WORLD CITI COLLEGES

COLLEGE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

First Aid & Medicine Kits For Everyone: Making Health Care
Accessible for People Living in Sitio Tuoy, Cuyambay.

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT IN

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY
COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS
BARANGAY CUYAMBAY, TANAY

SUBMITTED BY:

GROUP NO. 3
Abania, Marie Desiree
Anduque, Aj
Atencia, Rein
Bentulan, James
Bonto, Jane
Diama, Niza Yvonne
Dumip-ig, Aira Jhen
Mascardo, Charlize Hannah
Perez, Mikaela
Robles, Angelyn Jhoyce
Umayam, Sophia

SUBMITTED TO:
MA. PRISCILLA JESSICA K. HERNANDEZ, RPH
(LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR)

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Front Page …………………………………………………………………… 1

Table Of Contents ………………………………………………………...…. 2

Chapter 1 …………..………………………………………………..…….….... 3

Chapter 2 ………………………………….....…...…………………….…….. 4

Chapter 3 ……………………………………………………….…….……..... 10

Chapter 4 ……………………………………………………….…….….…… 15

Chapter 5 …………………………………………………………….……….. 19

Chapter 6 …………………………………………………………….……….. 21

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Chapter 1
Tanay, officially the Municipality of Tanay (Tagalog: Bayan ng Tanay), is a
first-class municipality within the province of Rizal, Philippines, with a population of
139,420 as of the 2020 census. It is located 57 kilometers (35 miles) east of Manila,
with a typical commute taking between one and three hours depending on traffic
conditions. The Community of Tanay is politically subdivided into 20 barangays (10
urban, 10 rural); Namely: Cayabu, Cuyambay, Daraitan, Katipunan-Bayani (Pob.), Kay
Buto (Poblacion), Laiban, Mag-Ampon (Poblacion), Mamuyao, Madilay-dilay,
Pinagkamaligan (Poblacion), Plaza Aldea (Poblacion), Sampaloc, San Andres, San
Isidro (Poblacion), Santa Inez, Santo Niño, Tabing Ilog (Poblacion), Tandang Kutyo,
(Poblacion), Tinucan, and Wawa (Poblacion)
In the 2020 census, the place had 139,420 people, with a population density of
700 residents per square kilometer or 1,800 inhabitants per square mile. The majority of
the population are Tagalogs who reside along Laguna de Bay, but there are also a
substantial number of mountain dwellers in the municipality's northern area. The town's
main industries include fishing, agriculture, and regional commerce. The Sambalic
languages have their origins in Tanay, where the etymologically related Sinuana or
Remontado Dumagat is still spoken in settlements in the Sierra Madre highlands
between Sampaloc and General Nakar, Quezon.
Sitio Tu-oy, Brgy Cuyambay, located in Tanay, Rizal is a remote community in
Tanay's central region. According to our group's assessment, their town lacks or has a
shortage of the most basic human necessities for a decent life, such as water supply,
power, education, and health care demands and facilities. Most households utilize solar
electricity, but it is insufficient since the panels are tiny and only receive a little amount
of energy. Furthermore, it was said that education and health care services are difficult
to reach for them because of narrow and steep roads, making getting from one location
to another difficult in their neighborhood. Another reason for such difficulties is because
Sitio Tu-oy doesn’t have any health care facility in their area, and the resources are
limited. It was also said that schools are far from the people who live in the
neighborhood hence, the students living there had to walk a distance before getting to
the school.

