Objective: Awareness and substantial understanding of obesity are essential components in its prevention and treatment. This study aimed to determine the degree of obesity awareness and its relationship to various sociodemographic characteristics among Filipino adults working from home (WFH). Methodology: This is a cross-sectional survey conducted in Metro Cebu, Philippines. Included were non-healthcare WFH professionals aged 18-64. Researcher-made Obesity Awareness Questionnaire (OAC-20) was used. Results: A total of 458 employees participated in the study; mean age was 30.33 years (SD=6.96), mostly female (71.40%) and majority single (77.07%). The mean obesity awareness score was 79.18% (SD=9.02). Age (p=0.198), BMI (p=0.397), work hours/day (p=0.101), and hours of physical activity/day (p=0.458) were not associated with obesity awareness. Similarly, male vs. female (p=0.515), and single vs. married respondents (p=0.629) did not differ significantly in terms of average scores. However, higher educational attainment (p=0.044) and higher socio-economic status (p=0.002) were significantly associated with higher obesity awareness scores. Conclusion The surveyed WFH adults were aware of the majority of the important concepts on obesity. Educational attainment and socio-economic status were significant determinants of obesity awareness.
Obesity ; Awareness

In 2003, medical examinations of all 19,884 people living in to the Cat Dai and Lach Tray communes in Hai Phong detected 198 handicapped people (1.0% of the general population). There were 45% of males and 55% of females. The handicapped rates were 0.8% in children and 1.2% in adults. The rate of handicapped people difficult in moving was highest (33.3%), then people with strange behaviors (23.2%), and people having difficulty in studying (15.7%). The rates of people had difficulty in hearing and speaking, seeing, and others were small. Up to 91% of handicapped people needed rehabilitation but 100% of the handicapped people were not provided with rehabilitation through interviews, over 50% of people in the community did not identify the handicapped, and were not ready to accept them as equal members.
Disabled Persons ; Awareness

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 ; Education, Medical

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 ; Awareness ; Knowledge

No abstract available.
Electroencephalography* ; Intraoperative Awareness*

BACKGROUND

Hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the Philippines. The prevalence rate of hypertension has been increasing, and this was associated with increasing comorbidities and poor control rates. The Philippine Heart Association-Council on Hypertension has been conducting the PRESYON studies since 1992 to determine the present hypertension rates. This updated PRESYON-4 aimed to know the latest numbers of hypertension cases in the country and to determine the awareness, treatment profile, and control rates of individuals afflicted with hypertension.

PRESYON-4 is a randomized, prospective, multistage, stratified, nationwide survey conducted last January to April 2021. It included 3,437 participants; 2,796 subjects were adults aged 19 years or older, and the rest of the participants were 12 to 18 years old. The prevalence of hypertension was analyzed from the survey. Anthropometric measurements, risk factors, and comorbidity assessment were also determined.

The prevalence rate of hypertension in the latest survey is 37%, with more than half of the respondents aware of their disease. Utilizing the classification of the European guidelines for hypertension, 34% had grade 1 hypertension, with 26% of participants having isolated systolic hypertension. Individuals older than 50 years are aware of their elevated blood pressure (BP), but more females are aware of their disease compared with men. Current smoking and obesity are high in the hypertensive population, whereas diabetes mellitus and angina are the more common comorbidities. Most subjects utilize the oscillometric arm BP apparatus to monitor their BP. Angiotensin receptor blockers are the most used antihypertensive medication with a high compliance rate. However, there is poor control among treated patients with hypertension, as the control rate is only 39%. The prescription of a single drug is still prevalent among Filipino hypertensive individuals.

The point prevalence of hypertension in the country is at 37% based on the analysis. The need to manage risk factors such as obesity and smoking should be part of management. A multisectoral approach in the management of hypertension should be part of the strategy to lower hypertension in the country.

The awareness on tuberculosis was determined by an interview conducted on 559 subjects with a symptomatic of cough persisting for > 3 weeks (259 male and 300 female subjects of > 15 year old age). Results showed an insufficiency of knowledge, especially in female subjects. Mass media play an effective role in health education but only > 50% of population could access them frequently
Tuberculosis ; Cough ; Disease ; Awareness ; epidemiology

Background. Newborn screening (NBS) is a procedure for the immediate detection of genetic, metabolic, and endocrine disorders in neonates and is crucial for prompt treatment should such disorders be identified. In the Philippines, Republic Act 9288 requires health workers to properly inform mothers regarding NBS and its importance before the procedure.

Objective. To determine the knowledge, attitude, and awareness of primiparous postpartum mothers towards NBS Methods: A survey questionnaire was administered to primiparous mothers from Wards 15 and 16 of the Philippine General Hospital from April 11 through May 14, 2017. Results of primiparous postpartum mothers with or without previous prenatal check-ups were then compared.

Results. We surveyed 160 mothers, with half (56.3%) aged between 20 and 29 years. There were 149 mothers with and 11 without prenatal checkups. Mothers with previous prenatal checkups were more likely to be aware of NBS than those without prenatal checkups. Knowledge on NBS of mothers with previous prenatal checkups was higher on average compared to those without previous prenatal checkups. There was no significant difference in attitude between mothers with or without prenatal checkups.

Conclusion. Prenatal checkups increased the awareness and knowledge of primiparous mothers' towards NBS, and thus can be a potent vehicle where healthcare providers may inform the mother on the process and purpose of this procedure.

The Selectatec mounting system was devised to provide easy and quick on-site fitting of various vaporizers for the anesthetic machine. However, a quick changing system for the vaporizer can also damage the O-ring due to friction between the vaporizer and the Selectatec back bar. We herein report a case of an unexpected anesthetic gas leakage from a damaged O-ring on the Selectatec back bar, which resulted from exchanging the vaporizers between two operations. In cases using the Datex Ohmeda machine, it is not easy to detect leakages from the vaporizers because of the location of the check valve near to the fresh gas outlet. This complicates the use of the positive pressure leakage test to detect a low pressure system leakage on the Selectatec back bar. We recommend the preanesthetic negative pressure or low-flow leakage test to detect a low pressure leakage when exchanging vaporizers on the Selectatec system.
Friction ; Intraoperative Awareness ; Nebulizers and Vaporizers ; Ventilators, Mechanical

No abstract available.
Anesthesia, General* ; Delirium* ; Intraoperative Awareness* ; Memory* ; Midazolam*