Project Title:

Background of the ProblemA. Situational Analysis

The top three problems in Block 25, Barangay St. Peter II, Dasmariñas City, Cavite are as follows (in

descending order of prioritization): high prevalence of hypertension, high annual population growth rate, and

high prevalence of acute respiratory infections. The scoring system used was based on the WHO Criteria for

Problem Prioritization which focuses on the magnitude of the problem, vulnerability of the problem to

technology, social concern about the problem, and existing health policies to address the problem. The high

prevalence of hypertension is the first priority problem (Score=8) because it comprises 35.71% of all the diseases

in the community, which is worse than national health standards, and there is a high prevalence of hypertension

in both males and females. It is vulnerable to technology because there are a lot of available ways of prevention

and maintenance drugs that are widely available. There are existing policies and is strictly implemented in the

community. However, no household viewed the problem as a community concern. High annual population

growth rate has a score of 8 due to an annual population growth rate of 13.9, and many are not knowledgeable

in family planning despite the presence of policies that already address this matter. Hypertension was chosen

over high population growth rate as the main problem in the community because although it is the most

prevalent morbidity among the residents, they still don’t see it as a community concern. Drugs and technology

are readily accessible to the public. High prevalence of acute respiratory infections ranked last priority (Score=7)

because there are only 21.42% affected by the disease. There are available technologies to solve the problem

and medications can easily be acquired in RHUs and drug stores.

B. Statement of the Priority Health Problem

The priority problem that is focused in this study is the inadequacy of knowledge on the cause, risk

factors, effects and symptoms of hypertension. The conducted problem investigation also showed us the poor

practices of the respondents regarding hypertension and this can be due to the lack of knowledge regarding the

importance of blood pressure monitoring and maintenance of normal blood pressure hence this will also be

explained in the lecture. This project aims to give the respondents useful information regarding hypertension

and consequently reduce the prevalence of hypertension in the community.

C. Explanation of the Priority Health Problem

In the problem investigation conducted, this showed that on average, the households have inadequate

knowledge regarding risk factors of hypertension which is 51.28%. In terms of their knowledge about the causes

of hypertension they got 71.79% which is also inadequate. The household knowledge on the effects of

hypertension is inadequate which on the average was 53.85%. In regard to preventing hypertension they got an

adequate knowledge which is 78.02. Lastly, their knowledge with regard to the symptoms of hypertension such

as dizziness, headache and blurring of vision (69.23%) is still inadequate.

With these values we can conclude that there is great necessity for education regarding the risk factors,

causes, effects and symptoms of hypertension among the respondents. Adequate education can improve health

seeking behaviour, attitude towards a healthy lifestyle and the quality of life. Teaching the risk factors of

hypertension will help prevent the development of the disease among those who are at high risk of developing

hypertension and in return can reduce economic burden to the society and to the family.

Practices regarding hypertension also showed poor results. Survey showed that appropriate practices for

the prevention and control of hypertension were found inadequate among respondents. This is evident in terms

of the BP monitoring practices wherein only 7 (58.85%) of the respondents monitor their BP, 5 (38.46%) do the

monitoring monthly. 6 (46.15%) of the respondents do not monitor their blood pressure and lack awareness of

their usual BP. There are only 4 (30.77%) of the population who exercise regularly and only 4 (30.77%) has

normal BMI, many have low BMI. Among 6 hypertensives, there are 5 (83.33%) who are compliant to

medications and 1 (16.68%) do not take the medications regularly. Lectures or seminars about monitoring blood

pressure, benefits of maintaining blood pressure within normal levels, importance of physical activity and

teaching them DASH diet can be beneficial for the respondents to gain better practices on the management of

hypertension.

D. Relevance

ObjectivesGeneral Objective:

To increase the proportion of residents of Block 25, Brgy. St. Peter II with appropriate knowledge regarding

hypertension from 65% to 90% within a day.

Specific Objectives:

1. To increase the proportion of residents of Block 25, Brgy. St. Peter II who are knowledgeable about the

definition, causes and risk factors of hypertension from 61.53% to 90% within a day

2. To increase the proportion of residents of Block 25, Brgy. St. Peter II who are knowledgeable about the signs

and symptoms of hypertension from 69.23% to 90% within a day

3. To increase the proportion of residents of Block 25, Brgy. St. Peter II who are knowledgeable on the proper

management and treatment of hypertension within a day

4. To increase the proportion of residents of Block 25, Brgy. St. Peter II who are knowledgeable on the

complications of untreated hypertension within a day

5. To increase the proportion of residents of Block 25, Brgy. St. Peter II who are knowledgeable on the

prevention of hypertension within a day

6. To increase the proportion of residents of Block 25, Brgy. St. Peter II who are knowledgeable on the common

herbal medicines used to treat hypertension within a day

MethodologyA. Strategies

I. Identification of Strategies

Health education with the purpose of positively influencing the health behaviour of individuals is the

strategy of choice for the respondents of Block 25, St. Peter II, Dasmariñas City, Cavite. Upon investigation, the

main health problem identified was the high prevalence of hypertension among the residents. Therefore, the

focus of the health education will be on the increasing awareness on the cause, risk factors, symptoms and

effects of hypertension, as well as reinforcing appropriate practices for the prevention and control of

hypertension. In line with this, giving of lectures, small group discussions and pamphlets will be utilized for the

health education.

