| Title |
Health Behavior and Practices of the Badjaos: an Implication to Health Intervention |
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Authors |
Minnie Besin Mamauag, MAN,RN |
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Publication date |
May, 2013 |
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Journal |
The Third International Congress on Interdisciplinary Research and Development |
| Volume |
1 |
| Issue |
Special Edition |
| Pages |
21.1 |
| Publisher |
International Journal of the Computer, the Internet and Management (IJCIM), Prof.Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman, Editor-in-Chief Srisakdi Charmonman Institute, Siam Technology College 46 Jarunsanitwong Rd., Thapra branch, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Thailand 10600 Tel. (66) 2 878 5089 or Fax: (66) 2 878 5012 |
| Abstract |
- It is quite remarkable how huge changes had occurred over the previous
decades. Not to mention the multiple discoveries and inventions that the health
technology in the form of health information, health services and even the over-thecounter medicines can offer. Some were left behind untouched by the transition that
took place. This includes the Badjaos who are one of the most marginalized tribes in the
Philippines. This tribe is known as the Sea Gypsies or Sea Nomads who for thousand
years were still living in the sea where they are free from everyday rejection and
hardship brought about upon by other tribes that live on land. From year 2001 to
August 2008, 16 deaths among children due to diarrhea and fever were documented by
the Iligan City Health Office. Due to this frightening health situation plus their living
condition, the rates of various infections among the tribe population are heightened. The
main objective of this study is to explore the health behaviors and practices of the
Badjaos since these will illustrate strong implications on their health situation and
health needs. A descriptive study was conducted and intervention program will be
proposed on the problems encountered in the course of the conduct of this study. The
respondents include the Badjaos in origin, married with at least one child, living in the
area of Tambacan, Iligan City, Philippines. A language translator was hired to ensure
understanding during interviews. In-depth interview and self-structured questionnaire
that were pre-tested for validity were employed. Results showed that respondents have
unhygienic practices in terms of food preparation, no comfort rooms, and resort to
consulting a 芒聙聹quack doctor芒聙聺 rather than a medical doctor. Some of the respondents have
started using over-the-counter medications but still lack knowledge in terms of the
specific usage of the medicines. Thus, the researchers wish to correct the inappropriate
practices and behaviors by coming up with health programs / interventions will lead to a
better quality of life among Bajaos. |
| Index terms / Keywords |
Bajaos, Interventions, Health Behaviors, Health Practices |
| URL |
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Mindanao State
University - Iligan Institute of Technology