NSTP 2
NSTP 2
NSTP 2
List of Tables
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
A disaster is a severe event that disrupts the functioning society by causing damage
to infrastructure, environment, economic and social structures, or human health, and requires
external assistance because the local capacity to respond is not enough. Disasters are
classified as follows:
1. Natural disasters
- Hydrometeorological-related disasters
o Floods
o Tornados
o Hurricanes (including cyclones, typhoons, monsoons, and other tropical
storms)
- Geological-related disasters
o Earthquakes
o Landslides or mudslides
o Avalanches
o Volcano eruptions
- Biological disasters (caused by the spread of a disease)
o Outbreak – sudden rise in the number of cases of a disease in a more
limited geographic area (APIC, n.d.; CDC, n.d.)
o Epidemic – rapidly spreading of an infectious disease to many people
above what is normally expected in the population of the area (APIC, n.d.;
CDC, n.d.)
o Pandemic – global disease outbreak that has spread over several
countries or continents (APIC, n.d.; CDC, n.d.)
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- Examples:
o Deforestation that led to landslides and droughts
o Settlement of communities in flood zones or close to beaches/coastal
areas contributed to the occurrence of flood and tsunamis
o Oil spill disasters
3. Complex emergencies
- These are defined as “situations of disrupted livelihoods and threats to life
produced by warfare, civil disturbance and large-scale movements of people, in
which any emergency response has to be conducted in a difficult political and
security environment” (p.9).
- These complex emergencies may result from internal or external conflicts, which
can be slow to take effect and can extend over a long period. It may require “a
large-scale response beyond the mandate or capacity of one single agency” (p.9).
- Categories:
o Extensive violence and loss of life;
o Displacement of population;
o Widespread damage to societies and economies;
o Need for large-scale, multi-faceted humanitarian assistance;
o Hindrance or prevention of humanitarian assistance by political and
military constraints; or
o Significant security risks for humanitarian relief workers.
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Table 4.1 Examples of disasters based on categories (CDC, 2014, p. 9)
Natural Disasters Technological/Human-induced Complex Emergencies
Disasters
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- Demonstrate to each family member how to shut off facilities (e.g., water, gas, and
electricity). Teach them, too, to use a fire extinguisher if available.
- Include the safety of your pets in your plan.
- Locate safe places in your house.
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- A two-week supply of food per person is recommended to be stored in a cool
location.
- In the event of power outage, perishable food from the refrigerator should be
consumed first, followed by the food from the freezer.
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Lesson 3. Disaster plan outside the house
(Olson, 2003)
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Assessment Task 4
1. Choose one calamity (e.g., typhoon, earthquake, fire, flood, etc.) to focus on.
2. Create a photo essay composed of four to six (4-6) pictures. These pictures
should illustrate two parts – first, how you prepare for a calamity, and second,
how you respond to the situation in times of disaster.
3. Each photo should have a caption – one to three sentences per caption, which
may be written in English or Filipino.
4. Photos to be submitted should be originally and recently taken for this activity.
5. You should be seen at least once in the pictures. You may ask someone to take
a picture of you.
6. See the sample below.
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Summary
Disasters are categorized into three: natural disasters, technological disasters, and
complex emergencies. Some of these can happen even without warning. Thus, it is important
to be knowledgeable on disasters, prepare for it, and plan how to overcome its consequences.
By following the procedures of disaster preparedness, people are empowered and more
families will be saved.
References
APIC. (n.d.). Outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics – what you need to know.
https://apic.org/monthly_alerts/outbreaks-epidemics-and-pandemics-what-you-need-
to-know/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (n.d.). Section 11: Epidemic Disease
Occurrence. https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section11.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2014). Disaster Preparedness and
Response: Complete Course Facilitator’s Guide.
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/disaster/Facilitator_Guide.pdf
IFRC. (n.d.). Disaster Preparedness: Working with communities to prepare for disasters and
reduce their impact. https://media.ifrc.org/ifrc/what-we-do/disaster-and-crisis-
management/disaster-preparedness/
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MODULE 5
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Introduction
Last March 17, 2020, the Philippine government declared a state of calamity
throughout the country for six months due to corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This
pandemic not only affected the health of the people, but also the psychosocial and
socioeconomic aspects of their lives. Thus, it is important that every individual cooperates to
fight this pandemic. By protecting ourselves, we protect each other.
Learning Outcomes
Overview
The COVID-19 virus is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads between people
of all ages through respiratory droplets. This includes transmission through droplets of saliva
or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Coronavirus disease
(COVID-19) is the term used to refer to the infectious disease caused by coronavirus (World
Health Organization, 2020a). “CO” stands for corona, “VI” for virus, and “D” for disease.
Coronavirus was first learned by WHO last December 31, 2019, after investigating the cause
of pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, China (World Health Organization, 2020b).
Symptoms
The effects of COVID-19 differ, and its symptoms range from mild to severe (See Table
4.1). Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after being exposed to the virus (Center for Disease
Control and Prevention, 2021). Specifically, it takes 5-6 days from when a person is infected
with the virus before the symptoms show; however, it can take up to 14 days. For this reason,
people who have been exposed to the virus are instructed to undergo quarantine or stay at
home for 14 days to prevent infecting others. Those infected patients who develop mild to
moderate illness recover even without hospitalization or manage themselves at home (WHO,
2020b).
Older adults and people with severe underlying medical conditions (e.g.,
cardiovascular or heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes) are at higher risk of getting
severe COVID-19 disease (World Health Organization, 2020c). However, anyone regardless
of age can still be infected with COVID-19 and get severe symptoms, which can lead to death
(WHO, 2020b).
