Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences最新文献

{"title":"Prevalence and Factors Associated with Symptoms of Psychological Distress among Students of Allied Health Sciences in a Nigerian University","authors":"A. Awotidebe, Garba Nasiru Adamu, T. Ali, J. Mohammed, I. Lawal, A. Lawan","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0601.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0601.003","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: A student enrolled in Allied Health Sciences has a curriculum and academic standards that are different compared to a student enrolled in a medical programme. Nevertheless, little is known about the psychological distress of this population. Our objective was to determine whether psychological distress is prevalent in students enrolled in an Allied Health Sciences programme, as well as factors that contribute to it. Methods: Three hundred and thirty-three (333) undergraduates studying Allied Health Sciences, ages 18-30, were included in this cross-sectional study. A representative sample of students from nursing, physiotherapy, medical laboratory science, medical radiography, and optometry programmes were selected through a stratified sampling technique. A 21-item Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21 10) was used to collect data on psychological distress indicated by depression, anxiety, and stress. We fitted a multivariate logistic regression to identify factors associated with psychological distress among the participants. Results: As a result of the study, 58.9% reported depression, 66.1% reported anxiety, and 45.1% reported stress. Depression (AOR= 3.23; 95% CI: 1.33- 7.81), anxiety (AOR= 3.33;95% CI:1.34- 8.26) and stress (AOR= 2.58;95% CI: 1.14- 5.85) were associated with family history of mental illness. Poor academic performance was associated with anxiety (OR=2.75; 95% CI: 1.35- 5.61) and stress (OR=2.00; 95% CI: 1.05-3.81). Conclusions: The prevalence of psychological distress among allied health sciences students is high, especially among students with poor academic performance and those with a family history of mental illness. Psychological distress can be prevented with early detection and awareness programmes.","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129374011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of the Level of Health Anxiety among College Students in a Private Higher Educational Institution during COVID-19","authors":"Janella Rome David, B. Quiroz, Irish Vibeth Manlulu, Trishia Lance Paule, Noriel P. Calaguas","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0601.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0601.002","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Worldwide, people who were exposed to the virus reported heightened health anxiety compared to the individuals with the absence of exposure related to the COVID-19 during the pandemic. Young adults reported higher levels of health anxiety when compared to other groups. To a certain extent, health anxiety serves a protective role until it becomes perseverate and dysfunctional. The researchers aim to describe the level of anxiety of college students by utilizing the COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale to form a foundation for programs and policies that would address dysfunctional health anxiety. Methods: The researchers used a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive online survey research design to describe the level of COVID-19 health anxiety among college students in a private higher educational institution in Central Luzon, Philippines. Results: A total of 378 college students completed the survey. Analysis revealed that participants checked for symptoms of COVID-19 and were worried about possibly contracting COVID-19 for more than 7 days within two weeks (M=3.9; SD=1.5). It also revealed that the participants avoided situations that put them at risk for COVID-19 at a similar frequency (M=4.1; SD=0.4). Conclusion: The study reveals the sampled college students manifested COVID-19 anxiety for more than 7 days in a 2-week timeframe. This means that the students spend a significant amount of their time, in a two-week timeframe, worrying, checking, and avoiding situations that may put them at risk for COVID-19. These anxiety-induced behaviors may hinder the accomplishment of their activities of daily living or productive pursuits.","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123447263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Research Productivity of Academics in Medicine and Allied Health Sciences Disciplines in Nigerian Universities: A Cross-sectional Multi-stage Cluster Study","authors":"A. Oyeyemi, A. Oyeyemi, Aliyu Lawan, Auwal Abubakar, Adamu A Rufai","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0601.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0601.005","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Research is the act of inquiry to know and is one of the pivotal points and fundamental goals of a university. It is an important part of an academic job and is believed to be the next most valued part of their duty after teaching. Objectives: This study aims to determine the research productivity of Nigerian academics in medicine and allied health sciences disciplines in Nigeria. Methodology: 177 participants completed a 41- items questionnaire that elicits information on sociodemographic, the institution, the program, and research productivity (research papers, conferences attendance and presentation, and book chapters) using a multistage cluster random sampling of Nigerian Universities. Results: Majority of the included participants were male (70.06%), married (79.14%), and below the senior teaching cadre (38.99%). Majority of the academicians do not have any training overseas (67.06%) and have indicated time as a constraint to research productivity (67.06%). Three