The perceived effects of factories on community health: A study of two (2) barangays in Cavite

Date of Publication

1999

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Health Social Science

Subject Categories

Health and Physical Education

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Thesis Adviser

Anthony Salazar

Defense Panel Chair

Ma. Elena Chiong Javier

Defense Panel Member

Cristina A. Rodriguez

Exaltacion E. Lamberte

Abstract/Summary

This study identifies, determines, and compares the health situation of people in two barangays: one with factories, the other without, based on the perceptions of residents.The study is descriptive and comparative. A total of 200 residents, 100 drawn from each barangay comprise the sample of the study. For both Langkaan and Litlit, female respondents slightly outnumber males. Majority of the respondents are married. The median age of 27 also correspond to the median years of residence as most of the respondents have been living in their respective barangays since birth. In Langkaan, most of the respondents are high school graduates or have had reached the college level. In contrast, majority of the respondents in Litlit are college graduates.No difference emerged between Langkaan and Litlit respondents when they were asked to make an assessment on their own health status and that of the men, women, and children in the community.Majority of the respondents in two barangays perceived that the presence of factories negatively affect the environment and the health of the community. Though personal, barangay leaders' and factories' action to lessen these effects are done, residents believe that these actions are not enough.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG02933

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

138 leaves

Keywords

Public health; Industrialization; Health surveys-- Philippines--Cavite Province; Environmental health

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