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Chapter 2
During the observation and surveying in the community, the group observed the
surroundings and the environmental issues present in the barangay. Electricity, water,
Education and health were the major problems presented in the community. Due to the
rough roads and uneven terrains, the people who live in Cuyambay, Rizal, face these
problems in their everyday lives. Solar panels were present in the area, but solar panels
were not enough to sustain their electricity problems without the help of government
officials due to their isolated place. The water system in Cuyambay Rizal has a river and
a water pump; they were enough to continue the daily basis of the people who live
there. The water content is also a major problem because of the diseases present in the
water, many people in the surveyed suffered from diarrhea. Also, they affect the health
and performance of the people who live there. Education is the most crucial need in a
community. Based on the survey conducted, most of the people there attended
elementary school. They have a hard time understanding English words being spoken
to them by the interviewers. It shows how little attention was given to them by the
government of Rizal in education systems in the community/ barangay. Going to
Barangay Cuyambay has uneven terrains and rocky roads. The transportation mode
used by the people were motorcycles or walking. Most of the people who live there use
their surroundings for transportation looking for shortcuts etc. Schools in barangay
Cuyambay were far from the barangay. Kids struggle to walk from their house going to
school, they experience hardships while crossing the river, walking up to a mountain
before reaching their school. When an emergency happens in the area, vehicles are
unable to come due to the limited transportation. Kids who go to school via service are
also unable to come when a disaster strikes like: Thunderstorms and Landslides.
People in Barangay Cuyambay experience different kinds of diseases. Medical centers
are present but, with limited supplies coming to them, they have no sustainability to
provide each household their needs. The closest hospital is along the highway, but with
the uneven terrains and rough roads most of the people are unable to go there due to
how far the hospital is.

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Chapter 2.1: Situational Analysis

Cuyambay is a barangay in Tanay, Rizal, Philippines. It offers stunning views of

teh Sierra Madre mountain range and othe tourist attractions such as Palpitate Coffee,
Palo Alto Falls and Calinawan Cove. The population of Cuyambay increased by 2,767
people in 30 years which is 7.63% of the total population of Tanay. The municipality
covers 200.00 square kilometers (77.22 sq mi), which is 16.91% of Rizal’s total area.
Tanay’s physical attributes include beautiful views of teh Sierra Madre mountain ranges,
plains, lakes, falls, and rivers taht surround the area. The climate is tropical, with rainfall
and cool temperatures. The Tanay tagalog dialect is the vernacular and the only
endangered tagalog dialect. The streets in Cuyambay Tanay, Rizal are narrow and
steep and public transport is limited. Tanay has a pleasant climate and nature, and its
main industries are fishing, agriculture, and regional trade. It was colonized by early
Indonesian and Malay explorers before the arrival of the Spanish

2.1.1 Setting of the Community

Cuyambay is a barangay located in Tanay, Rizal, Philippines. Tanay is in the
province of Rizal. Tanay's total population was 2.95% of that of this barangay. It also
offers breathtaking views of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, as well as other
beautiful sights of notable locations. Palpitate Coffee, Palo Alto Falls, Calinawan Cove,
and other tourist attractions can be

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2.1.2 Population/Demography
Cuyambay is located in Luzon at 14.5789, 121.3410. The municipality covers
200.00 square meters or 77.27 square miles. Accommodating for 16.91% of Rizal’s total
land area. The population in Cuyambay grew by 2,767 individuals in the last 30 years,
from 1,345 in 1990 to 4,112 in 2020. The most recent 2020 census data show a 7.63%
increase, or 1,213 people, from the previous population of 2,899 in 2015. According to
the 2020 census, the population of Cuyambay, Tanay is 4,112 people. This represented
2.95% of Tanay's total population. Barangay Cuyambay has a total of 60 households.
Based on our group's survey there are 27 males and 60 females x 100 = 43.54%
according to our survey.

2.1.3 Economic Indices

According to our group’s survey, 9 individuals have an income of ₱16,000 per
month, 4 individuals have an average income of ₱5,000, 3 individuals have an average
income of ₱12,000, and 2 individuals have an average income of ₱10,320. Lastly, 1
individual has an income of ₱40,000. Other individuals have no source of income due to
no opportunity being given to them.

2.1.4 Socio-Economic Indices

Barangay Cuyambay residents have a unique way of living. Their language is
Tagalog Dialect, which has the deepest current Tagalog terms in Tagalog language.
People who reside in Barangay Cuyambay use this language as a form of
communication within their society/community. Many people in Cuyambay have different
religions, mainly Roman Catholic, Muslim, and Born Again. These people who have
diverse religions still accept one another in their small community.

