Satisfaction and Job Performance among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    ( 2024) Barua, Ma. Fe Adelle
    Job satisfaction plays a significant role in any employee’s job performance. Increasing job satisfaction results in improved job performance. In healthcare settings, nurse job satisfaction played a crucial role in the delivery of quality healthcare, whereas their performance was critical to a patient’s perception of service quality. This study investigates the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance among nurses at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah, using Herzberg's Two- Factor Theory of motivation as its framework. The study examines job satisfaction factors such as extrinsic rewards, scheduling, work-life balance, professional growth opportunities, interpersonal relationships, and recognition. It also assesses performance measures like leadership, critical care, cooperation, planning, interpersonal communication, and professional growth. A descriptive correlational design was employed, involving 384 staff nurses selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a validated three-part survey, and analyses were performed using descriptive statistics—mean and standard deviation—and inferential statistics, including Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient The findings demonstrated a significant positive relationship between job happiness and job performance, with higher satisfaction consistently resulting in better performance. Salary and years of work experience were important predictors of job satisfaction and performance. The findings revealed that nurses ranked satisfaction with extrinsic rewards, professional prospects, and work-life balance as the most relevant variables. Their leadership and teamwork demonstrated strong performance, while critical care and professional development were noted as areas for growth. These results show the
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    Knowledge Attitude and Practices in Pressure Injury Prevention Among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital
    ( 2018) Macalintal, Leona Paula L.
    The burden of pressure injuries was huge considering its prevalence and incidence rates across different care settings both locally and abroad. It was further aggravated by several factors such as an increase in high-risk patients who have complex health problems making them more vulnerable to pressure injuries: and challenges in the nursing workforce with high attrition rates resulting to uneven skill mix and inconsistencies in pressure injury prevention practices. It is necessary to intensify the implementation of pressure injury prevention that is based on evidence. However, translating effectively and consistently in the clinical setting remained to be a major challenge and the need to assess and understand the knowledge, attitude, practices and characteristics of nurses was critical in determining how well they can drive successful implementation. This study focused on providing baseline data about nurse factors and levels of knowledge, attitude and practice on pressure injury prevention among bedside nurses in one of the tertiary hospitals in the Philippines. A descriptive, correlational design was utilized, and variables were assessed using validated research tools. The study population was composing besides nurses who were directly involved in patient care and who had at least six months of clinical experience in their respective nursing units. The survey was completed by 165 respondents and results showed good knowledge with an overall mean score of (71.80%), neutral attitude (79.78%) and high level of practice (84.89%) among the nurses. Knowledge was good particularly on risk factors for pressure injuries and on general preventive measures. Nurses’ attitude has to be intensified in terms of prioritization of prevention and importance of risk assessment while staff education has to be strengthened to guide clinical practice. Majority of the nurses had 1-2 years of clinical experience and had not attended training related to pressure injuries. The nurse factors were very significant in identifying behaviors, strengths and weaknesses that need to be adjusted and in determining how nurses can drive the implementation of best practices to achieve better outcomes. There were positive correlations noted among knowledge, attitude and practice although strength of these relationships was considered to be moderate due to the distinct characteristics of the research tools used. The study also revealed that length of clinical experience had significant relationship with the nurses’ level of practice (p<.05). The goal of promoting positive behavior change towards pressure injury prevention has to be built on essential factors. The characteristics of nurses influenced their knowledge, values, attitudes and actual performance in the clinical area and the integration among these emphasized that knowledge, attitude and practices can impact positive change in one’s behavior. All these aspects have to be continuously assessed, considered and strengthened before attempting to initiate intervention so that nurses can effectively and proactively promote pressure injury and practice, a pressure injury care bundle program was proposed to streamline nursing practices on pressure injury prevention through training, actual implementation and continuous monitoring of clinical indicators.
