Republic of the Philippines

Western Mindanao State University

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Zamboanga City

Tel. No. (062)9911040 loc. 111. (062)9911040. (062)9911040

…Center of distinctive nursing education fostering the development of graduates,
who are valued-oriented, socially-responsive and globally competitive

Title:

Volens Et Potens Civitas (Willing And Able Community)

Through Implementation Of Formulated Programs:
Aksyon Altapresyon And Fire Safety Awareness

Abdul, Shaina
Abdulajid, Abu Mohammad
Callanga, Kamar
Coronado, Colyn Ronned
Enriquez, Ruvie May
Hadjani, Alfahad
Jamiri, Terma
Juaton, Marion
Maing, Fatima
Mendoza, Jobelle
Selorio, Kryssa Daṅelle
Tayong, Nadzmawati
Vidaira, Vivien Joy

Clinical Instructor:

Evely N. Rendon, RN, MAN

Introduction

Western Mindanao State University, College of Nursing aims to produce globally

competitive, value-oriented and socially responsive nurses of the future by providing skills and

knowledge essential for clinical exposure. The college also exposed the students to different

communities in which their acquired skills, knowledge and attitude are put to the test and real

life situations are presented to them.

Community Health Nursing is one of the essential branches of nursing which aids the

community in health promotion, disease prevention and management of factors affecting health.

One of its vital aspect is Community Organizing Participatory Action Research (COPAR), in

which it aims to transmute the individualism, apatheism of the people into socially responsive

and involved individuals of the community. `

Barangay Upper Calarian located at the western part of Zamboanga City is known to be

one of the booming barangays in the city. Despite the fact, that this barangay is economically

growing there are still existing problems and misconceptions which can be solved through

interventions and teachings. The Western Mindanao State University College of Nursing felt the

need to extend their helping hand and make a difference in this community. The Level IV

students of Western Mindanao State University chose Purok 5, Upper Calarian as their target

area as part of their requirement in NCM 106 B. They started their COPAR on the said

community on November 8, 2017. Based on the student’s assessment using the community

health assessment tool. 25% out of 76 households were said to be hypertensive. Fire hazards

were also noticed during assessment such as congested houses which are also made out of light

materials. Faulty and octopus wirings were also noticed which is a threat and may possible start a

fire . They held series of activities and programs to identify the need and deficiency of the
community and acted upon it with the help of the College of Nursing in Western Mindanao State

University, Purok Leaders, Barangay officials and the local government with the hope that

through these interventions, the community’s need was catered and will be an avenue for the

community to be self-sufficient and independent one.

Methodology:

It is an action research utilizing the four phases:

Assessment

Assessment phase of COPAR happened for the first four weeks of it. Courtesy call was

conducted with the Community Health Nurse , Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Officials

and Purok leaders to establish rapport and build linkages. Ocular inspection within the

community and the target area was conducted followed by Community health assessment using

the *community health assessment form* in which

Planning

During the 5th and 6th week at the community, the researchers tallied the data gathered,

analysed it thoroughly and Prioritization of problems took place base on the data that were

gathered and collated. Formulation of program also took place during the planning phase in

which Bandura’s Learning Theory was utilized for the Program (Aksyon sa Altapresyon), another

Program that was conducted was about Fire Safety Awareness (Unahin Ang Kaligtasan Sunog

Ay Iwasan). Committees were built during this time with different task and responsibilities, the

group was divided into four namely committees on communication, food, graphics and physical

set ups. During the planning phase linkages were also build with other sectors of the community

and the society for assistance namely the Upper Calarian’s Purok 5 leaders, Barangay Officials,

Bureau of Fire Protection and the Western Mindanao State University. Letters were distributed to

the sectors concern and person in charge.

Implementation

Implementation of the program was conducted during the 7th week of COPAR specifically on

January 6, 2017 (Saturday) at Purok 5 Upper Calarian Zamboanga City. The program started at 1

pm with Hon. El King Omaga giving the Opening Remarks, followed by an hour long lecture

regarding Fire Prevention given by FO3 Ilyn Kinkito. On the other hand Associate Dean Ms.

Maria Aileen Fernando discussed about ways on how to deal with hypertension.

First aid kit was also presented as a project during the implementation phase as per request of the

Purok Leader for their community. After a successful program, the student nurses evaluated the

outcome of their program followed by termination of contract with the people in the community.

Evaluation

HBP Knowledge Test (HKT) was utilized to evaluate the outcome of program for Aksyon

Altapresyon which consists of a four-item-multiple choice questionnaire. The tool will be

utilized during the Pre-test and Post-test, in which the score will be evaluated by comparing the

scores for both test and will be interpreted whether as improved or did not improve.

For Fire Safety Awareness, a five-item-multiple choice questionnaire will be utilized for Pre and

Post-test and will be compared for both tests. Improve or did not improve will be used as

determinants for evaluation.