2.1.6 Summary of Factors Affecting Health Status/Health Services

Many Health Centers are present in the area but, due to a shortage of supplies
Heath Centers are unable to provide medicine in different households. It affects their
overall health and performance on an everyday basis. Many people suffer from
diseases that are curable, with limited supplies they suffer a long term from it.
Government of Tanay Rizal, needs to start paying attention to isolated places for them
to recover from health benefits in that specific community/barangay.

2.1.7 Limitations
A project that could ultimately help families in the Cuyambay, Tanay Rizal is
receiving help from the IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development).
Combining the implementation of family planning services would allow stable incomes

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and economic growth. The IFAD works to finance irrigation, promote rice production,
increase income, food, education and healthcare. It also increases the number of loans,
focuses on upland and coastal areas, and provides resources all of which the
Cuyambay Tanay, Rizal desperately need. This is especially important because it has a
focus on not only the poorest barangay in Tanay Rizal, but also because it can
implement finances to boost the economy and get more financial support all throughout
the residents of Cuyambay.

Chapter 2.2 Community Diagnosis

2.2.1 Data And Sources

The community diagnosis is carried out by the group using its data and
resources. Data on the prevalence of various health conditions, including communicable
and noncommunicable illnesses, as well as mortality and morbidity rates in the
population, are among the data that the group focused on. Among the sources of this
information are the local health department, hospitals, health clinics, municipal health
department and the barangay health center. Then there's health resource data, which
includes information on the availability and accessibility of community health services
including health clinics, hospitals, and health professionals.

2.2.2 List Of Relevant Indicators

These are the most common causes of mortalities and morbidities, according to
the list provided to us by people and barangay authorities in Sitio Tu-oy Brgy,
Cuyambay. Dengue, pneumonia, urinary tract infection (UTI), and tuberculosis (TB) are
all examples of these leading infectious diseases. According to the most recent data,
the following are the leading causes of death and sickness in Cuyambay, Tanay. The
most recent statistics available from the Philippines' Department of Health; The majority
of illnesses are viral as a result of shortage and limited clean water supplies, lack of
essential nutrients, improper waste and other supply disposal, and unfavorable living
conditions and patterns. According to the diagnosis, the primary causes of morbidity for
babies are inadequate family planning, poor healthcare and treatment of common
illnesses, and a lack of sustenance.

Chapter 2.3 Problem Analysis

Transportation in Cuyambay is a big problem for the residents who live there,
most of the time vehicles are unable to come in cases of emergency, due to the roads
being uneven and rocky roads ahead of them. It lacks attention from the Government in
Rizal due to the area being Isolated. The Community Suffers in the long run with the
people being uncomfortable in their daily lives due to the road conditions. In areas like
this also have solutions, implementation of road conditions and roads are one of them to

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provide efficiency and effectiveness to the people residing in a community/barangay.
Asking the government for funds to fix road conditions in the area. Actions like these
can benefit the people who are living in isolated places especially in Barangay
Cuyambay, this will improve their day to day basis and remove struggles with their mode
of transportation in a different area.

2.3.1 Identification and Analysis of Problems

In the central region of Tanay, Rizal lies the remote community of Sitio Tu-oy,
Brgy Cuyambay. Unfortunately, upon conducting an assessment by our group, it was
found that the town is lacking or has a shortage of the most basic human necessities
required for a decent life, such as access to water supply, power, education, and
healthcare demands and facilities. We were able to gather information from the
respondents themselves, who expressed their concerns regarding their community's
current situation. Their most repeated concerns were related to the roads, the location
of their houses, the lack of educational facilities, non-potable water, and the absence of
a reliable electricity source. Upon further examination of the community and speaking to
some of their residents, we found that the community lacks a reliable supply of safe
water. Additionally, there are no nearby available schools in the area, causing difficulties
for children to access education. Furthermore, numerous households do not have
electricity, which is making their daily lives inconvenient and challenging.