The WHO criteria of (1) Potential impact, (2) potential scope, (3) feasibility, and (4) social acceptability

were taken into consideration for the selection of the most appropriate method to approach the cause of the

priority problem which were amenable to change.

II. Prioritization of Strategies

The learning strategy chosen to be utilized for the residents of St. Peter II, Dasmarinas City Cavite will be

a lecture type of learning strategy to be made possible by holding a big group lecture and pamphlet distribution.

According to Cantillon 2003, providing lectures are efficient means to transfer knowledge and concepts to large

groups as it can be used to stimulate the interest, explain the concepts and provide core knowledge and direct

learning.

The lecture which will be requiring the active participation of the residents and the visual aids will be

used to aid in relaying the information to the participants and this will show the aforementioned points to be

discussed regarding hypertension. Pamphlet distribution after the session will aid the participants in having a

review on the basics principles on knowledge and practices regarding hypertension. The advantage of giving out

pamphlets is that it will be available for the participants to read during their free time.

For the social concern, both big group lecture and pamphlet distribution are effective means to get the

attention of participants as well as achieving the objective of the group which is to impart knowledge on

hypertension. In the interview conducted, the respondents showed a very good attitude about learning more of

hypertension and this project is expected to give positive outcomes after its implementation.

Video presentation will not be used because there will be more equipment needed and is not feasible

for the available resources.

Table 1. Prioritization of Learning Strategy According to its Potential Impact and Scope, Feasibility and Social

Acceptability of the Project Implementation in Brgy. St. Peter II, Block 25, Dasmariñas City, Cavite

STRATEGY IMPACT SCOPE FEASIBILITY SOCIAL

ACCEPTABILITY

TOTAL

BIG GROUP

LECTURE

Visual aids will be

of help in

disseminating

information. (3)

Large group will be

reached

simultaneously.

(3)

Less funds and

manpower will

be needed. (4)

Active participation of

participants will

provide them

opportunity to learn

new information and

ideas about HPN. (3)

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PAMPHLET

DISTRIBUTION

Rapid propagation

of information can

be possible by

mass scale

distribution. (2)

Large group can be

reached easily. (4)

Easy to prepare

and this can be

produced in

large scale at

low cost. (3)

People can read the

pamphlet on their

free time and share

the knowledge

learned to others as

well. (4)

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VIDEO

PRESENTATION

A video

presentation has

more impact on the

audience and may

get more attention.

(4)

It can reach a big

group of people but

may not be precise

on the message to

convey. (1)

More

equipment

needed. (1)

The video may not be

representative of the

community’s

situation. (2)

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B. List of Activities and Resources Required

Table 2. List of Activities for the Implementation of the Health Education Project in Brgy. St. Peter II, Block 25,

Dasmariñas City, Cavite

ACTIVITIES TARGET DATE OF

COMPLETION

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES REQUIRED

EVALUATION INDICATOR

Make session

plan

Assigning of tasks November 3 Leader COMMED

Schedule and

ISPs

Work assignments

are distributed

among group

members

Planning of activity;

Brainstorming

November 3 All members Pen and

paper/

computer

Completion of a

project plan draft

Budget allocation;

Estimate the total cost

of the project

November 3 Margaret Del

Rosario

Planned

activities

Budget was

properly allocated

for food, drinks

and materials

needed for the

lecture

Compilation and

printing

November 12 Leader Computer and

printer

Project plan

compiled and

printed on time

Submission of session

plan

November 13 Leader Accomplished

session plan

Project plan

submitted on time

Presentation of project

plan

December 1 Leader/Members Accomplished

session plan

Approval of

Project Plan

Revision of project plan

report;

Brainstorming;

Printing

December 4 All members Approved

session plan,

computer and

printer

Compilation of

Revised Project

Plan

Requisition

for training

materials

Requisition of Materials:

Collection of Funds for

planned activities (Php

110/member)

December 7 Graciela

Guevarra

Budget plan;

List of

materials

needed

Total fund of

P931.00 is

collected

Purchase of materials

needed for the activities

December 7 All members Budget plan;

