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• Parental Behaviors Towards Childhood Routine Immunization in Selected Barangay in Luuk, Sulu

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study aimed to assess parental behaviors regarding routine childhood immunization in selected barangays in Luuk, Sulu. A quantitative descriptive approach was used to examine the characteristics and relationships of the variables. The research followed a cross-sectional survey design. According to Calderon (1994, as cited in Vizcarra, 2003), descriptive research involves describing, recording, analyzing, and interpreting the current state of...

• Emerging Leadership Competencies Among Nurses in Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  The healthcare sector is undergoing major changes driven by technological progress and evolving patient requirements, requiring nurses to adjust and take on leadership positions. This research investigates the leadership skills of 100 nursing staff members at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, aged 23 to 55, irrespective of their nursing education. Participants consisted of male and female nurses working on a contractual or...

• KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS ARTIFICIAL FAMILY PLANNING METHODS AMONG BADJAO COMMUNITY AT BARANGAY BUANSA, INDANAN, SULU

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  The Badjao community's knowledge and views regarding artificial family planning technologies were examined in this study. The primary issue that was addressed was figuring out the respondents' knowledge and attitude levels, the variations according to their sociodemographic profiles, and the relationship between the two. The design of the study was descriptive-correlational. A purposive sample was used to choose 100 Badjao people between the ages of...

• Teachers’ Well-being and Coping Strategies on the Impact of Large Class size among Selected Vocational School in Jolo

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This research explores the major difficulties encountered by vocational schools in the Jolo District for the 2024-2025 academic year, especially concerning class size and its effects on the well-being of teachers. As global trends show a rise in school enrollment leading to overcrowding, this study emphasizes the urgent problem of class sizes that go beyond ideal capacities, frequently exceeding 30 students, which impacts the...

• Assessing Challenges Faced by Nurses Handling Critically ill Patients at Sulu Sanitarium General Hospital

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study focused on assessing the extent and the significant difference in the challenges faced by nurses in handling critically ill patients at Sulu Sanitarium General Hospital specifically on physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual dimensions. It employed a cross-sectional research design with 100 nurses at Sulu Sanitarium General Hospital through a purposive sampling procedure and treated data through...

• Use of Social Media for Political Participation Among Junior High School Students at Hadji Butu School of Arts and Trades

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study explored the utilization of social media for political participation among junior high school students at Hadji Butu School of Arts and Trades during School Year 2024-2025. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, the investigation involved 100 purposively sampled respondents. Data analysis incorporated weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation test. The key findings...

• Promoting Transparent Governance: Digitalization of Birth Registry at Patikul Municipal Civil Registrar

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study explored the digitalization of the birth registry system in Patikul Municipality, Sulu, as a strategic approach to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in local governance. Employing a mixed-methods design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with local government officials and key stakeholders, surveys of residents and local business owners, and a review of relevant government reports and policies. Findings...

• Strategies for Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates in Sulu: A Basis for Patient-centered Care Model

  Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

  Hospital readmissions associated with Home Against Medical Advice (HAMA) pose a significant challenge in resource-limited settings. This qualitative phenomenological study explored the strategies, challenges, and system-level barriers influencing HAMA-related readmissions in Level 1 hospitals in Sulu, Philippines. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine purposively selected hospital administrators and key healthcare stakeholders. Thematic...

• Quality of Healthcare Services at the Emergency Room in Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital: Basis for Management Improvement

  Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

  This study assessed the quality of healthcare services at the Emergency Room of Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital as a basis for management improvement. Specifically, the study evaluated the extent of healthcare quality in terms of responsiveness of services, reliability and competence of healthcare providers, and availability of facilities, equipment, and supplies. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, and data were gathered through...

• Emergency Preparedness Towards Pandemic-Emergency Health Cases at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital: Nurses’ Perspectives

  Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

  This study examined the level of emergency preparedness for pandemic-related health emergencies within Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, the study involved 100 nurse participants who were chosen using purposive sampling. The data were examined through frequency analysis counts, percentages, weighted average, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation analysis, t-test, and ANOVA. The study...

• HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PRACTICES AMONG SELECTED RESIDENTS IN LUUK, SULU

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  The health and well-being habits of a sample of Luuk, Sulu people were examined in this study. With 120 residents of Luuk, Sulu chosen through a purposive sampling process, it used a descriptive quantitative research design. Frequency, percentage score, weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent sample, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson's test of correlation were used to analyze the data. The findings are as follows: 1) Most respondents were...

• FACTORS AFFECTING THE EFFICIENCY OF TRIAGE SYSTEM IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM OF SULU SANITARIUM AND GENERAL HOSPITAL

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  The scope and notable variations in the effectiveness of the triage system in the emergency departments of Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital were examined in this study. Using a purposive sampling technique, it used a descriptive-quantitative research design with 38 employees at Sulu Sanitarium General Hospital. Frequency, percentage score, weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson's test of...