Healthcare Electricity Health Clean Weight

Materials Facility Water (constant
Supply value

Nature of the 3/3 (1) 3/3(1) 3/3 (1) 3/3 (1) 1

Problem

Magnitude of the 2/2 (2) 3/3(1) 2/2(2) 1/2(1) 3

Problem

Modifiability of the 2/3 (1) 1/2(1) 1/2(1) 2/3 (1) 3

Problem

Preventive Potential 1/2 (1) 2/3(1) 1/2 (1) 2/2(2) 2

Social Concern 2/3 (1) 1/2(1) 3/3 (1) 3/3 (1) 1

4.84 3.67 5 5.17 10

As seen in the decision matrix above, after thorough analysis of the specified difficulties,
it has been determined that the problem with water is ranked first, followed by the
problem with school facilities, roads, and electricity. These are the top concerns that

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require urgent attention and resolution in order to improve the quality of life for the
community affected by these issues. It is imperative that effective measures are taken to
address these problems in a timely and efficient manner.

2.3.2 Review of Existing Health Projects

Tanay is committed to providing quality services to its residents in the Poblacion
and upland barangays. The local administration is working diligently to improve the area
and ensure that the people have access to essential healthcare services. The town's
authorities are taking all necessary measures to improve the overall standard of living
for its people. These efforts include the provision of more medical facilities and
resources in the area, as well as the implementation of various programs that aim to
address the healthcare needs of the population.

In Tanay, the municipality’s Rural Health Unit (RHU) has made it a top priority to ensure
that all residents have access to quality health care services. The RHU has
implemented several programs and initiatives to improve the health and well-being of
the community, such as:

● Expert Maternal Care - during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period is
of utmost importance. It is the role of healthcare professionals to assist and
support women during this delicate time in their lives.

● Free Philhealth cards - provides cards to indigent constituents

● TB detection and treatment - assist the community in validating the diagnosis.

● Primary care to concerned beneficiaries - assistance with residents' health needs

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Chapter 3
The First Aid & Medicine Kits For Everyone: Making Health Care Accessible for
People Living in Sitio Tuoy, Cuyambay project seeks to increase awareness and provide
knowledge on how to utilize first aid and medicine kits and be prepared in an instance of
an emergency. One of the main issues in the community is their road. It is not very
accessible for them, especially when they have emergencies because the ambulance
cannot go inside the Sitio due to a small lane they have. According to the residents,
they must ride a motorcycle before they can go outside the Sitio for an emergency
matter, and the ambulance should travel 10 to 25 minutes before they reach ahead to
the Sitio Tu-Oy because the hospital is on the highway.

3.1 The Problem Tree.

The distance between medical services in Sitio Tu-Oy, Barangay Cuyambay

Tanay, Rizal, is a common problem. As a result, the locals are not very knowledgeable
about health-related topics, notably the medications they require. The issue with the
weather, bad roads, dark areas, and landslides is one of the causes of this. Therefore,
actions must be taken to address these issues for the local population. Financial
problems also cause one of the problems in Sito Tu-Oy, Cuyambay. Financial problems
can be determined by the management of the barangay or the community itself.

3.2 Solutions to Potential Problem Identified

Problems are common in isolated areas, day by day new problems occur and
problems solved, Barangay Cuyambay faces these different types of

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challenges/problems on a day to day basis. These problems can be solved through the
joint cooperation and assistance of the local government and the residents of Brgy.
Cuyambay.

3.2.1 The Objective Tree

In areas with limited or no roadway infrastructure, such as Sitio Tu-Oy, alternative

transportation solutions such as improving roadways, using motorcycles, and creating
short-cut roadways can provide efficient and sustainable solutions to transportation
needs in terms of accessing their healthcare facility. Since other medical facilities are so
far away, the people in Sitio Tu-oy are in need of some nearby small medical facilities.
The purpose of this program is to create at least one little health clinic found in the midst
of their homes that people may easily reach. The primary reason why people can find
themselves unable to access health care facilities is a lack of funds. Others are unable
to be there are due to their inability to travel. Furthermore, getting to this barangay is
difficult. Due to these reasons the objective of this program is to provide first aid and
medical kits to help and reach people in need of medical assistance faster while
professional assistance is being sought.

