| Title |
DETERMINING NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH HABITS OF BAJAO PEOPLE IN RELATION TO THEIR HEALTH STATUS: BASIS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION |
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Authors |
Mangarun, Abdullah Junior S. Mangarun; Bacarat, Wraida; Hadji Jamil, Jomaira U. |
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Publication date |
2019/07 |
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Conference |
Proceedings The 3rd International Conference on Sustainability and Innovation (ICoSI 2019) and 1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NURSING (ICONURS) |
| Pages |
203-208 |
| Publisher |
Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
| Abstract |
Healthy diet and physical activity are proven to be key to a good nutrition and significant for a healthy and long life which everybody aspire to have. Eating nutrient-rich foods and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential in all stages of life. This study examined the demographic profile, level of knowledge regarding treatment of common health concerns and nutritional habits in relation to the badjao脙垄脗聙脗聶s health status. The study made use of descriptive research design specifically cross sectional design. Both standardized and self-made questionnaire were used to gather data. The study was conducted in Tambacan, Iligan City were Bajao people reside. It made use of purposive sampling wherein a total of 150 respondents are selected based on the criteria necessary to answer the objectives of the study. At least 12 years old and recognized by the tribe leader as member of the Bajao community. Results revealed that there was no significant relationship between the health status of the respondents and their personal food intakes. Moreover, there was a significant association between their health habits and their health status. Lastly, there was no significant relationship between their level of knowledge and health status. The study concluded that their nutritional habits cannot be a determining factor for their health status specifically risk for having diet-related health concerns, but health education could still create impact in regards with disease prevention and medical treatment awareness. Creation of significant awareness programs and activities focusing directly to Bajao people of Barangay Tambacan in Iligan City by the Local Government Unit and Non-Government Organizations are highly recommended. |
| Index terms / Keywords |
Nutritional habits, Health status, Bajao |
| URL |
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Mindanao State
University - Iligan Institute of Technology