03236nam a2200277 i 4500003000500000005001700005008004100022040002500063100003100088245015700119300001600276336002100292337002500313338002300338502008300361504004100444520217100485700003802656700003702694700003402731700003302765720003602798720004602834720003902880720003902919CSPC20250819104201.0250819s2024    ph a     b    000 0 eng d  aCSPCbengcCSPCerda1 aAguilar, Clark R.eauthor.10aHealth-seeking behaviors of the residents in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in Buhi, Camarines Sur / cClark R. Aguilar [and 4 others].  a131 leaves.  2rdacontentatext  2rdamediaaunmediated  2rdacarrieravolume  aUndergraduate Theses (BSN) - NursingcCamarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024  aIncludes bibliographical references.3 aAccess to healthcare in geographically isolated disadvantaged areas is a significant challenge due to a variety of barriers, including distance from hospitals, limited resources, and cultural differences. This study aimed to understand the health-seeking behaviors of residents and develop culturally sensitive solutions. It employed a descriptive-correlational research design, surveying 84 head-of-household residents using a structured questionnaire covering demographic information and factors influencing health-seeking behaviors. Data collection ensured a 100 percent return rate through house-to-house surveys. Statistical analysis was performed using techniques such as the Percentage Technique and Likert Scale.

The findings revealed that 30.95 percent of respondents were between 45 and 53 years old, with an equal distribution of 42 male and 42 female participants. The data indicated that the majority of the respondents are high school graduates 38.10 percent and 64.29 percent are married. Additionally, the majority of the respondents have a family monthly income below Php 10,957. Regarding health-seeking behaviors, the average weighted mean is 3.03 interpreted as "sometimes". The Intrinsic factors has an average weighted mean of 2.78 while the extrinsic factors have an average weighted mean of 2.95 with both factors interpreted as "moderately affect". Furthermore, the profile of the respondents including age, educational attainment, civil status, family monthly income, significantly affects the health-seeking behaviors of the residents in GIDA, San Vicente, Buhi, Camarines Sur, whereas the sex does not significantly affect it. To enhance health-seeking behavior in San Vicente, Buhi, Camarines Sur's Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), community health education programs emphasizing preventive care and discouraging self-medication. Collaboration with local authorities and Rural Health Unit (RHU) personnel is crucial for improving healthcare accessibility. Prioritize infrastructure enhancements like transportation and easier access to medical facilities to overcome barriers to healthcare access and utilization.1 aDichoson, Ma. Frances B.eauthor.1 aGumba, Georgia Cesna M.eauthor.1 aNachor, Arrabelle Y.eauthor.1 aTayer, Carl Ivan S.eauthor.  aOcciano, Josephine O.eadviser.  aAbinal, Jocyl Darrel B.echair, panelist.  aMorata, Clemente Jr. E.epanelist.  aCasyao, Carmi Russel T.epanelist.