Date of Publication

2006

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Health Social Science

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Thesis Adviser

Myla M. Arcinas

Defense Panel Chair

Cristina A. Rodriguez

Defense Panel Member

Romeo H. Lee
Dennis S. Erasga

Abstract/Summary

Healthcare concerns of released parolees in the country, has gained the attention of authorities due to its effects on the capacity of parolees to successfully reintegrate in the community; yet, this had been limitedly explored. This study aimed to describe the perceived health conditions, health seeking behavior and experiences of selected parolees in Region 10. Qualitative approach was used in conducting this study, utilizing in-depth interview to get data from 16 respondents. Then, content analysis was used to analyze the data. The mean age of the respondents is 42.69. Findings showed that respondents have limited education, wherein only one has reached college level. They were also economically deprived with Php80-220 daily income on a daily-bases wages, with a no-work no income scheme. Three fourth of these respondents have a family with dependents living with them; four respondents are still single. Parolees health condition behind bars was perceived as devastating with different health complaints such as the following: cough and colds, tuberculosis, fever, skin problems, auditory and visual impairments, edema/beriberi, hypertension, kidney/urinary problems, diabetes, arthritis, body pains, motor incoordination and withdrawal syndrome. Health complaints were attributed by the respondents to lack of nutritional food, proper sleep, and poor sanitation. Health conditions outside bar was perceived as improving by the majority of the respondents. Tuberculosis, edema and skin problems were healed, while others are still undergoing medications. Healthcare providers are traditional and biomedical but these health practitioners were sought after self-treatment. Results also showed that majority of respondents used unprescribed medicines like the leftover ones. They also used medicines referred by non health practitioners. Herbs were also utilized. Aside from health problems, economic was also seen as a contributory factor, since the respondents viewed their finances as a major hindrance in availing the health care services and medicines. Other problems include complications and side-effects due to self-administration of unprescribed medicines, and absences incurred during their monthly activities in the agency. On the other hand, non-occurrence of illness was reportedly due to self-control and parolees prohibit themselves from vices. Also, being able to avail and access healthcare providers and medicines were attributed to their eagerness and perseverance.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG004531

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

117 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Parolees--Philippines; Parolees

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