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advised to isolate himself/herself at home for 14 days and have his/her health monitored
(WHO, 2020b).
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Lesson 2. Ways to Combat COVID-19
(WHO, 2020b; CDC, 2021b)
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Figure 5.2 Recommended Ways on How to Wear a Medical Mask Safely (WHO, n.d.)
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Figure 5.3 Recommended Ways on How to Wear a Non-Medical Mask Safely (WHO, n.d.)
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Assessment Task 5
1. Create a short video that shows how you protect yourself (and the people around
you) from being infected of the coronavirus. Squeeze your creative juices. You
are free to be as artistic or creative as possible. Just make sure that you ensure
your safety while doing this activity.
a. Begin your video with this line: “This is how I fight COVID-19” or “Ito ang
ginagawa ko upang iwasan at puksain ang COVID-19”.
b. You must be seen on the video (at least once).
c. Video clips to be used should be originally taken by the student for this
activity.
d. If you will use a popular or copyrighted song as background music of your
audiovisual material, watch out for having your video partially muted by
Facebook.
e. The content may be in English or Filipino. Use of subtitles is
recommended.
f. The video should be longer than 20 seconds, but not more than three
minutes.
2. Use of any editing software (either traditional or digital) for transition and other
animation effects is allowed.
3. After creating your audiovisual material, post it on your Facebook wall, tag your
respective NSTP2 coordinator/teacher, and set the privacy setting to public. Use
these hashtags in your post: #LUNSTP2 and #NSTP2FightsCOVID19. Consider
this as an online campaign.
4. Wait for your teacher’s instructions as to how you will submit your output. Contact
your teacher through your Messenger group chats or Facebook Groups.
NOTE:
For Ms. DNMagbuhos’ classes, the link to your Facebook posts and its screenshots
should be submitted via assignment post on Edmodo. Non-compliance to the instructions
means no grade for the activity.
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Summary
COVID-19 is still present in our country. We must take simple precautions seriously to
protect ourselves and the people around us. This disease has affected many countries in the
world and people across all ages. Monitor your health, and seek medical attention immediately
when symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 show.
References
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021b). Your Guide to Masks.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-
coverings.html
World Health Organization (WHO). (2020a). Modes of Transmission of virus causing COVID-
19: implications for IPC precaution recommendations. https://www.who.int/news-
room/commentaries/detail/modes-of-transmission-of-virus-causing-covid-19-
implications-for-ipc-precaution-recommendations
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World Health Organization (WHO). (n.d.). How To Wear A Medical Mask Safely.
https://www.who.int/images/default-source/health-topics/coronavirus/masks-
infographic---final-(web---rgb)2.png?sfvrsn=3bcd5aa0_13
World Health Organization (WHO). (n.d.). How To Wear A Non-Medical Fabric Mask Safely.
https://www.who.int/images/default-source/health-topics/coronavirus/clothing-masks-
infographic---(web)-logo-who.png?sfvrsn=b15e3742_18
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MODULE 6
SELF-CARE FOR WELLNESS
Introduction
We discussed in our NSTP1 class that healthy community members create healthy
societies. Before we achieve having a healthy nation, we need to take good care of ourselves
holistically. In this chapter, we will discuss other things that you can add to your daily routine
to boost your well-being.
Learning Outcomes
Self-care refers to the act of undertaking activities to gain or maintain an optimal level
of overall health (Modern Therapy, 2018), specifically to enhance health, prevent diseases,
manage illness, and restore health (WHO, n.d., as cited in Goldberg, 2017). It also includes
managing a person’s stress, and maintaining professionalism towards others (Reach Out
Australia, n.d.). It entails taking responsibility for oneself to maintain a healthy and balanced
lifestyle through proactive activities personally determined by the person (Jeffries and
Behring, 2015). In order for the self-care plan to be effective, the person should make a
commitment to it and make sure that each activity works based on his/her needs.
A self-care plan will guide a person in undertaking the activities. Follow the tips below
to help you commit to enhancing your health and wellbeing (Reach Out Australia, n.d.):
Develop a realistic self-care plan.
List the activities that you enjoy. Make sure that it supports any one of the self-care
areas.
Place your self-care plan near you to help you think about it and motivate you to do
the strategies written on it. Having moral support from other people who are important
to you might be helpful.
Practice the activities regularly and perform it effectively.
Evaluate your progress and habits at the end of the month. Continue conducting the
strategies for three months.
Doing self-care does not only mean taking care of your physical health to achieve
wellness. Wellness encompasses the eight main self-care areas for quality life (See Table
6.1). These dimensions are all important and interrelated (Goldberg, 2017).
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Table 6.1 Main areas of self-care
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Financial - Being responsible with one’s finances (Modern Therapy, 2018)
care plan, as there is no one-size-fits-all option and there are no two people who have the
same self-care needs (Homewood Health, Inc., n.d.).
Remember that every individual has certain interests and needs that are different from
other people. Choose the activities that suit you. Some examples of activities for self-care
plans are listed as below (Creating a self-care plan, n.d.).
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Assessment Task 6
7-Day Self-Care Wellness Challenge: How Do You Make Yourself Happy and Holistically
Healthy?
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Summary
Good health has many aspects, which we call self-care main areas. Specifically, these
are physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological, social, professional, financial, and
environmental areas. In order to be happy and healthy, you need to achieve and sustain your
optimal health level. Consider your wellbeing as one of your important priorities to improve
your quality of life.
References
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