Accounts of Barangay Health Workers in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas in the New Normal

Rose Angelie A. Abelardo, Khalifa B. Bustamante, Jhon Terence O. Cabanes, Ricardo G. Diana, Sanny Grande and Ronel G. Dagohoy
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Rose Angelie A. Abelardo: Students, Bachelor of Public Administration, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
Khalifa B. Bustamante: Students, Bachelor of Public Administration, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
Jhon Terence O. Cabanes: Students, Bachelor of Public Administration, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
Ricardo G. Diana: Students, Bachelor of Public Administration, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
Sanny Grande: Students, Bachelor of Public Administration, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines
Ronel G. Dagohoy: Students, Bachelor of Public Administration, Davao del Norte State College, Philippines

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2021, vol. 05, issue 07, 434-442

Abstract: This study explored the experiences of Barangay Health Workers (BHW) in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) amidst this new normal. This study used the Qualitative phenomenological method of research. This study was conducted in the selected GIDA barangays in Panabo City, Davao Del Norte, Philippines. It has seven (7) participants through purposive sampling, who are the BHWs among the selected barangays with one (1) year and above work experience. The researchers used a validated interview guide questionnaire. The results have revealed that barangay health workers in the new normal experience huge adjustments in rendering healthcare services during the pandemic. Also, the results exposed that barangay health workers experience deficiency of transportation and primary health care medicines and equipment. Moreover, the results disclosed that barangay health workers aspire to gain more importance, such as additional compensation and having complete medical healthcare equipment on their respective barangays.

Date: 2021
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