Date of Publication
8-2025
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Medical Biology
Subject Categories
Epidemiology | Public Health
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Thesis Advisor
Florabelle D. Querubin
Defense Panel Chair
Paul Benedic U. Salvador
Defense Panel Member
Eligio Santiago V. Maghirang
Nyzar Mabeth O. Odchimar
Abstract (English)
Over the next succeeding years, it is predicted there will be an exponential increase in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cases in the Philippines, affecting 1 in 14 Filipino adults over the age of 40. With the current state of diabetes in the country, it is crucial to explore what factors can influence such outcomes. The lack of literature associating T2DM and yeast infections prompts the urgency for this study to contribute to the existing knowledge of yeast infections in the local setting. Thus, this study aims to promote awareness by investigating the prevalence among T2DM patients. The urinalysis results of 101 outpatients in San Pedro, Laguna were collected together with a curated survey that tackled patient awareness, recurrence of infection, sexual activity (in the last 90 days), symptoms and treatment plans alongside with the type of medication prescribed. Throughout the four-month (September 2024 to January 2025) data collection, 15 out of 101 patients have yeast infection affected more women especially within the 40 - 69-year-old bracket. Out of all the factors found in urinalysis results only pus cell count had a statistically significant turnout and as for survey-based pre-disposing factors, sexual activity and presentation of symptoms were factors found to be statistically significant. These results can be used as a point of reference for medical practitioners to better understand and diagnose their patients. As well as improving patient awareness through engaging in healthy dialogue to find optimal solutions in conjunction with their lifestyle choices to prevent complications such as yeast infections.
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Abstract (Filipino)
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Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Keywords
Type 2 diabetes--Philippines--Laguna; Urine—Analysis; Infection
Recommended Citation
Del Rosario, W. L., Mataban, P. C., Valdez, J. S., & Cenizal, C. C. (2025). Prevalence and awareness of yeast infection in type two diabetes mellitus outpatients in San Pedro, Laguna based on urinalysis and survey results. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdb_bio/137
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