List of

materials

needed

All materials

needed are

acquired

Analysis of content of December 11 All members Project Plan Content of data is

data in the session plan

Session Plan

complete and

ready for lecture

Making of Pre and Post

lecture Quiz

December 11 Ellaine Ignacio Computer and

Printer

Quizzes are

prepared

Construct design and

layout for the

pamphlets, poster and

visual aids

December 11 Cassey

Camama

Purchased

materials;

Computer and

Printer

Complete visual

aids such as

pamphlets,

posters and visual

aids

Make pamphlets,

poster, and visual aids

December 11 All members Budget for

materials;

Computer and

Printer

Complete visual

aids such as

pamphlets,

posters and visual

aids

Make invitations;

Dissemination of

information and

materials to be given to

respondents

December 11

January 5

All members Budget for

materials;

Computer and

Printer

Transportatio

n

Completed

invitations to be

given to the

respondents

Invitations given to

respondents

Conduct dry-

run

Reservation of a room

and equipment needed

for the dry-run

December 9 Leader Request

Letter

Reservation of the

venue

Conduction of Dry-Run

in front of preceptor

Evaluation of the

Conducted Dry Run;

Received approval from

the Preceptor

December 11 All members Laptop,

Venue, food

for the

preceptors

Finished Dry Run;

Approval from the

preceptor to

proceed with the

teaching session

Make

Arrangements

for training

Composition of Letter

seeking captain’s

permission for

January 5 Leader Computer Printed letter of

Permission

venue conducting a session

plan;

Print the letter;

Informing BHW’s about

the session;

Printer

Give the letter to the

appropriate authorities

in the barangay center

January 5 Leader Printed Letter

of Permission;

Transportatio

n

Approval from the

Barangay Captain

Reservation of venue

for project plan

January 5 Philip Comia Printed Letter

of

Reservation

for the venue;

Transportatio

n

Reservation of

venue for Project

Plan

Disseminate

information to

participants

Give the invitations January 5 All members Invitations;

Transportatio

n

All respondent

received the

invitations

Preparation

for the

Teaching

Session

Confirm availability of

venue

January 8 Philip Comia Transportatio

n

Availability of

venue confirmed

Preparation of lecture

materials

January 8 All members Complete

visual aids

such as

pamphlets

and posters

All the materials

needed for

Teaching Session

are prepared

Purchase and

Preparation of food and

drinks

January 12 All members Budget for

food and

drinks

All the food and

drinks for the

Session plan are

prepared

Implement

teaching

sessions

Transport materials,

food, drinks and

presenters to venue;

Teaching session

January 12 All members All materials

for the lecture;

All food and

drinks for the

session plan

Content of the

Session plan

followed

Objectives for the

Session plan were

met

Monitor

implementation

Processing of raw data;

Analysis of collected

data;

Project Implementation

Evaluation Report

January 22 All members Computer;

Pre-quizzes

and post

quizzes

Feedback

Drafting of Project

Implementation

Plan

Final

evaluation

Feedback from

preceptor;

Final revision of project;

Evaluation;

Report Printing

January 26 All members Computer;

Printer

Done with

preceptorial

Final draft of

Project

implementation

and evaluation

report submitted

C. Gantt Chart of Activities

Table 3. Gant Chart of Activities for the Implementation of the Health Education Project in Brgy. St. Peter II, Block 25,

Dasmariñas City, Cavite

ACTIVITIES November December JanuaryPLANNING 1st

week2nd week

3rd week

4th week

1st week

2nd week

3rd week

4th week

1st week

2nd week

3rd week

4th week

1. Make a session planAssigning of tasksPlanning of activityBrain stormingBudget allocationEstimate the total cost of the projectCompilation and printingSubmission of session planPresentation of project planRevision of project planning report:Brain stormingPrinting2. Requisition of Training MaterialsRequisition of Materials: Collection of Funds for planned activities (110 Php/member) Purchase of materials needed

for the activitiesAnalysis of content of data in the session plan: Making of Pre and Post Lecture QuizConstruct design and layout for the pamphlets, poster and visual aids Make pamphlets, poster and visual aidsMake invitations / dissemination of information materials to be given to respondents3. Conduct Dry RunReservation of a room and equipment needed for the dry runConduction of Dry Run in front of the PreceptorEvaluation of the Conducted Dry Run Received Approval from the Preceptor4. Make Arrangement for Training VenueComposition of Letter seeking captain’s Permission for conducting a session plan and informing BHW’s about the session Print the LetterGive the Letter to the appropriate authorities in the barangay centerReservation of venue for project plan5. Disseminate info to participantsGive the invitations6. Preparation for the teaching sessionConfirm availability of venuePreparation of lecture materialsPurchase and Preparation of food and drinks7. Implement teaching sessionTransport materials, food, drinks and presenters to venue

Teaching session8. Monitor ImplementationProcessing of raw data

Analysis of collected dataProject Implementation Evaluation Report9. Final Evaluation

Feedback from preceptor;

Final revision of project;

Evaluation;Report Printing

D. Evaluation Indicators

Table 4. Evaluation Indicators for the Implementation of the Health Education Project in Brgy. St. Peter II, Block 25,

Dasmariñas City, Cavite

Formative Evaluation

Planning Success Indicator

1. Preparation and submission of Letter of

Approval to the Barangay Captain

regarding the holding of a small group

discussion tackling Hypertension which is

the priority problem of Block 25.