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3.2.2 The Alternative Tree

Most of the residents living in the areas of Sitio Tu-oy don't have a lot of wealth
that they can use to raise funds to unlimitedly access healthcare services and facilities
in their community. However, having one of the kits and improving their facilities is
possible to accomplish with the assistance of the local government and other
Cuyambay officials. This is significant to the community for when the group got there
this was one of the main problems that we observed and experienced in the community.
Furthermore, going outside to go to school, work, and, most importantly, to a healthcare
center are a little bit hard to reach due also to the problem at hand.

3.2.3 Timeline
In Sitio Tu-oy, Cuyambay, the "First Aid & Medicine Kits For Everyone" project may
go through several stages, including planning, fundraising, acquiring first aid and
medical supplies, instructing locals in fundamental first aid procedures, and dispersing
the kits. The anticipated implementation day is May 18, 2023, when the team will have
completed the phases that remain. At that time, the needs ought to be ready and
finalized.

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3.2.4 Budget

MATERIALS NEEDED PIECES BUDGET

Medical Kits

Vitamin C 200 tablets 500.00

Paracetamol 200 tablets 1,000.00

Antihistamine 200 tablets 1,300.00

First-Aid Kits

Digital Thermometer (Body

40 pcs 2,000.00
Temperature)

Cotton 40 packs 1,000.00

Band Aids 40 boxes 1,000.00

Betadine 7.5 mL 40 pcs 2,000.00

Bandage (Benda) 40 pcs 500.00

Ziplock 80 pcs 500.00

Printed Materials

Guides of uses in the kits 40 pcs 150.00

Others 150.00

TOTAL: 10,100.00

The table below illustrates the program's budgetary constraints and needs in
order to serve 40 families living in Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal's Sitio Tu-oy. While first-aid
kits contain items that must be used right away in an emergency, medical kits contain
over-the-counter medications.

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3.2.5 Organizational Chart/ Job Description

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Chapter 4
Summary of Community Health Planning
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4.1 program Title

The proposed title for this project is First Aid & Medicine Kits For Everyone:
Making Health Care Accessible for People Living in Sitio Tuoy, Cuyambay.

4.2 Problem Identified

In conclusion, Sito, Cuyambay suffers from many diseases, they tend to rush to
the nearest hospital or health care center. Students from World Citi Colleges
volunteered to help the people living in that community by providing them medicine kits

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and health related beneficiaries. This will overcome their problems with overall health
and have accessible medicines that will help them through. Medicine Kits also help
them to have self awareness with diseases around then and can cure them with ease.

4.3 Goal(s)
The goal of this program is to give first aid and Medicine kits to reduce the risk of
common health issues in the area. As proposed, the group intends to provide first aid
kits with common medicines, organized by items and function to make it more
accessible, as well as to ensure that any potentially life-threatening or long-term health
deterioration consequences are identified as accurately and quickly as possible and
stabilized while professional care is sought.

4.4 General Objective/Purpose

It is in our best interest as health allied students to be able to assist and serve
the public and ensure public satisfaction for the residents of Sitio Tu-oy, Brgy.
Cuyambay and reduce the risk of common health issues in the area, it is proposed to
provide first aid kits with common medicines, organized by items and function to make it
more accessible, as well as to ensure that any potentially life-threatening or long-term
health deterioration consequences are identified as accurately and quickly as possible
and stabilized while professional care is sought.

4.5 Specific/Component Objectives

The purpose of this project is to provide/distribute first aid kits with common
components and medications often found in kits, such as Band-Aids, betadine, cottons,
alcohol, paracetamol, vitamins, etc., to houses in Sitio Tuoy Brgy. Cuyambay Tanay,
Rizal. The actions that must be taken are as follows: first, persuade the people of Sitio
Tu-oy that the medicine kits are harmless and very beneficial to them because their only
healthcare facility is quite far away; second, go house to house to provide each
household with first aid and medicine kits; and third, demonstrate basic first aid actions
and treatments for people to remember and leave some reminders regarding
medications as well as emergency contact information for the residents. and lastly,
make the people living in the area feel safe and secure. To achieve this goal, each
student, with the assistance of their professor, must have Medical Information stored in
the kits, including emergency contact information and special medical requirements.
Furthermore, the group will show and leave reminders and practices for each
household's parents/caregivers so that they can perform basic first aid as well as
identify illnesses and their medication or remedies.