papers in the past two years is an indication that Nigerian academics in the medical and allied health sciences, on average, may not be deemed to be highly productive. Professors (16.58+27.14) and those in higher ranks (Readers: 11.84+11.22 and senior lectures 12.58+13.53) have published more papers than their counterparts in the junior cadre (lecturer I and II: 4.87+6.58 and 2.69+3.87). Academics in the present study has a median research grant of zero in the past two years. A simple majority of the participants (55.29%) agree on mandating of PhD for promotion and career advancement of academics. There is no difference in the number of papers published (6.04+10.52 and 7.62+13.21) or conferences attended (7.42+19.14 and 4.04 +4.02) between academics in private and public Universities. Conclusion: Apparently low and dismal productivity by these academics in medicine and allied health sciences affirm the need for capacity building on an ongoing basis.","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128804088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Associated with Early Step Count of Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study","authors":"Y. Hiraga, Shinya Hisano, Ryusei Hara, Yoshiyuki Hirakawa","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0601.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0601.004","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Research has indicated that early postoperative step counts are below the recommended levels for health-enhancing physical activity after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to evaluate the effects of preoperative individual characteristics, pain, physical function, and psychological factors on early postoperative physical activity, as measured by step counts, in 137 patients scheduled for TKA. Methods: Patients were preoperatively assessed for individual characteristics (age, sex, body mass index, employment status, smoking and drinking habits, long-term care insurance), pain, range of motion, muscle strength, timed 10-m walk test performance, pain catastrophizing scale (PCS) scores (rumination, helplessness, and magnification), and pain self-efficacy. The daily step count was analyzed 4 weeks postoperatively. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to analyze the relationships between postoperative step counts and individual characteristics, pain, physical function, and psychological factors. Results: Step counts were significantly influenced by preoperative PCS magnification scores (β= -0.31, p= 0.01) and the category of long-term care insurance (β= -0.24, p= 0.02). Conclusions: Preoperative evaluation of the long-term care insurance category and PCS magnification score may aid in predicting early postoperative step counts in patients receiving TKA, which may, in turn, improve clinical management during the early stages of treatment.","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125651278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceptions of UST-CRS Faculty and Students on the Use of Blackboard Learning Management System: A Research Protocol","authors":"Cristine Rose S. Versales, C. Escuadra, Gabriel Dominic Agustin, Michelle Ibarra, Enrique Luis Antonio Lagdameo III, Daniel James Lim, Abdelrahman Mahmoud Mohammed Abdelaal, Ayra Mariz Mendoza, Justin Ishmael Motil, Gianfranco Nagallo, Melissa Mae Pepino","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0601.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0601.006","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The global pandemic greatly affected the educational system. Schools and universities were necessitated to adapt from a traditional classroom set-up to an online virtual mode of learning. The University of Santo Tomas – College of Rehabilitation Sciences adapted Blackboard as its primary learning management system, bringing new perceptions and opinions among its primary users- the faculty and students. Objective: The study’s objective is to determine the perception of students and faculty from the CRS on using Blackboard as a medium for enhanced virtual learning during the pandemic. Methodology: Researchers will utilize phenomenological qualitative research for this study as it seeks to study the living experiences of students and faculty members during the pandemic concerning online classes compared to face-to-face courses. Purposive sampling via maximum variation will be used to recruit 3rd year and 4th-year students and faculty members who experienced both face-to-face and online classes. The researchers will employ guide questions during the focus group discussions (FGD) conducted via Zoom. Transcripts will be analyzed using thematic analysis through Nvivo following Hancock’s guidelines. The researchers will use the CORE-Q checklist to appraise the paper and affirm its validity. Expected Results: The findings will include the varied perceptions of students and faculty about using Blackboard for online learning during the pandemic. Expected Results: Results are expected to help the education stakeholders better understand the perceptions of faculty and students to evaluate the use of the learning management system, amend necessary changes, and create relevant policies for the betterment of online learning delivery. Transcripts are expected to result in themes and subthemes that will help researchers identify the features of Blackboard that aid in the delivery of faculty lessons and students’ learning process.","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130966260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The State of the Journal 2023","authors":"I. Gomez","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0701.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0701.