Members which are assigned for this was able to

send the letter which is composed of the approval

and signature to the office of the Barangay

Captain

2. Preparation and submission of session

plan for approval

The session plan is submitted for checking and

approval

3. Submission of revised session plan Necessary changes in the session plans are made

4. Preparation of the invitation for the

lecture

Samples of invitations to be used in the activity

are made ready and subjected for approval

5. Dissemination of the 13 prepared

invitations to the intended audience

(hypertensive and high risk individuals)

The invitations were distributed to each household

with hypertension and high risks individuals

6. Reservation of venue for lecture proper Venue for the project implementation is reserved

Implementation Success Indicator

1. Preparation of the materials needed for

the lecture proper and snacks after the

lecture is conducted

Materials are pleasant to the eye and can be easily

understood by the participants

Snacks are cost-effective and would suffice for all

the participants

2. Registration of the 13 respondents before

the commencement of the health

education project which would be in a

form of a big group discussion

The actual number of participants registered

before the program (total of 13)

3. Big group discussion will be conducted for Pre-test papers were answered

a total of 90 minutes, this would include

the pre-test, lecture proper,

demonstration of getting BP and post-test

administration

The lecture should be concise with little to no

extension

Post-test papers should be done to show whether

the participants learned from the lecture the

proper knowledge regarding Hypertension

4. 13 pamphlets will be distributed during

the lecture

Actual number of pamphlets were distributed

Summative Evaluation

To increase the proportion of residents of Block

25, Brgy. St. Peter II with appropriate knowledge

regarding hypertension from 65% to 90% within a

day.

Effect: Actual increase in the proportion of the

residents of Block 25, Brgy. St. Peter II with

appropriate knowledge regarding hypertension

within a day, as reflected in the results of the post-

test in comparison to the pre-test and their

previous state of knowledge which was

determined during problem investigation

Impact: Decrease in prevalence of Hypertension in

Block 25 Brgy, St. Peter II, Dasmarinas, Cavite

E. Budget Proposal

The total budget for the project implementation in Brgy. St. Peter II, Block 25, Dasmariñas City, Cavite is

₱931. The budget will include all the expenses needed for the project. Around 13 attendees are expected to

participate in the health education project.

Table 5. Proposed Budget for the Implementation of the Health Education Project in Block 114 Brgy. St. Peter II, Block

25, Dasmariñas City, Cavite to be implemented on January 2016

ITEM/NATURE OF COST TOTAL NUMBER UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT

Personnel cost

A. Gift/Prizes

1. For Attendees—Prizes and token

a. Giveaways 5 ₱ 20.00/each ₱ 100.00

b. Prizes 15 ₱ 20.00/each ₱ 300.00

Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses

A. Communication

1. Printed Letter of Permission to the Barangay Captain 1 ₱ 0.25/page* ₱ 0.00

2. Printed Invitation to the households (2 in 1) 20 ₱ 0.25/page* ₱ 0.00

B. Travel Expenses

1. Invitation delivery (jeep) 2 C/o school P 0.00

2. Implementation day 9 c/o school ₱ 0.00

C. Materials and Supplies

1. Registration

a. Printed nametags for facilitators (sticker paper) 9 ₱ 1.00* ₱ 0.00

b. Nametags for attendees (Sticker paper) 20 ₱ 1.00* ₱ 0.00

c. Marker 1 ₱ 40.00* ₱ 0.00

2. Lecture Discussion

a. Visual aids 40 ₱ 0.50/page ₱ 20.00

b. Masking Tape 1 ₱ 15.00* ₱ 0.00

c. Cartolina 10 ₱ 7.00 ₱ 70.00

d. Programme 20 ₱ 0.25* ₱ 0.00

3. Quiz/Evaluation

a. Pre and post quiz questionnaires 20 ₱ 0.25/page* ₱ 0.00

b. Ball point pens 15 P 2.00 P 30.00

4. Pamphlets

a. Long bond paper (brochure type) 20 ₱ 0.50* ₱ 0.00*

5. Food

a. Juice (water and powder) 1 ₱ 7.00 ₱ 105.00

b. Sandwich 15 ₱ 15.00 ₱ 225.00

6. Others

a. Trash bag 1 ₱ 5.00* ₱ 0.00*

b. Labels for giveaways (6 in 1) 4 ₱ 1.00 ₱ 4.00

TOTAL ₱ 931.00

* Sourced from: properties of the group members

Session Plan