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4.6 Strategies/Outputs
Residents of Cuyambay, Tanay Rizal will be trained and educated about the
contents of the first-aid and medicine kits provided by the group. With a demonstration,
the group would also discuss the purpose and function of each material. Furthermore,
they would be given specific instructions regarding the medications that the group is
going to give in order to avoid unfavorable outcomes and so that they can perform basic
first aid as well as identify illnesses and their medication or remedies while waiting for
professional healthcare or personnel is sought.

4.7 Activity

Residents of Sitio Tu-oy Cuyambay, Tanay Rizal will be trained and educated
about the contents of the first-aid and medicine kits provided by the group. With a
demonstration, the group would also discuss the purpose and function of each material.
Furthermore, they would be given specific instructions regarding the medications that
the group is going to give in order to avoid unfavorable outcomes and so that they can
perform basic first aid as well as identify illnesses and their medication or remedies
while waiting for professional healthcare or personnel is sought.

Furthermore, we ought to fully utilize the media's role. Family first aid kit
preparation behavior is related to the demographic, sociological, and personality
characteristics of the public. This suggests that emergency knowledge education should
not be "across the board" and that appropriate and targeted educational interventions
should be made for individuals of various ages, educational levels, regions, and income
levels. Different personalities have distinct characteristics, and the degree to which they
comprehend and accept news from the media varies. When the relevant departments
are aware of the public's awareness of the epidemic, popular science content and
language expression can be prioritized in accordance with a person's personality traits.
For instance, people who are more open to new experiences and ideas will be more
receptive to them. The media can use novel approaches to attract this type of audience
at the beginning of popular science education to promote first aid knowledge, guiding
readers to comprehend and acquire comprehensive emergency preparedness
knowledge. People who are more agreeable are more willing to make decisions that are
good for society and other people. As a result, in order to attract the attention and
recognition of this kind of reader, we can focus on learning emergency knowledge and
the advantages of preparing family first aid kits in light of the media's popularization of
first aid knowledge.

In order to increase residents' emergency literacy and encourage more people to

prepare emergency materials such as family first aid kits, everyone should pay attention
to the effect of popularizing emergency knowledge through multi-channel and all-around

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public emergency education. Additionally, we should effectively improve the public's
mastery of emergency knowledge and skills, self-efficacy, and emergency attitudes.

4.8 Target Group/Population

The target group/population of this program is The residents of the 60
households residing in Sitio Tu-oy barangay Cuyambay Tanay Rizal that we interviewed
when the group visited their area for the community diagnosis.

4.9 Timeframe
The implementation of this program is set to be conducted by the members of the
group sometime during the month of May year 2023.

4.10 Locus of Responsibility

With the help of classmates, teachers, guidance counselors and group members
the program can be easily implemented with these manpowers through financial support
and help the people in Sitio Tu-oy, Cuyambay. Elderly people, sick children and
residents who reside will benefit in the program. 40 households will be given medicine
kits that will be accessible for them to cure common diseases and can provide
protection against unwanted illnesses. It will be beneficial for them to have these
medicine kits for unwanted phenomena that can cause disaster throughout the
barangay.

4.11 Resources Required

Manpower, Transportation, The materials necessary for putting together the first
aid and medicine kits such as band-Aids, betadine, cottons, alcohol, bandage,
paracetamol, vitamins, antihistamine etc.

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Chapter 5
During the course of the program's implementation, the group may conclude that
the program was successful and beneficial to the residents of Brgy. Cuyambay, Sitio
Tu-oy. As health allied students, it is in our best interests to be able to aid and serve the
public as well as reduce the risk of common health issues in the area. Thus, the group
proposed providing first aid kits with common medicines, organized by items and
function to make it more accessible, as well as ensuring that any potentially
life-threatening or long-term health deterioration consequences are identified as
accurately and quickly as possible and stabilized while professional care is sought. It
was also during this period that residents learned the basic and common knowledge
regarding how to care of their health. During this event, residents of the area have
shown a strong desire to learn more about the task at hand. The program progressed
slowly but effectively with the support of our groupmates and professor.