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134203346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Students’ Perceptions and Experiences of an Online Wellbeing Program: A Phenomenological Study","authors":"C. Escuadra, Arlene Chiong Maya, Jordan Barbra P. Nava, Jose Avelino Vergara, Coleen Bea, Angelo Miguel Javier, Francine Karamihan, Diane Pauline Padilla, Albert Josef Reyes, Julia Samonte, Sophia Ivonne Serrano","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0701.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0701.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124975789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Delivery of Rehabilitation Services: Opportunities and Threats During a Global Pandemic","authors":"Joel Guerrero","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0701.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0701.002","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This presentation articulated a personal perspective of an Occupational Therapy (OT) practitioner regarding the changes already happening within the field of rehabilitation before the COVID-19 pandemic and its cataclysmic role that accelerated changes in the delivery of rehabilitation services, specifically in advancing the application technologies and innovative practices in the clinics, renewed focus on strengthening and supporting OT and rehabilitation professionals’ health and well-being, and use of transformational instructions to prepare students for future healthcare challenges. Included in this presentation is the global response to ensure the delivery of rehabilitation services, the exemplar of local innovations and resilience among Filipino OT and the rehabilitation community, emerging opportunities and threats brought about by the pandemic, and the lessons and innovations we bring forward as part of the new normal post-COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond.","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"192 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133751950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Life Satisfaction and Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Occupational Therapy Students in a University in Metro Manila: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"K. G. Medallon, Charles T. Bermejo, Cesar Joseph Lim, Miria Olivia Isabel Alvior, Daniel Miguel Batain, Chasid Bautista, K. Lee, Maria Louise Abigail Morales, Quincy Aaliyah Torre","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0701.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0701.005","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted students' lives and daily routines, resulting in increased stress and mental health issues that impact their perceived life satisfaction and self-efficacy. While life satisfaction and self-efficacy may influence student academic performance and success, current data on life satisfaction and self-efficacy in Filipino occupational therapy students is limited. Objectives: This study aims to describe the life satisfaction and self-efficacy level of occupational therapy students at a university in Metro Manila, Philippines, during the COVID-19 pandemic and explore the relationship between these two variables. Methods: The study adopted an analytic cross-sectional study design and records review methodology utilizing the Student Life Survey 2021 database. Data from the survey participants who fit the study's inclusion criteria were extracted to determine their life satisfaction and self-efficacy based on their responses on the Satisfaction with Life Scale and Self-Efficacy Formative Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics using measures of central tendency and dispersion were used to analyze data. Spearman-Rho correlation analysis was performed to examine the correlation between participants’ life satisfaction and self-efficacy. Results: A total of 205 occupational therapy students completed the survey. Results reveal that the participants were slightly dissatisfied with their lives (M=18.45; SD=1.52) and that they had satisfactory or adequate self-efficacy (M=64.66; SD=1.37). An analysis of their self-efficacy scores reveals that participants had a poor belief in their personal ability (M=37.71; SD=1.33) and a satisfactory or adequate belief that their ability can grow with effort (M=26.92; SD=1.32). Life satisfaction and self-efficacy were found to decrease as the participants’ year level increased. Furthermore, correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant moderate correlation between participants’ life satisfaction and self-efficacy (⍴=0.40, p<0.05). Conclusion: The participants have a slightly dissatisfied level of life satisfaction and a satisfactory or adequate level of self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Life satisfaction and self-efficacy were found to have moderate correlation. Online learning adjustments, pandemic restrictions, and societal expectations are factors that may have influenced these findings, as emphasized in existing studies. This study may inform the academe in modifying existing learning environments and providing enhancement programs to deliberately target these constructs influencing overall academic performance.","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127900230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Graduate Tracer Study on the employment outcomes of the UST-CRS BS Physical Therapy Batches 2016-2021 for quality assurance: A Descriptive Study","authors":"D. Manlapaz, Dale Ezekiel Alava, Alexis Ellaine Bello, Jheneevee Celyn Ko, Aidan Jeremiah Lacbayan, Marie Vanessa Corinne Merida, Almira Ashley Franchesca Pado, Reuben Johnel Rosita, Athena Dominique Tamayo","doi":"10.36413/pjahs.0701.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0701.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":145194,"journal":{"name":"Philippine Journal of Health Allied Sciences","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125376889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}