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    Knowledge Management in the University of the Philippines Open University: Exploring Gender Differences of Student Support Employees
    ( 2021) Serrano, Joane ; Belegal, Janele Ann ; Cañas-Llamas, Anna
    When the COVID-19 global pandemic broke out, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) made adjustments to its operations to address the heightened need for its support services. These support services are mainly provision of information and knowledge of and about the university stored both physically and digitally, with more women providing support services than men. To ensure knowledge is accessible and available amidst any disruption, knowledge management practices must be streamlined and sustained. However, studies analyzing gender differences in knowledge management of educational institutions are lacking. This study aims to fill the current research gap in the context of an educational institution, and study the gender differences in UPOU in terms of knowledge management practices. Data will be collected from targeted respondents who provide support services to UPOU constituents. Descriptive statistics and cross tabulations will be used to analyze the data gathered.
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    Knowledge Management System Enhancement for a Private R&D Unit in the Philippines
    ( 2025) Dang-awan, Danzen F.
    This case study aims to enhance the Knowledge Management System (KMS) of a private Research and Development (R&D) unit in the Philippines. The insights of all four R&D staff were gathered using semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data yielded five key themes: KMS Effectiveness and Challenges, Knowledge Quality and Documentation Practices, Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration, Knowledge Acquisition and Learning, and Organizational Support and Training. The commonalities, contradictions, and complementarities of the participant responses within each theme were explored to illustrate the KMS landscape. Then, the facilitating and hindering factors of the current KMS were distilled. Participant proposals for improvement were combined with literature recommendations to resolve the observed hindrances. The findings led to the following recommendations to enhance the KMS: Centralize and Standardize Documentation, Leverage AI to Enhance Efficiency, Nurture a Culture of Openness and Inquiry, Align and Increase Training Opportunities, and Formalize and Communicate Incentives.
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    Knowledge, Attitude and Compliance on Pressure Injury Prevention among Nurses in the Teaching-Training Public Hospital in Cebu City, Philippines
    ( 2024) Garces, Sherwin C.
    Introduction: Pressure injuries are a traditional nursing issue. This study determines the nurses’ knowledge, attitude and compliance on pressure injury prevention. Materials and Methods: A descriptive correlational quantitative design was used in the study. A total of 196 nurses were selected using stratified random sampling. The knowledge was measured using the Pieper pressure ulcer knowledge test, while the nurses’ attitude was measured by the staff attitude scale, and compliance on pressure injuries was assessed using the pressure injury prevention care bundle. Participants were nurses assigned to the medical–surgical units in the teaching-training public hospital in Cebu City, Philippines. The participants were asked using a paper-to-pen test. Results: In this study, among all indicators, 88.15% of the nurses were knowledgeable in terms of the use of devices, followed by other preventive measures with 87.46% and lastly, 85.86% of the nurses knew how to identify risk factors that causes PI. On the other hand, 67.86% of the nurses were least knowledgeable in determining stages I, II, III, IV and classification of pressure injuries, followed by mobility with 75.92% then skin care with 77.30%. Majority of the nurses had a favorable attitude with a mean score of m=4.03 (SD=0.13). In terms of compliance of nurses on PI prevention, across all indicators, nurses were highly compliant in risk assessment (m=3.51, SD=0.74), but least performed in moisture/incontinence management (m=3.11, SD=0.79). The following variables had a significant relationship with each other; knowledge vs compliance X2=1230.954a,p=0.00), attitude vs compliance (X2=1389.378a, p=0.00), knowledge vs length of service (rho=.162*, p=0.02), attitude vs length of service (rho= -.144*, p=0.04), length of service vs compliance (rho= -.145*, p=0.04), training on PI vs compliance (X2=22.534*p=0.03). Conclusion/Implications: As a result of their high level of knowledge, favorable attitude with high level of compliance, development of pressure injuries among patients in the medical-surgical units in the teaching-training public hospital in Cebu City, Philippines, may be prevented through proper application by the nurses of the preventive measures or interventions to prevent PI. The correlation between variable is deemed necessary for the nurses assigned to the units so that they can provide a quality skin care, thus, control the occurrence of pressure injuries.
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    Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Human Milk Banking among Healthcare Professionals in a Maternal and Neonatal Area of a Tertiary Hospital in National Capital Region
    ( 2025) Senina, Selah Dove H.