5.1 Actual Activities

Prior to the answer and spin activity the group will go house to house to provide
each household with first aid and medicine kits; and then, demonstrate the basic first aid
actions and treatments for people to remember and leave some reminders regarding
medications as well as emergency contact information for the residents. To achieve this
activity, each student, with the assistance of their professor, must have Medical
Information stored in the kits, including emergency contact information and special
medical requirements. Furthermore, the group will show and leave reminders and
practices for each household's parents/caregivers so that they can perform basic first
aid as well as identify illnesses and their medication or remedies.The group decided on
an answer and spin activity, in which we will ask them questions about the
demonstration of basic first aid actions and treatments, as well as medication reminders
that the group taught to the community. If they answer correctly, they will spin a wheel,
and the wheel will determine the prize that they will receive.

5.2 Results Of Activities

With the prevalent concerns and difficulties that we have previously discovered in
Sitio Tu-oy, the outcomes of the activities will show that the people in the community will
be able to learn about basic first aid actions and treatments, as well as what medicines
can be taken while professional health care is sought. Furthermore, because their only
health center is far away and some roads are difficult to access by car, this project will
prove its purpose and demonstrate that it is beneficial to residents to have first aid kits
with common components and medications commonly found in kits, such as Band-Aids,
betadine, cottons, alcohol, paracetamol, vitamins, and so on.

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5.3 Accomplishments

The primary objective of the group is to bring healthcare closer to the residents of
Sitio Tu-oy, Brgy. Cuyambay. Hence, the achievements that this program aims to
achieve is the ability to prepare everything and work within the time frame provided prior
to the planned implementation date. Another goal is to be able to provide assistance to
all, if not all, of the houses in Sitio Tu-oy, Brgy. Cuyambay first-aid kits stocked with
common medications. Furthermore, the group intends to educate residents on the
proper use of the components of the kits provided to them to ensure the proper use of
the materials given.

5.4 Challenges/Problems Encountered

Given that the community being served is difficult to reach due to its location, the
challenges in achieving the program's 100% success are caused by a shortage of
manpower to cover both the chosen area and the other locations due to the large
population. Aside from the narrow and steep roads, people say that the area is dark at
night owing to a lack of lighting and that businesses and houses are spread out.
Furthermore, some residents stated that there are NPAs in certain areas, which is why
visitors need to be cautious when visiting specific sites, as well as making it difficult to
move from one location to another in their neighborhood. Furthermore, the group's
financial situation is viewed as a constraint because the materials required for first-aid
kits, as well as the cost of the drugs that the proponents would provide to each
household in Sitio Tu-oy, are somewhat expensive.

5.5 Course Of Action To Solve The Said Problem

Since there’s a shortage of manpower, it’ll be easy if the program wouldn’t be

that hard enough to do, the group’s program isn’t that difficult to make, so it’ll only take
few members of the group to be there, it’ll be helpful if others will come to join, but
overall, the manpower that’ll be on the said program will be enough. Regards on
implementing the program, since the roads or too narrow and steep, it’ll be better for the
group to wear proper hiking shoes, for them to be safe when walking to Sitio Tu-oy, and
it’ll be much better if the stuff for the said programs will be packed nicely and lightly for
everyone who will go there can carry each, and won’t struggle going there. Since the
program implementation will be done on the Day, there will be no problem regarding the
lights, because sunlight will be used. As for the financial issues, since in every program,
there has to be an activities, prices, etc. it’ll cost much, for it to lessen, it’ll be better to
buy things that aren’t overpriced but still think or can be seen that it is still worth to buy
and used, not just get it because it’s low priced.

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Students from World Citi Colleges will provide vitamins and food supplements for
the individuals who are residing in Barangay Cuyambay. Vitamins and food
supplements will be in a package so that it can be distributed easily. The children will
have cough syrup and candies that can strengthen their body and muscles. For elderly
they will have vitamins that can support their weakened bones. With the help of local
residents, they can ask barangay officials for the nearest pharmacy to resupply them for
their needs. Align with our course Medical Laboratories Students, proper nutritional diet
and vitamins are a necessity for the children and elderly. Annual Check ups are also
one of the factors that will help boost their overall health.

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