• HEALTH CARE SERVICE QUALITY IN SULU SANITARIUM AND GENERAL HOSPITAL: AN ASSESSMENT

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study examined the significant variations in healthcare service quality between Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital. For this descriptive-quantitative study, 100 respondents were chosen through purposeful sampling, and the data was analyzed using Pearson's test of correlation, frequency count, percentage score, weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, and one-way ANOVA. According to the...

• Factors Affecting Smoking Discontinuance Among Youth Smokers

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study assessed the factors influencing smoking discontinuance among youth leaders, focusing on their demographic profile, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and perceived interpersonal influences for the Fiscal Year 2025. A total of 100 samples were selected through purposive non-probability sampling. Using weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, the study revealed the following...

• Work-Related Stress: Its Link on Health Status of Nurses at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This research examined the correlation between work-related stress and nurses' health status examines how occupational stress impacts their overall well-being, including physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital. It specifically assessed the degree of stress experienced and whether significant differences existed in stress levels and health conditions based on...

• Work-Related Stress: Perceived Effects On The Mental Health Among Nurses In Sulu Sanitarium And General Hospital

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  Work-related stress remains a critical threat to the mental well-being of nurses, particularly in resource-constrained and socio-politically vulnerable settings. This study examines the perceived effects of occupational stress on the mental health of nurses at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital, a frontline facility in one of the Philippines’ most underserved regions. Utilizing a quantitative-descriptive design, data were collected from 100 registered nurses using a...

• ASSESSMENT ON BARRIERS TO NEEDLE STICK PROTOCOL COMPLIANCE IN SULU SANITARIUM AND GENERAL HOSPITAL: IT’S EFFECT ON INJURY RATES

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study assessed the barriers to needle stick protocol compliance in Sulu Sanitarium and general hospital for the Fiscal Year 2024. With 100 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and a linear regression analysis, this study reveals the following findings: 1) Of the 100 respondents, mostly are...

• KNOWLEDGE AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE (HRQoL) OF WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) IN JOLO

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age, marked by hormonal imbalances, irregular menstruation, and psychosocial complications that adversely affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study sought to assess the knowledge and HRQoL of women diagnosed with PCOS in Jolo, Sulu, an area characterized by limited healthcare resources and reproductive health awareness.  Using a...

• Assessing the Work-Life-Balance among Nurses in Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This research aimed to evaluate the extent of work–life balance experienced by nurses at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital. Utilizing a quantitative approach, the study relied on structured data collection and statistical analysis to objectively assess key variables. The methodology incorporated both descriptive and correlational designs descriptive to detail the characteristics of the nursing population without experimental manipulation, and...

• Cultural Heritage Awareness and Appreciation among Senior High School Students of Parang National High School: Sulu Province in Focus

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study explored the degree of cultural heritage awareness and appreciation observed in senior high school learners at Parang National High School, with a focus on the cultural traditions of Sulu province. The research tool consisted of three sections: the first gathered demographic information, the second assessed the students' awareness of cultural heritage, and the third measured their appreciation of it, with each of the latter two sections containing...

• Assessing the Implementation of Mental Health Program of Maimbung District Hospital: Residents’ Perspectives

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study explored the extent of awareness regarding the mental health services offered by Maimbung District Hospital, as perceived by residents of Maimbung, Sulu for the Fiscal Year 2025. Utilizing purposive sampling under a non-probability framework, a total of 100 respondents participated. The analysis employed statistical tools such as weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r.  Key findings reveal...

• Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices in Neonatal Sepsis Prevention

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study assessed the Nurses knowledge and practices in neonatal sepsis prevention for the Fiscal Year 2025. With 47 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, this study reveals the following findings:1) Of the 47 respondents, mostly are female, married within the...

• Expectation Level of Outpatients Attending at Rural Healthcare Unit in Jolo: An Assessment

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study assessed the level of expectation among outpatients attending rural health unit Jolo. With 100 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, this study reveals the following findings:1) Of the 100 respondents, mostly are female, married within the age range of 41-and above, unemployed and...

• Postpartum Depression Awareness among Mothers: An Implication for Preventive Practices

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This research examined the extent of maternal awareness regarding postpartum depression for Fiscal Year 2024. A total of 120 participants were selected through purposive sampling, a non-probability method. Data were analyzed using statistical tools such as weighted mean, standard deviation, independent samples t-test, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The key findings include: (1) Most respondents were...

• Assessing Knowledge and Prevention Strategies For Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Mothers

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This quantitative descriptive study investigated the knowledge of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and associated preventive practices among 100 pregnant mothers in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Data were collected using a three-part questionnaire assessing socio-demographic characteristics, GDM knowledge (risk factors, symptoms, complications), and preventive strategies (diet, physical activity, prenatal check-ups). Results revealed poor knowledge of...