    Premature or sick babies fed with formula milk are at high risk of developing complications such as intestinal infections which can be prevented if they receive human breast milk (Mothers’ Milk Bank, 2020). Since human breastmilk provides the optimal nutrition for babies and reduces risk of intestinal infections, the human milk bank is an important medium in providing a reliable and consistent supply of human breastmilk to this vulnerable population. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a crucial role in the process of the milk bank such as human milk donation, human milk banking, and the use of donor milk. Mothers are more likely to participate if their HCPs are knowledgeable and encouraging. Since there are few studies in the perception of HCPs in human milk banking, the study was done to explore the knowledge and attitude of HCPs towards human milk banking. The findings provide a groundwork study in managing HCPs for planning and establishing a human milk bank. It was done in a Level III hospital that specializes in Maternal and Child Health with a human milk bank. The results show that HCPs are knowledgeable and have a positive attitude towards human milk banking. It also shows that there is no relationship between the knowledge and attitude, therefore, training should be done in improving both the areas. The significantly higher knowledge of physicians is a strength in their hospital. In practice, HCPs have more knowledge on the aspect of human milk banking in which they are more focused in practicing. Education and training of the HCPs with an encouraging attitude, and the awareness and education of the mothers and the community are important to establish the human milk bank and continue its operations. Insufficient resources and support are challenges identified as barriers in human milk banking.
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    Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy in Dementia Care Among Nurses in Two Health Institutions in Metro Manila
    ( 2025) Fiel, Melissa Margret
    The number of people with dementia in the Philippines is rising rapidly. This means that the healthcare workforce, most specifically nurses, must be prepared to take care of this patient group in hospital settings. Increasing the self-efficacy of nurses might improve patient outcomes and quality of care for PwD and their families. The purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge and attitudes of Filipino nurses towards dementia care and their influence on self-efficacy. A total of 182 registered nurses from a private and a public hospital in the Philippines were recruited for the study. Their levels of knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy on dementia care were measured. Filipino nurses have inadequate knowledge, positive attitudes, and a high level of self-efficacy in dementia care. Correlation statistics revealed that attitudes were significantly correlated with self-efficacy (Spearman ρ = 0.243, p = 0.001) while general knowledge was not (Spearman p = 0.143; p-value = 0.054). A ‘higher level of knowledge’ based on experience and observations of people with dementia which forms the cognitive aspect of nurses’ attitudes had the highest correlation with self-efficacy (Spearman p = 0.275, p-value = <0.01). Age and length of experience were significantly associated with dementia knowledge. There is a need to sustain Filipino nurses’ positive attitudes on dementia care as it can influence their self-efficacy and therefore, their ability to provide person-centered care, the gold standard in dementia care.
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    Laboratory Resilience: Enabler for Organizational Resilience and Public Service Continuity
    ( 2025) Jolongbayan, Olivia U.
    This qualitative study investigated how laboratory personnel define and enact resilience within a regional public sector environmental laboratory in the Philippines, and how these practices contribute to institutional resilience and the continuity of public service. Using an ethnomethodological approach, this research examines how resilience emerges from everyday routines, interactions, and work systems – as a dynamic, context-dependent practice. Data from semi-structured interviews and written responses revealed that laboratory resilience is expressed across four temporal domains: (1) risk management (before), (2) response (during), (3) recovery (after), and (4) refinement (post-disruption), each anchored in leadership’s resolve to deliver mission-critical services despite disruptions caused by both internal vulnerabilities and external threats. The analysis of resilience practices revealed three central themes: (1) Leadership – commitment, values, and systems; (2) People – availability, behavior, and competence; and (3) Process Reliability. These themes illustrate how personnel manage uncertainty, uphold accountability, and sustain operational continuity. Resilience was found to be not only technical in nature, but also deeply rooted in cognitive, behavioral, and transformative capacities, as well as in visionary leadership, and strong institutional values. This study underscored the critical role of laboratory resilience in fostering organizational resilience and maintaining public service continuity. It allows laboratory operations to remain functional, adaptive, and credible amid disruption. The findings of this study contribute to resilience theory and public sector research by demonstrating that resilience is dynamic, ethically grounded, and shaped by the unique demands of frontline regulatory environments.