Document Types
Paper Presentation
School Code
N/A
School Name
Adamson University
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Gurtiza, John Albert Dupaya
Abstract/Executive Summary
This study explored the motivations behind purchasing and consuming pagpag, an upcycled food consumed in response to poverty in the Philippines and evaluated the level of health-risk awareness among pagpag consumers. This study conducted a quantitative non-experimental descriptive research approach, in which the survey included 387 respondents from Barangay Payatas-B in the City of Quezon and Barangay 105 Aroma and Happyland in Tondo, City of Manila, with 129 individuals sampled from each location through cluster sampling. The study’s findings revealed that most of the respondents purchased pagpag because of its portion size compared to eateries, However, it was also highlighted that pagpag still does not have enough portion size to feed the whole family, receiving the lowest mean. Additionally, the study showed that respondents consume pagpag mostly because of its taste. The study revealed a lack of awareness among consumers regarding the potential health risks associated with pagpag consumption, including immediate symptoms and diseases. The research emphasized the significance of educating consumers about the health risks linked to pagpag consumption. By enhancing consumer awareness of these risks, there is an opportunity to deepen understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of this alternative food source. Ultimately, raising awareness among consumers can help mitigate the health hazards associated with pagpag consumption and facilitate informed decision-making in food choices.
Keywords
Adamson University; pagpag; upcycled food; motivation; health-risk awareness level
Start Date
13-6-2024 10:30 AM
End Date
13-6-2024 12:00 PM
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Food, Nutrition, and Health (FNH)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
May Pagkain sa Basura?: A Descriptive Study on the Motivation and Health-Risk Awareness of Pagpag (Upcycled Food) Consumers in Barangay 105 Aroma and Happyland, Tondo, City of Manila and Barangay Payatas-B, City of Quezon
This study explored the motivations behind purchasing and consuming pagpag, an upcycled food consumed in response to poverty in the Philippines and evaluated the level of health-risk awareness among pagpag consumers. This study conducted a quantitative non-experimental descriptive research approach, in which the survey included 387 respondents from Barangay Payatas-B in the City of Quezon and Barangay 105 Aroma and Happyland in Tondo, City of Manila, with 129 individuals sampled from each location through cluster sampling. The study’s findings revealed that most of the respondents purchased pagpag because of its portion size compared to eateries, However, it was also highlighted that pagpag still does not have enough portion size to feed the whole family, receiving the lowest mean. Additionally, the study showed that respondents consume pagpag mostly because of its taste. The study revealed a lack of awareness among consumers regarding the potential health risks associated with pagpag consumption, including immediate symptoms and diseases. The research emphasized the significance of educating consumers about the health risks linked to pagpag consumption. By enhancing consumer awareness of these risks, there is an opportunity to deepen understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of this alternative food source. Ultimately, raising awareness among consumers can help mitigate the health hazards associated with pagpag consumption and facilitate informed decision-making in food choices.
