Room of Care: Primary Step in Securing Garciano's Health

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

School clinic plays an important role in a school. It is its responsibility to secure the health conditions of every individual that is in it. But unfortunately, Padre Garcia National High School has the lack of school clinic which is a necessity in a school. In this study, the researchers identified the outcomes of not having a specified area for unwell individuals when they are inside the school vicinity.

METHODS

This study made use of qualitative research approach. The researchers formulated interview questionnaires which were checked, revised, rechecked, and then approved by the research adviser. Those questions were answered by teachers and students who were purposively selected accordingly to the response or information that they can provide out of the given set of interview questionnaires. We also formulated a consent letter approved by our principal and research advisers.

RESULTS

The chosen respondents had shared their observations, as well as experiences with regards on not having a school clinic. Distraction of classes is the major effect when a student gets mild or even terminal illnesses. Upon examining the data gathered, the researchers found out that there are some difficulties and implication in delivering the health care services by the school and it is recommended among others, that a school has to improve the delivery of health services among the students including putting up a school clinic in Padre Garcia National High School with complete set of medical supply and personnel, the school administration should have additional fund for the school clinic and medication purposes and lastly, the school administration may establish a separate clinicfor junior and senior high school students to accommodate all concerns.

DISCUSSIONS

With the results of the interview, it has been proven that Padre Garcia National High School is in need of having a school clinic. This study will help to improve the health security of the individuals inside the school. And also, for the students, having a school clinic will help them to be more active and participative in academic performances that will help to make their academic grades higher than before because students' well-being is somewhat related to their academic performance. If they are active and lively, and their academic grades.