1.Awareness of medical students of the Patient's Bill of Rights
Sheela Mae G. Tan ; Hazael V. Tanael ; Maria Angela C. Tanjuatco ; Lyzka Camille G. Templonuevo ; Eunice Grace D. Vallada ; Yzabel N. Vergel de Dios ; Joseph Louie M. Vicencio ; Alyssa Nina T. Vilaga ; Maria Isabela C. Vilela ; Patricia Jan S. Villa ; Vielka Z. Villanueva ; Jesryph Flor A. Villegas ; Fria Franchesca P. Vitug ; Georgina T. Paredes
Health Sciences Journal 2017;6(2):45-49
Introduction :
Health care providers must develop awareness and understanding of the rights of
patients in order to render quality care. The study aimed to assess the awareness of students of the
College of Medicine of the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Methods :
Medical students selected by stratified sampling were asked to answer a questionnaire on
patients' rights. Respondents with scores of at least 80% were considered "aware". The proportion of
respondents who were "aware" was determined.
Results :
The results revealed that 84.6% of the respondents have >80% awareness level. More than
90% of the medical students sampled were aware of the right to choose a physician, followed by the
rights to be shown respect, dignity, and consideration, to be provided healthcare service of best
quality by skilled healthcare professionals, to be included in decisions and choices about one's care,
and to religious assistance. Less than 70% were aware of the right of the unconscious or legally
incompetent patient and right to access and transfer of care and continuity of care.
Conclusion
More than 80% of medical students exposed to patients are aware of the Patient's Bill of
Rights.
Awareness
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Education, Medical
2.Breast cancer awareness among female non-medical college students in Quezon City
Celine Marie C. Matundan ; Philip rico P. Mejia ; Maribie R. Minor ; Mark Gabriel Anthony M. Mirabueno ; Ma. Regina Luz D. Misa ; Arem Sheikh L. Molina ; Kaludette Anne M. Morales ; Jeremiah Marin. F. Morgado ; Emerito Eliseo P. Nacpil ; Johann Rommel T. Naguiat ; Aldean Roval M. Ng ; Aniana Katherine S. Nicanor ; Georgina T. Paredes ; Remigio Jay-Ar Z. Butacan IV
Health Sciences Journal 2016;5(2):69-76
Introduction:
Breast cancer remains to be a public health problem in the Philippines. This study determined the level of breast cancer awareness among female non-medical students from selected private colleges in Quezon City.
Methods:
This was a descriptive cross-sectional survey, and data collection was done on a single occasion. The study population was chosen via convenience sampling. The survey asked about the respondents' ideas on awareness, beliefs, perceived personal risk, perceived seriousness, and knowledge of etiology, diagnosis and management of breast cancer.
Results:
Majority of the respondents associated lifestyle factors (smoking) with the development of breast cancer. Four-fifths regarded Western medicine as a mainstay of treatment, however, a significant proportion believed that breast cancer could be adequately managed and controlled with complementary and alternative treatments. Around 25% of respondents considered themselves at risk for breast cancer and 40% did not know. Close to 65% said that family history was a risk factor. Almost 50% never heard of self-breast examination; of those who knew about it, only 15% practiced it monthly. The respondents had varied answers when asked about the common symptoms and signs of breast cancer. At least two-thirds of respondents said that the treatment for breast cancer includes surgery and radiation therapy. Majority (79.8%) opined that having an education program would increase the level of awareness of the general public.
Conclusion
The students surveyed were generally aware about breast cancer, including aspects of epidemiology, diagnosis and management. The study also a revealed a number of misconceptions regarding breast cancer.
Breast Neoplasms
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Awareness
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Knowledge